Ta-da! Our sweet boy is here!
After traveling to 20 states in utero, our little Henry Jones Cotner-Bradford decided to see the light of day on February 28, 2011. He weighs 9 pounds, 4 ounces and is 23″ long. We feel ecstatic and exhausted and exhilarated all at once. I will update you on all the details of my 45 hours of labor as soon as we’re back on our feet…
Sending smooches and other love to you!
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70 Comments
svl
Sara!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! (And Matt and Hoss, too!)
Welcome to the world, handsome little Henry!
SO glad to hear that you're all well and safe. Sending you lots of love, well wishes, and happiness as you begin your exciting journey into motherhood!!!
Julie's Blog
Yay!!!! Congratulations!! So happy to hear you guys are well. Welcome little Henry!!
Heather
My heart smiled for you all – congratulations!
Julia
Yes! Congratulations and welcome Henry! I've been waiting with abated breath and I'm so glad you all seem to be doing well.
Also, my word verification is "brest" – tell me that's not hilarious.
Julie D.
Congrats!
Kristin
Congratulations!! I've been thinking about you since you posted the labor post over the weekend and wondering how everything was going! (Which is kind of weird, since I don't even know you, but I've just been reading this blog for a long time.) So happy for you and Matt!
jacin {lovely little details}
congrats!!!
Alexis
Congratulations, Sara!! This has been so exciting to follow! I hope everything went as planned. Peace and love in this transition!
Liz
Congratulations! Enjoy every moment of it all! 😀
Carrie
Cognratulations! When was he actually born? I can't wait to hear how the home birth went!
Anonymous
Congrats! Henry is a great name for little Coconut!
Darla
Congratulations! Looking forward to reading all about his entrance into the world!
Elizabeth
Congrats congrats congrats!!! Take your time to relax and know your new family…we will wait as long as you need us to for more exciting details 🙂
Laura
Yay! Congratulations to all and a big welcome to Henry!
Kelsey
Yay! Congrats parents!
Margarita
Congratulations to you and Matt (and Hoss)!! So glad to know that everyone is doing well. Blessings and peace during this wonderfully exciting time.
Nanda
I've really enjoyed following both of your blogs and wanted to congratulate you (esp after such a long labor)! We too are expecting soon. Congratulations again!
JayneSees
So beautiful!!! I adore the name Henry, it is on my list if we have another boy!
Many congrats and much love!
Ms. Beltran
Congratulations, Family! May you all be healthy and happy together.
DinaBear
CONGRATULATIONS!
redfrizzz
Mazal Tov!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!! Enjoy this blissful time!!!
Anonymous
Congrats! Welcome little Henry! Much love to you all.
Ms Domestic Darling
Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful event with all of us. Glad to hear everyone is well and can't wait to hear your full story!
Anonymous
Congratulations!! Enjoy this wonderful time together!
Anonymous
Congratulations! Henry is beautiful and I am so glad that all of you are doing well.
eliza
Congrats to you and your family! Can't wait to read more when you are up for posting! But till then, enjoy your new babe, so precious.
Rachel
Congrats! What fabulous news! He is so gorgeous!!!!!
Kristen (kristenwalker.com)
Many congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
Carrie
Duh. Ignore my "when was he actually born" question. My own pregnancy brain missed that detail in your post! 🙂 Congrats again!
roseonthebay
Congratulations by the million, well done to all of you! What a sweetheart : )
Ellen
Wow, amazing! Look at those cheeks! The pictures of Matt with him are heartbreakingly adorable. Congratulations!!
Allison Campbell
congratulations Sara Matt Hoss & Henry! What a lovely little family 🙂
Aamba
The time flew by! I can't believe he's here! Congratulations
Maureen
Congrats, I'm so excited for you! 45 hours of labor – wow, you are a super trooper. Looking forward to your birth story! xoxo
Elsa
Congratulations!!! He is absolutely beautiful.
