In a state of shock!

Our newest addition remained a surprise until the end. We went back & forth guessing which it would be: a boy or a girl? But being parents to a girl is all either of us know, so to be the parents of a boy seemed impossible, and thus caused us both to believe I was carrying another princess around for the last 9 months. When the words "It's a boy" rang out in the delivery room this morning, we just looked at each other in complete disbelief! 'Really?! Are you sure?!'  I have never been so surprised in my life! We were both completely speechless and just squeezed hands in silent shock and excited disbelief.

8 lbs, 11 oz and 20 inches long, Bryson William Markert entered this world at 8:00 sharp today, March 29, 2011.  A healthy and beautiful baby boy lay in my lap as I type.

He's already been greeted by his (busy) big sister, who wasn't completely aware of his existence, but did pause a moment to kiss him on the cheek.

No longer the Markert Trio, but a complete family of four...thank you to everyone for the thoughts & prayers and well wishes. Today was a good day!