Yesterday morning, everybody got tired of waiting for the snowflake, and the baby's destiny was decided. Teresa was uncomfortable, baby was seriously late to the party, and all persons concerned (except possibly Teresa, who really, really likes to do things her way) decided that an eviction notice was in order.
Teresa and I reported to the hospital, where the wonders of modern medicine were marshalled, and an induction was attempted. This is how well that worked.
Yup. Eight hours of knitting. No progress. There are worst ways to spend a day than knitting with a friend...but we really had something else in mind. You know, something that involved a wee charming non-knitter.
Eventually, the drugs (that Teresa didn't really want) designed to bring her that non-knitter wore off, and the very minute that they did and the second she was left to her own devices....
......an as yet unnamed baby boy, 8lbs, 8oz of good looking brand new person, born after a remarkably brilliant and stunningly efficient three hours of labour, to a tired but smiling mama who clearly doesn't like to be told what to do.
Welcome dude. You're going to like it here. Your mama is a force to be reckoned with.
(Don't worry. We're going to knit you a better hat.)
(Updated after a bit of a sleep: The baby has been named.
Montgomery. Monty for short. I think it suits him.)
Welcome baby!! So glad to hear of your safe and healthy arrival. Congratulations to the whole family.
Posted by: Carole at November 15, 2005 12:21 PMwelcome little one and congrats to mom and you steph!!!
Wonderful news! Lovely post--thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jennifer at November 15, 2005 12:24 PMAwww, I was SO waiting for this post to come, See, I'm a "baby lurker" in my 23rd week of pregnancy, condemned to stay in bed all the time... boo-hoo, but Hey, time to read blogs!
Posted by: ALice at November 15, 2005 12:26 PMWelcome to the little guy and a Mother of the Year Award to mamma for waiting sooooo long!
Posted by: Holly at November 15, 2005 12:27 PMYay! I'm sure you made the waiting process much more enjoyable.
Posted by: Lauren at November 15, 2005 12:29 PMWelcome Snowflake!
Well done, Teresa - comgrats on doing it your way.
Posted by: Lene at November 15, 2005 12:29 PMthat is one good looking newborn... welcome to the world, little dude!
Posted by: anna at November 15, 2005 12:31 PMOmigosh Omigosh Omigosh THAT IS ONE CUTE LITTLE BABY. Congrats Teresa. That little sweetie makes me want to have another one myself.
Posted by: Anne-Kari at November 15, 2005 12:32 PMWell, little guy, welcome to the world. Hope you don't plan to go on like that, though. Making everybody wait way too long. They'll only put up with that so many times.
I can't believe you didn't whip out a little hat for the kid while you were waiting.
Posted by: JoVE at November 15, 2005 12:34 PM(squealing) Oooh! Those little tiny hands!
Good on you, Teresa!
Teresa was "uncomfortable"? No duh!
Posted by: k at November 15, 2005 12:36 PMMazel Tov! Welcome to the planet, Baby Boy!
Posted by: Melissa Ennis at November 15, 2005 12:37 PMYup, definitely a keeper!! But, where is the snowflake blanket/shawl???
Posted by: gail at November 15, 2005 12:39 PMWhat a beautiful boy! Congratulations to his mom and everyone! I hope this doesn't mean he'll always be running late! :)
Posted by: kirsti at November 15, 2005 12:41 PMWelcome little snowflake! Dude, hope you inherited a love of knitwear!
Posted by: Jen at November 15, 2005 12:42 PMawwww. What a beauty. Congrats to mom and baby boy and the knitter who made it all possible (well...just think if you hadn't finished that shawl!).
Posted by: mamacate at November 15, 2005 12:44 PMWelcome, child!
Warm and special blessings to all who are graced by his presence. And many warm hugs and cups of tea to Teresa for sticking it out ... Because it was so worth it.
And where's that Snowflake I've been waiting see wrapped around a child? More pictures, I say!
Posted by: Sara* at November 15, 2005 12:45 PMWhat a cutie! Makes me want to have another! And my newest one is all of two weeks today. Congrats to all!
Posted by: Terry at November 15, 2005 12:50 PMAwwwwww. And that's one very smart, secure and sensitive guy. (I can tell by the pink blanket.)
Welcome, SS&SG, and congrats, Teresa!
Posted by: Lucia at November 15, 2005 12:50 PMWelcome, cutie! Hope mama is more comfortable now. :)
Sounds like my son...liked the womb so much he stayed an extra two weeks. But, being contrary, I went into labor the night before I was scheduled to be induced. I've always difficult, or at least that's what I've been told!
Posted by: Bad Hippie at November 15, 2005 12:52 PMI don't know. Considering the knitting involved, I'd say the little guy is an honorary knitter.
Congratulations Teresa(and the whole family, and Steph)!
Posted by: Cassie at November 15, 2005 12:52 PMCongratulations! He is so sweet! Yer gonna make us all baby-hungry.
Posted by: Kim/Chef Messy at November 15, 2005 12:53 PMWhat a handsome little guy! I'm so glad to see he's here safe & healthy. Welcome, Little One!
Posted by: Yvonne at November 15, 2005 12:54 PMWelcome, dear little Snowflake dude, to the outside world! I'm certain your family finds you were worth the wait, and your devoted Stephanie is probably right this moment fitting you with a better hat. And socks.
Posted by: Ann Rose at November 15, 2005 12:57 PMHow is it that pictures of tiny babies can still make my nipples sting with the urge to produce milk more than 8 years since my last one was weaned?