LBB
Good work Sara and welcome little Henry! Congrats to you all! Can't wait to hear your birth story.
Schmei
Congratulations to your whole family!!
Kristin
Congratulations! Hope everyone is doing well!
Anonymous
Congratulations to ALL of you on the labor and birth!!! Welcome, Henry!!! Way to go, Sara!!!
Sara
CONGRATULATIONS! I've been thinking of you all for the past few days; I'm glad to hear little Henry has finally joined the outside world!
Way to go, family!
kristina
Congratulations Sara and family! All the love to the three of you!
MichinMelbourne
My goodness, he's gorgeous!! He looks so very like his mama, too 🙂 Congratulations, Sara, Matt, Hoss and chickens on the birth of beautiful baby Henry
Brenna
Congratulations, Sara and family! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Catfish
Congrats! Not that you need others to validate your choice of names, but I absolutely love the name Henry. (In fact, I love it so much that I helped my sis pick out the name for her sweet boy). My your Henry bring as much joy as my nephew.
Julie
He's beautiful- Welcome to the world Henry!!!
Sasha
Congrats! Enjoy your beautiful little man. 🙂
BreAnna
Congratulations! Hope everyone is doing well. Sorry to see the home birth didn't work out for you.
The photos are all lovely. Henry is adorable.
Tamar
Congrats Sara & Matt! Welcome to the world, Henry!
Married In Chicago
congrats! he is just so lovely looking! i can't wait to read your birth story!
Mismikado
Congrats and warm welcome to precious little Henry! He was born on my 21st birthday 🙂
FM
Congratulations and welcome Henry!
Carrie Dee
Hooray for Henry! So happy to get an update (yes, I'm that starved for updates!). Happy to hear you and family are doing well. Take care 🙂
lacey
AHHH hooray! Even though I don't personally know you, I was thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way the past few days. Congrats to you both, rest up and enjoy the new fam.
Onnie
Welcome, Henry! And congratulations Sara and Matt! (I do think Henry had fine taste to pick February 28th: it's my love's birthday!)
Libby
Congrats and best wishes to your family!
Anonymous
Congratulations
Christine Lindop
Congratulations! It's been an enthralling journey. Enjoy your new world. Before long there will be a Weddings book to remind you of where it all began (it's having an even more lengthy gestation!)
best wishes
Chris
Cécy
Welcome to the world little pumpkin!
Kim
HOORAY!!! Congratulations to you all.
Willowtree
So happy for you! Congratulations!
maya938
Yay!!!!!!!! Congratulations Sara! I'm so happy to hear the news! What a gorgeous week to arrive in this world!
Sarah
Wonderful news! Congratulations to the whole family! I look forward to learning more about Henry (as you are willing to share) and his entry into the world. What an amazing time for you all.
fresh365
Congratulations!! I cannot wait to hear the birth story! Rest well!!
Matt, Lindsey and 'the spud'
Aww… he looks perfect!! can't wait to hear your birthing story. Congrats!!
Moxie
Many congratulations and warm welcome to Henry! Hope you are getting the rest and recovery needed & much deserved after 45 hours of labor!!
Cate Subrosa
Congratulations! Lots of love to you, hope you are recovering well and can't wait to hear all about it. x
Lisa
Congratulations!!! I have followed your through our wedding planning and I'm taking mental notes of all the great suggestions throughout your pregnancy, for when we are ready. I very much respect many of your ideas and thoughts. I look forward to hearing about your adventures in motherhood and parenting.
Anonymous
"henry jones" is indiana jones's real name -if fictional characters have "real" names. i love it. blessings to you all!
Marchelle
Congratulations! Hope you're both doing extremely well. Can't wait to hear about it all!
jes [a mountain bride]
overjoyed for your precious little family!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY!
Henry is JUST ADORABLE! Can't wait to hear about your journey 🙂
Tomorrow – our little baby girl comes…wish us luck and health!