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Monday, February 27, 2012

Uncharted Territory


Benjamin Steven Wilson
February 23, 2012
12:42 a.m.
7lb. 6oz.
19 inches long
37 weeks gestation
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4 long days in the NICU
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Arrived home on February 26, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
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more details to come
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thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and love in getting us this far
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68 comments:

  1. Addi's momFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Oh thank God! So happy to see this update. Andrew's little brother is adorable xxxooo

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  2. Solange, Nik, Caitlin and OliverFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! He is precious!

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  3. TiffanyFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    this post took my breath away. i've been waiting to hear the news. he is gorgeous. so glad you guys are holding him in your arms now. congrats.

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  4. My New NormalFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Congrats! He is beautiful and I'm sure you're all happy to be home!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    oh hi handsome! So glad you are HOME!!

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  6. AlliFergFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Wooo-hooo! Can't wait to meet the little dude!

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  7. Established: 2008February 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I've been reading for a long time and I just wanted to tell you congratulations! He's beautiful.

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  8. e photographyFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    so amazing! congrats! love, a NICU nurse!

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  9. Lj82February 27, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    You did SO freaking well momma- he's beautiful! He's so perfect and I want to bite those little cheeks. I like that he's all, "get me out of this car seat" in the photo. Yummy baby boy. :)

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  10. LookItsJessicaFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Congratulations Wilsons! He is beautiful and really does look like you, Brandy! I'm so happy and THRILLED he's home with you guys!

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  11. TiffanyFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Yay! Yay! Yay!! This just made my day!! Congrats! He is perfect!! I love how he looks like he's ready to take life head on- I bet if he could climb out of that car seat he would! SOOOOOO happy for you guys!! And congrats to big brother Andrew!

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  12. BeckyFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I heard a blm had there baby and figured it was you. So happy to hear Benjamin is home and all is well. He is precious.

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  13. JessicaFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    What a handsome lil' guy! I am so happy for you and look forward to hearing all about this new territory you are about to explore!!!!

    Congrats!!!

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  14. MollyFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Yay for being home!! Congrats!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Oh yay! I am so happy for you! Seeing this post made my day!

    Congrats - he's a nice looking boy!

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  16. BrookeFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Gorgeous baby! So glad you're all home safe and sound.

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  17. katie illingworthFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    So happy for you all I could just burst!

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  18. MaryFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    OMG he is gorgeous. I cannot imagine having to go thru a NICU stay with all you've gone thru already! Enjoy every single second. Congrats, Mom and Dad...you now have two sons :)

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  19. SSMFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    How wonderful.

    Conratulations!

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  20. DanielleFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    He's simply amazing :) love the LONG fingers and the 'look'... wonder where he gets THAT from :) can't wait to meet him!! Congrats fam!!

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  21. boo and stacyFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Blessings little man!!! Welcome to the world! You are one loved kiddo!!

    Brandy, he is precious:)

    Goose Bumps!!!!!!

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  22. Amy L.February 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    OMG!! He's absolutely stunning!! Congratulations...I can't wait to read more!

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  23. EmilyFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Whoo hoo! So happy for you guys! Welcome to the outside world Benjamin!

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  24. AmyFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations on your second precious boy!

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  25. KristiFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    love and prayers continue and grow for all of you!

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  26. KellyFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    EEEK! So exciting! I'm sorry you had a NICU stay, but so happy you are doing well and he is home. Welcome to the world, sweet Benjamin! Congrats Wilsons!

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  27. Ben and KatieFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Hello lil Benjamin! I got a heads up you were here yesterday! :) I wanted to cry, giggle, laugh and cry some more knowing that you were making your parents do the same! My heart is so happy! What a lil miracle blessing you are!
    Brandy you're amazing and I am so proud of you! Congrats mama!!!

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  28. Nicole SvendsenFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Congratulations!!! He is precious. Enjoy every ounce of him.

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  29. CKFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    SO VERY HAPPY to read this update today. Congratulations to you all!!!
    Andrew is a big brother.
    I won't pretend to know what you are going through right now...the mix of emotions you are likely feeling, but I have been following your blog since you were pregnant with your dear Andrew as we were both due within days of each other.
    I am thinking of your family...all of you.

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  30. NatashaFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Congratulations! So glad you guys made it home safely with your little miracle <3 He looks like you :) Congrats again!

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  31. MelissaFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Aww, congratulations!

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  32. KimFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Congratulations! What a beautiful baby boy!!!!

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  33. Newlywed Next DoorFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    So adorable! Congratulations to you and your family!

