Well, our son has arrived. And our hearts will never be the same. Right now, my heart is so full that it may just burst.
Henry Vincent Woodward was born on Friday, May 25, at 5:35 p.m. He weighed in at a whopping 5 pounds, 11.4 ounces and was 19 inches long.
We thought we still had almost 4 weeks to prepare, but Henry taught us that there are some things you just cannot control. Some things you cannot plan to the minute. And I’m beginning to think that’s a good thing.
But there is a lot to be thankful for right now. For Henry’s health. For the wonderful doctors and nurses who took care of us. For the support and love of our friends and family.
I’m not sure when I’ll be back to regular blogging. Hopefully soon. But, you understand – for now I have a newborn to snuggle.





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Congratulations!
I saw the photo on instagram and although I said it there I will say it again – Congratulations!! I’m glad that both you and Henry are fine and healthy. He is such a little cutie.
Congrats Kim & family, and welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood
He looks so delicate but very manly
Enjoy those sweet newborn baby snuggles!
Congratulations!!! He is a handsome little guy. It is truly amazing how such a little person can completely turn your world upside down. Enjoy every minute snuggling him.
CONGRATULATIONS, KIM!!!!! I’m so so so excited for you guys!!! He’s SO HANDSOME and you guys look so in love!!
Take all the time you need with your little man. We understand!
:)
Congratulations! Enjoy every moment of the new adventure. He is too cute!
OMGosh! Enjoy your snuggle time. Continued blessings…
Congratulations! Enjoy all that snuggle time and for continued blessings! <3
Congratulations! He looks perfect! I don’t think that you can ever fully prepare for the adventure that is first time motherhood. Relax, enjoy and make sure to take care of yourself as well!
Oh Kim! He is so precious! And look at his long fingers! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this special time and all the snuggles that go along with it.
Congratulations to the Woodwards!!
Congratulations! I am so happy for all of you!
Yay!!!
Congratulations, Kim and Ryan! Henry is such a cutie. I was in much the same situation…I thought I had a month to prepare, and then my little boy arrived one month early. We had some challenges early on, but he is doing great now! Near term babies are a group all their own; let me know if you need any resources or support.
congrats! snuggle away, they grow way too fast! yes, everyone says that and we just never believe it until it is too late. cherish everyday.
Ahhhhh! I’m so jealous – still two days to go over here! Henry is sooo tiny … what a precious little man. I know you’re over the moon. HUGE congratulations to you and Ryan!
He’s beautiful, but of course you already know that. Congratulations to both of you I can’t wait to see more photos and hear sweet newborn tales.
I’m 25 weeks this week and keep thinking we have 13 more to go… I guess only time will tell. Oh my.
Oh, friend…he is perfect!!!! Too bad these photos aren’t scratch and sniff – there’s nothing like the smell of a baby!
I am so happy for you and your man. You’re absolutely beaming!!! Enjoy this time as a new mama, snuggling with him and adjusting to your new life as a family of three.
((hugs))
Congrats! He was just too excited to see you guys. Enjoy every minute of it!
Congratulations!! All the best to you and your beautiful family!
Congratulations! What a wonderful early present…I wish you and your new family all the best….
Congratulations!!! Enjoy all those snuggles.
Ahhhhh!!! CONGRATS!!! When I saw this I said to myself, “I thought she wasn’t due for another month!” Haha! Surprise surprise!!
But what a GREAT surprise!
And Henry – what an adorable name! He is precious. You have so much to look forward to! It’s tough, especially in the first few weeks, but oh my word, it’s the greatest thing I’ve done in my life. Way to go Mommy!!
So so so thrilled for you and Ryan and Henry. He’s absolutely precious and I’m not gonna lie, I’m a little jealous you already have your babe in your arms
I have Henry’s present sitting on my console table and thought I was ahead of my game until I got your text
The post office is on my list for today!
He’s so stinking cute…and little. I’ll come over in about a month when I can’t break him.
Extreme cuteness! Congrats to all!
Congratulations, Kim! He is adorable.
Rest up…your blog will always be here.
oh, congratulations. I had a feeling your little man had entered the world! Enjoy your snuggly little newborn and have fun learning to be parents!
Wow! Congratulations, Kim! So glad your little Henry is safe and healthy. Hope you’re doing well too!
Congratulations! He is adorable!! The Perks are very happy for you and hope you are recovering and getting some sleep!! Hugs to all!
This is so amazing Kim!!! Congrats again to you and Ryan! I’m just beyond happy for you guys!!! Wishing you all the best!
Congratulations! Children are an amazing gift – enjoy every minute of it
Congratulations, he is adorable!
Congrats Woodwards! I can’t wait to see new pictures. Just think… you get to be un-pregnant during the hot month of June and snuggling sweet Henry instead of waiting for him!
Oh, Kim! He’s so sweet and perfect! Truly, what a handsome little boy. I’m so excited for you! I was so surprised when I saw your Instagram pic . . . I didn’t think he was due for a while longer, but I guess Henry disagreed. I hope everything went well (and continues well!)–enjoy this special time as a family
Congratulations!!! Enjoy those snuggles with your new son.
Congratulations, Kim! He looks like a perfect little bundle. Enjoy all of the snuggles, the little fingers and toes, and just being a family of three.
So happy for you all!!
congratulations! snuggle away!
Congrats to you! He’s a beautiful blessing!
I am so so happy for you – what a perfect little dude! Congratulations!
