My son was born on Friday, August 26th, at 10:18 a.m. He weighed an even 8lbs and measured 21 inches long. His father and I think he's just about perfect.
My "wish" for a high intervention birth was granted, and somewhere in the middle of all of those interventions, it occurred to me that I would really hate to have to eat my words, but further thoughts on that will have to wait until we get some sleep.
For now, please know that we're happy, exhausted, and feeling unbelievably blessed.
Congratulations!!! Wonderful news! I am so happy for the three of you and especially pleased to hear that you have a beautiful, healthy and perfect(!) baby boy! Hurray!
Posted by: halloweenlover | August 30, 2005 at 07:25 PM
Congratulations! Welcome Brooklyn Baby! This part of Brooklyn is very excited for your arrival!
Posted by: Jodes | August 30, 2005 at 07:30 PM
Oh, hooray! And I'm serious--if you need anything at all, no matter how trivial or embarrassing or strange, email me and I'll find it for you.
Posted by: Moxie | August 30, 2005 at 07:39 PM
Congratulations to you and your family!!! I'm thriled for you. Can't wait to hear the birth story. Enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Julesie00 | August 30, 2005 at 07:39 PM
Yay! Congratulations!
Posted by: zarqa | August 30, 2005 at 07:42 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Christine | August 30, 2005 at 07:49 PM
Woohoo!!! Congrats!!!!!
Posted by: Sassimiz | August 30, 2005 at 07:50 PM
That's the best news all day. Congratulations to your whole family. May you all get some rest and have fun getting to know each other.
Posted by: Cat | August 30, 2005 at 07:52 PM
Congratulations on a beautiful son!
Posted by: Milenka | August 30, 2005 at 07:59 PM
Yippeee! Congratulations! What wonderful news.
Posted by: Cat, Galloping | August 30, 2005 at 08:10 PM
Congratulations, Brooklyn Girl!
xxoo
Posted by: Anna H. | August 30, 2005 at 08:14 PM
CONGRATS
Posted by: Samie | August 30, 2005 at 08:18 PM
Congratulations on the birth of your son! I am thrilled for you and your family!
Posted by: Miss W | August 30, 2005 at 08:24 PM
Oh, hooray! Congratulations! Another baby for Brooklyn!! So happy for you!
Posted by: Brooklyn Mama | August 30, 2005 at 08:31 PM
Yipppeee! Congrats!
Posted by: mm | August 30, 2005 at 08:32 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Sol | August 30, 2005 at 08:34 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Janis | August 30, 2005 at 08:35 PM
That's wonderful news, Brooklyn Girl. I wish you all the happiness babies bring. I'm glad you are all safe and happy.
Emma also Jane
Posted by: Emma also Jane | August 30, 2005 at 08:36 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAY!
May happiness abound.
Posted by: Abby | August 30, 2005 at 08:38 PM
That's wonderful! It's so great to hear you're all okay. Congratulations!
Posted by: Ko | August 30, 2005 at 08:44 PM
Congratulations! I am thrilled beyond words for you. Enjoy these early days; they disappear much too fast.
Posted by: Jen | August 30, 2005 at 08:45 PM
Congratulations on your son!
Posted by: Tina | August 30, 2005 at 08:48 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Congratulations, BG. Enjoy!
Posted by: Sherry | August 30, 2005 at 08:56 PM
"just about perfect"? Of course he is the most perfect baby ever.
bj
Posted by: bj | August 30, 2005 at 08:56 PM
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you and your husband.
Posted by: Steff | August 30, 2005 at 08:57 PM
yay
Posted by: lorrie | August 30, 2005 at 09:00 PM
What wonderful news! Congratulations Brooklyn Girl and family!
Posted by: Anne | August 30, 2005 at 09:15 PM
Delurking to say:
Many many congratulations!
Enjoy every minute!!
Posted by: Caitlin | August 30, 2005 at 09:17 PM
Wonderful news!! I can't wait to hear your story. Enjoy your beautiful baby boy--we'll all be waiting for your update!!
Congratulations.
Posted by: Jenn | August 30, 2005 at 09:19 PM
Congratulations!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jill | August 30, 2005 at 09:20 PM
Congratulations, and thanks for taking the time to update us! I'm so glad to hear you and yours are well.
Posted by: Emma Jane | August 30, 2005 at 09:23 PM
Yaaaaah! I'm SO excited for you. I had the feeling you had some "interventions', as you said, and that you had a few extra days in the hospital to heal up and rest. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to hear that you're all doing well, and happily enjoying YOUR BABY!! =)
Posted by: Rebekah | August 30, 2005 at 09:23 PM
Congratulations 'Mom!'
