We made it!
Blaise Alexander was born at 5:26am. 7lbs, 11oz and 20.5 inches long, and he let out a beautiful loud cry right away.
He and I are both doing well... and I'm hoping to catch some sleep today to make up for having missed an entire night! In the meantime, we are all happy and healthy.
And one of us, of course, is completely adorable.
So darn cute! Congratulations - I was reading tweets this morning and thought he might not come today and then poof! Here he is! I love how babies are always surprising us.
Posted by: A'Dell | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:49 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for you!
Posted by: Dr. Maureen | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Sweet pea! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Julie | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Congratulations! I didn't know you guys were such NASCAR fans! (you did know that Blaise Alexander was a NASCAR driver, right?) But seriously, it's a beautiful name. Has Camilla been to see her brother yet?
Posted by: Christy | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Giving birth at 5:30 and posting at 8:30! Now THAT is impressive. Congrats to all, he's beautiful and I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Jen | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Awww! So glad everyone is doing well.
Posted by: Erin | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Oh, what wonderful news! Typing this one-handed with my own new little bundle waving beside me -- prayers for a peaceful adjustment.
Posted by: CJ | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Yay! Many, many congrats! Enjoy your sweet little baby (and some sleep, I hope!).
Posted by: rosie_kate | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Congratulations! He's adorable!
Posted by: mary | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Congratulations! He is gorgeous.
Posted by: karyn | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Congratulations! He is beautiful!
Posted by: Elsha | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Congratulations! He's beautiful! So glad that you are all doing well!
Posted by: Nancy aka Indiana Mommy | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Many Congratulations! He's beautiful and I hope you are able to get some good rest.
God Bless you!!!
Posted by: Holly | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Congratulations to your whole family! I hope he's the good sleeper you've been waiting for. :)
Love the name, by the way. Can't wait to see more pictures.
Posted by: Diane | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Well done! Enjoy your healthy baby boy!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Awww... Congrats!! He's beautiful! Saw your tweet about sleeping in the bassinet. Same was true with my 1st & 2nd in that 1st NEVER would, and 2nd has turned out to be a better sleeper/less high maintenance. :-) Fingers crossed for you!
Hope you are recovering wonderfully.
Posted by: Tara | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Congratulations! God Bless, Blaise!
Posted by: Jennifer | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Squee! Congratulations! I am so happy for you, Bryan and Camilla; what a cutie Blaise is.
Labour started for me this morning, so maybe my little guy will share a birthday with Blaise!
Posted by: Sarah in Ottawa | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Congratulations Arwen! He's gorgeous.
7lbs 11 oz and he's 3 weeks early? Wow. I'm glad he arrived early. He would have been enormous!
Posted by: Caroline | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Congratulations, Arwen (& Bryan & Camilla)! - Arwen, you got prayers from us at various points through the night, and all my sympathy, as two weeks isn't quite enough to dull my memory of labor...
Posted by: Heidi Keiser | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Welcome Blaise! Dare I say he ALREADY looks like Bryan?
Posted by: maggie | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM
What a blessing!!! Congratulations to you and your family! He's just perfect!
Posted by: Dooneybug | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations! He's adorable and Camilla is one lucky big sister.
Posted by: Marin | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Welcome, Blaise!
Posted by: Annika | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Joy comes in the morning indeed! Congratulations!
Posted by: parodie | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Woo boo!! He is gorgeous! We can't wait to meet him. Congratulations!
Posted by: Petroni | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
I meant woo hoo. Darn iPhone and autocorrect!
Posted by: Petroni | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Oh well done you! Congratulations!
Posted by: Pigwotflies | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Oh, God bless the happy family! And I LOVE the name. He's adorable.
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:56 AM
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! He's big to be so early! Welcome to the world, Blaise! You are going to be SO SPOILED. :)
Posted by: Emily | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations! Welcome, Blaise!
Posted by: Amanda | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Congratulations! How terrific!
Posted by: Maren | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Congratulations! Welcome, Blaise! He is definitely gorgeous.
Posted by: Tracy | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Congrats!! He is adorable!!
Posted by: bleachusd | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Oh, congratulations! I am so happy for all of you guys. Blaise is just beautiful.
Posted by: Elizabeth | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Lovely! Many congratulations!
Posted by: Shelby | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations! He is completely adorable. And I can't get over how blessed you are to have these gorgeous full-term sized babies two weeks early!
Hope your recovery goes very well and both little ones let you catch up on your sleep!
Posted by: Christina | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations! He's beautiful!
Posted by: Amanda | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations!!! God is great.
Posted by: Elizabeth | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Congratulations to you, Bryan, and Camilla. What a sweet little man you have there!
Posted by: Stephanie | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Congratulations! A beautiful boy! Good job, Momma. :)
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Oh congratulation! I am so pleased for you.
Posted by: Ariella | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Congratulations! He's beautiful.