Oh Kim (& Ryan) CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He’s perfection.
Congrats!!! He is precious!! Enjoy all your moments with him and Ryan! Congrats new mommy
Congrats Kim!! He’s gorgeous!
Congratulations, he’s wonderful!!! So glad you’re all happy and healthy, now go snuggle!
Oh Kim – he perfect!!! Four weeks early? These darn kids just like to keep us on our toes
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!! (Awesome name by the way, but I may be a little biased about Henry
Congrats on that sweet little boo! I hope you enjoy every second of him.
Welcome to the world Henry!!! Congrats Kim, Ryan, Franco and Lola!! He an incredibly handsome little man!
Congrats Kim! He is just perfect, and I can’t wait to hear more…but for now, just enjoy your sweet little guy!
Congratulations!!! How exciting! Enjoy all of your snuggle time with your new little one.
Congratulations! He’s so little and handsome! Enjoy your snuggles!
Congratulations, Kim and Ryan! So thrilled for you and your family
Ahh I am so happy for you!! I have been out of town for work and about to head out of town in an hour and thought I need to catch up on some blogs. I was excited to see what baby stuff you were up to but so excited that you had your baby. LOVE the name and congrats and enjoy your cute son.
He is absolutly beautiful!! Congrats to you all.
Congratulations to you all!
Congratulations! He is gorgeous…
I had a funny feeling there might be baby news when I opened your blog today. Thank God for happy surprises. And congratulations to you and Ryan on a healthy baby boy!
AHHHHHHHH Congrats!!! It’s great to hear that everyone is healthy and happy, even if caught off guard by an early arrival! Enjoy this time – but keep us posted with pictures of Baby Dubs!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! When I didn’t see you at work I thought to myself “I bet she’s at the hospital.” So happy for you!! I am glad everyone is doing well. He is sure super cute and so little. I love the last photo. His expression is funny. Only 24 more weeks (give or take) for me to go!
He is beautiful. Enjoy your bundle of joy!
OMG congrats Woodwards! What an exciting holiday weekend you must have had!
Wonderful! Enjoy these first moments. They are so special. Congratulations!
Ahhhh – so adorable! Congratulations!!
Oh my gosh, congratulations!! Enjoy your little cutie!
Congrats, Kim and Ryan! He’s incredible. Enjoy all that newborn snuggling!
Congratulations! He’s so precious!
Congratulations! So tall and thin. Hopefully he will fill out quickly and might just take after the hubs.
Oh my gosh, congratulations! His little face is so precious, I’m not sure what it is about it but it just looks so delicate. Have fun snuggling your baby boy!
Congratulations on the new addition! Enjoy every moment.
He is too perfect. I’m so happy for you two and want to hear all the details about your labor!!
Oh, Kim! Henry is just beautiful! I love his name, and I love how happy you all look. I hope you are all feeling okay! I am so, so unbelievably happy for you and SO excited for the amazing times you have ahead of you. Hugs and lots of love!
Congratulations Kim! I think he’s got Ryan’s lips. I hope you’re being well taken care of by friends and family and embracing this special time.
congratulations kim!!! i will be thinking about you 3 this week
! love and wishes for a healthy and happy first week!!
Congratulations! He’s so handsome!
He’s perfect!!! Congrats to you and Ryan- soak up all that newborn time!! We’ll be here when you get back
congratulations kim & ryan!!!! how absolutely precious. he is such a handsome little boy!!
He’s so handsome! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! I am so happy and excited for you!!Your heart feels like it will burst!!! Wishing you all the best!!
What a gorgeous perfect baby. Congratulations!
Awwwww, yay!!! That’s so exciting! Congrats to both of you!!
Henry V!! So so so handsome! Those hands, so precious I could just smoooch them all day.
What a dramatic appearance–guess he didn’t want to be tardy to the party! Can you blame him since he’s got the best parents EVER?
I hope you all are doing well. Take your time, mama. We’ll be here, hanging on to every word when you’re ready to come back.
xoxoxo
Congratulations Kim and Ryan! He is absolutely perfect! Enjoy your time with Baby Henry.
gosh i am just so happy for you! i’ve been thinking about you all nonstop since you posted about his birth! (and have been stalking your photos!)
you look like a natural with a baby in your arms – can’t wait to watch as he grows up!
Yay! Congratulations!! He is adorable, and I love his name =)
Wow!!! What a surprise! Congratulations, he is perfection. Welcome to the world Mr. HVW!
A little late here, but congratulations! He is so handsome, and I LOVE that name. So. Much. I’m sorry to hear about your hard drive, but it sounds like you’re taking it well (and isn’t it great to have the calming presence of someone who can… well, calm you down). You all look fantastic and again, congrats!
I’m super-late to the party… But I’m SO excited for you! Welcome to parenthood! He is just so sweet, and I hope you’re enjoying every single moment of those newborn cuddles — even the 3am ones!
Oh, Kim, he’s beautiful! Congratulations to you and poppa! Enjoy your sweet little blessing : )
Congratulations! He is adorable!
Wendy
He is precious. He is so teeny! I am ecstatic for all of you.
Yay! Congrats, Mom and Dad!! Welcome to the world, little Henry!!
So so so happy for you guys! Love seeing the photos on Instagram and Twitter too.
Glad baby Henry is home and doing well. Mom, Dad and pugs look good too
xox
Congratulations, Kim and Ryan! Somehow I missed this post–his early arrival surprised me! He’s beautiful!