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December 21, 2012 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Moments of Incredible Joy 85 Comments

Introducing…

Nicholas David Berns
Born Thursday, December 20, 2012
at 8:54 p.m.
Weight: 6 lbs, 7 oz
Height: 19 3/4 in.
Labor & Delivery: painful but perfect

Mommy and Son are feeling rested and grateful, and would like to thank you from the bottom of their hearts for all your prayers & well wishes.

Merry almost-Christmas!

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  1. Sheila says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    I'm so glad he is here!! Merry, merry Christmas!!

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  2. Charlotte (Waltzing Matilda) says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    So happy for you! Not to be pushy, but the picture isn't showing up. he looked beautiful in the ones I saw before. Hope you are resting and recovering.

    Reply
    • minnesotamom says

      December 21, 2012 at 6:13 pm

      I love you for being pushy, Charlotte! Thank you for fixing the problem!!

      Reply
  3. Christine says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Only 6 lbs! Tiny little guy for cooking so long.

    CONGRATS to you and your family.
    You are blessed blessed blessed.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      December 21, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      yup..no pic.

      Reply
    • minnesotamom says

      December 21, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      We're working on it! : )

      Reply
  4. Stacy says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  5. Jen says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    So happy for you all! What a wonderful Christmas gift!

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Hooray! Welcome Nicholas and great job mama! Merry Christmas to you all

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  7. Kate J says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Yay! What a beautiful Christmas baby. Congratulations!

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  8. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    God is good!

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  9. Sarah says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    You made me smile with this photo. So sweet, Margaret. Congrats again and welcome Nicholas! We are so excited for your family. Merry-almost Christmas to you and your family.

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  10. Jamie Jo says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Oh, you both look wonderful!!! A baby for Christmas, the best thing ever.

    Reply
  11. JoAnna Wahlund says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Congratulations! He is lovely!

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  12. Marcy says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Congratulations! You both look gorgeous!

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  13. Christine says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    OOOH you look beautiful and that babe…sweeter then sweet.

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  14. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    A lovely Momma and a preciously sweet baby! Congratulations!!! And Merry Christmas, too!!!!

    Stacy in MI

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  15. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Oh, he is just adorable! Congratulations to you and your family. I bet everybody is so excited. Merry Christmas.
    God bless. Ann

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  16. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Congratulations!!!!Yeah! You look amazing! And your baby is just precious and perfect!!!

    God bless you all!

    Donna L.

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  17. Lisa says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  18. Therese says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Congratulations! So happy for you all!

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  19. Tami says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Oh, big congratulations to you, Margaret!! You had him on your own, then?

    Love the pic – you look wonderful.

    Tami

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  20. RealMom4Life says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Congratulations! What a wonderful Christmas gift….and it looks like he picked his own birthday after all! He'll be able to hold his own with his adoring siblings!

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  21. Christine says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! I hope that you and your family have a Merry Christmas.

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  22. Katherine says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!

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  23. Becky D. says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Congratulations!!! Love his name rest and have a wonderful Christmas!

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  24. Betsy says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Congratulations! He is just beautiful – brought tears to my eyes.

    Reply
  25. Beth says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Congratulations! What a perfect little boy. Enjoy your Christmas with your new son.

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  26. Laura Pearl says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Congratulations! So glad that he came before Christmas! God bless you and your family. šŸ™‚

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  27. Cheryl says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Congratulations. I love his name; it is one of my favorite "boy" names and it's especially fitting for a boy born in December. Merry Christmas to all of you!

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  28. Julie says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    Reply
  29. Janine says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  30. ellie says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Beautiful!! What a blessing!! Many congratulations and prayers for you all.

    Reply
  31. Mimi P says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    I am so very happy for you all. He is simply adorable. Enjoy your wonderful Christmas season with a newborn, we sure are. Praying for you as you recover and hoping the kids give you some much needed rest.

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  32. Cathy says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Can't tell you how many times I have checked your blog to see just this post – Congratulations!!!

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  33. Chris says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Congratulations, Margaret and family!!
    We are SO so happy for you all!
    Welcome to Nicholas!
    Love
    ~Chris

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  34. Meghan says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    What a sweet babe, and you look absolutely radiant!!! Congratulations Berns family. Prayers for a great recovery and hope you have a very Merry Christmas…how could you not? Look at that babe! I can hardly stand it he is so beautiful!

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  35. House of Brungardt says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Congratulations! A beautiful picture of the both of you. What a wonderful Christmas present. Love his name!

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  36. Nikkadmus says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Fabulous! What a blessed Christmas gift. Have a lovely Christmas with your "new" family. Nikki

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  37. Lori N from MN says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Congratulations! You both look so beautiful, and content!!
    So, so happy he's finally in your arms.
    Best wishes and blessings for all!

    Reply
  38. Kelly says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Hooray!! Congratulations again! Fantastic pic, too. You always look so beautiful post labor, Margaret. I remember that from last time. God bless you and your little man. <3

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  39. missy says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Congratulations! Beautiful picture!

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  40. Andrea says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Congratulations to your perfect little Christmas angel.
    All the best and Merry Christmas to you and everyone,
    From Andrea in Calgary, Ab. Canada

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  41. Andrea says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Congratulations to your perfect little Christmas angel.
    All the best and Merry Christmas to you and everyone,
    From Andrea in Calgary, Ab. Canada

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  42. Joolz says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Such a beautiful picture. You've made my Christmas!

    Cheers – Joolz

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  43. theresa EH says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    congratulatons!!!!

