Our little love bug is finally here! Zeph was born on Friday Nov 18 at 8:15 am weighing in at 6lbs 13oz. His screams were truly the best sound I’ve ever heard and brought us both to tears. I’ve been waiting for this for what seems like forever- the cries of my baby, him being placed on my chest, attached to my breast, snuggled up on top of me. It all seems surreal, like one beautiful dream. But it’s not, it’s real.
Zeph is the cutest baby ever (yes, I know all parents say that). He is a screamer, a snuggler, and a good sleeper which has been wonderful. He keeps us guessing and on our toes.
Zephyr means west wind. Rigel was named for my grandma Ruth in the jewish tradition and is also the brightest star in Orion. Silas is with us and a part of him.
Thank you for sticking by us these last 3 years. It has been one hell of a journey, but we made it. Now we can finally exhale. 
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November 26, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Lori
I have been looking for this every day. I do not know you, but my heart is full of joy for you. Welcome baby Zephyr.
November 26, 2011 at 9:45 pm
michele
He’s beautiful. Congratulations
November 26, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Melissa
The pictures are beautiful! Zephyr is beautiful! Congratulations Lani & Chris~ Happy, Happy Baby Moon!
~Melissa (Hygeia)
November 26, 2011 at 10:43 pm
m
How beautiful, and I love his name, the meaning. I continue to keep your family, all four of you, in my prayers and meditations.
November 26, 2011 at 11:01 pm
loribeth
Congratulations!! I love the name & even more reading your explanation of it. So happy for you. : )
November 27, 2011 at 1:07 am
Danielle
I smile every time I think of your family growing bigger by one and your heart growing bigger by leaps and bounds. So, so happy for you.
November 27, 2011 at 3:27 am
Catherine W
He’s absolutely lovely, what beautiful photographs. I am so very pleased for you and Chris, you chose lovely names for your son and I love the connection to his big brother xo
November 27, 2011 at 4:53 am
Jeanette
Oh my! That photo of you and him has brought me to tears. I’m so very very happy for you. x
November 27, 2011 at 2:46 pm
katherine
Tears… Welcome, baby Zeph… He’s absolutely gorgeous… Congratulations, Lani and Chris — thinking of all four of you and sending you heaps of love…
November 27, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Monique
Welcome, Zeph! So, so happy for you all. He’s a beautiful boy. Sending so much love.
November 27, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Joanna
It would appear from that picture that your Zephyr actually IS the cutest baby ever. And, I’ve had three of my own. He is simply stunning. Please know that a complete stranger from Virginia celebrated over the announcement of his birth. Wishing you peace and as much rest as you can get.
November 27, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Mindy
Zeph’s birth is one of the most celebrated births I’ve ever known of! Glad to be a part of it. Have a blast!!!!
November 27, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Kristina
So elated for you guys! Can’t wait to meet the little cutie pie.
I was staring at the sky the other night, wondering what bright star I was looking at. I busted out the Google Sky app on my phone and realized that I was staring at the star Rigel! I hadn’t noticed Orion’s belt at first, vertically in the sky, to the left of Rigel. Now I think of both Silas and Zephyr when I stare at stars in the sky.
((HUGS))
November 28, 2011 at 12:19 am
Paige Hirsch
You and Chris make such stunning babies! Zeph is gorgeous and I’m over the moon happy for you. xo
November 28, 2011 at 12:28 am
Hannah Robert
Oh – wow! So so glad to hear this news! Sending huge love and congratulations to you. And he is just beautiful. I’m sure that just like the west wind, he’ll bring all kinds of unexpected things into your lives. I love that his name has a connection to Silas. xxxxxxh
November 28, 2011 at 12:33 am
Tammy
I’m another complete stranger sending you a huge congratulations! What a beautiful baby. Wishing you all the best!
November 28, 2011 at 4:30 am
Hope's Mama
You guys are beautiful, he is beautiful. Still absolutely buzzing for you guys.
xo
November 28, 2011 at 8:14 am
Bernadette Maurer
So happy for you!!
November 28, 2011 at 10:19 am
namastemom
He is beautiful. I have followed all of these years and have been hoping for this day. For me, it is important that Zephyr was born 4 years to the day of my daughter’s death. A day of sadness has also become a day of joy. Welcome to the world Zephyr!
November 28, 2011 at 11:01 am
tash
I see both of you in him. What a beautiful baby and a fresh gust of wind. Welcome wee Zeph!!
November 28, 2011 at 11:39 am
Sheri Rouse
Wonderful news! Brought tears to my eyes!
