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12/02/2004
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Every time I try to find words to write about this, what comes out is simply wrong:
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a child.
Nope. Paul's not single, his fortune is largely depleted by my ruinously expensive Gonal-F habit, and I'm pretty sure Elizabeth Bennet didn't do it on the first date.
Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as the first postpartum bowel movement.
Vulgar, contrived, and a great big goddamn lie.
Lochia, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-chi-a.
If Humbert Humbert ever knew the pleasure of having his hospital-issue slipper socks splashed with blood when he finally rose for his first post-surgical shower, I'll eat an inch-thick maxi.
It was a bright cold day in November, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
Nuh-uh. Altogether too many rats strapped to the face. Besides, it wasn't cold, it wasn't bright, and I lost all sense of time.
Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.
What the fucking fuck? That might well be the Percosets talking.
You can see the problem I'm having. Okay, one more try:
Everything is different now forever.
For now, that'll do.
Charlie. 3 pounds, 11 ounces. November 27, 2004, 10:22 PM.
Everything is different now forever.
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Comments (286)
HOORAY!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the world Charlie!!
Posted by: lorrie at Dec 2, 2004 11:35:29 PM
WOO HOO!!
I'm the First One To Comment!!! My every-15-seconds checking has paid off!
Congratulations !!!!
I'm doing a little egg donor dance of joy for the whole new family!!!
Posted by: Egg Donor at Dec 2, 2004 11:35:35 PM
Congratulations! May he grow up strong and foulmouthed, just like his mother.
Posted by: Rivka at Dec 2, 2004 11:35:51 PM
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Congrats to you and Paul forever!!!!
Posted by: Just Me at Dec 2, 2004 11:36:13 PM
A huge Congrats! I love the name!
Posted by: BeckiK at Dec 2, 2004 11:36:52 PM
Damn you lorrie...
Julie - What's the middle name? Please tell me it's Batman!
Posted by: Egg Donor at Dec 2, 2004 11:37:08 PM
Welcome to the world Charlie and congratulations again Mom and Dad!!!!!!! So, so, so happy for all three of you.
Posted by: Liz at Dec 2, 2004 11:38:29 PM
Awww, Julie, I can't stop crying thinking about you, Paul, and Charlie. He is finally here, you are finally a mother with a child to hold. You have a son! Congratulations, Julie!
Posted by: Shelba at Dec 2, 2004 11:39:41 PM
Wait Julie - I think he was born in 2004, unless I've been reading your blog through a time-warp all along? Nah, it's the narcotics talking again!! :)
May you and your baby be healthy and strong!
Posted by: Just Me at Dec 2, 2004 11:41:20 PM
There are no words to even approximate such joy. So let me just say this: *C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S*!
(no more pasta-free meals, eh?)
Posted by: h at Dec 2, 2004 11:41:56 PM
Welcome to the world Charlie. You have one of the best moms ever. Congratulations!
Posted by: Kay at Dec 2, 2004 11:45:25 PM
A boy! A Charlie! Welcome Charlie. And congratulations to Julie and Paul on their son. Their SON! Wow, that is so cool to finally write.
Posted by: Laurie at Dec 2, 2004 11:46:17 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Nina at Dec 2, 2004 11:46:39 PM
Welcome to the world Charlie! Congratulations mom and dad!
Your heart will never be the same. Enjoy every second of this wonderful journey that has just began.
May Batman grow stonger every day so he can be home soon.
LauraN
PS Speedy recovery to you, bowel movements and all ;o)
Posted by: LauraN at Dec 2, 2004 11:46:57 PM
Congratulations to you and Paul! I'm very happy that you finally have the baby you've been waiting so long for. Batman, er, I mean Charlie is in very good hands.
Posted by: Jenn at Dec 2, 2004 11:49:16 PM
Oh!! Congratulations Julie, Paul and Charlie!
I am so happy for you...I've been anxiously reading all of Tertia's posts for the past few days!
A baby. A very lucky baby!
Brownies and vodka in his lunch box...the other kids will be SO jealous...
"How come I only get a lunchable?"
We love you Julie!
Posted by: Meg at Dec 2, 2004 11:50:08 PM
At last!
Many, many congratulations to you and Paul. And a huge, happy welcome to Charlie.
Posted by: Jody at Dec 2, 2004 11:50:43 PM
It's a boy, Mrs. Walker, it's a boy.
Glad to hear you went with Charlie. Score one for Paul.
Love you, my dear Julie. My dear, dear, dear Julie.
Posted by: mollie at Dec 2, 2004 11:52:07 PM
You mean you were kidding about Batman?
Congratulations, even if the name Charlie is a cute, but less exciting, alternative to Batman.
Posted by: Christine at Dec 2, 2004 11:53:22 PM
Just delurking for a moment...
Seems you didn't specify a sex, and Charlie could be for Charlene, Charles, Charmaine...
I'm still in suspense....
Posted by: Ms. J at Dec 2, 2004 11:54:42 PM
Congratulation, Julie & Paul. Everything is different now. No truer words were typed (it's also the understatement of the year!) Thanks for taking the time to share with us who've been anxiously waiting to hear all of the fabulous details.
Charlie, you've got a set of great parents. You're one lucky little boy.
Posted by: Melissa at Dec 3, 2004 12:00:05 AM
A big fat warm congratulations to you, Paul and Charlie! Happy happy happy!
Twizzle
Posted by: twizzle at Dec 3, 2004 12:00:54 AM
Congratulations on his first birthday and every one to follow. Don't worry about posting: enjoy the first few days and weeks with your new blessing. You have much more important things to worry about than us.
And (so sorry, don't think I'm a horrible vile wench) the date should be November 27, 2004 instead of November 27, 2001. (I just noticed someone else mentioned it upthread, so I don't feel so Nitpicky Teacher-ish.)
Charlie = perfect.
Posted by: becca at Dec 3, 2004 12:03:11 AM
Welcome to the world, Charlie. You'll never know how many people you'll never meet are so happy you're here.
Posted by: Jen at Dec 3, 2004 12:03:46 AM
Aw, you fixed it while I was posting! I was all in Nazi mode for nothing. Heh.
Posted by: becca at Dec 3, 2004 12:03:50 AM
Congratulations. May things only get better and better.
Posted by: Moxie at Dec 3, 2004 12:06:02 AM
De-lurking to say--WOW! Congrats and can't wait to hear more. I think A LOT of lives are changed forever because of you, Charlie, and Paul. Congrats.
Posted by: wavybrains at Dec 3, 2004 12:08:29 AM
Congratulations mom and dad!
Welcome to the world Charlie!
Posted by: Janis at Dec 3, 2004 12:08:31 AM
Congratulations!! Welcome, Charlie.
Posted by: Brooklyn Mama at Dec 3, 2004 12:11:16 AM
Congratulations! So happy for you.
Welcome to the world, Charlie. Pst, insist on gorilka (Ukrainian pepper vodka) for that lunchbox-- you will not be disappointed. :)
Posted by: JuliaKB at Dec 3, 2004 12:11:53 AM
Charlie! Welcome to this place!
Love,
Susy
Posted by: Susy at Dec 3, 2004 12:11:59 AM
This is wonderful. I'm so happy for you both.
Welcome, Charlie.
Posted by: Scully at Dec 3, 2004 12:12:27 AM
I am so happy for you both. I have been checking my blogs hourly hoping to see a new one from you. Welcome to little Batman. You have to post a picture of him. Gotta go get a kleenex; I can't stop crying!!! Congratulations! KimK
Posted by: KimK at Dec 3, 2004 12:18:20 AM
a note to Charlie: you will grow up to be one cool dude with rocking parents, and there are lots of us with little girls who will anxiously await til you're allowed to date. In the mean time, eat, drink, get strong and start driving your mom batty, god knows she waited long enough for you!
congrats to the entire bat-clan!
