Ever since the moment he was placed on my chest and I kissed his soft forehead, my heart has been overflowing with love. We’ve spent the past day and a half in the hospital staring at his little face, stroking his smooth blonde hair, smelling his new baby smell and holding him close.
My contractions began late Tuesday evening and we checked into the hospital at 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday. (This morning and Wednesday morning’s blog posts were actually typed up and scheduled to post automatically Tuesday night, only a few short hours before my contractions started.) Chase came fast and he came early and no one could’ve been more surprised than me when everything started happening.
I am looking forward to sharing more about Chase’s arrival with all of you soon and thank you so much for the incredible support I’ve felt from you guys ever since the moment I announced we were expecting a baby boy. He is finally here and we are falling more and more in love with little Chase with every single second that passes.
Mandi @ Five Till Friday says
Congratulations to you both!!!! Chase is just precious! I’m so happy for you!!!
Hope says
Congratulations!! Chase is absolutely adorable! Blessings to you and Ryan as you begin life with your precious son! Being a parent is one of the most wonderful, rewarding jobs in the world. Enjoy every moment!
Emily says
Congratulations Julie and Ryan!! Love the name Chase and glad to see things went so well. Looking forward to hearing the birth story! (if you plan on writing one)
Kate says
Yayyyy!!! Congratulations 🙂 what a sweet little boy!!! I’m due in January and have been following along VERY closely to all of your posts. This just made my heart flutter & I can’t wait!! xo
Jillian says
Congratulations!! He is so beautiful. So happy for you and Ryan!
Angi says
Congratualtions Julie!! He is absolutely precious!
Tiffany says
Congratulations Julie and Ryan on God’s great blessing to you! Oh that baby smell…
Larissa says
Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable!
Jamie says
Congrats Julie!!
Kaila says
Congratulations!!!! He is absolutely beautiful!
Dina says
Congratulations!! He’s beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your pregnancy journey with us!!
Nicole @ Squash on Squash says
Congratulations, Julie and Ryan! Beautiful boy, beautiful name. Can’t wait for the upcoming posts about Chase and his newborn life!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Congratulations!!! He is so adorable 🙂
Stacie says
He is such a cutie! Congrats to you, Ryan and Sadie.
sue says
Great big congratulations! His is just beautiful!
Reenie says
Adorable <3 Congrats!!
Erin B says
Congratulations Julie! He is absolutely perfect! So adorable! Can’t wait to hear more. 🙂
Stephanie says
CONGRATS!!!!!
Cathy says
Congratulations to you, Ryan and Sadie on the newest addition to your family. May you have many years of happiness and joy with Chase. Remember to savor each moment as time has a way of flying by and having babies grow up so fast.
Jillian says
Yay!!!! Congrats to you both, and he is absolutely precious!!!
Brittany says
So amazing! Congratulations!
Karen says
Congratulations on your happy, healthy boy!
Aleah says
Congrats!! You look GORGEOUS and chase is precious. Enjoy this time 🙂
Kristina says
Congratulations!!!! What a beautiful blessing Chase is! Glad mama and baby are healthy! 🙂
ashleyc says
Congratulations! It’s an amazing feeling, isn’t it? 🙂
Diana says
Congratulations! He’s precious.
Katie H says
Awe he is here, huge huge congrats to you both, he is just beautiful. If i remember he was due 10th Aug? which is when my son was born, also i went into Hospital on a Tues and my contractions started same time, wow 🙂 well done to you bothxxxxxxxx
alison says
He is PERFECT!! Enjoy this time! Congrats to the whole family 🙂
Marisa says
Congratulations, he is soo beautiful!
jen (impossible jen) says
he’s beautiful!
Edye says
Congratulations! Chase is so beautiful. God bless your family <3
Shiru says
Congratulations
Lindsey says
Omg congratulations!!!! I’ve been so excited to see your post about his arrival but didn’t expect it this week! I am so very happy for you and your new family of three. Enjoy those newborn snuggles. They are the best thing in the world!!! I love his name too! Ahhh congrats to you new mama!!!!!
Stacey says
congrats! Chase is gorgeous!!!!!
Heidi says
AHHH….adorable. His hair is so light and so much! Yeah. Glad you are doing well. Enjoy the snuggles and hope you are recovering well.
CONGRATS!!!
Abbie says
Wow! That totally took me by surprise! I am SO excited for you guys! I know I never comment, but I have been following along for a while, and even went back to read your old pregnancy updates that I missed. Anyway, I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! And he is SO precious! Have fun with him and get lots of rest! You guys are awesome!
Anna says
Congratulations! That is very exciting! He is beautiful!
stacy says
Congrats! He really did come fast! You both look great!
Tonyia says
Congratulation! He is perfect and you are glowing!
Char @ Nutritiously Fit says
A huge congrats!! Glad that everyone is doing good!
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says
Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you and Ryan. What a beautiful baby boy 🙂
Jane {In the Pink & Green} says
Oh my gosh, he’s here! I was just thinking this morning, I wonder if Julie had her baby? And so I was so happy to see this news 🙂 He is SO BEAUTIFUL and just perfect, so happy for you guys 🙂 I just had a baby boy in December and it feels like just yesterday we were in the hospital when he was born. Enjoy every minute!
Barbara says
I very recently started reading your blog, and must I say. I am hooked! Congratulations on your sweet baby boy. The best of wishes and blessings to you and your beautiful little family!
xo- Barbara
Caroline says
Very many congratulations to you all xx
Kim says
Congrats to you all! What a precious little boy!
Chelse says
Congratulations!!!
Julie says
He’s gorgeous. Congratulations. Enjoy this time. It really does go by way too fast.
Ashley@cupcakesncrunches says
Omg – he is absolutely perfect!!
Danica @ It's Progression says
Congratulations, Julie!!!! He’s absolutely adorable and that picture of him on your chest is gorgeous. Hope you’re doing well – so excited to hear more about his arrival!
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy says
Congrats to you and your husband!!!