Posted by: Pamela | August 30, 2005 at 09:34 PM
Congratulations! Enjoy your "baby moon" time.
Posted by: Katy | August 30, 2005 at 09:37 PM
Yay! Very sincere congratulations. :)
Posted by: Linda | August 30, 2005 at 10:03 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Rose | August 30, 2005 at 10:08 PM
Oh, congratulations from a lurker. That's just lovely news.
Posted by: Kira | August 30, 2005 at 10:12 PM
GONGRATS! I'm so happy for you, you husband, and your family! I'm relieved to hear that you are doing well. (We worried about you and yours!)
Posted by: Mary T. | August 30, 2005 at 10:17 PM
Congratulations on the safe arrival of Brooklyn Boy! Well done!
Posted by: kath | August 30, 2005 at 10:21 PM
yayyyyyyy! so good to hear this news. love to the brooklynfamily.
Posted by: persephone | August 30, 2005 at 10:25 PM
Hooray! Happy birthday to all of you, Brooklyn family!
Posted by: Bella | August 30, 2005 at 10:26 PM
Congratulations! delurking to say that I am so happy for you. I'm quite sure you are right and your son is perfect.
Posted by: Melani | August 30, 2005 at 10:38 PM
Oh, what great news! Congratulations! Hope everything is going smoothly.
Posted by: Jamie | August 30, 2005 at 10:43 PM
I am so happy for you, your husband and your little boy.
Enjoy every second!!!
Posted by: Amanda | August 30, 2005 at 11:00 PM
Such good news! (from a long time lurker).
Posted by: mcb | August 31, 2005 at 12:57 AM
Congratulations on the birth of your son. May he bring you every happiness in the world!
Posted by: Marleen | August 31, 2005 at 01:12 AM
Congratulations from a former Brooklyn girl! I am so, so happy for you.
Posted by: PinkDevora | August 31, 2005 at 01:25 AM
You will love having a boy! Much congrats to you. What a big baby! Can't wait to hear the birth story. Try to sleep when you can.
Posted by: Misha | August 31, 2005 at 01:29 AM
Congratulations, can't wait to hear all the details.
Posted by: Nors | August 31, 2005 at 01:37 AM
Huzzah! Congratulations on the safe arrival of your son! Enjoy every second, and I look forward to your thoughts on birth and parenthood as time and inspiration permits. :)
Posted by: Tonya | August 31, 2005 at 01:43 AM
Huge congratulations to you. What fantastic news! Can't wait to hear all about it when you are ready to tell us.
Posted by: libby | August 31, 2005 at 01:43 AM
I am so very happy to see you post!!! Congratulations on Baby BrooklynBoy!
Posted by: Toni/Taquita | August 31, 2005 at 02:31 AM
Congratulations! I wish you and your family the best.
Posted by: Carrie | August 31, 2005 at 03:45 AM
So so so so soooooooooooo happy for you. What a wonderful happy day.
Posted by: Tertia | August 31, 2005 at 04:02 AM
Fabulous Fabulous! I'm so thrilled for you and your family. Take care of yourself and fill us in when you can.
Congrats!
Posted by: Andrea | August 31, 2005 at 06:29 AM
YAY! Many congratulations... I love your blog, what a great post to read from you.
Posted by: Sylvie | August 31, 2005 at 06:47 AM
Woo Hoo! Congratulations! Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Take a rest now.
Posted by: Heather | August 31, 2005 at 06:55 AM
So, so happy to read your wonderful news. Blessings, love and peace to all of you.
Posted by: Becki | August 31, 2005 at 07:03 AM
Hooray!! Congrats!! A boy! I'm so excited!! Try to rest and enjoy your angel!! :)
Posted by: Kristine | August 31, 2005 at 07:44 AM
Congratulations! Finally the brooklyn baby is her and a BOY a perfect little boy!! We are so happy for you over here in Queens!!
Posted by: Tara | August 31, 2005 at 08:23 AM
Congratulations! Finally the brooklyn baby is here and a BOY a perfect little boy!! We are so happy for you over here in Queens!!
Posted by: Tara | August 31, 2005 at 08:24 AM
I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations a million times over!!
Posted by: Monica | August 31, 2005 at 08:44 AM
Oh, I have been watching for this update sweetie. The girls over at TTT 30-Something are so thrilled and excited for you. When you find a minute please stop by ... we miss you.
Congrats again ... I am over the moon for you!!!
Posted by: Amywest | August 31, 2005 at 09:05 AM
Yay! Can't wait to see photos!
Posted by: Jill | August 31, 2005 at 09:21 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Molly | August 31, 2005 at 09:23 AM
Congratulations on the arrival of your son!
Posted by: Susan | August 31, 2005 at 09:31 AM
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!