Posted by: virginia at Dec 3, 2004 12:19:04 AM
coming out of lurkdom to say congratulations, and i hope he has your sense of humor. :)
Posted by: kaete at Dec 3, 2004 12:20:47 AM
Oh Charlie. Welcome.
The world is a better place with you in it.
Congrats to Mom and Dad!
Posted by: Julia (not that one) at Dec 3, 2004 12:23:25 AM
Welcome little Charlie! Congrats to you all.
Posted by: Amy V at Dec 3, 2004 12:25:25 AM
Delurking to say Congrats to You and Paul on the birth of Charlie.
Posted by: Michelle at Dec 3, 2004 12:25:55 AM
Crying big fat tears of joy for you and Paul and Charlie.
Welcome to the world little one, you have an amazing momma and dad.
Best wishes to the new family.
Posted by: coralie at Dec 3, 2004 12:28:33 AM
Welcome to the world, Charlie! Many, many congratulations to your Mom and Dad.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at Dec 3, 2004 12:30:26 AM
wonderful!!!
Posted by: beaver girl at Dec 3, 2004 12:33:07 AM
WOOHOOOOOOO!!! Well done Julie and Paul!! WHOOO HOO Charlie!
Major congratualtions to your family! What a special little miracle you are Charilie. I am so happy for you!
Katie
Posted by: Katie at Dec 3, 2004 12:33:25 AM
OK, Now, maybe, I can sleep. Congratulations!!! So so happy for all 3 of you. Love the name Charlie--classic and funky at the same time. My virtual baby gift for you: an itty bitty red polo-collar onesie with a zippy black zigzag around the torso. (I'd include a link to the Nov. 29 New Yorker, but the issue isn't online yet. Check out Jonathan Franzen's "At home with Charlie Brown" when you get the chance.) You'll have your Charlie home before you know it!
Posted by: ManhattanAnne at Dec 3, 2004 12:36:28 AM
Congratulations Julie and Paul and welcome to the world little Charlie! I am just so happy that you and he are doing well.
Posted by: Carol at Dec 3, 2004 12:36:50 AM
It's a wonderful world, Charlie and welcome to it. Congrats!
Posted by: Betsy at Dec 3, 2004 12:41:12 AM
Julie,
I think your first words about your Charlie are exactly perfect.
How wonderful that everything is different now forever.
Thank you for sharing the journey with us all & congratulations to you and Paul for this magnificent addition to your family.
Boulder
Posted by: Boulder at Dec 3, 2004 12:43:15 AM
So happy for you and Paul and your sweet boy. Won't it be lovely to have him home for the holidays...
Posted by: Kathy W. at Dec 3, 2004 12:43:16 AM
Julie, I am coming out of lurkdom to congratulate you and Paul on the birth of Charlie! I've been following your blog for over a year now and I've cried for you, I've laughed with you. You are my hero. I'm so overjoyed to hear that your baby arrived safely. I wish you every happiness in the world. Please keep up the blog, for us mere mortals. ;)
Posted by: Jennings at Dec 3, 2004 12:46:40 AM
You are so right. Everything *is* different now forever. And it's the most wondeful thing in the world. Congratulation. Welcome Charlie.
Posted by: Emily at Dec 3, 2004 12:47:53 AM
aaaaaaah. Just tears here.
Posted by: wavery at Dec 3, 2004 12:47:56 AM
Cool. I knew Bat was a boy. I just knew it.
Posted by: Cricket at Dec 3, 2004 12:49:41 AM
Charlie is the luckiest little baby in the world I think, to have you as his Mother.
I can't stop crying (happily!) long enough to finish another complete thought so...
Posted by: MollieBee at Dec 3, 2004 12:56:43 AM
You bet your ass everything is different!
So thrilled for you Julie, what an amazing journey! We are all so amazed & enraptured at Charlie's arrival...as are you!
So many people from all around the world will never forget those magic words..."Batman is here!"
Posted by: Simone at Dec 3, 2004 12:57:01 AM
Charlie - please know you have an enormous family here - HUGE - about 200 aunts and uncles here, and you come into the world with your very own set of lurkers and trolls, too.
Hello Charlie :)!
Posted by: Liz at Dec 3, 2004 1:01:36 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome Charlie. I am so very, very happy for you. Narcotics talking or not, you're still fucking brilliant. My husband says congratulations too and he especially thought it brilliant and poignant that you quoted George Orwell (especially since he's quite the authority on Mr. Orwell's works).
Congrats to you and Paul.
Much love,
Posted by: Emily at Dec 3, 2004 1:03:04 AM
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Maria at Dec 3, 2004 1:07:42 AM
Oh, Julie, I'm all choked up with joy for you, and Paul, and your Charlie. May he bring you wonder and fascination and energy and all of the happiness you so richly deserve. What a lucky, lucky little boy he is to be your son.
Hoping there are miles of smooth, placid waters for the three of you on the horizon; you've more than earned it.
--Bugs
Posted by: Dead Bug at Dec 3, 2004 1:08:24 AM
Well, I can finally stop obsessively checking your site. Thanks.
Congratulations to you and Paul, and welcome Charlie!
Posted by: thisgirl at Dec 3, 2004 1:13:43 AM
Best wishes for you, Paul and Charlie. I can't wait until you are posting "He's home!"
Posted by: Christina at Dec 3, 2004 1:13:44 AM
Yes.
Charlie is here.
(And it is Percocet)
I highly recommend you take them till they make you stop.
So proud of you and Batboy!
Smiling here in TX! (Well in Denver for a little project, but still a TX smile!)
Posted by: Laura at Dec 3, 2004 1:14:16 AM
Julie,
You did and are doing a wonderful job. Try to allow yourself rest to heal your body. When do you get to go home?
Charlie was born exactly one month after mine. We can compare notes...
Congratulations and also what an amazing Apgar score! Enjoy the Percoset, what a perk to the ordeal.
Posted by: KatS at Dec 3, 2004 1:14:41 AM
Delurking to say congratulations on your wonderful baby. Thank you for sharing you story with so many. You are truly a special lady. God bless.
Posted by: Valerie at Dec 3, 2004 1:22:42 AM
Yea yea yea yea yea!!!!!!
I am so so so happy for you. You so deserve it!!!!
*happy hugs*
Posted by: Onyx at Dec 3, 2004 1:23:26 AM
Congratulations Julie (oh and yes, Paul). Julie, your heart now belongs to another man!
Posted by: marisa at Dec 3, 2004 1:30:17 AM
Congrats to you and Paul! Welcome to the world Charlie!
Praying for everyone to be home, healthy and happy, soon!
Posted by: JenL at Dec 3, 2004 1:47:48 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Andrea at Dec 3, 2004 1:49:25 AM
Congrats!! Welcome to the world, Charlie!!
Posted by: Spring at Dec 3, 2004 1:55:13 AM
I am so happy for you!!!
I am SO honoured to share my birthday with Charlie. (November 27th, 1985)
SO... so happy.
Congrats, hon!
Posted by: Amber at Dec 3, 2004 1:56:11 AM
OH, it's perfect. Charlie.
(Picnic, lightning.)
Posted by: AB at Dec 3, 2004 1:57:25 AM
Oh happy day.
The best of wishes and ecstatic praise to Ma, Pa and Charlie.
Posted by: Peacechik at Dec 3, 2004 2:08:41 AM
I am so happy you posted. I even got weepy. Congrats!
