7.22.2013

July 16th

Our son has arrived. I went into labor last Monday at dawn. He was born 36 hours later; Tuesday evening. He was born at the hospital, not at home as we planned. But he arrived in blessedly good health and without the use of any drugs or interventions. 

We have named him Leland. Which means he of the meadowland,  which I think is rather apt.

He is so achingly sweet and we are so devastatingly humbled by our love for him.


Posted by kate at 4:31 PM

75 comments:

  1. mary @ millay vintageJuly 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Oh my, congratulations to you and your husband -- and what a long labor that was! A very very beautiful trio you three already are :)

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  2. LisetteJuly 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    I just got home from vacation and first thing I did home when I turned on the computer was checking your blog. No news. Then i went to my blog reader to discover that you had just posted this in the same minute.

    I am very happy for you three - congratulations!

    I hope you have a quick recovery and a great time knowing each other. Enjou!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Congratulations Kate and Nick! What wonderful news and what a beautiful baby boy. What a beautiful name too. I'd been anxiously checking your blog every day to hear the news. Many good wishes from Cornell.

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  4. JenJuly 22, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Congratulations Kate! Wishing you all the best as you settle in as a family of three.

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  5. DavidJuly 22, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Many congratulations from Woodstock, Oxfordshire xx

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  6. aliciaJuly 22, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    wishing you a big congrats on all the amazing hard beautiful rich work you did you grow and birth your baby!! be proud of this. care for yourself. nurture yourself in these days. your family looks healthy and happy. what a thrilling time!! love to all three!!

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  7. BekahJuly 22, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Kate, this made me tear up and I don't actually know you! I am a long time blog follower, and I am so happy to see you arrive to this stage in your life. Congratulations to you and your sweet, sweet family. So glad everyone is happy and healthy!

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  8. SheilaJuly 22, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Hooooray!! Congratulations, what a beautiful thing.

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  9. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Congratulations! He is beautiful and you look fantastic! I love the name also....:) You have just entered into the greatest years of your life...:)

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  10. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Congrats! My son's name is Leland also. It's a good strong name. What a blessing a joy he will be to your family.

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  11. HeatherJuly 22, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Wonderful news!! Congratulations to all three of you. :-)

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  12. RebeccaJuly 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Wishing you happiness and good health! Congratulations, and welcome to the world little Leland.

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  13. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Congratulations on your beautiful little man. Wonderful name. :)

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  14. Sophie LiseJuly 22, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Congratulations and welcome to the world little Leland :)
    I'm so happy to know that you are all well!
    Lots of love from France,

    SL

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  15. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Congratulations from Ventura, California xoox

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  16. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Welcome Leland-what a gorgeous family picture. I've been checking like I'm related to you!! Happy to know that your sweet babe is here

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  17. Aye Two BeeJuly 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    I love it! Love his name! I kept checking back...had a feeling... Happy for you guys!

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  18. TheBestOfMyDayJuly 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Congratulations :-))) and all the best for your baby xxx

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  19. AlineJuly 22, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    so happy for you! Beautiful name.

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  20. StephyJuly 22, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Welcome baby Leland, and congratulations Mama and Papa!!!!!!!!

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  21. SandyJuly 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Oh, so happy for all of you. I was getting tired of looking at baby pigs so I'm so glad to see a real baby! Looking forward to watching him grow. Blessings to you all.

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  22. ZephyrJuly 22, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Checked my Blogger and squealed as soon as I saw this post. Congratulations to your little family! Love the name!

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  23. Nikki MillerJuly 22, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Congrats!

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  24. CarolineJuly 22, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  25. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Congrats! Love the name, my son is named Leland as well after my grandfather.

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  26. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Congratulations, Kate!

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  27. Bee GirlJuly 22, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Congratulations on your new addition! Savor every moment and don't forget to smell his little head every chance you get (go ahead, do it...if you haven't already...baby head smells like magic)!

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  28. summerlilyJuly 22, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Congratulations! What a beautiful name :)

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  29. moonflowerfarmcsaJuly 22, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    I totally teared up reading this post and couldn't help but remember the lyrics from the 10,000 Maniacs song:

    These are days, you'll remember
    Never before and never since, I promise
    Will the whole world be warm as this and as you feel it
    You'll know it's true that you are blessed and lucky
    It's true that you are touched by something
    That will grow and bloom in you.

    He is just perfect. Everyday will be a new adventure. Have fun getting to know your sweet boy. Much love from Dickerson, Maryland.

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  30. diane-j-mJuly 22, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Congrats with your new Blessing!

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  31. MishieeJuly 23, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Congratulations Kate and Nick! So happy for you both!

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  32. SueJuly 23, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Congratulations. What a perfect little family you look and his name is just so right.

    Wishing him the farmers blessing - a long life with folks that will always be there for him, land to nurture and sunshine shining on his crops and animals.

