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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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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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  1. Mandi @ Five Till Friday says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Congratulations to you both!!!! Chase is just precious! I’m so happy for you!!!

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  2. Hope says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Congratulations!! Chase is absolutely adorable! Blessings to you and Ryan as you begin life with your precious son! Being a parent is one of the most wonderful, rewarding jobs in the world. Enjoy every moment!

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  3. Emily says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Congratulations Julie and Ryan!! Love the name Chase and glad to see things went so well. Looking forward to hearing the birth story! (if you plan on writing one)

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  4. Kate says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Yayyyy!!! Congratulations 🙂 what a sweet little boy!!! I’m due in January and have been following along VERY closely to all of your posts. This just made my heart flutter & I can’t wait!! xo

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  5. Jillian says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:08 am

    Congratulations!! He is so beautiful. So happy for you and Ryan!

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  6. Angi says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Congratualtions Julie!! He is absolutely precious!

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  7. Tiffany says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Congratulations Julie and Ryan on God’s great blessing to you! Oh that baby smell…

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  8. Larissa says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable!

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  9. Jamie says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Congrats Julie!!

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  10. Kaila says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Congratulations!!!! He is absolutely beautiful!

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  11. Dina says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Congratulations!! He’s beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your pregnancy journey with us!!

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  12. Nicole @ Squash on Squash says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Congratulations, Julie and Ryan! Beautiful boy, beautiful name. Can’t wait for the upcoming posts about Chase and his newborn life!

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  13. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Congratulations!!! He is so adorable 🙂

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  14. Stacie says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:34 am

    He is such a cutie! Congrats to you, Ryan and Sadie.

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  15. sue says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Great big congratulations! His is just beautiful!

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  16. Reenie says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Adorable <3 Congrats!!

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  17. Erin B says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Congratulations Julie! He is absolutely perfect! So adorable! Can’t wait to hear more. 🙂

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  18. Stephanie says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:00 am

    CONGRATS!!!!!

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  19. Cathy says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Congratulations to you, Ryan and Sadie on the newest addition to your family. May you have many years of happiness and joy with Chase. Remember to savor each moment as time has a way of flying by and having babies grow up so fast.

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  20. Jillian says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Yay!!!! Congrats to you both, and he is absolutely precious!!!

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  21. Brittany says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:13 am

    So amazing! Congratulations!

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  22. Karen says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Congratulations on your happy, healthy boy!

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  23. Aleah says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Congrats!! You look GORGEOUS and chase is precious. Enjoy this time 🙂

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  24. Kristina says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Congratulations!!!! What a beautiful blessing Chase is! Glad mama and baby are healthy! 🙂

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  25. ashleyc says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Congratulations! It’s an amazing feeling, isn’t it? 🙂

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  26. Diana says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Congratulations! He’s precious.

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  27. Katie H says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Awe he is here, huge huge congrats to you both, he is just beautiful. If i remember he was due 10th Aug? which is when my son was born, also i went into Hospital on a Tues and my contractions started same time, wow 🙂 well done to you bothxxxxxxxx

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  28. alison says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:48 am

    He is PERFECT!! Enjoy this time! Congrats to the whole family 🙂

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  29. Marisa says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Congratulations, he is soo beautiful!

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  30. jen (impossible jen) says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    he’s beautiful!

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  31. Edye says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Congratulations! Chase is so beautiful. God bless your family <3

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  32. Shiru says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Congratulations

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  33. Lindsey says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Omg congratulations!!!! I’ve been so excited to see your post about his arrival but didn’t expect it this week! I am so very happy for you and your new family of three. Enjoy those newborn snuggles. They are the best thing in the world!!! I love his name too! Ahhh congrats to you new mama!!!!!

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  34. Stacey says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    congrats! Chase is gorgeous!!!!!

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  35. Heidi says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    AHHH….adorable. His hair is so light and so much! Yeah. Glad you are doing well. Enjoy the snuggles and hope you are recovering well.

    CONGRATS!!!

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  36. Abbie says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Wow! That totally took me by surprise! I am SO excited for you guys! I know I never comment, but I have been following along for a while, and even went back to read your old pregnancy updates that I missed. Anyway, I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! And he is SO precious! Have fun with him and get lots of rest! You guys are awesome!

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  37. Anna says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Congratulations! That is very exciting! He is beautiful!

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  38. stacy says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Congrats! He really did come fast! You both look great!

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  39. Tonyia says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Congratulation! He is perfect and you are glowing!

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  40. Char @ Nutritiously Fit says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    A huge congrats!! Glad that everyone is doing good!

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  41. Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you and Ryan. What a beautiful baby boy 🙂

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  42. Jane {In the Pink & Green} says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Oh my gosh, he’s here! I was just thinking this morning, I wonder if Julie had her baby? And so I was so happy to see this news 🙂 He is SO BEAUTIFUL and just perfect, so happy for you guys 🙂 I just had a baby boy in December and it feels like just yesterday we were in the hospital when he was born. Enjoy every minute!

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  43. Barbara says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I very recently started reading your blog, and must I say. I am hooked! Congratulations on your sweet baby boy. The best of wishes and blessings to you and your beautiful little family!

    xo- Barbara

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  44. Caroline says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    Very many congratulations to you all xx

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  45. Kim says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Congrats to you all! What a precious little boy!

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  46. Chelse says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Congratulations!!!

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  47. Julie says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    He’s gorgeous. Congratulations. Enjoy this time. It really does go by way too fast.

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  48. Ashley@cupcakesncrunches says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Omg – he is absolutely perfect!!

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  49. Danica @ It's Progression says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Congratulations, Julie!!!! He’s absolutely adorable and that picture of him on your chest is gorgeous. Hope you’re doing well – so excited to hear more about his arrival!

    Reply
  50. Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Congrats to you and your husband!!!

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