November 28, 2011 at 4:42 pm
michele
He is absolutely beautiful, as is his name and the meaning behind it. Congrats to the both of you!
November 28, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Meredith
What a gorgeous baby!! I am so, so thrilled for you guys! You’ve waited so long for little Zeph and he’s the picture of love! I feel so much joy and gratitude to see him in your arms. His name is so beautiful. Sending so much love to you and Chris and baby Zeph, and to his namesakes, too.
November 28, 2011 at 9:39 pm
claira
Congratulations! I am so so happy for you two! What a gorgeous boy.
November 29, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Michele
He is absolutely Beautiful. Congrats to you both.
November 29, 2011 at 6:03 pm
wavybrains
Cried tears of joy at the picture. And I’m not usually a crier. I could not be more thrilled for you. I said a little prayer for you and Chris and Silas on the 18th. He *IS* with you too. So, so, so happy for you.
November 29, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Gail M.
Beautiful. Been waiting with you!! Take Care!
November 30, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Brianna
What a beautiful boy. Many congratulations to you and your family.
November 30, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Rachel
I am so so happy for you guys tho I too have never met you. He IS perfect. Beautiful
XXXX
December 1, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Reader
He really IS the cutest baby! I love the name. You really deserve this. Good luck to your family.
December 1, 2011 at 5:33 pm
mom
welcome little zeph….you have turned on the light that has been on dimmer switch for three years…..
our family celebrates the birth of our grandson with joy and hope and huge hugs..
lani…i have never seen.you look more beautiful than you did those first moments when i walked in and saw you holding your little zephyr baby…
daddy and i will be there to help him on his way giving him all the love that can possibly be shared. let this be the beginning all the good things in your life and let his brother silas live on in his spirit and his heart…
we love you, chris and zeph more than words can describe’.
December 4, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Emily
Here from LFCA. Congratulations on your little Miracle! He is beautiful!
December 4, 2011 at 11:04 pm
MJ
Welcome to Zephr and congratulations to his loving parents. I am so glad that your real is so beautiful.
December 5, 2011 at 1:32 am
slowmamma
Here from LFCA. Congratulations on the arrival of an absolutely gorgeous little boy – and what a beautiful name!
December 5, 2011 at 2:45 am
Denise
Visiting from LFCA. Welcome baby Zephr and Congratulations!
December 5, 2011 at 2:32 pm
Rachel @ Eggs In A Row
Mazel tov! He is beautiful.
December 5, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Chickenpig
Congratulations! It has been an incredibly hard road. Welcome to the world, Zephyr
December 5, 2011 at 4:35 pm
statia
Congrats. He’s beautiful and I LOVE the name.
December 6, 2011 at 12:50 am
Heather
Oh gorgeous! Congratulations!
December 6, 2011 at 6:33 am
soulshine
congratulations!
coming from lfca…
we lost our son in 2008 around the time you lost silas, and i remember you from the mdc loss forum. it has been such a long journey for you and your husband, and the best part is that the wonderful moments just keep coming! i waited 6 years to hold my baby, to hear him scream and watch his chest rise and fall… there is nothing like it, and i am so elated that you also will have this joy in your lives. he is beautiful! i know you will, but enjoy every second with him! xo
December 6, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Nity
Here from LFCA.
Congratulations! He’s absolutely precious.
December 6, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Happy Pants
Is it strange that this internet stranger also feels like she can exhale a bit as well? Congratulations and welcome to the world, little Zephyr.
December 7, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Reader
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2036081/Baby-Zephyr-Julia-Bradburys-little-breath-fresh-air–boy-thought-have.html
December 23, 2011 at 2:41 am
indiebambino
Ive come late to the party, but YEESSSS!!!!! In my heart I am shouting for joy, thank you universe for this!!!
Love,
Indie
January 8, 2012 at 9:52 pm
My
Congrats! I stumbled upon your blog and a message you had written on another forum…I was hoping you could share some information you posted on self pay insurance you had through BCBS. Unfortunately my current insurance company does not cover IVF and I’m financially unable to shell out the type of money doctor’s are asking. Please contact me if you can.
February 9, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Angie
Hello. You don’t know me. I’m just a reader out here in the blogosphere who has followed your story and Chris’ blog through the past few years. I’m still rooting for you and would love a little update, whatever you feel comfortable sharing. Pretty please? Take gentle care.
February 13, 2012 at 10:20 am
elmcitymom
Thanks for the nudge!