Weight: 6lbs 14 oz
Sounds heavy – but this newest addition to my backpack is worth every ounce in carrying with me.
Chester Morgan Marl was born last night weighing in at 6 lbs 14 oz. Theresa did an amazing job of delivering him with a natural birth at Swedish hospital.
I’ve seen Theresa do some pretty amazing things – like 50 miles of mud, roots and ladders on the West Coast Trail or rock climbing Devils Tower – but her stamina for 22 hrs of drug-free labor blew me away. I’m in awe.
His name is in honour of my birthplace (Chester, UK) and because we think it’s cool.
More Pics at http://chestermorgan.smugmug.com
24 Responses to “Weight: 6lbs 14 oz”
August 13th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Congrats Brett and Theresa (and Chester!)
August 13th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Congrats Theresa and Brett!!
August 13th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
congrats everyone!
August 13th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Wow Theresa! Congratulations you two! And yes, I think Chester is a cool name.
August 13th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Woo hoo! We’re super happy for y’all! Congrats!
Tim and Melissa
August 14th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Awesome!!!!
August 14th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Congratulations on the future backpacker! I still remember how much much my youngest son loved being hauled on my back. In fact, one time he refused to get out and fell asleep in the pack as it stood propped on the ground. You guys are going to have so much fun as a family. Just a thought; there are some great kid groups that promote living in the outdoors (hint, my screename) and I’m sure that any organization would be lucky to have y’all. May prosperity and good fortune always surround your family.
August 14th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Hey guys – congratulations! Excellent name, here’s to lots of future camping expeditions!
August 15th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Superb choice of name. Great photo. Absolutely over the moon for you. Well and truly delighted for you all three of you. Chester’s a lucky lad.
Love Al, Fliss, Molly and Emilia.
PS. I’m sending this from work, so I guess this is Chester saying Well done too!
August 15th, 2008 at 9:13 am
A wonderful interlude for a blog typically devoted to backpacking. My congratulations to the three of you! And Theresa my compliments to you on choosing a natural birth. Your connection to Chester for the duration will be so much more stable and full of love based on those oh-so-important moments that took place between birth and the first moments of life. May the three of you grow wonderfully together!
August 15th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Wow – he looks so peaceful…..and you so happy. Congrats to the family.
P.S. Way ta go Theresa!
August 16th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Thanks for all your wonderful comments. Theresa and Chester and doing awesome post-natal work. He’s eating, pooping and sleeping like a pro and Theresa and I can’t stop smiling!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Wow! Awesome! Congratulations!
August 18th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Congratz!!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Wow, congratulations! He is beautiful. I can tell you that kids are the very best. Well done and good luck
August 18th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Congratulations! What a little champion! Dana and I are looking forward to introducing Rose to Chester and to taking you up on that offer to babysit for us whenever we feel like it. You don’t remember that? Well, I do, and that’s what counts.
Dana says “fantastic job Theresa!” Dana also says she doesn’t remember your babysitting offer… but I do and, like I said, that’s what counts. 
August 20th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Congrats!!! 22hrs of labor? Omigod.
August 21st, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Sweet! Well done to everyone!
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:40 pm
So if Baby Moorey is a girl – I’ll be making sure we keep her away from Baby Marl !!! The world isn’t ready for that mix yet!
All the best guys – speak soon
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:15 pm
CONGRATS!!!!
August 28th, 2008 at 10:45 am
nice job!
August 28th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Congratulations Brett and Theresa! He’s named after one of my kid’s favorite ‘i can read’ books
Chad
August 30th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Brett & Teresa:
Congratulations! Chester – a very cool name for a very cool kid blessed by caring and cool parents. Chester Marl – future Prime Minister?
DP
August 12th, 2009 at 9:01 am
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