Posted by: LisaN at Dec 3, 2004 2:09:04 AM
Oh Julie.....I've been lurking and crying and waitng.....congratulations. May you and Charlie and Paul have the best life ever. Thanks for everything.
Toothfairy.
Posted by: toothfairy at Dec 3, 2004 2:12:47 AM
A huge Congratulations to all of you!! You couldn't have picked a better name... if my DH is any indication Charlies are both smart and funny. My advice as a recent c-sectionee is to keep up the pain killers as long as they'll let you. I hope you're all home soon.
Ally
Posted by: allycat at Dec 3, 2004 2:14:12 AM
May Charlie be a constant source of joy and happiness to you. May all you hopes and aspirations for him become a reality.
Posted by: serena at Dec 3, 2004 2:28:27 AM
Welcome Wee Charlie!!!
Congrats Julie and Paul -- he is a very special little boy. And he's going to change the world.
Posted by: Jen P at Dec 3, 2004 2:30:03 AM
Congratulations Julie and Paul! and Welcome Charlie!
Julie, your son is the best beginning I´ve ever read :-)
Posted by: Whichever at Dec 3, 2004 2:50:25 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: KathleenC at Dec 3, 2004 3:05:30 AM
Congratulations! Best wishes to you and your little family! :o)
Posted by: Ute at Dec 3, 2004 3:06:28 AM
Hooray!! Welcome to the world, little Charlie! Congratulations, Julie and Paul! Wishing you all joy, health, love and peace, now, forever.
Posted by: Kimberly at Dec 3, 2004 3:22:23 AM
Delurking to say - I'm at work and crying my eyes out, because I'm so happy for you. Yes: "everything is different now forever". Well done.
Posted by: Janine at Dec 3, 2004 3:25:15 AM
everything is indeed different now forever. welcome to the other side.
Posted by: wix at Dec 3, 2004 3:26:27 AM
Oh boy, oh boy, A BOY!
Congratulations to you and welcome to the world Charlie! As you can see you were much wanted, anticipated and already loved!
I hope that all continues to go well for Charlie and for you. Charlie's bigger than I was when I was born (39 years ago when premies at 35 weeks and under 4 lbs had a much higher mortality rate), so I'm keeping fingers and toes crossed that he will thrive and you will all come home soon!
Welcome to motherhood, Julie. You'll never have a worry-free day or night again, it's terrible and wonderful at the same time and you're right everything IS different now forever!
Posted by: Heidi at Dec 3, 2004 3:46:16 AM
delurking for a moment..
congratulations, i'm terribly happy for you.. all these blessed women for whom motherhood hasn't come easy.. well, gives me hope that some sort of higher power, in some sort of form, is at least paying attention in some way..
i have an uncle charlie. he married into the family 28 years ago.. amazing he's stuck around for so long.. a good man. very good man. my point.. with such a great name, the-no-longer-bat-and-now-charlie is bound to become a wonderful boy, then young man, then lastly - a long time down the road - a great man.
my best wishes for the 3 of you as you start your new lives together.
Posted by: brooke at Dec 3, 2004 3:56:28 AM
Congratulations, Julie and Paul!! What wonderful news - and what a great name. Welcome, Charlie!
Posted by: Liz at Dec 3, 2004 4:06:32 AM
Delurking to say Congratulations! Your blog was the final catalyst to make me go off the Pill and become open to the idea of parenthood despite all feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. May you, Charlie, and Paul enjoy this next new phase in your lives.
Posted by: Dee at Dec 3, 2004 4:27:39 AM
What an awfully big adventure!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Angie Lemon at Dec 3, 2004 4:39:21 AM
Congratulations to you, Paul and Charlie. What a beautiful story and a beautiful name.
Posted by: B at Dec 3, 2004 5:15:14 AM
Congratuilations Julie and welcome to the world Charlie!
Posted by: Ana at Dec 3, 2004 5:36:17 AM
Congratulations!
Are we going to see a picture? :)
Posted by: Leonid at Dec 3, 2004 5:48:58 AM
Nicely done dear Julie, nicely done.
Posted by: cheryl b. at Dec 3, 2004 6:05:46 AM
congratulations!
Posted by: rachel at Dec 3, 2004 6:10:50 AM
Well done Julie, Paul, and Charlie. so very happy for you all.
Blessings to you all!
Posted by: StacyG at Dec 3, 2004 6:15:26 AM
Crap...I was SURE it was a girl. Oh well...boys are fun too...blah blah...
SERIOUSLY..HOW COOL IS THIS?? You have a son!!! You're right - the world changes forever...and it's AMAZING. You'll never be the same....or any different. :)
Congrats Family....you did it.
Posted by: Toni at Dec 3, 2004 6:25:20 AM
Good things come in small packages.
Mucho Congratulations to the family of 3 and you are all in my thoughts. Hoping for a homecoming, soon.
Posted by: Blue at Dec 3, 2004 6:33:21 AM
Baruch haba Charlie, welcome! You SURE you're not a girl?? Your name is cool so its ok I suppose. And apparently, so is my subconscious. Your mother (WOW FUCK!!!!) (let me say that again for the joy of it:) your mother is - I really have no word. But you'll see. And we'll be here to see it as well. And kid, you'd better not give Mum and Dad too much grief, there's a gazillion half-bald women keeping their eyes on your tiny little ass. (we'll discuss the half-baldness when you're old enough to buy alcohol)
Julia Dahling, you had to go and do this while I was FINALLY sleeping didn't you. Transitory Carpal Tunnel greets you and the family.
Julia Dahling, how does one spell G.R.A.T.I.T.U.D.E.? Connect the dots and that's where I am right now. Absofuckinglutely!!!
Posted by: Lioness at Dec 3, 2004 6:39:08 AM
SO many congratulations, Julie. SO many to you, to Paul and to your wonderful and lovely Charlie. Welcome to the world, Batman. You are loved enormously by many in this world.
Posted by: OliviaDrab at Dec 3, 2004 6:42:10 AM
Congratulations! I'm tearing up with happiness for you, and Paul, and especially Charlie.
Posted by: Emma Jane at Dec 3, 2004 6:53:50 AM
Congratulations to you both! Charlie, we're all so glad you're here.
Posted by: Andrea at Dec 3, 2004 7:03:40 AM
De-lurking to wish you all joy.
Posted by: Case at Dec 3, 2004 7:04:34 AM
Oh, honey. All the best to you, Paul, and Charlie. Thinking of you incessantly.
Posted by: Brooklyn Girl at Dec 3, 2004 7:07:18 AM
Hurray! Man, you made me cry! I'm so glad to hear the good news for you two and little Bat--Charlie :)
Posted by: lizardek at Dec 3, 2004 7:13:51 AM
You know, I was pulling for Sterling Leonidas, but Charlie is probably easier to spell...
Congratulations! We're all pulling for the little booger to set new NICU records and be home by Christmas!
Posted by: Soper at Dec 3, 2004 7:17:10 AM
Another de-lurker...Congratulations! I wish you all luck and good health. Charlie is a wonderful name!
Angie
Posted by: angie at Dec 3, 2004 7:26:50 AM
Happy Birthday Charlie!
Congratulations Julie and Paul!
May the joy of parenting a boy fill your hearts and lives forevermore! They are special blessings, as we all know, and you are very right, "Everything IS different now forever"!
Posted by: Lissy at Dec 3, 2004 7:28:12 AM
Happy Happy Birthday, Charlie! Welcome to the world! Mom and Dad, many many congratulations!
When I delivered my daughter 6 weeks early, DH and I were at the hospital for 3 days following delivery. On the first or second morning after the birth, with our sweet baby over in the Special Care Nursery, I looked at my husband and said "Let's go see our daughter." The words brought us both us short. Our daughter!?!! Where the hell did we get one of those!
