Holden’s a big brother.
Holden would like to inform all of you that today (16 February 2009) at, 7:59 PM he became a big brother. His little brother Thomas Ewan Pantier (Ewan) weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 20 3/4 long. Mary was induced starting about 1:00 PM and spent the first hour and a half listening to her iPod and getting ready. About 2:30 she wanted to get up and walk around (with contractions still irregular and somewhere in the range of 6-12min between them) a few laps around the quite elaborate hallway system moved things along a bit. The doctor broke her water at 4:30 PM. She got an epidural at 6:30 (don’t wait that long) and Ewan was born at 7:59. Everyone is doing great! Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
The meaning of Ewan’s name is from Mary’s mom’s maiden name (Thomas) and Mary’s dad’s middle name, Eugene, of which Ewan is an old Gaelic form. As tradition for the Pantier boys, he will go by his middle name.
Photos here.
nick coday
ROCKET is his real nae. :)
Matt Johnston
Well done my friends. I am so happy for all of you. Congrats! Now I really have to come for a visit. Get some rest.
Denise
Congratulations!! We are so happy for you! Ewan looks beautiful & Holden looks so proud &. Happy! We can’t wait to meet him, enjoy some peace while you still can.
Denise
Kelly
I’m so happy everyone is doing well, and I can’t wait to meet Ewan!!
Nicole
Congrats guys!!! Holden looks so happy to meet Rocket!
I am so happy for you guys!
Tara
Hey Pantier’s, Congrats on Ewan! He looks adorable! And Holden looks so happy holding him! Glad everyone is doing great and Ryan and I want to meet Ewan (and play Kung FU Panda again with Holden)!
sarah seifert
bros before hos – or something like that…congratulations!
Melissa
CONGRATS!!! What a great name! He is such a lucky wee one to be born into your family! Hugs and kisses from the Johnstons!
Jennifer Turner
Congratulations everyone!! Holden looks so proud! Ewan is gorgeous and I LOVE the name! It was definately worth waiting for. We can’t wait to meet him in person. Enjoy your rest in the hospital.
Tomi
He’s awesome you guys. Good job! Hope to meet him soon. I’m sure Holden is adjusting nicely in his new role as big brother.
bridget and ellie
Yeah!!!! Congrats! I love the name. I was expecting something way out there. He is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Holden is very proud. Ellie loves the pics. See you soon!
Kim Stover
Congratulations to all four of you! We are so happy that Ewan is finally here. Nice work, Mary!
Cannot wait to meet the new addition at playgroup sometime soon.
hannah blood & co
happy first week ewan! we are hoping things have been as smooth as possible and you are all settling in to your new life :) can’t wait to see new pics of the little and littlest!