Welcoming Our Beautiful Shining Light ☀️

Bonnie Helen :rabbit2::deciduous_tree::basket::cake::sunny:

February 28, 2025 - 8:01am - 8lb 7oz - 20.5”

Baby Bonnie joins big brother Marshall Jacob (21 months old)

Their nicknames are:
Marsh & Bon

(And yes we are definitely doing s’mores theme family costumes for halloween this year - hubby and I as the graham crackers, Marshall as the marshmallow, Bonnie as the chocolate)

why we chose her name

Bonnie is a cutesy vintage name that has not quite come back into fashion yet (in the US at least.) which is very much my husband and I’s style. Bonnie means “beautiful” and I think it’s so sweet for our baby girl born in the month of love :sparkling_heart:
Her name is also a perfect blend of her grandmothers names on both sides (Brandy & Stephanie) and has the double N like her daddy (Tanner)
Helen is also an underused vintage gem, and a direct honor to my great grandmother (her great great grandmother) Helen, who I am blessed to say is still here to meet our precious girl.

Altogether her name means beautiful shining light which is my vision of her, on the inside and out. :revolving_hearts:

birth story

We went in to get a membrane sweep on my due date Feb 27 where I was 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. Not hours later early labor began! We got to the hospital by 4am Feb 28 and I was 6cm dilated 90% effaced. They started my IV and I barely got the epidural in time before her birth, when I was 8-9cm. She was born that morning at 8:01am. She came out fast and furious just like her big brother. :heart:

We are so blessed and happy to have our family now complete and our babies safe in our arms. :face_holding_back_tears:

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congratulations!!! what a gorgeous, shining little one you have!

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wishing so much love to you and your family :yellow_heart:

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Huge congratulations :two_hearts:[name_f][/name_f] I absolutely adore her name & everything about it!! She’s such a cutie pie!

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Her name is beautiful! Big brother’s name is lovely too :smiling_face:[name_f][/name_f] What a precious little thing she is :heart:[name_f][/name_f] Congratulations!!

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So beautiful! Congratulations! Both your kids names are lovely!

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Congratulations!!! She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL as is her name!

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Aaahhhh!! Congratulations! What a precious little one she is

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[name_m]Welcome[/name_m] Bonnie!! :rabbit2::heartbeat:

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Hugest congratulations!

B0nni3 H3len is such a sweet name. My friend has a B0nni3 and honestly always admired the name. I think H3len makes a very sweet middle name. She suits her beautiful name she’s gorgeous.

Wishing you all the best adjusting as a mama of 2 and a speedy recovery :purple_heart:

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I absolutely love hearing the name [name_f]Bonnie[/name_f], congratulations!

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What a gorgeous sweetheart!! She truly is so darling, and I am so happy that your delivery ended up going well [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] :green_heart:[name_f][/name_f] As you already know, I think her name is so spring-y and wonderful, especially next to sweet Marshall!!

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Wishing you, your family, and this stunning new addition so so much health and happiness in these coming weeks :green_heart:

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Congratulations! I love the meaning behind her name and hearing the birth story! Sounds like she was ready to meet you guys

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Your [name_f]Bonnie[/name_f] is indeed a beautiful, shining light amongst all the baby berries that have came to be since 2008, and so cute as well! :face_holding_back_tears:

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Congratulations, mama! Hoping that you have recovered easily so far, and are enjoying the newborn snuggles with her!

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oh ayla, this announcement brought me so much joy! she is beautiful, and has the most darling name. :tangerine:

congratulations— i’m wishing you and your family all the best as you recover, and welcome earthside, bonnie helen! :sunflower:

plus, i had to mention that i bought wynnie a very similar swaddle. strawberries are just the cutest!

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I’ve loved her name since you announced it, and now I can see it definitely suits her sweet face!! Congratulations to you all :yellow_heart:

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I always enjoy meeting a [name_f]Bonnie[/name_f]. Fabulous choice all round!

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I also love that you found a name so fitting for your family. What a lovely name story to share with your daughter one day.

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[name_f]Bonnie[/name_f] is such a sweet name!! Congratulations!! :tada::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Oh precious baby girl [name_f][/name_f]- what a little darling! Congratulations and all the best to you and your family :yellow_heart:

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Congratulations! :heart:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Bonnie[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f] is such a beautiful, sweet name! And I absolutely love the meaning of beautiful shining light!

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Congratulations! :heart: Bonnie Helen is such a beautiful name and I love the meaning as well! :star2: :sparkles:

ps. the smore costume idea is adorable :heart:

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What a beautiful name, lovely stories, gorgeous baby!!! Oh huge congratulations 🩷🥰

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