May all your days be filled with crazy, happy words that bring you up just a bit short.... Truly, nothing will ever be the same.
Also, I went through a raging battle to successfully breastfeed my preemie. Eight weeks of pumping and bottling before transitioning back to "the source" so if you need help, advice, encouragement or a place to vent, feel free to email!
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel at Dec 3, 2004 7:33:51 AM
Mazal Tov!!! Wonderful news, Julie and Paul - I am so delighted for you all. Everything *is* different now and may it always be so, filled with love and laughter and much happiness to all of you! Welcome, Charlie :) You're much loved.
Posted by: Sara in MD at Dec 3, 2004 7:34:07 AM
De-lurking to say, Congratulations!!! So happy for you and Paul!
Posted by: Kirsten at Dec 3, 2004 7:38:05 AM
Yea!!! Congratulations to you, Paul, and Charlie!
It's all just begun.
Posted by: Sarah at Dec 3, 2004 7:38:06 AM
who'da thunk? A Tertia lurker, spying on HER cyberfriend, crying tears of joy. I'll be lurking in the months to come, because having BTDT, I know that you don't yet know the full extent of "everything is different now forever". The unbelievable love you'll feel for Charlie over the coming months will be as raw as any emotion you've ever felt...and it snowballs exponentially. "Ah", you say, "but I love him so much now". It just gets better, stronger and more overwhelming. He's a lucky little man. Congratulations to you and your family!
Martine
Upstate NY
Posted by: Martine at Dec 3, 2004 7:43:31 AM
Welcome Charlie!
Posted by: Patricia at Dec 3, 2004 7:47:27 AM
Congratulations! Where's the cigars?
Posted by: JJ at Dec 3, 2004 7:51:02 AM
A boy! I love baby boys! He's so lucky to enter the world as your son. So very lucky. Speedy recovery to you both!
Posted by: Bella at Dec 3, 2004 7:53:11 AM
Wow! Congratulations! Welcome Charlie. Wooo hoooo!!!
Posted by: Kris at Dec 3, 2004 7:57:34 AM
Congrats to you and Paul--and welcome to the world Charlie!!
Posted by: Dee at Dec 3, 2004 8:01:31 AM
Welcome to the world Charlie!
Congratulations to Julie and Paul!!
Posted by: Dahlia at Dec 3, 2004 8:07:03 AM
I just heard this quote...
The finish line is just the start of a whole new race.
May the next "race" be blessed with joy.
Posted by: StacyG at Dec 3, 2004 8:10:19 AM
I'm so happy for you Julie. Read the news and immediately broke into ridiculous tears of happiness. You're going to rock the maternal world like the mutha you are.
Posted by: LauraY at Dec 3, 2004 8:14:39 AM
CHARLIE!!!! YAY!!! Welcome to the world, little one!!!!
Posted by: Liz at Dec 3, 2004 8:16:46 AM
Congratulations Julie and Paul!
Welcome Charlie! Live Long and Prosper!
vicki
Posted by: barren old crone at Dec 3, 2004 8:16:59 AM
Congratulations Julie, Paul, and Charlie!!!
Posted by: Amanda at Dec 3, 2004 8:17:20 AM
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
She chortled in her joy
What a lovely start to my morning. So glad you, Paul, and Charlie are all well.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Kendra at Dec 3, 2004 8:18:39 AM
My husband is kvelling with delight over the fact that you named your baby after him. (And Charlie is not really one to kvell.) That really must have been some cookie.
May we assume it's a boy?
Wishing you all the happiness your hearts can hold. Charlie is one lucky little boy to have you & Paul as his parents.
Posted by: Andi at Dec 3, 2004 8:19:31 AM
God bless the three of you.
huh, Tertia really had me goin -- I thought girl.
going back to lurking now, but wishing you every wonderful thing (but you already have the best).
Posted by: blackbird at Dec 3, 2004 8:20:39 AM
Congratulations Julie and Paul! Words cannot describe the sheer joy that I (and the rest of the blog world!) feel over your new addition. Welcome, little Charlie!
Posted by: Miss W at Dec 3, 2004 8:21:39 AM
Mazel Tov, Mazel Tov! May he only give you joy!
Posted by: Aidelmaidel at Dec 3, 2004 8:24:25 AM
Congratulations on this special, beautiful event in your lives.
And WAHOOOOOO! baby baby baby!
Posted by: Slim at Dec 3, 2004 8:25:27 AM
What a beautiful name, although I must admit it will be hard to quit thinking of the baby as 'Batman'. ;o)
So hard to believe that after all you've gone through, there is now a third tiny person in your family. So much love for ya'll from down here in Texas.
Take care of each other!
Posted by: shaunacat at Dec 3, 2004 8:25:27 AM
Congratulations!
i don't think i've ever been so happy for someone elses birth before!
Posted by: anotherjen at Dec 3, 2004 8:29:22 AM
Mazel Tov!! Welcome to the world, Charlie!
Posted by: Marcy at Dec 3, 2004 8:35:40 AM
Oh WOW - Charlie. Just, Charlie. Everything is different now forever. YOU pulled it off girl! The first of the Intertile Myrtles whose blogs I read regularly - you are the first successful momma. You therefore are the Queen. All hail Queen Julie! How odd that you also named your first born son Charles. MWAHAHAHAHAH!
Posted by: susan at Dec 3, 2004 8:35:54 AM
Delurking from Belgium
Welcome Charlie, and congrats to Mom and Dad!
27 November is a great day to have your birthday, my youngest will tell you :)
Posted by: Anna at Dec 3, 2004 8:36:05 AM
Congratulations Julie and Paul. Welcome Charlie!!
Posted by: Maddy at Dec 3, 2004 8:38:40 AM
"A screaming comes across the sky." Hmm, I like your choice better.
Much joy to you all.
Posted by: emily at Dec 3, 2004 8:40:48 AM
BUY SOME WATERPROOF SHEETS TO GO UNDER YOUR NORMAL ONES.
You (and your mattress) will thank me later. Seriously, by the time I left the hospital I took a whole shitload of those "depends" like diaper pads. They were my saving grace. Minus the "swish swish" sound they made whenever you walked anywhere. You end up sounding like a 78 year old man with incontinence problems. buahaha.
;)
WELCOME LITTLE DUDE! Is it Charles? Or Charlie? (officially I mean?)
Congratulations Julie & Paul.
Posted by: Stacey at Dec 3, 2004 8:43:37 AM
Congratulations!!
Welcome to the world Charlie!!
Posted by: Peggy at Dec 3, 2004 8:50:07 AM
Congratulations fromthe bottom of my heart to all 3 of you. I'm so happy for you. All is different now, and will always be. After I had my daughter I learned this, and it's one of those things that is impossible to explain to people who haven't been through it, b/c it's a change in who you actually are, and very few things will so that to you on such a deep and permanant level. (I think that depression is another one, but don't feel that you need to experience it yourself-you can just take my word for it!) Again, I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: Abby at Dec 3, 2004 8:51:49 AM
"In the morning, there was a quiet content. Nature, having recently unleased her fury, was strangely still and serene, as if to reflect cooly on her own handiwork."
No, it's not famous -- I can't quote anything to save my life. ^-^' De-lurking to congradulate you and Paul on the birth of Batman. (Okay, Charlie, but to us he will always cut a dashing figure in tights. You're a Mommy now!!!!!!!!! I can't even voice *my* excitement for you, much less think of how awesome it feels for you to just be in the moment. Enjoy, Julie. :) I'm due in March, so maybe you'll have a few tips for me by then.