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  33. bluesJuly 23, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    congratulations!

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  34. alexandraJuly 23, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    Félicitations!
    besos from Paris:)

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  35. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Congratulations! What a beautiful, beautiful picture! Can't wait to hear more about Leland via your blog... I'm wishing you a peaceful time to get to know him and find your rhythm as a family of three!

    Fine

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  36. ApseedJuly 23, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Congratulations!!! Very happy for you!

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  37. Debbie LannerdJuly 23, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Congratulations!!! So happy that your son is here safe and sound!!! You three make a beautiful family!!!
    I look forward to watching Leland growing up on your blog... What a blessing...

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  38. Fina FrunJuly 23, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Congratulations, so happy for you!
    Love from sweden/
    finafrun.se

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  39. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Congratulations ! I'm so happy for you ! I wish you a happy and peaceful family life !
    delphine andre

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  40. BeeJuly 23, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Congratulations! From a long time lurker in Australia

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  41. DonnaJuly 23, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Congrats! He is beautiful. Blogland is so odd, a place where you read about other peoples lives and sometimes feel like you are part of it. Just the other day my sister (she reads your blog too) and I were talking about you and guessing your silence meant baby had arrived. Wishing all the best.

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  42. MeghanJuly 23, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Congratulations on the birth of your son! Raising little boys is so much fun. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy this very special and all too brief time. Best wishes to you and your family from Massachusetts-

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  43. Jenny KingJuly 23, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Yay congratulations. I think I was more excited waiting for this news than waiting for the Royal baby yesterday. Well done to you both, he looks lovely.

    Jenny | sunny sweet pea xx

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  44. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    What a wonderful blessing! I love how his name is so fitting. Prayers to y'all as a family.

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  45. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  46. mistiJuly 23, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Congratulations! I've loved reading your story, farm, babies....what a fun and crazy adventure. :) Enjoy!

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  47. Tonya GunnJuly 23, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful blessing!! My first labor was also 36 hours, like your, but my second was just 2! (Just in case you decide to have another some day.)
    I love the name you have given him,enjoy.

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  48. Tiffany HJuly 23, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to hear about all your adventures together!

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  49. G i S e L aJuly 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Congratulations for your little cute Mister!

    Love Gisela
    xox

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  50. AndrewJuly 23, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Hurray!!! I love the name you chose!

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  51. JaneJuly 23, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    congratulations. and what a lovely name for your son.

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  52. LauraJuly 23, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Congratulations from Oregon!

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  53. stephanie claireJuly 23, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    beautiful family!

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  54. ClareJuly 23, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations to you all x

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  55. YelleJuly 23, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    congratulations! how wonderful!

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  56. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Congratulations, so happy for you!
    Katerina ff
    Greece

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  57. StarrJuly 23, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Congratulations!

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  58. MBJuly 23, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    You 3 look so wonderfully happy! So much joy and love is sure to follow. Congratulations to you both.

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  59. GrietJuly 24, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    So lovely, congratulations!

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  60. good_to_be_homeJuly 24, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I've been waiting for this post! I love the picture you chose to use for the blog announcement. He is wonderful, congratulations! His name is perfect, too. Enjoy these crazy-hazy-beautiful newborn days!

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  61. VeslaJuly 24, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Nice work Mama! Enjoy all that sweet cuddle time and smells. And good luck with breastfeeding! It can be challenging at first, but there are many amazing people to help if you need it. Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood.

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  62. VeslaJuly 24, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Nice work Mama! Enjoy all that sweet cuddle time and smells. And good luck with breastfeeding! It can be challenging at first, but there are many amazing people to help if you need it. Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood.

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  63. luna acresJuly 24, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    congratulations! glad everyone is happy and healthy, and you look so beautiful together like that!

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  64. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Congratulations, I am, so happy for you <3

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  65. Lili - MuguetteJuly 25, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Congratulations!!! welcome to Leland!

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  66. ClaireJuly 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Congratulations Kate! You all look so happy :)

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  67. AliciaJuly 25, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Congratulations! He is perfect and you look wonderful!

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  68. Brittney PhillipsJuly 26, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    So many congratulations to you and yours!

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  69. robynJuly 26, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    WOnderful news and photo- congrats and happy parenting ;)

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  70. AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    beau petit garcon! felicitation!!!je vous souhaites beaucoup de bonheur

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  71. doeandthistleJuly 29, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Congrats! I'd love to hear your birth story, should you reach a point where you feel like sharing it :)

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  72. KatjaJuly 30, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Congratulations!

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  73. KeriAugust 1, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Beautiful, all of you. Thanks for sharing.

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  74. ToriAugust 2, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Beautiful, Beautiful, congratulations! A wonderful name and a beautiful home, I look forward to reading more stories about your farm and family.

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