Posted by: Kimberly | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: hydrogeek | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Congratulations! He is perfect.
Posted by: Jen | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Congratulations! He's so gorgeous!
Posted by: Charlotte | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Congratulations and welcome!
Posted by: ksmaybe | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Congratulations! He's beautiful!!
Posted by: kelly jeanie | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Congratulations!
As the mother of a Pascal, I think the name Blaise is wonderful. :-D
Posted by: Kate Cousino | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Congrats!! How exciting!
Posted by: Katie | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Oh, you will love having a little boy. Congratulations!
Posted by: Laura | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 04:28 PM
Congratulations, Arwen! And God bless Blaise.
Posted by: Laura | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Congrats! That's great news. I had a boyfriend whose cousin's name was Blaise -- I like it!
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Sweet boy, Arwen! Congratulations. Love the name!
Posted by: Rosemary | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 07:49 PM
What a beautiful little one! Congratulations!
Posted by: Pippi | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Praise God! Congratulations!
Posted by: Ted | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Oh, precious. Congratulations!
Posted by: ccr in MA | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Oh, Arwen! Congratulations! He is a sweetie!
Posted by: Rach | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Kate P | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations, Arwen, Bryan & Camilla! Happy birthday, Blaise! Born on MLK, Jr. Day, too. I love the name, by the way. :o)
Posted by: Lindsay | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Congratulations!
PS Awwwwww!
Posted by: Slim | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 12:19 AM
A loud welcome for the incredibly handsome Blaise, and wishes for your fast recovery. And on a completely random note, I love the initials BAM on a little boy - he'll be living up to them in a few years, I'm sure of it :).
Posted by: Sonetka | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Love that name! He's cute as can be. Enjoy it--the second time around is so much less stressful, especially when you deliver the baby at the hospital where you planned to!
Posted by: Aunt Michele | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Ooh, I love the name!
Congrats to the whole family!! :)
Posted by: ashley c. | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Congratulations! He is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Luann | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations! How wonderful! Many blessings to your family!
Posted by: Ellen | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Congrats to you all! He's adorable!
Posted by: Robyn | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Don't be silly! The baby is adorable too! God bless him and his family, and God grant him many years!
Posted by: Becki | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Oh, WELCOME, Blaise! So glad you're all well, so glad you're here.
Posted by: Kira | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Congratulations!! I couldn't believe how much worse those cramps were the second time around, either... my little girl ended up having some short nursing sessions because I'd had all I could take! He's adorable.
Posted by: Meika | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Congratulations! I absolutely love the name Blaise
Posted by: Jay | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 05:33 PM
Aw! Congratulations! He sure is a cute one!!
Posted by: Simone | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Congratulations and all the best to the whole family!
Posted by: Baby Smiling In Back Seat | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Congratulations to a happy and blessed young family. What a handsome young man!
Special good wishes to Camilla. It's not easy becoming a big sister but I'm sure you'll make the transition easy for her. Doesn't she look grown up all of a sudden?
Posted by: Lila | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 02:15 AM
Congratulations on one very cute little boy!
Posted by: AJU5's Mom | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Orodemniades | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 09:51 AM
WHOA--was not expecting this when I clicked over to your blog! CONGRATS!!! And you seemed so amazingly calm in your preceding post--hope the birth was the same way!
Posted by: KidKate | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 02:10 PM
He is absolutely adorable!
How did Camilla react to him?
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Yay!!! So happy for you all. :-) God is so good. I like the name Blaise, too- traditional, but not overly-common. Best wishes to the happy family!
Posted by: NEB | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 08:11 PM
So happy for you! Awwwww! I just wanna kiss his little face!
Posted by: Bev Adkins | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11:57 PM
WOW! Congratulations. Somehow I hadn't realised that you were that far along.
Welcome to the world Blaise :)
Posted by: Debs | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Yay! He's wonderful! Now how are we to pronounce his name?
Posted by: The Aitch | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 03:06 PM
He is indeed adorable. Congratulations and God bless!
Posted by: Ellen | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Congratulations!! He's just beautiful!
Posted by: Hoo | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Huzzah! I don't think I had realized you were so close to the big day! He's beautiful, and I'm very happy for ALL of you. (Glad to hear Camilla is on the mend as well.)
Best wishes --
Posted by: Kristin | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 08:55 PM
How did I miss this? Congratulations my friend! I love his name, too!!
Posted by: louise | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Congratulations!!! He is a handsome little man. You have a beautiful family. Hope you enjoy the newborn days, and Camilla loves her new role as a big sister! :-)
Posted by: Angela | Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations Blaise Alexander. What a beautiful baby
Posted by: jo | Friday, January 23, 2009 at 04:39 PM
congratulations!!
blessings to your family of 4!
our 2nd child arrived 11-11.. a daughter to join our son.. thanking God too!!
Posted by: Shannon | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 08:20 PM
I'm afraid I'm a bit late. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jen W. | Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 09:40 PM