Posted by: Leia at Dec 3, 2004 8:52:23 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Jilanna at Dec 3, 2004 8:54:51 AM
I can breathe again! Good God, that was the most suspense I've had since well.... since I dunno. Anyways, I digress... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! BIG, BIG, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer at Dec 3, 2004 8:59:29 AM
charlie! my nephew is named charles and everyone calls him charlie.
PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES
Posted by: sdn at Dec 3, 2004 9:00:11 AM
Welcome Charlie!!! I can't wait to get to 'know' you through your Mommy's blog.
Julie, seriously, MAKE the hospital give you a prescription of Percoset(not those BS tylenol 3s) when you are discharged. BTDT- you'll need them to burn through the pain of running back and forth to the NICU. Vicadin with ibuprofen is a good downgrade from the Percosets.
All the best,
Elizabeth
Posted by: 18elizabeth at Dec 3, 2004 9:01:14 AM
Congratulations and welcome little Charlie! You are so right - everything is different when you are somebody's mamma - and oh what a wonderful thing different can be!
Posted by: Stefanie at Dec 3, 2004 9:02:25 AM
Julie,
Had to come out of lurking to tell you Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world Batman (Charlie)!!!
Posted by: Michelle at Dec 3, 2004 9:02:30 AM
Congratulations!! Your son was born on my son's 3-month birthday. Enjoy your little bubby!
Posted by: Carol at Dec 3, 2004 9:04:55 AM
So happy for you, your husband and your son. You give me hope. Congratulations.
Posted by: Leah at Dec 3, 2004 9:05:21 AM
I credit my AMAZING psychic abilities in knowing that it was a BOY, not a girl!
(And the fact that I had a whopping 50% chance of being right. Hmm.)
Many, many, many congratulations! I credit my amazing psychic abilities with knowing that you will be very, very happy.
Posted by: Molly at Dec 3, 2004 9:07:23 AM
So now the title of the blog changes to...
"A Little...Family"?
Congratulations and best wishes.
Posted by: Suky at Dec 3, 2004 9:09:06 AM
There are no words. I am so happy for you.
Welcome to the world, little Charlie!
Posted by: Tessa at Dec 3, 2004 9:12:00 AM
Yay! Congratulations!
I have been checking compulsively for days, hoping to see something from you. I'm so glad that you and Charlie are both on the other side of the birth process, safe and sound.
Can I just say, my god, what a big baby! Is that crass? Too late now...
Welcome to the world, Charlie. It's a pretty messed-up place, but you're in good hands.
Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood, Julie! You are so right that nothing is ever the same, ever again, but in a good way.
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel at Dec 3, 2004 9:13:40 AM
Welcome to the world Charlie! You have fabulous parents!
Posted by: Suzanne at Dec 3, 2004 9:14:05 AM
WOW!!!!
I am sooo happy for you! Your blog has inspired me so much and helped me have the courage to start my own and face the fears of infertility issues straight on... with the support from these wonderful women on the web.
Thanks for giving me hope today that it could happen for me and Mr. D...
Charlie... Bee-u-tee-full!!!!!
congratulations!
Posted by: Jamie at Dec 3, 2004 9:14:55 AM
Heartfelt congratulations to you and your brand new family. I hope you will post pictures of baby Charlie soon. So happy for you! Ecstatic, actually. You give the rest of us infertiles hope.
Posted by: dawn at Dec 3, 2004 9:14:56 AM
Delurking to put in a resounding well done!
And how about Jane Eyre?
"There was no possibility of taking a walk that day."
I should think not.
Posted by: anna at Dec 3, 2004 9:17:08 AM
Come on, Charlie! Hold on to that ticket! Run for it, Charlie! Run straight home and don't stop 'til you get there!
congratulations!
Posted by: malin at Dec 3, 2004 9:18:33 AM
Your post made me cry. It's so true. Everything IS different now. Forever.
Congratulations to you, your hubby, and your tiny little blessing. May all be well with each of you.
God bless,
LadyBug
Posted by: LadyBug at Dec 3, 2004 9:19:02 AM
Huzzah!!!
(haha, I was right...BOY!!!)
Congrats, Julie and Paul, on the birth of your wonderful, beautiful (I'm sure!), son-Charlie.
I can't wait to see pictures of this feisty little one!
Best Wishes,
Nat
Posted by: Nat1026 at Dec 3, 2004 9:22:09 AM
Never posted, but have been reading forever.
I am crying . . . Congratulations!
All my best wishes,
Erin
Posted by: Erin at Dec 3, 2004 9:26:16 AM
Welcome Charlie! What a great name. Charlie is my Dad and would have been my 1st borns name, except she is a girl, so my sister who had the first boy got to name him Charlie.
Congrats! Charlie is here :)
Posted by: Allie at Dec 3, 2004 9:28:47 AM
Congratulations! Wishing you three all the happiness the world has to offer. Welcome to the world Charlie.
Posted by: Jennifer at Dec 3, 2004 9:28:50 AM
Congratulations! Congratulations! Oh! Welcome wee Charlie! All this good news on the internet, all these growing families. And still with the fabulous writing! Yay!
Posted by: Kelly at Dec 3, 2004 9:31:47 AM
I am just beside myself with joy for you and Paul and so happy about Charlie. I am sending many,many cyber kisses to the wee one and hearty congratulation to you MOMMY and DADDY!
Posted by: karla at Dec 3, 2004 9:32:53 AM
I broke into huge weepy sobs reading this. Congratulations to the three (the three!) of you. That is one lucky baby you have there, to have a mom like you.
My God, you're a mom. You did it.
Posted by: Lynn at Dec 3, 2004 9:35:24 AM
Delurking to say congrats to you and Paul. I wish you nothing but the best. You are the best. Welcome Charlie!
Posted by: Melissa at Dec 3, 2004 9:36:01 AM
hehe Charlie! Great name :) Im so glad your lil one came out at a good size for being a premie! Thats awesome! I hope your healing well and I hope you all are doing good! Now really I know everyone is going wow a SON! But you know Charlie could be a girls name too hehe I figured you picked that name to get the sex surprised stretched out a bit ;):) lol But Congrats! and Its gonna be a great Christmas Charlie Brown ;)
Posted by: karin at Dec 3, 2004 9:38:01 AM
Welcome to the world Charlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so thrilled for you that your Batman is here!!!
Congrats Mommy and Daddy!!
Posted by: cheri at Dec 3, 2004 9:38:06 AM
That little thing, crying for its Mom...what a wonderful feeling knowing that is YOU!
Many, many congratulations to you, Paul and Charlie. Keep us posted.
Posted by: Sherry at Dec 3, 2004 9:38:22 AM
delurking through tears to say CONGRATS! What a big boy with a great big name. Love it!
My 3lb.5oz. & 4lb.5oz. preemies are now almost 18lbs. at 6.5 months. They grow so fast!
Welcome Charlie and congrats Julie and Paul.
Kristin in VA
Posted by: Kristin in VA at Dec 3, 2004 9:38:58 AM
I was right!!!
You are wise to realize everything is different now. But you are a wise woman, so why would I be surprised?
I hate to have to point it out again, but did you notice that while the masses were guessing girl...I said a boy. Yeah. I was right.
Welcome Charlie! We love you already!!
Posted by: Kristine at Dec 3, 2004 9:38:59 AM
Delurking to say congratulations. My heart swells every time another child who won't be allowed to eat Lunchables comes into this world. And you know, because I am so incredibly happy for you.
