Laura and Michael Getsey of Concord announce the birth of their first child, Mary Therese “Tess,” 19.5 inches, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. She was born May 4 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield.

Elder children include Elizabeth, 14; Andrew, 12; Thomas, 9; and Daniel, 7.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Doris Schwegel of Oakville.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Dorothy Getsey of Burke, Va.