    I'm sure the NICU stay was scary but I'm so glad all is well now and you are home. Big hugs!!

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  34. AmeliaFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    My heart just stopped when I saw this. I am so so happy for you. Congratulations doesn't even begin to cover it, but it'll have to do. Congratulations!!

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  35. SGFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    YAY!!!! What a cutie pie. <3

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  36. LizzyFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Congratulations! I've been reading for awhile but have never commented. So happy to see this little guy!

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  37. DarceyFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Such wonderful news...i am so happy you have your beautiful boy home with you...congrats momma!!!

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  38. FlmgodogFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Congratulations on Benjamin! So glad he made it on the outside safely. Andrew's little brother is adorable! ENJOY!!

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  39. RachelFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Congratulations! Not sure if I've commented before or not...He's so cute!

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  40. Sneaker TeacherFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I just burst into tears. So happy for you!

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  41. ShellFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Oh..so happy to see this gorgeous pic of your baby boy. I am sure the NICU stay was scary but he is home now and hope you are enjoying some bonding time. Congrats to you, hubby and big brother Andrew!

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  42. Phil and DanaFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    My heart skipped a beat when I saw this! He is perfect. So happy for you - you are amazing.

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  43. MelissaFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    He is so handsome!! Congrats!!

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  44. AbelgirlFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Love that Andrew and Benjamin share a middle name. Congratulations to your whole family.

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  45. Todd CostonFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Congrats my friend!

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  46. *Laura AngelFebruary 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    yay for rainbows!!

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  47. Ben and KatieFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    I cannot stop looking at him! :)

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  48. Josh JacksonFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    OH THANK GOD. I have been checking ten times a day to see how little Benjamin was doing.

    Whew.

    He is beautiful.

    Can't wait to hear more.

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  49. SusieFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Congratulations to you all! A beautiful brother for Andrew xxxx I am so happy for you guys :)

    (i have been reading since June 2011 after losing our 2nd child - a boy, Evan - at only 18wks 2days and are now expecting again, due June 2012 - all very scary!! Your blog has helped me in so many ways, so thank YOU!!)

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  50. little vitu's momFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Congrats

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  51. Party of Three HeadsFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    WOW! This just took my breath away. He to me looks just like you. Congrats to you and your hubby, and little Andrew as well!!

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  52. ASPFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    What a little sweetheart! Welcome to a big, big world full of lots of love, BSW. Congratulations!

    PS- I've been stalking your blog waiting for this announcement! ;) XXXXX

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  53. leslie(cullensblessings)February 28, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Well hey there little man! Welcome to the world! Big hugs to ALL of you...

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  54. ShaeFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Yay!!! Congrats on Ben's arrival!!!!!

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  55. Kat SparksFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I have tears streaming down my face as I write this. Congratulations to you! I am so very happy for you and your hubby. He is gorgeous.

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  56. Mrs. PottsFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I'm so so happy for you!!

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  57. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    So very happy to read this and to know that you are home with Andrew's little brother! Hope homelife is treating you well, and I'm sending HUGE hugs your way!!!

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  58. Team ClancyFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  59. briannaFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Oh, what a beautiful boy. Many warm congratulations.

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  60. briannaFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Oh, what a beautiful boy. Many warm congratulations.

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  61. RenelFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Oh oh oh. I am so happy! So thrilled, no I'm relieved and thankful. I am so glad he is here, perfect and wonderful and alive. Can't wait to hear all about him and sending you healing vibes

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  62. Hope's MamaFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    OHMYGOODNESS! He's adorable. Oh mama, you did it. All my love to you guys. I'm so incredibly happy to read this post.
    xo

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  63. KristinFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    oh my goodness, he is perfect! A million congrats! XOXO

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  64. Krista and David HartFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Congratulations Brandy! He's so precious and certainly looks like you!!!! Yay!

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  65. e LizFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    !!! so incredibly thrilled for you all! such hard work. he's gorgeous!! I love that there are B's all over "B"enjamin's blanket! thinking of you daily.

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  66. OlainaMarch 1, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I'm so happy for you! What a little doll! Can't wait to read the details, but you take care of yourself and get as much rest as possible. Yay!

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  67. JillMarch 2, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    CONGRATS MAMA!!!!!!! He is BEAUTIFUL! so so handsome! I cant believe he is here! Glad he is home with you all! Cant wait to see more pictures and read all about him and possible delivery

    xox CONGRATS again!!

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  68. JoyAndSorrowMarch 4, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Congratulations mama. He is gorgeous. xoxo

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