Posted by: Dani at Dec 3, 2004 9:40:10 AM
Egg Donor--I'm sorry!! :)
Posted by: lorrie at Dec 3, 2004 9:40:25 AM
Congrats on the little man...they are great. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts...it's nice to call him Charlie instead of Bat :)
Posted by: Cris at Dec 3, 2004 9:43:19 AM
God bless Charlie.
Posted by: Summer at Dec 3, 2004 9:44:56 AM
Congratulations a million times over Julie and Paul.
Welcome to the world Charlie!! Aaawwwwww - he'll always be Batman to me:)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Posted by: Jess at Dec 3, 2004 9:49:31 AM
Crying tears of joy for you right now! So glad Charlie is here all safe and sound. Yippee!
Heather
Unexplained Infertility Hell
Posted by: Heather at Dec 3, 2004 9:52:15 AM
Welcome Charlie...
I just couldn't be happier for the 3 of you, it's been a long time coming!
From the bottom of my heart, congrats!
P.S. - You do realise he will probably be called Batman for the rest of his childhood, don't you? Those early nicknames have a way of sticking! (but Charlie is a wonderful name!)
Posted by: eightlegs at Dec 3, 2004 9:52:20 AM
Welcome to the world Charlie/batman
Congratulations Julie & Paul
Posted by: Debe at Dec 3, 2004 9:54:12 AM
Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
Welcome to the World Charile. You take good care of your mom!
Posted by: Journeywoman at Dec 3, 2004 9:54:58 AM
aw Julie how wonderful - what a brilliant name! A son!!!!! Wow!
You and Paul have been through so much to get here, you deserve a lifetime of happiness now all three of you.
Posted by: LEB at Dec 3, 2004 9:55:28 AM
"This is my husband, Paul, and this is our son, Charlie."
"So you're Julie, Charlie's mom, right?"
You'll probably hear or say both of those a million times over the rest of your life, and I hope they sound as wonderful thirty years from now as they do today. All my congratulations.
Posted by: Queenie at Dec 3, 2004 9:58:00 AM
Welcome Charlie! You've certainly taken a lot of complete strangers on a wild roller coaster ride!
Posted by: tracy at Dec 3, 2004 9:58:02 AM
Congrats dear Julie. I am thrilled beyond belief that your son is here!
Posted by: Kristin at Dec 3, 2004 9:58:47 AM
Even though you have almost 200 comments, let me ring in at 182 to say, Congratulations to the three of you, and particularly to you, Mom. You've worked so hard for this moment and I hope so much that you and Paul enjoy every first that Charlie has to bring to you. May he grow strong quickly, so that you can bring him home and discover the joys (and not-so-much joys) of motherhood.
Posted by: JennB at Dec 3, 2004 10:02:20 AM
:)
Posted by: e at Dec 3, 2004 10:05:08 AM
Congratulations Julie and Paul!
And welcome to the world Charlie. You are well loved.
Posted by: Rachel at Dec 3, 2004 10:08:12 AM
Charlie - welcome to the world. "The stars danced and you were born." (Can't forget about old Willie Shakespeare). Wishing you good health, much joy and happiness in a long life. Congratulations Julie and Paul - great name choice. Blessings to you as you begin your parenthood (!) journey.
Posted by: Siobhan at Dec 3, 2004 10:11:24 AM
Happy Birthday Charlie! Congratulations Julie and Paul. Another lurker out of the closet to wish you the absolute best.
Posted by: Rose at Dec 3, 2004 10:13:39 AM
I've been lurking for quite awhile now - been saying to myself (yes, I talk to myself), "Where is that Julie?" And HERE YOU ARE!! CONGRAUTLATIONS!!! WE WANT TO HEAR ALLLL ABOUT YOUR BABY AND LABOR!!! YAY!!!
Posted by: Angela at Dec 3, 2004 10:17:35 AM
Crying here. Welcome beautiful Charlie. Your momma is one cool lady.
Posted by: lobster girl at Dec 3, 2004 10:21:41 AM
OK my goosebumps HURT.
Welcome home, Charlie.
Julie, I love you.
Posted by: Menita at Dec 3, 2004 10:31:21 AM
Welcome, Charlie! Life is beautiful.
I didn't even recognize the world the day after my son was born. Everything IS different, forever, thank God.
-Erin
Posted by: Erin at Dec 3, 2004 10:36:48 AM
Welcome to Earth, Charlie. I hope you enjoy your stay here. You have two wonderful parents who will do their very best to raise you.
Love and light to this beautiful little family.
Posted by: Cadi at Dec 3, 2004 10:38:36 AM
Grinning ear to ear for you and your family.
(Now that word includes your son!)
Congratulations now forever.
Posted by: reenie at Dec 3, 2004 10:40:14 AM
Happy birthday Charlie! And congrats to Julie and Paul. I hope your babe comes home soon.
Elle
Posted by: Elle at Dec 3, 2004 10:42:14 AM
WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Welcome to the world Charlie!
Julie- please tell us that someday this kiddo is going to know how many women were cheering his arrival and loving his mom. Please.
Posted by: Mandy at Dec 3, 2004 10:43:30 AM
Welcome, Charlie...
xxoo
Posted by: Anna H. at Dec 3, 2004 10:46:38 AM
Well, you've finally done it. All these months of reading your blog and managing to hold it together 'cause I'm at work. And now I can't hold it together any more. Happy tears and best wishes to your family!
Dale Ann
Posted by: Dale Ann at Dec 3, 2004 10:51:26 AM
Congratulations and oodles of love to you.
Posted by: Julia S at Dec 3, 2004 10:57:52 AM
So happy that Charlie is here and that you are here, wit intact. Congratulations to your new family. Wondering how your boobs are doing?
Posted by: Annie at Dec 3, 2004 11:02:05 AM
beautiful. congratulations, julie and paul, on your boy, charlie. big tears of joy for you, too, from michigan. so, so happy for you all.
Posted by: liv at Dec 3, 2004 11:04:56 AM
Longtime lurker, tearing up at the keyboard.
Welcome, Charlie. Glad you're here.
Posted by: Jessica at Dec 3, 2004 11:16:06 AM
Congratulation! Warm thoughts for you and your family of three ...
Posted by: Mango Lassie at Dec 3, 2004 11:17:20 AM
Charlie . . . how perfectly wonderful.
Congratulations.
Posted by: Amy at Dec 3, 2004 11:25:14 AM
I've been following your story for awhile now and am so, so happy for you! Welcome little Charlie!
Posted by: Rachel at Dec 3, 2004 11:29:48 AM
I've been following your story for awhile now and am so, so happy for you! Welcome little Charlie!
Posted by: Rachel at Dec 3, 2004 11:29:48 AM
Blessings to you all. You will never, never, never be able to listen to Christmas music the same again (What Child Is This?, etc., etc.) either. Sure feels like the world just got a bit brighter.
Now that Charlie's here, what are you going to call the blog?
A little lochia? A little Charlie?
Get as much sleep as you can, we promise to understand if you can't post.
Kel
Posted by: Kel at Dec 3, 2004 11:32:26 AM
Oh, sweet, sweet Charlie. Ah! I'm all goosebumpy!!!
FUCKING CONGRATULATIONS MOMMA!!!
Posted by: Andreah at Dec 3, 2004 11:33:17 AM
Congratulations on the birth of your son. He certainly knows how to make a dramatic entrance, doesn't he?
I hope his NICU stay is short and you have him home with you soon. He's an excellent size - almost as big as my 35 weeker.
Someone else offered advice support, etc. on pumping and getting your preemie to nurse, but I'll offer as well. I also had HELLP, so if you have questions or concerns about recovery, feel free to e-mail me.
Posted by: Nance at Dec 3, 2004 11:35:40 AM
Yay Charlie! Congratulations, and good luck, and I'm so, so happy and relieved and excited for all three of you.
