Matthew came home to a house full of family. Grandma Thomas and Auntie Sara were in town to help out (and a huge help they were!). Uncle Chris and Auntie Marie, conveniently located 3 doors over, were able to spend plenty of time, too.
Des woke up with her first contraction at 3:30…by 8:16 we were proud parents of a healthy 21″ 8lb 5oz baby boy. Everything went as smoothly as it could, and we were home the next day.
Uncle Chris was able to join us a few hours later and Grandma Thomas made it into town shortly after that.