We are beyond thrilled to introduce our son Zephyr Rigel Gallagher.
He was born at 8:15am this morning via planned c-section. He weighs in at 6lbs 13oz and is 19.5 inches tall (long?)
Lu was amazing throughout the surgery, our doctor and nurses have been incredible, and the grandparents are swooning over their brand new grandson.
I feel happy and calm in a way I have not felt in years. It is like my heart is finally unclenched from the fist it has been twisted into since we lost Silas.
Elm City Dad 
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November 18, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Christina
Many many congratulations from a longtime reader in California!! Thrilled and so pleased for you all. He is beautiful.
November 18, 2011 at 3:31 pm
Erica
Hurray! And Hurray! And HURRAY! So much love to all of you!
November 18, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Sarah
Congratulations! I am so happy to see this. So, so happy.
November 18, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Meredith
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so thrilled for you guys!! What a beautiful baby son, with a gorgeous name. This amazing baby will grow up feeling so loved and cherished. Love to you, Lu, Silas, and Zephyr.
November 18, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Julie
Overjoyed for you. I actually clapped and got teary when I saw this.
Congrats and best wishes. Welcome to the world, little Zephyr. You will be loved beyond words.
November 18, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Sharon Green Long
Amazing, wonderful news! Congratulations to you all! Happy Birthday Zephyr and welcome to the world!
November 18, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Paige Hirsch
Tears of happiness for you guys as you marvel at the safe arrival of Silas’ beuatiful baby brother. So, so unbelievably happy for you!
November 18, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Sally
Happy tears for you guys. This is seriously the best news. It has been such a long journey for you both, and I’m so proud of how you’ve both walked this lonely road.
Welcome Zephyr, you are loved and cherished the world over.
xo
November 18, 2011 at 5:07 pm
megan snow
beautiful! BEAUTIFUL!
November 18, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Erica A.
Congratulations!
November 18, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Merry
Just beyond thrilled for you 🙂
November 18, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Kim
what wonderul news. congratulations from another longtime reader/stranger who couldn’t be happier for you. Enjoy these days with your little one. Welcome Zephyr!
November 18, 2011 at 6:30 pm
tash
Oh, the long exhale. Phhhheeeewwwww!!!
Welcome we Zephyr, you have amazing parents, and the most amazing older brother. Love to you all!
November 18, 2011 at 7:24 pm
MrjrPrvl
I’m in tears. I’ve followed your blog for years now, off and on and I just thought to check in and got the amazing news!! So many congrats! Silas is beaming now!
November 18, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Kate
Congratulations to you all. This is such great news. xo
November 18, 2011 at 8:35 pm
e
Yay! Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
November 18, 2011 at 8:39 pm
loribeth
SO happy for you!! : ) Congratulations!!
November 18, 2011 at 8:45 pm
NZ Grandma
I have been quietly following your lives for three years now. I was very moved to gaze upon that chubby bundle, a brother to Silas at last.
November 18, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Lynda Verias
Many years ago Lani and I worked together at 288 in Coney Island. I have followed your blog for quite some time now. I have not posted any comments of encouragement before. I just felt, as ridiculous as it may sound, that it would jinx things. But now that you and Lani have your beautiful baby boy it’s time to rejoice in the miracle of his birth. This Thanksgiving you both have so much to be thankful for. Welcome to parenthood and hope you both enjoy the ride
November 18, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Brad
I felt the earth let out a sigh of happiness this morning. Zeph is such a lucky boy to come into the world to parents that will be beyond amazing for him.
November 18, 2011 at 10:11 pm
mamaliza
Congratulations! Mazel tov!
So so happy for you guys.
Zephyr is beautiful!
Lots of love
Xox
November 18, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Danielle
Exhaling with you- so, so, so happy. Welcome to your beautiful son.
November 19, 2011 at 1:17 am
J
JOY!!!!!!!!!!
November 19, 2011 at 1:18 am
Tali
Mazel Tov! what a huge relief little Zephyr is here. We are beyond happy for you guys.
November 19, 2011 at 3:21 am
Jeanette
wonderful wonderful, beautiful boy. So very happy for you all. x
November 19, 2011 at 8:23 am
Tammy
I’m also a long time follower who is so happy for you. Congratulations!!
All the best to your family!
November 19, 2011 at 9:01 am
Jenni
many, many congratulations to you and your family chris. so happy and relieved for you and lu. xo
November 19, 2011 at 9:29 am
Valerie
So happy for you both- I just thought to check in and here was the good news we’ve all been waiting for!
We never were able to have another child after our son James died, so this news brings a poignancy for us too, but also a joy that such things are possible…
Blessings to you all!
November 19, 2011 at 11:13 am
Nuwie
Zephyr is adorable! Your sails are filling with the wind again and it’s awesome. Congratulations to the whole Gallagosen clan!
November 19, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Vanessa Cox
I have been following from a distance and am so very happy to hear of the safe arrival of Zephyr. Sending love and best wishes to you all from Canada.
November 19, 2011 at 8:59 pm
michele
Congratulations to both of you! He is beautiful!
November 19, 2011 at 10:21 pm
A fan
beautiful name, beautiful baby, and you deserve him! you are great parents.
November 20, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Phrank
Very, very happy for you all!
November 20, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Kristina
Can’t even begin to express how overjoyed and happy I am for you with the safe and healthy arrival of baby Z! That’s one lucky baby to have such amazing parents and a brother always watching over him.
((HUGS))
November 21, 2011 at 7:12 am
m
Such joy for you all. What a beautiful boy!
November 21, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Reba
What a beautiful name. Congratulations on his safe arrival and best wishes to you all.
November 22, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Rachel
Tears and congratulations from Australia! Welcome welcome baby boy 🙂 XX
November 23, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Matt
Marybeth and I are so glad for you all. So happy that you have him and I feel so lucky for him that he has you both. – Love M-n-M
November 23, 2011 at 3:52 pm
sheila
still smiling, still overjoyed … whenever I’m having a mediocre moment, thinking of Zephyr in your arms makes me light up. the thought of how much love this baby was born into is just amazing. congratulations again.
November 23, 2011 at 5:14 pm
delenn25
Long time lurker…I am so so happy to hear this news. Congratulations to you all!!
November 24, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Cathy
Also a long time lurker . . . I was so happy when Lani became pregnant again, and now I am so happy you both have your wonderful little boy! Congratulations!!
November 26, 2011 at 3:12 am
lara
He is beyond beautiful. I have an ear to ear going for you guys. Long time follower or glow, your story, my story, all our stories. Big Love,
Lara
November 27, 2011 at 4:44 pm
mizzie
Welcome, Zephyr! So very happy for you as a longtime lurker from afar. Hope your getting-to-know-each-other-phase is going as smoothly as possible. Much love from Europe,
November 27, 2011 at 4:51 pm
mizzie
p.s. your beautiful sons’ beautiful name reminded me to listen to this right now: http://vimeo.com/4143467
November 29, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Gail M.
Congratulations and my heart is with you. A lurker from Canada.
November 30, 2011 at 12:09 am
nyc
Longtime lurker from glow. I too mourn/rage for a lost boy and have found your words exactly right over the years.
So very glad your baby Z is here. Congratulations and love.
November 30, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Happy Pants
Oh, just absolutely, positively wonderfully awesome. Welcome to the world, Zephyr.
January 17, 2012 at 12:08 am
Suzanne Bates Gould
Holy sweetness. Congratulations.