Sweet!
Posted by: Mary at Dec 3, 2004 11:36:20 AM
I used to post on the vet board at IVFC and remember your support, love and foul mouth from there. Like millions of others I've been following your story and I'm so incredibly happy for you. Enjoy your little bundle and give him a big kiss from me.
Posted by: Vee at Dec 3, 2004 11:44:50 AM
Julie and Paul- Congratulations to you!
Charlie- Welcome to the world.
Really happy for you guys.
Marnie
Posted by: Marnie at Dec 3, 2004 11:45:16 AM
Welcome to the world, Charlie! You'll always be Batman to us. Oh, and sorry about the President.Yes, I know he's creepy. Even us grown-ups are creeped out by him.
CONGRATULATIONS Julie,Paul,and Charlie Batman!!
Posted by: SuMMer at Dec 3, 2004 11:47:59 AM
Thank you, Julie, for sharing this whole journey with us. Congratulations to you, Paul, and lucky little Charlie. You all are going to have so much fun!
Posted by: Kimberly at Dec 3, 2004 11:57:34 AM
Oh wow. It's so good to finally hear from you. Charlie's an awesome name :o) Congrats, mama.
Posted by: Carrie Jo at Dec 3, 2004 12:11:00 PM
Long time lurker, first time caller...had to delurk to say congratulations, Julie and Paul, on the birth of your little superhero Charlie! :-)
Posted by: Jessica at Dec 3, 2004 12:12:12 PM
Oh my God....
Finally Mommy.
Dream come true.
Never posted before but have followed your story through all your heartache and now your incredible joy...
long may it last!!
Sinead
Posted by: Shinaidy at Dec 3, 2004 12:15:10 PM
Congratulations, and welcome to the world Charlie!
Posted by: Coleen at Dec 3, 2004 12:31:48 PM
Welcome to the world, Charlie!
Posted by: Milenka at Dec 3, 2004 12:35:18 PM
Congratulations on the long awaited arrival of your precious little dumpling!
May your life with Charlie be blessed with great love, joy and happiness!
You should be extremely proud of what you have accomplished...given the MAJOR obstacles you had to overcome, and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. It's wonderful that it had such a happy ending!
Posted by: KarenD at Dec 3, 2004 12:38:15 PM
I found your blog on a very dark day for both of us in November. You'd just gotten very bad news about an IVF cycle, I'd just found out there was no heartbeat. I can't tell you how much your blog, and the others I linked to from your blog and beyond, has helped me over the last year when I've felf that there was no one else who understood what it was like to go through this. It's hard to believe that just a year has passed and you now have your beautiful baby. Congratulations and more. I wish you all the best.
Posted by: chris at Dec 3, 2004 12:40:06 PM
De-lurking to say congratulations!!
What a beautiful start to my day, eyes full of happy tears, heart full of joy for the three of you.
Welcome, Charlie!
Posted by: Danielle at Dec 3, 2004 12:42:44 PM
Delurking to say congratulations and welcome to the world, Charlie. So very, very happy for you and Paul. I must have clicked on the link from T's blog about a million times in the last few days looking for an update from you. Seriously teary here at my desk. Must be the fluourescent lights.
Posted by: griff at Dec 3, 2004 1:03:58 PM
I love Julie.
I love Paul.
I love Charlie.
V v much.
Posted by: Tertia at Dec 3, 2004 1:06:33 PM
Sod it, I'm at home so I can cry as much as I want to. Many, many congratulations to you and Paul and a big welcome to Charlie, most loved child in the world.
Posted by: Daisy at Dec 3, 2004 1:11:40 PM
WOOO-HOOOO! Mazel tov, Mommy and Daddy and tiny Charlie! May the road ahead hold nothing but joy for your family.
Posted by: wealhtheow at Dec 3, 2004 1:19:04 PM
Congratulations Julie! And Welcome Charlie. May you provide amusing stories for your mother's faithful readers for years to come...
Posted by: ValleyGal at Dec 3, 2004 1:31:03 PM
So, I assume the proper way to pronounce your son's name is Shar-LEE?
Can't believe I got to be the first one to say that. Hee. So happy for all three of you.
Posted by: persephone at Dec 3, 2004 1:39:46 PM
Dammit! You still didn't say the sex. How do we know it isn't short for Charlotte?
Mazel tov, Julie and Paul. Welcome, Charlie. I'm so happy for you all.
Posted by: Andrea at Dec 3, 2004 1:48:11 PM
What wonderful, fantastic, awesome news. Congratulations, Julie and Paul, and welcome to the world, Charlie!!
Posted by: Kim at Dec 3, 2004 2:01:39 PM
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, little Charlie. Wow. I love that name. :)
Posted by: Sara 观星 at Dec 3, 2004 2:22:40 PM
I've lurked for the entire pg., and now I get to say CONGRATULATIONS welcome Charlie and holy shit that was a long line of comments to get to the bottom of! Hope you get to take Batman home soon!
Posted by: Lori at Dec 3, 2004 2:35:12 PM
Congratulations to you and Paul! Welcome to Charlie! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Sabrina at Dec 3, 2004 3:00:52 PM
Welcome to Charlie and to parenthood!
Posted by: Isla at Dec 3, 2004 3:06:07 PM
C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S to all 3 of you!!!!!
Wow 200+ comments in less than 24hours. Oodles of love coming from all around the globe!
Hugs & kisses
Posted by: sweetisu at Dec 3, 2004 3:07:12 PM
It's definitely time for the good stuff. Let the fun begin!
Congratulations.
Posted by: Betty at Dec 3, 2004 3:20:31 PM
Yay!! So freaking happy for you and Paul and Charlie! Thats all I can say right now.
Posted by: Mia at Dec 3, 2004 3:24:35 PM
Yes, yes it is. In the best way possible. Congratulations - I am so happy for you all. Hurry home, Charlie.
Posted by: Alicia at Dec 3, 2004 3:40:13 PM
As I sit here anxiously waiting to meet my little man, I am overwhelmed with tears and happiness at your little man. Congratulatoins Julie, may he grow strong and remain healthy. And may you indulge in many pasta meals and chocolate desserts this holiday season!
Posted by: Faerie at Dec 3, 2004 3:47:12 PM
"It's a boy..A son, a son, A SON"
How wonderful, Paul and Julie!! Welcome to the world of sleepless nights, diapers, playgroups, Elmo and Thomas the Tank Engine. It's a great place to be!! Love, Patty Walter and Tommy
Posted by: Peggylive at Dec 3, 2004 3:49:19 PM
Welcome to the world, Charlie. You lucked out in the Mommy department. :)
Posted by: jennifer and the beans at Dec 3, 2004 4:15:05 PM
Congratulations to the three of you on your face-to-face family.
Nothing compares.
Posted by: mopsy at Dec 3, 2004 4:41:47 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so excited for you! You are a mommy now! WOW! And can I just say, finally! It was all worth it.
Posted by: Ashley at Dec 3, 2004 4:57:20 PM
Congratulations on the birth of your little man!
Posted by: Lana at Dec 3, 2004 5:13:42 PM
I'm so happy for you guys!
I hope your recovery is speedy & little Charlie gets to go home soon!
Posted by: Maeghyn at Dec 3, 2004 5:16:57 PM
Congratulations, Julie, Paul and especially Charlie! Yeah!!!
Posted by: Heidi at Dec 3, 2004 6:00:51 PM
Words can not express the happiness I feel for you and Paul and Charlie. Welcome little guy...we have been waiting for you. Congratulations.
Posted by: Tara at Dec 3, 2004 6:12:24 PM
Congratulations! So, so, happy for you, Paul and precious Charlie.
