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08/01/2008
No, I would not like to cut the cord
Not even a symbolic snip of the last few inches. I was instructed to put on scrubs and booties and mask and a silly hat, and not to touch anything that might be sterile. Okay, a newly-extracted baby covered in blood and goo and other stuff probably isn't sterile but I still prefer to practice my cutting skills on things that aren't yelling at the top of their healthy little lungs about how effing cold and bright it is out here.
Not that any of you were waiting with bated breath or anything: Baby not-Natalie arrived a little before noon; he and Julie are doing fine. And darn the maternity unit for not having wireless. (But if they did, not a baby in the place would sleep for the clacking of keyboards.) More when more of us are awake.
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Comments (415)
Congratulations to you all!!
Posted by: Lara at Aug 1, 2008 10:39:47 PM
Congratulations to all you!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Megan at Aug 1, 2008 10:40:36 PM
Woo hoo! Congrats on your new son. Baby not-Natalie is quite a catchy name. Right up there with Talula Does the Hula from Hawaii.
Seriously, though - so happy for you all, and relieved that everything apparently went smoothly.
Posted by: KelliAmanda at Aug 1, 2008 10:40:47 PM
Woohoo - here's to healthy little lungs! Congrats!
Posted by: mar at Aug 1, 2008 10:41:30 PM
Wonderful! Congrats! And welcome, baby not-Natalie :)
Posted by: Christine at Aug 1, 2008 10:41:30 PM
Hooray! So delighted for you all!
Posted by: B at Aug 1, 2008 10:41:53 PM
So, so happy for you.
Posted by: Molly at Aug 1, 2008 10:42:22 PM
Congratulations Julie, Paul, big-brother Charlie, and not-Natalie!
Posted by: Alex at Aug 1, 2008 10:43:46 PM
yippee skippee!!!!
Posted by: rb in LA at Aug 1, 2008 10:44:04 PM
Such good news! So happy for all of you.
Posted by: Beth at Aug 1, 2008 10:44:21 PM
Congratulations! THRILLED to hear this news!
Posted by: Louise at Aug 1, 2008 10:44:32 PM
Congrats!! So incredibly happy for you, Paul and Charlie!
Posted by: Ursula at Aug 1, 2008 10:45:00 PM
OMG! I'm a long-time lurker (that doesn't sound good, does it, LOL?), that just couldn't be more delighted for your family! Yippee!
Posted by: Ms. at Aug 1, 2008 10:45:15 PM
Yay!! Congrats!
Posted by: Brenna at Aug 1, 2008 10:45:52 PM
Yay! Extra-fantastic best wishes to all of you...
Posted by: Caris at Aug 1, 2008 10:48:36 PM
Whoo! Hooo! Congratulations on your new boy. I'd been checking to see if there were any updates! So glad all went well!
Posted by: Erin at Aug 1, 2008 10:49:18 PM
Hooray! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear all the details!
Posted by: Rebecca at Aug 1, 2008 10:49:37 PM
I'm crying over here Paul, and it's all your fault. (Ok, not really, but I have to blame someone for the joyful weeping and I don't feel right on blaming a beautiful, perfect, healthy baby boy and his wonderful if I'm sure somewhat exhausted mother.)
Through the tears and the snot (which I am sure aren't sterile at *all*) let me be one of the first to say CONGRATULATIONS on the newest member of your lovely family.
P.S. I second the darning of the maternity ward. My computer is having fits from all the refreshing. Though you can't really say much to complain when it's such a great day.
Posted by: Dannie at Aug 1, 2008 10:50:17 PM
Hooray! And my husband is right there with you on the not cutting the cord. Hooray for healthy little lungs and all the accompanying joys.
Posted by: dawny at Aug 1, 2008 10:50:47 PM
Oh, hooray! Congratulations to all.
Posted by: BrooklynGirl at Aug 1, 2008 10:50:54 PM
Yay! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kat with a K at Aug 1, 2008 10:51:06 PM
Huzzah!