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  44. just_hannah_p says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Wow! Congratulations, Margaret, and Merry Christmas! Welcome Nicholas, to the big world.

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  45. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks be to God!! Congratulations to the Bern's Family- Margaret you and Baby Nicholas look absolutely beautiful!
    I can't wait to hold him!
    Love and Merry Christmas!
    Maria

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  46. The Road Scholar says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Best.Christmas.Gift.EVER!

    Love to you and yours!!! Congratulations!

    Reply
  47. Beth says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    Yay!!!!!

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Congratulations, Margaret! You look beautiful and full of JOY! Continued prayers for you, Nicholas and the entire family! Merry, merry Christmas!

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  49. Grace says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    What a fun surprise in my Flipboard/Google Reader!!! Congratulations to all of you…..I hope you are able to sleep in heavenly peace with that sweet one in your arms this Christmas.:)

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  50. scmom (Barbara) says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Oh, my dear, he is darling. A real beauty. So is his mama. You look radiant.

    I hope your bottom parts (blush) are beaucoup mieux very soon!

    My Geoffrey was 6 lbs. 10 oz. and 19 inches, very close to your little man. I loved, loved having a teeny baby. They stay small for longer. When Noah came along at 8 lbs. 10 oz. I felt like I gave birth to a two month old!

    What a sweet, sweet time for you. Congratulations to both you and John.

    PS I love his name. Oh my goodness — love a name with meaning.

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  51. Jen says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Congratulations on that adorable bundle of joy you're swaddling. We had a Christmas baby last year and he sure brought something special to our holiday. Enjoy your new little one.

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  52. Wendy in VA says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Congratulations! You're both beautiful. :o)

    Reply
  53. Sue says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world, baby Nicholas! Beautiful Mommy, precious baby.

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  54. Laura says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Congratulations!!!! Have a very blessed Christmas with your newborn son!

    Reply
  55. Gardenia says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    blessings ! lovelove his name, and his siblings ((and parents)) must be delighted ! You look lovely!

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  56. Jessica says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    His name is just as cute as he is!! Congratulations Margaret (and family!) we are so very happy for you all!

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  57. Four Little Penguins says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Congratulations!!!!!!

    Reply
  58. Cmerie says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Yay! He's beautiful! Congratulations!

    Reply
  59. Aimee says

    December 22, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Wonderful, wonderful! Happy Baby and Merry (early) Christmas!

    PS: You seriously look fabulous!

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  60. Kelli says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Congratulations! He is beautiful! So are you! Have a wonderful Christmas together as a family! How marvelous it must be to celebrate the birth of our Savior with a new little one in your arms!

    Reply
  61. menm says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:08 am

    Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas! To you and your family . Congratulations what a great gift!

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  62. Lois in Indy says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:10 am

    Congratulations! Thanks be to God. Lois

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  63. menm says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas! To you and your family . Congratulations what a great gift!

    Reply
  64. Mrs. 1st Lieutenant says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:15 am

    oh praise heaven on your new sweet boy! and his name! how perfect!!!

    congrats and enjoy your new Christmas joy šŸ™‚

    Reply
  65. Robina says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Congratulations and Merry Christmas. He is beautiful.

    Reply
  66. Robin E. says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:41 am

    You both look beautiful! And I love his name! Merry, merry Christmas! šŸ™‚

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  67. Gail says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:44 am

    What happy news! What a gorgeous baby! Congratulations!

    Reply
  68. Karen says

    December 22, 2012 at 2:51 am

    Oh, Margaret, he's beautiful! Congratulations! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  69. Roxane B. Salonen says

    December 22, 2012 at 3:05 am

    Sweet! There's nothing like new life. You are both beautiful!!!

    Reply
  70. Katie in GA says

    December 22, 2012 at 3:47 am

    Beautiful. Oh, cherish this babymoon, Margaret!

    Love his name. Perfectly perfect.

    I will continue to hold your family in my prayers as you welcome Baby Nicholas into your hearts and home.

    Reply
  71. LeAnn says

    December 22, 2012 at 4:27 am

    Congratulations! He's beautiful! And you look great too!

    Reply
  72. Ellen says

    December 22, 2012 at 5:56 am

    Congratulations Margaret. Your baby boy is so handsome. I think your blog name for him should be either Claus or Kringle!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Reply
  73. Lynn B says

    December 22, 2012 at 9:11 am

    My favorite blog post of the day… (week? year?!) So, so happy for you!!! Congratulations! Beautiful job, Margaret. You are amazing šŸ™‚

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  74. JoAnnC. says

    December 22, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Beautiful mama & baby! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  75. Mary Ellen Barrett says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Oh he's just perfection. And how do you manage to look so beautiful right after giving birth? That's not fair :).

    God bless the wee one and his lovely mama.

    Reply
  76. KC says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Oh, Margaret, he is so beautiful! And so are you! I am SO VERY happy for you.

    Reply
  77. Faith says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    How wonderful! He's beautiful and you look gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  78. Mallory says

    December 22, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Congratulations!!! Beautiful!!!

    Reply
  79. Mary says

    December 23, 2012 at 3:26 am

    He's beautiful!! And you look wonderful! Congratulations!

    Reply
  80. Sarah says

    December 23, 2012 at 5:21 am

    He's perfect and you look gorgeous!!! Merry, merry Christmas!

    Reply
  81. Alicia VH says

    December 23, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Love, love, love this picture. Congratulations and enjoy that sweet babe at this perfect time of year. šŸ™‚ Blessings to all of you!!! šŸ™‚

    Reply
  82. Tina F says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    You both look beautiful!! Congratulations!

    Reply

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