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June 11, 2021

Introducing Baby Wes!

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Hi friends!

I wanted to pop on and share some very happy news: Matt, Riese, and I welcomed baby boy Wesley (Wes) to the family on June 1! So much for having a May baby! 😉

I wasn’t planning to post an announcement on the blog because I’m on maternity leave as you all know, but I’ve heard from a few of you that aren’t on social media (where I did post an update) wondering if he was here yet and I absolutely did not want to just leave you hanging!

It means a lot to me that you all have been sharing this journey with us and that you care enough to ask if baby is here, safe and healthy. Thank you <3

We are so excited that he’s finally here, and thrilled to complete our family.

Riese has been adjusting pretty well to being a big sister – we have definitely had some tantrums in the mix with the big change, but mostly at 3.5 years old she’s at a good age where she wants to help out with the baby and also hold him. It’s so sweet. <3 

Oh and yes, those are approximately 800 bandaids on her leg. She decided to do that by herself one night after bedtime and we didn’t know til morning. Quite the fashion statement – they are covering her entire leg. 😉 

Anyway – I’m thinking I’ll share a full birth story in the fall when I’m back in the office, or maybe sooner as a bonus post if I feel inspired, so stay tuned for that. 

But for now, I’m happy to share that Wes was born via successful VBAC! I ended up being induced the morning of our backup scheduled C section at 40 weeks + 6 days (June 1).

When we went in that morning I was already 2 cm and fairly effaced (and had been having fairly consistent painful contractions for days, but it never progressed oof) so my doctors agreed to a gentle induction rather than the C section, and thankfully my body responded quickly. 

By the time I got an epidural a few hours later, I was at 6 cm and my water had broken on its own, and by an hour or so after that, I was 10 cm and ready to push.

Pushing ended up taking 5 hours (omg), but we did it. Very grateful to our doula who was amazing throughout the whole process! 

I was so excited and happy to finally meet our little boy!

I also highly recommend ordering a milkshake to the hospital after birth – it was basically the most delicious thing ever after not being able to eat all day! 

Wes was born at 10:26 p.m. on June 1, and weighed in at 7 pounds 1 ounce – so bigger than his big sister was (6 pounds 5 ounces), but not as big as we thought he might be given how uncomfortable I was by the end! 😉 

So far he’s a total cuddlebug and has proven to be a lot more chill (knock on wood) than Riese was as a baby. 

Having done this once before I feel a lot less overwhelmed than I did last time, and knowing that this is our last child I’m really soaking up the cuddles this time because I know they really do go so fast!

Oh and yes, I’ve already cried multiple times about how quickly he’s growing up (ah, postpartum hormones, my old friend…). 😉 

Thank you again for sending good thoughts and love our way in the last weeks of pregnancy! I’ll be sharing some pictures and updates occasionally over on Instagram if you want to follow along there. 🙂 

And in the meantime, enjoy the recipes I have lined up for you every Wednesday this summer! 

