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Welcome Chase!

July 30, 2015 by Julie 410 Comments

Late Wednesday morning, at 11:35 a.m., we welcomed our son, Chase Robert Fagan, into the world!

Baby Chase

Ever since the moment he was placed on my chest and I kissed his soft forehead, my heart has been overflowing with love. We’ve spent the past day and a half in the hospital staring at his little face, stroking his smooth blonde hair, smelling his new baby smell and holding him close.

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My contractions began late Tuesday evening and we checked into the hospital at 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday. (This morning and Wednesday morning’s blog posts were actually typed up and scheduled to post automatically Tuesday night, only a few short hours before my contractions started.) Chase came fast and he came early and no one could’ve been more surprised than me when everything started happening.

Chase and Mom

I am looking forward to sharing more about Chase’s arrival with all of you soon and thank you so much for the incredible support I’ve felt from you guys ever since the moment I announced we were expecting a baby boy. He is finally here and we are falling more and more in love with little Chase with every single second that passes.

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About Julie

My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Tanya says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Well I was not expecting this when I cam on this afternoon! He looks amazing! Congrats and eat him up!

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  2. Jessica says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    Congratulations! He is perfect!! You look great 🙂 Can’t wait to hear more!

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  3. Jenny Pittsburgh says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    How exciting! Congrats to you and your family! Beautiful baby. Beautiful name. Now the fun really begins!!

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  4. Sarah says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Wow!! Love the name, you look great, and congrats to you and Ryan! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  5. Magda says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Congratulation! He is beautiful!

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  6. Katherine says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    so exciting!!! he is adorable!

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  7. Paola says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    Congratulations! Being an expecting mom myself, this gets me really excited. Super happy for you and your family.

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  8. Samantha says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    Congratulations!!! He looks so cute.

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  9. Ally says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    OMG I knew it! When I didn’t see a fresh post this morning, I knew there was a reason you were out (that sounds a little stalkerish, doesn’t it?).

    Anyway … he’s perfect – congrats! Enjoy your new family!

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    • Katie says

      July 30, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Haha — I thought the same thing! I’ve thought that the past few days like “hmm no new post yet…is a baby on the way??”

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  10. Ashley says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Congrats to you and Ryan!! He is just perfect. The name sure has a nice ring to it 🙂

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  11. Amanda Peterson says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Congratulations to you and Ryan! He’s precious!

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  12. Kayla says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Congrats to you and your little family! Being a muma is the best thing EVER!!

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  13. Sarah B says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

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  14. Jaclyn says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Congrats to you and your new bundle of joy!

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  15. Kim says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    CONGRATS JULIE, RYAN, AND SADIE! What a happy family of four!

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  16. Janna says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    He is perfect! Congrats to you and Ryan! Enjoy every moment!

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  17. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Congratulations, he is GORGEOUS. Enjoy this time with him it is such a blur to me now. Enjoy life as a new family of 3!!

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  18. Kaella On The Run says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    He’s gorgeous– look at that hair!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

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  19. Vanessa says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS to you and Ryan! He is adorable!!

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  20. Rebecca says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Welcome to the world Chase! Congratulations Julie and Ryan!!! <3

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  21. Caitlyn says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Congratulations to you and your entire family! He is beautiful and I love the name! Enjoy this time with your new family of three 😀

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  22. Melissa says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Congratulations! Glad to see baby and mom are both healthy and happy!

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  23. Alex M says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    He’s beautiful! Enjoy your little bundle of love, and congratulations 🙂

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  24. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Oh he is beautiful!!! WHAT A SURPRISE! Congratulations to you and your now family of three!!! (plus Sadie, of course). So so happy for you guys!!!

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  25. Steph says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Congratulations Julie!! I guess “babywatch” was no joke after all 🙂 He is ADORABLE and already looks like a combo of you and Ryan. Soak up every second with your little bundle of joy!

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  26. Nicole (Cuckoolemon) says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    he is beautiful!!!! congratulations

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  27. Meg says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Congrats! He is beautiful!!

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  28. kelsie says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    He is perfect!!! Congratulations on your new addition 🙂

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  29. Amanda says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Congrats to you and Ryan!!!

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  30. alex d says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Congratulations!!! What a cutie 🙂

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  31. Maddie F says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    WOW! What a cutie! Congrats!

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  32. Elizabeth Beil says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Congratulations! I was not expecting this at all for your afternoon post! So exited for you and Ryan!

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  33. Katie says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    CONGRATS, JULIE AND RYAN!
    He’s beautiful!

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  34. Susan - Nurse on the Run says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    Congrats, Julie! He’s a cutie!

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  35. Kelsey says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Happiest of congratulations on little Chase! <3

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  36. Brittany @ Lemon Lime Life says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    What a surprise!!! He’s gorgeous and I LOVE the name!! Congratulations Mom and Dad!

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  37. Jennifer @ Tri Stuff I Like says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    Congratulations! I am so happy everything went well and that everyone is happy and healthy!

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  38. Christina M says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    He is the sweetest little munchkin ever!!! Mommy and Daddy look amazing! Congratulations!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  39. Amy @ FitnessMeetsFrosting says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He’s gorgeous!

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  40. Beks says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    So sweet! He looks like Ryan. Congratulations!

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  41. Erica says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    Congrats! He is perfect!

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  42. Janay Ridge says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    He’s precious! I can’t wait to hear more. Congratulations to you and Ryan both!

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  43. Ali says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Congratulations! He is so precious and you all look so happy!

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  44. Christine says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    What a nice surprise! I gasped when I saw this post, my co-workers looked at me with concern. hahaha CONGRATULATIONS! He’s beautiful! Cannot wait to read the birth story!

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  45. Valia says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Congratulations, what a great name! He is beautiful!

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  46. Megan says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    What wonderful news! He is beautiful!! Both you and the baby look wonderful (I am slightly jealous because I never looked so great after having my kids :-)). Enjoy every second with him!!

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  47. Taylor says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Congrats to you, Ryan, and Sadie! That is a lovely name and he is a handsome boy! I’ve been following you since you started this blog and love that you share all of your wonderful milestones such as this one. Enjoy getting to know your little man!

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  48. Alison P says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Yay!!! Chase is adorable!! Congrats to you, Ryan and your families. <3

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  49. Brittany says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Congratulations!! How beautiful is your little family! Thank you so much for sharing this precious moment with us. Can’t wait to see what’s to come! 😀

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  50. Jenessa @ Straight Laces says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Congrats! How exciting for you and your family! He is adorable!

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