Posted by: another julie at Aug 1, 2008 10:51:31 PM
Oh yay, I'm so glad all went well. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jill at Aug 1, 2008 10:51:46 PM
Congratulations! Glad to hear everyone is screaming and healthy.
I hope a name comes soon or your son will forever be "baby not-Natalie". Although, I'm getting attached to that name...
Posted by: abby at Aug 1, 2008 10:52:06 PM
Congratulations! So so happy for all of you!
Grinning like an idiot over here.
Posted by: JuliaKB at Aug 1, 2008 10:53:14 PM
Congratulations! and Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Brooke at Aug 1, 2008 10:54:19 PM
Praise Jesus, our boy is here!
Sending lots of love to Mama Julie, Papa Paul, Big Brother Charlie, and little Not-Natalie! I'm so happy for you all.
Love, Laura
Posted by: Laura at Aug 1, 2008 10:54:49 PM
Hoorah! Congratulations!
Posted by: N at Aug 1, 2008 10:54:58 PM
Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you!
Posted by: Melody at Aug 1, 2008 10:55:25 PM
Congratulations to the whole family!
Posted by: Heather.PNR at Aug 1, 2008 10:55:42 PM
Yay!
Posted by: Ellen at Aug 1, 2008 10:57:12 PM
Congratulations! What a wonderful end to a very long saga. And a beginning to an even longer one!
Posted by: Tracy at Aug 1, 2008 10:57:49 PM
I'm coming out of lurking to say "CONGRATULATIONS!!!" I am so happy for you all, even baby what's-his-name...
Posted by: at Aug 1, 2008 10:57:49 PM
I'm so excited and inspired!!!
yay for you all!
Posted by: A at Aug 1, 2008 10:58:59 PM
Congrats, Mom, Dad and Big Brother! Can't wait for details!
Posted by: Julie at Aug 1, 2008 10:59:44 PM
Congratulations and my best wishes to you all.
Posted by: Anita at Aug 1, 2008 10:59:51 PM
Mazel tov, dudes.
Posted by: Beth in Alabama at Aug 1, 2008 11:00:05 PM
Congratulations! I am so happy for your family. Go enjoy the first days :-)
Posted by: Mel at Aug 1, 2008 11:00:22 PM
Wonderful news--glad to hear of healthy lungs and a happy family!
Welcome not-Natalie and congrats Julie, Paul, and Charlie :-)
Posted by: Dee at Aug 1, 2008 11:00:48 PM
Delurking to say my most heartfelt congratulations!!
Posted by: roni at Aug 1, 2008 11:04:57 PM
Congrats from kamml & I.
Posted by: epc at Aug 1, 2008 11:05:36 PM
Yay! Congratulations! And thank you for the update! So happy for all of you!
Posted by: Jess at Aug 1, 2008 11:06:31 PM
Congrats! I'm so happy for all of you! Now in addition to Batman, you've now got Robin, the Boy Wonder! I'm so glad he's healthy and Julie is doing well!
Posted by: Sara at Aug 1, 2008 11:06:35 PM
I am so happy for you all!! Congratulations!
Posted by: anne nahm at Aug 1, 2008 11:07:08 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! What a beautiful day to be born!
Can't wait to hear his many stories.
Posted by: daysgoby at Aug 1, 2008 11:08:24 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thank you, Paul, for the news; now I can go on vacation without worrying, LOL.
Welcome to the world, little man!
Posted by: Erica at Aug 1, 2008 11:10:08 PM
Congratulations to the entire family!
Posted by: Ninotchka at Aug 1, 2008 11:12:14 PM
Awesome and I mean that in the truest sense of the word. Best wishes to the new family of four.
Posted by: Christa at Aug 1, 2008 11:12:21 PM
Mazel tov!
Posted by: Lyrehca at Aug 1, 2008 11:12:30 PM
Yippee!!! COngratulations from a mstly lurking type.
My husband was also so not into cutting the cord. He refused to do it, and said to the doctor "That's why you went to medical school." Glad to know he's not the only one out there.
Congratulations to all!
Posted by: peanutsmama at Aug 1, 2008 11:12:47 PM