Bye bye for now, my friends! <3

- anne
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44 comments
  • Kathleen Leverenz June 11, 2021 · 4:57PM:
    Yay!! Couldn’t be happier for you guys and excited to meet him soon!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:49PM:
      Yay, thanks Kathleen!
      Reply
  • Sarah June 11, 2021 · 5:20PM:
    He is adorable and you look amazing! Congratulations!!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:49PM:
      Thanks Sarah!
      Reply
  • Ana June 11, 2021 · 5:21PM:
    So cute - congratulations! And I love Riese’s bandaid art, haha!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:49PM:
      Haha so good right? Thanks!
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  • Kimberly June 11, 2021 · 5:46PM:
    Congratulations!! I'm so glad your baby boy arrived safe and sound. This is such a special time of life. You have a beautiful family.
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:48PM:
      Thank you Kimberly :)
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  • Marilyn Sieb June 11, 2021 · 6:22PM:
    He is SO beautiful!! Congrats to all of you.
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:48PM:
      Thanks Marilyn!
      Reply
  • Kath
    June 11, 2021 · 8:23PM:
    HE IS SO CUTE AND TINY!! love that he was born at 10:26! And I also had a milkshake (Kohr Bros Snowstorm) at the hospital and it was the most delicious ever!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:48PM:
      Post-birth milkshakes are the best decision! Thanks Kath!
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  • Melanie June 11, 2021 · 10:57PM:
    BIG Congratulations...he is precious!!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:48PM:
      Thanks Melanie!
      Reply
  • Andie June 12, 2021 · 5:44AM:
    Congratulations! Wes is adorable and I’m so glad to hear that everyone is healthy and well. That squishy newborn phase is simply precious. :)
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:47PM:
      It really is... I know to really soak it up this time! Thank you!
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  • Amy June 12, 2021 · 11:58AM:
    Congratulations! He is beautiful!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:47PM:
      Thanks Amy!
      Reply
  • Anita June 12, 2021 · 1:34PM:
    Hello wonderful family, Congratulations to you first Anne, you were the hero to this chapter and then the others supporting you, Riese, Mat and the medical Staff! Wesley , well this is a strong name for a strong Army personality ! Just lovely and by the way, he is your boy, looks more like you , well the boys like moms,most of the time!! This is always a miracle,, enjoy it and don’t forget to keep us updated with this sweet little boy for not, evolution! All the best!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:47PM:
      Thanks Anita!
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  • Nina June 13, 2021 · 5:59AM:
    Congratulations!!!
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:47PM:
      Thank you!
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  • Alaina
    June 13, 2021 · 12:52PM:
    Congratulations Anne!! He is absolutely adorable. I had a girl first, then a boy and I absolutely love watching Eleanor as a big sister. The first few months were definitely a tough adjustment but they're starting to interact with each other (4 years old and 18 months) and I don't have to worry about them hurting each other (too much. Ha!). Enjoy those cuddles! It is crazy how fast the time goes. <3
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:47PM:
      I feel like it's already going so fast! Thanks Alaina!
      Reply
  • Sarah June 14, 2021 · 12:38PM:
    Thank you for posting about Wes's arrival for those of us who are not social media people! I'm delighted to hear that everyone is healthy and you're enjoying your time together. Enjoy the rest of your mat leave and we look forward to hearing about Wes again in the fall.
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    • Anne
      June 14, 2021 · 12:46PM:
      Thank you Sarah! <3
      Reply
  • Marlene June 14, 2021 · 12:53PM:
    Congratulations!
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    • Anne
      June 19, 2021 · 12:16PM:
      Thank you!
      Reply
  • Roadrunner June 14, 2021 · 2:09PM:
    Hooray, and congratulations! Wonderful news! Thanks so much for sharing this. I think a whole lot of your readers wanted to ask for an update but didn't want to appear impatient. So great to get the news -- and great to hear that it all went according to plan and that Riese is adjusting well, too! Beyond that, enjoy your maternity leave! But know that we will all welcome periodic updates, if you get a chance to put one or more together. Congratulations again!
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    • Anne
      June 19, 2021 · 12:16PM:
      Thank you!
      Reply
  • Kris S June 14, 2021 · 2:36PM:
    Congratulations! Welcome Wes!!! :) He's so adorable!!! Enjoy all the newborn cuddles and wishing you an easy recovery :)
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    • Anne
      June 19, 2021 · 12:16PM:
      Thanks Kris! xo
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  • Kate June 14, 2021 · 4:02PM:
    Congratulations!! So happy for you all! <3 Am enjoying your older content and recipes until you return!
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    • Anne
      June 19, 2021 · 12:16PM:
      Thanks Kate!
      Reply
  • Marcee June 14, 2021 · 5:12PM:
    😃 Mazel Tov everyone!!! Ohh my. Lil 👶baby Wes is beautiful. Looking just like daddy! 👨 You are glowing Anne. Tired out also we can see. You'll be able to rest a lot. So love the milkshake 😋 Way to go new mommy!! Best of ,,,,,,, ❤
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    • Anne
      June 19, 2021 · 12:16PM:
      Thanks Marcee!
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  • Kim D.
    June 23, 2021 · 1:22AM:
    Congratulations on your new baby... xoxo
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    • anne June 23, 2021 · 11:56AM:
      Thank you, Kim!
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  • Anne
    June 26, 2021 · 1:22PM:
    What wonderful news. I saw it on IG so knew that Wes had arrived, and all were well, but so appreciate you taking the time to share this with your readers here! I hope that you are enjoying getting to know the new member of your family, and that the transition has been only slightly bumpy, if at all. Treasure the cuddles, indeed.
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    • anne June 28, 2021 · 10:37AM:
      Thank you, Anne! We definitely are :)
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  • The Many Thoughts of a Reader
    July 1, 2021 · 2:09PM:
    Congratulations!
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    • ANNE July 1, 2021 · 4:32PM:
      Thank you!
      Reply
  • Jane
    July 7, 2021 · 6:45AM:
    Congratulations! Wes is very cute!
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    • Anne July 7, 2021 · 11:15AM:
      Thank you, Jane!
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