Posted by: Heather at Dec 3, 2004 6:26:51 PM
How 'bout, "it was a dark and stormy night..." Naw, your first line was the best! Huge Contratulations and joy.
Posted by: mellie at Dec 3, 2004 6:53:12 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Tamara at Dec 3, 2004 6:59:50 PM
Welcome to the world Charlie, you little batman you. Welcome.
Rest well if you can Mom and Dad. Many blessings to all of you.
Posted by: Kether at Dec 3, 2004 7:01:52 PM
Oh, happy day!! Congratulations Julie and Paul and welcome to the world Charlie!
Posted by: Susan at Dec 3, 2004 7:10:48 PM
Oh my god I'm so happy I could cry for you.
Congrats and best to you and Charlie and Paul!
Posted by: Day at Dec 3, 2004 7:19:41 PM
Congradulations! Wonderful ABSOLUTELY wonderful!
Posted by: Magnolia at Dec 3, 2004 7:21:13 PM
hard to laugh and cry at the same time!
lochia is revolting. did you have someone that would come along and change your sheets? i felt so sorry for that woman??
charlie is delightful. three pounds and 11 ounces is an utterly fantastic weight.
and you have HELD him!
you held the dream.
many congratulations from hong kong. tess and charles. ps - if you want to talk about preemies and what to expect, (ie: medical terms and pronouncements that aren't nearly as scary as they sound, please email me: tess@iohk.com)
again, our hearts are so full. bless you and your family.
Posted by: tess at Dec 3, 2004 7:24:53 PM
Fuckity fucks, I'm so happy from you. Congratulations my wonderful friend Julie, Congratulations Mr. Julie Paul, and welcome to the world little Charlie. Everything is now changed forever, my friend, and I just. am. so happy for you.
Love, Karen.
Posted by: Karen at Dec 3, 2004 7:29:02 PM
My first boyfriend (4th grade) was Charlie. You picked the most wonderful name. I have read of your life for nearly a year...and though I have checked in several times a day for that time, when I saw "Charlie, 3 lbs 11 oz..." I just melted and have unable to stop crying since. Thank you God, for giving Julie and her family this gift. Thank you Charlie, for coming. Welcome to the world little one!
Posted by: Elizabeth at Dec 3, 2004 8:35:04 PM
I love the name. I love your blog. Thank you for sharing your journey with the blogging universe. I'm so happy both you and Charlie are doing well. Congratulations to you and Paul, and welcome to the world, Charlie. You're bound to grow up with a ton of laughter in your home, if your mom's fabulous sense of humor here is any indication!
I hope this isn't intrusive, and I apologize for not reading all 5,725 posts that went before mine to see if someone else asked or you answered, but will you share photos of him in the future, or is that not in this blog's plan?
Posted by: Toni at Dec 3, 2004 8:37:40 PM
Welcome to the planet, Charlie. With a mother like yours; erudite, literate, funny, smart, snappy and snarky too, you have a head start.
Well done Julie.
Posted by: MOT at Dec 3, 2004 8:37:46 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Katrina at Dec 3, 2004 8:41:25 PM
Julie, Paul, and Charlie,
Congratulations on the beginning of your beautiful new family! I'm so thrilled for all of you to get to know each other. Charlie, you are a lucky, lucky baby--born into more love than some people know in a lifetime.
Best wishes for quick growth and a speedy return home.
Posted by: Jen at Dec 3, 2004 9:17:16 PM
You've had me on pins and needles for many months. I'm so happy for you and Bat! You did it!!! Nice going. :)
Posted by: Ellen at Dec 3, 2004 9:31:21 PM
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Charlie!
Posted by: Chris at Dec 3, 2004 9:38:10 PM
Congrats!!
Posted by: Leah at Dec 3, 2004 9:50:22 PM
OH, do I love the name!!!!
Congratulations on your SON!!!!!
Posted by: Lisa at Dec 3, 2004 10:23:10 PM
Just a lurker who comes by every so often. Congratulations to your new family!
Posted by: Amanda at Dec 3, 2004 10:24:48 PM
Charlie Batman though right?? Right?? ;) Congratulations. And you hit it on the head, your life will NEVER be the same... And that, is a good thing, trust me. :)
Posted by: amy at Dec 3, 2004 10:46:27 PM
Wow, I have been checking, mostly lurking and your blog caught me by surprise...but wow again...congratulations. As someone who met you in NY and have actually seen you...so happy for you and Paul.
Kim
Posted by: Kim at Dec 3, 2004 11:00:42 PM
*weeps silently at her computer desk*
Welcome to the world precious baby boy. You have no idea how much you are already loved.
Charlie, what an absolutely perfect name for "our" precious little bat.
Posted by: Kelly at Dec 3, 2004 11:26:12 PM
Awwww.... YAY!!! That is so amazing!!
Posted by: mary Jo at Dec 3, 2004 11:53:33 PM
damn, something just flew into my eyes and now they're both leaking.
Posted by: Melanie Haupt at Dec 4, 2004 12:20:18 AM
*handing out tissues*
one for you, one for me, one for you, oh here i go again... one for me. =)
wishing you, paul and charlie every bit of happiness! you are all loved!
Posted by: chris in nyc at Dec 4, 2004 1:54:40 AM
Congrats from Australia! My sixteen year old daughter and I have followed the saga and were dancing around with happiness for you,while decorating our Christmas tree. She was a hard-to-get baby herself, so as we read your story I have told her mine. Thank you for sharing it all with us, we feel privileged to have been included. The night she was born, her father burst into tears at the thought of walking her down the aisle and giving her away. The journey had been so long, he jumped into the future! Cherish each day and plan some siblings- it's NOT greedy! Your body knows what to do now....! Good on you!
Posted by: Brenda at Dec 4, 2004 2:04:13 AM
Yay! Congrats to Julie, Paul and Charlie!
Posted by: Kim at Dec 4, 2004 6:30:39 AM
Welcome to the world Charles!! Congratulations Julie & Paul!!
Posted by: Jane at Dec 4, 2004 7:57:15 AM
Congrats, mama, on your beautiful boy.
Posted by: getupgrrl at Dec 4, 2004 10:21:09 AM
Whoaa! How did I miss this! Oh yeah I am a slacker...Congratulations! What a wonderful, wonderful, life changing dream come true...
So happy for your family. Just so wonderful :)
Posted by: alexhere at Dec 4, 2004 3:37:44 PM
Congratulations!! Welcome Charlie!!
Posted by: Nina at Dec 4, 2004 10:39:00 PM
Congrads!
Posted by: Marla at Dec 5, 2004 10:26:05 AM
Julie,
I cried when I read this. I am 27 weeks pregnant with a baby with an omphalocele - Lucy...Do you think Charlie and Lucy could do a remake of "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown?"...love the name!!!!!
Congrats.
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel at Dec 5, 2004 6:01:56 PM
278 comments late to the party, but still.
BooYah! Huzzah! And like that.
Paul and Julie: Congrats.
Charlie (Batman): Welcome. It's a nice planet, and someday, when you're older, you'll read this and realize that you were born not only into a pretty cool actual family, but into a sea of weird internet love. Pretty neat.
--FD
Posted by: FrumDad at Dec 5, 2004 11:13:25 PM
And by "weird internet love" I don't mean anything pervy.
Posted by: FrumDad at Dec 5, 2004 11:13:50 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: sine at Dec 6, 2004 8:54:51 PM
congratulations! i'm sure the string of curses and "fucks" and "asses" and "shits" that welcomed him into the world was the most fitting start to a wonderful life.
[the first post of a long-time lurker]
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