One week ago Willow Nerys was birthed at home by my amazing wife Joy. We embarked together on a journey of family almost 3 years ago, it has taken determination, courage, hope, and love, as well as a huge number of our friends, family and strangers holding us, supporting us, loving us, and rooting for us. To each of you, thank you!

Willow was born at home in a 4.5 hour labor sprint, that flew by in a wink of an eye. She entered our home via warm birth tub, where Joy had labored most of those 4.5 hours. Willow weighed in at 7lbs and measured 21”, and is healthy and beautiful. Loved ones and our midwives have been taking excellent care of us through out this entire journey, and it simply rocks! We have been staying home, and basking in what i call the “Baby bubble”

Joy is the most amazing woman! Seeing her as she birthed life, has been the most deeply moving part of my life. I am so proud of her, so in love with her, and so ready to continue to deepen our love/life together for ever.

Words just can’t capture the vastness of the experience for us, best I can do right now is put together a short video from the last week.

20 Responses to “Our Willow”

  1. punkassjim says:

    I have no words. Well, one: beautiful.

  2. Heidi says:

    The video is most amazing, lovable video of my niece.. and the video reflects the love and passion u put to make it… is 5 minutes but you want to keep watching it… is amazing.. u have made me feel like I was there… seeing it now is beautiful.. Willow represents the LOVE you have for one another… Congratulations little brother and little sister…

  3. Eleanor says:

    CONGRATULATIONS! What a beautiful bundle of love…much love from Team Reinholdt.

  4. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing such wonderful and intimate part of your journey. Welcome Willow Nerys into this glorious beautiful world and may your life be abundant with love, joy and peace. Melinda and Mark Lewis

  5. Alicia says:

    Oh! My! Gosh!
    Erwan and I are so happy for you all!
    We are so glad to have spent some quality time with you recently…we celebrate your family, your courage, your passion.
    Love,
    Alicia

  6. Aaron says:

    Welcome to the World, Willow! You certainly chose two amazing parents who couldn’t have wanted you more! love, Aaron & Nikki

  7. bekka says:

    yay!
    Love love love
    bekka

  8. cheri roe says:

    Beautiful!!!! I was so moved by the love and beauty of your family!
    AWESOME!!!! Many wonderful blessings on your new love!
    cheri

  9. Jasmine says:

    OK, now that I cried at work this morning, I can continue my day with a heart full of love. I love her so much already. My favorite of this vid is her little yawn, followed by the cheerio o mouth pic.
    I can’t wait to to congratulate you two in person!!

  10. John says:

    Wow Guys – Amazing! Rodrigo, thank you for putting up the video. We loved every second of it.. You guys are the cutest little family and we’re so very happy for you! Love, the Fergies (John, Andrea, Ryan and Nicholas)

  11. Mike Gurevich says:

    WOOOOOOO!!!! YES :) :):):):)

    Congratulations and welcome to Earth, dear Willow!!

    Your vision and faith and persistence is amazing. YOU DID IT!!!!!

    God Bless your beautiful Family.

    May health and happiness always be yours.

    Love,
    Mike

  12. Lynette says:

    yay!!!! so happy and proud. can’t wait to give little Willow a hug. you both are amazing and so fortunate. all the best!

  13. Rob Noel says:

    What a moving portrait of what two people in true love can create. I’ve been watching this repeatedly and never tiring of it. Love her colorful eyes, her “oh” look and the kitty in the picture. This video is like oxygen. Much Love, Rob

  14. Grandma Diane says:

    I really can’t stop watching she is so beautiful, I’m so happy, I cry tears of complete happiness everytime! I know I won’t want to leave her when I visit. I love you Joy,Rodrigo,and Willow
    Hugs, kisses, forever love, Grandma Diane

  15. Jeff Hand says:

    She is beautiful and this video is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Kate and I are sooooo happy for you

  16. Jeff Westbrook says:

    Wow… Pure love.

    Thank you for sharing this.

  17. Jackie Goodman says:

    Sweet Willow! Sweet love! Sweet newborn baby bliss! Considering your journey, there is something a little bit more right with the world now. So glad to be sharing the journey (even a little bit) with you.

  18. Sharon says:

    Beautiful video!

  19. Juan Francisco & Lupita says:

    What a wonderful video!
    Once again… CONGRATULATIONS to you all!
    Willow Nerys is not only a great blessing, but the promise of life and joy that God reveals to the world!
    …To OUR world!
    Muchas felicidades, hoy y siempre!

  20. Jenny says:

    What a beautiful girl.. and a beautiful video! I’m all teary-eyed. Love Love Love to all three of you! I love you all :)

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