Barb and I are excited to announce the arrival of Zachary David Wiens! He was born on Thursday, April 26 at 10.43 am. He weighs 7 ibs. 11 oz. and measures 21 in. long. Barb had a C-section after 24+ hours in labour. Barb and Zac are both healthy and recovering well. Everyone should be home by the weekend.
Here’s an initial picture. I’m sure plenty more will follow soon.

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yay! congratulations, dave, and please give my best to barb!
-nate
congratulations! what a cutie! can’t wait to meet him. hope you’re feeling well barb!
hugs from afar…kim
Congratulations!
I’m really happy for you. Pass my thoughts on to Barb (when she feels like doing anything after a 24hr labour…)
I can’t wait to see him!
Congrats to you both (or you three!!).
–Vanessa
That is so exciting, CONGRATULATIONS ON ENTERING THE WORLD OF PARENTING! Zachary is very cute and good work Barb…24hrs of labour and then a section, that is rough! I hope you heal really quickly!!
Julie
Awesome! I’m extremely excited for you and Barb, though I’m a bit upset with Zac for being so uncooperative. Come on, Zac. You’ve got to play team ball! But seriously, the kid’s a looker, a right handsome feller. Way to go!
Dave and Barb, congratulations! Zachary (for when you can read this), congrats to you too!!
WOW! What an amazing creation – your little Zac is perfect and we love him already! Hugs and kisses to all of you from all of us.
Way to go guys!! Congrats on Zachary. He looks great!
Jeff and Kim
Yay Baby! We’ve been thinking/praying for you guys (especially barb, no offense dave) since you went in on Wed. Can’t wait to see the little guy. Barb, you are quite a trooper.
yay! i do agree with jason that zac ought not be the next starbury, though. but give my best to barb, who is clearly a real baller.
CONGRATULATIONS!
and i will continue the trend of:
‘can’t wait to see him!’
(because i really can’t… or you guys for that matter, haven’t seen you in ages! miss you!!!)
congratulions to you
NTS
CONGRADS!!!
I am so excited for you guys!! I was wondering how you were doing, ‘cuz I hadn’t heard anything….I guess the adventure has just begun! I can’t wait to meet him (he’s very handsome)…and I also can’t wait for you guys to come home again to visit (I guess you can take some time to recover, barb…)
I love you & miss you tons…Amz
David,
Congrats, that’s just terrific. Let me know if there is anyway Laurie and I can help you and Barb and Zach in the days and weeks ahead!
Bill
Congratulations!!!! Glad to hear everyone is healthy. Look forward to seeing little Zach soon.
Love John & Kathy
Very excited to hear (and see) the great news. Zach looks adorable – looking forward to meeting him! Praying you’ll have a swift recovery Barb. Love you guys.
hey, i’ve been waiting for this news for many days! i guess, less than you, guys… congratulations, especially to barb! i’m sure you’ll post many photos of zach in the future, but hopefully i’ll be able to see him before he gets too older. untile then, an affectionate hug to all three of you!
Yay! Way to go, guys! He is so adorable, and I can’t wait to see more pictures. What full, tiny lips he has! Virtual hugs!
Amy, John & Darcy