Posted by: B | August 31, 2005 at 09:39 AM
Congratulations! Welcome, Brooklyn Baby!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 31, 2005 at 09:43 AM
Delurking to wish Brooklyn MOM well... I feel so relieved and happy for you. I read your blog while I was doing IVF after 3 years of unsuccessful trying and am now 22 weeks pregnant. I'm so, so happy for you. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Posted by: erin | August 31, 2005 at 09:54 AM
de-lurking to say AMAZING!!!
Congrats on this long-awaited and so deserved time for you and yours......
Posted by: Krista | August 31, 2005 at 09:55 AM
Congratulations from a lurker!
Posted by: Rachel C. | August 31, 2005 at 10:36 AM
Congratulations! My baby had the same stats, but we got a pink blanket instead of a blue blanket--pretty big difference. LOL
I'm so very happy for you!!!!!!
Posted by: Celeste | August 31, 2005 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations! Baby boys are wonderful. I can't wait to hear more about your son and his birth.
Posted by: Summer | August 31, 2005 at 10:46 AM
De-lurking to wish you a heartfelt congratulations! I had a fairly high intervention delivery too, if you want to chat about it. (lobster_girl04@yahoo.com)
Posted by: lobster girl | August 31, 2005 at 10:49 AM
So very very very happy for you!
Posted by: deborah | August 31, 2005 at 10:57 AM
Oh, girlie, CONGRATS!!!!!!
Posted by: Cecily | August 31, 2005 at 11:44 AM
Such wonderful news! I'm so glad to know that yours will be amongst the stroller jams on 7th Avenue... Many congratulations, take care, and enjoy!
Posted by: Megan | August 31, 2005 at 11:56 AM
Yay! Congratulations on your son's birth! I'm so excited for you! I'm so glad you're now on the other side of this journey. Bravo.
Posted by: Frances | August 31, 2005 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations! So happy to hear that all are healthy and happy.
Posted by: MichelleL | August 31, 2005 at 12:41 PM
Congratulations and best wishes!
Posted by: Mandy | August 31, 2005 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations to you and your DH on the birth of your son.
Posted by: Valerie | August 31, 2005 at 12:53 PM
Congrats! I'm glad you're all doing well. Enjoy your baby moon.
Posted by: lisa | August 31, 2005 at 03:03 PM
Now you're one of THOSE, the many women walking around the Slope with babies in slings or strollers.
Ah well, I'll be the Cobble Hill version in about 9 weeks (knock wood).
Wishing so many good things for you! Look forward to hearing the "abnormal" birth story!
Posted by: Shanna | August 31, 2005 at 03:25 PM
Mazel Tov!
Posted by: liz | August 31, 2005 at 05:32 PM
congratulations on your son!
Posted by: elana | August 31, 2005 at 05:51 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Danae | August 31, 2005 at 06:16 PM
Welcome Baby Boy! How wonderful! Congratulations! Enjoy this beautiful time.
Posted by: Tina | August 31, 2005 at 06:18 PM
Joining the chorus of congratulations! I am so, so glad to hear you are well.
Welcome BrooklynBaby!
Posted by: Alexa | August 31, 2005 at 06:18 PM
Huzzah! Hooray! And there was great rejoicing!
Congratulations and best wishes. =)
Posted by: Kristin | August 31, 2005 at 07:02 PM
That is great news. Congratulations!
Posted by: Lori | August 31, 2005 at 09:11 PM
Hooray!!
He and I share a birthday. Congratulations, He is here and that's what matters.
Posted by: Kim | August 31, 2005 at 09:57 PM
Another delurker peeking out to say congratulations! So happy to hear about the new little Brooklynite!
Posted by: Janet | August 31, 2005 at 10:34 PM
Yay! Congratulations to you! Looking forward to hearing more about Brooklynbaby.
Posted by: la gringa | August 31, 2005 at 10:36 PM
Congratulations! Yay!
Posted by: Jo | September 01, 2005 at 12:30 AM
So very happy for you & your family.
Posted by: jess | September 01, 2005 at 01:05 AM
I'm so very pleased for you. Mazel Tov!
Posted by: Thalia | September 01, 2005 at 09:12 AM
Lisa:
Beyond thrilled for you and your husband on the arrival of your baby boy. Can't wait to hear more about how the new family is doing.
All my best,
Julie
Posted by: JulieB | September 01, 2005 at 09:37 AM
Many congratulations on your new baby boy!
Posted by: karla | September 01, 2005 at 11:12 AM
Congratulations!!! Happy Birthday BrooklynBaby!
Posted by: The Good Rachel | September 01, 2005 at 11:19 AM
Congrats!!!
Posted by: Melissa | September 01, 2005 at 12:23 PM