They're just so sweet before they learn to talk back. That must be it.
Congratulations to both you and the proud mom. Good work!
Posted by: Snow at November 15, 2005 12:57 PMCongrats to Theresa, and welcome little guy. He's just beautiful and worth the wait for sure.
Posted by: Lisa at November 15, 2005 12:57 PMWelcome to the world, handsome baby boy Monty! Hooray!!
Posted by: Samantha at November 15, 2005 12:57 PMYay for a brand new person! Sometimes I am so jealous of your job - just look at those little fingers. 3 hours, efficient indeed, Teresa!
Posted by: Patti at November 15, 2005 12:58 PMWelcome Montgomery, may your arrival be a sign of prosperity, good health and happiness to all of us. Peldor Joi!
Posted by: Andres P. Nevarez at November 15, 2005 12:59 PMSometimes those babies are just too happy inside:) My really late to the party baby was my third son, born 17 days after his due date, helped into this world by castor oil 16 years ago. He was actually born over the labour day long weekend too.
congrats to Theresa and the whole family.
Congratulations and welcome! You go Teresa and Montgomery! I like to think that they know better than any drugs when things are ready. (not that I'm opposed to them, mind you) There was no need to rub it in with a mere three hours of labour, though.
Posted by: valentina at November 15, 2005 1:05 PMWhat happy news! Congratulations! Teresa, you showed them!!! The baby is beautiful! I hope sleeps well ; )
Posted by: Ellen at November 15, 2005 1:07 PMWhat happy news! Congratulations! Teresa, you showed them!!! The baby is beautiful! I hope he sleeps well ; )
Posted by: Ellen at November 15, 2005 1:08 PMFirst I see the cute belly (why has mine been round but flat each time?), then I scroll down to see the cutest baby!! Then I scroll up to read the story, LOL. At first I got worried....I'm being induced on Thursday and I'm not keen on it. I wouldn't mind 8 hours of knitting though, LOL, as long as there are no chemical-caused contractions!
Oh, and why is the darling boy wrapped in pink? You better Photoshop those photos!
OMG what a face!!! And the baby's cute too ;-)
Congratulations to you all!!! Finally.
Posted by: Jeanie at November 15, 2005 1:10 PMConcrats to your cute boy! I'm happy to hear you had such a good and efficient birth, you look great, too!
Happy baby stuff knitting and all the best to you from Germany,
Julia
8lbs, 8 oz.... ouch!
Posted by: Kris at November 15, 2005 1:11 PMWelcome to the world, little one. May your life be filled with love, joy and all the happiness your little self can hold. And may the teenage years be kind to your mother.
Posted by: Heather at November 15, 2005 1:13 PMCongratulations from Germany! It can't be long until Montgomery shows the first signs of knitting talent, I bet. He seems to be patient enough ... ;-] Very well done!
Posted by: Regina at November 15, 2005 1:13 PMI think my womb just skipped a beat. <3 Congrats to both!!
Posted by: DeAnna B at November 15, 2005 1:14 PMDear god, FINALLY. And I hope Theresa takes this the right way:worth the wait.
Posted by: Em at November 15, 2005 1:14 PMMontgomery! What a great name (was on my short list for Cate before we knew she was a she.) Congrats to Teresa, now get some sleep!
Posted by: Amy at November 15, 2005 1:14 PMWelcome to the world, Monty. You are precious and adorable.
Posted by: Mindy at November 15, 2005 1:16 PMHe is so precious!!
Posted by: Cheryl at November 15, 2005 1:16 PMHandsome dude indeed! Born on my sweet youngest daughter's day. She's 11! You are in great company!!
Posted by: Kate at November 15, 2005 1:18 PMOh, well done Theresa, well done.
Posted by: Juno at November 15, 2005 1:20 PMCongratulations, Teresa! You are beautiful, and Montgomery is beautiful. Great work, mom!
Posted by: Lara at November 15, 2005 1:21 PMThe world needs more Monty's, especially precious little ones like that. What a happy ending to a long pregnancy. Glad to hear all went well-and again-what a little doll! He is perfect, and a big congrats to mama-great job, you sure do nice work!
*can't wait to see the pic of him wrapped in his Snowflake, but I have been patient this long, so a waiting a little longer won't put me out too much ;-)
Posted by: Teresa at November 15, 2005 1:22 PMWelcome to the world Monty, Congratulations Teresa and family
Posted by: Maggie R at November 15, 2005 1:22 PMOh, he is so, so cute!
And that is seriously NOT fair... Theresa already looks skinnier in her face. 5 years after my 3rd, I still haven't managed to lose anything more than the weight of the baby.
Posted by: Leisel at November 15, 2005 1:26 PMI will echo everyone else's congratulations here, and add that the expression in Teresa's face in the knitting picture made me giggle.
Posted by: Lily at November 15, 2005 1:27 PMWelcome little Monty. Congratulations to Mom and family.
Posted by: Laura at November 15, 2005 1:29 PMYay! Thanks for letting us know. What a lovely baby boy.
Posted by: lanea at November 15, 2005 1:29 PMOh. My. He is a cutie! Glad he finally made it to the party :)
Posted by: Jeni at November 15, 2005 1:35 PMOkay - so I have been checking the blog 2 or 3 times a day...certain that I am going to miss this post. Dear little boy! My duaghter will be 12 tomorrow and was 10 days late. But she tells everyone that she came when she was suppose to...
Posted by: Darci at November 15, 2005 1:38 PMWelcome Monty - and congrats to all :o)
Posted by: JessaLu at November 15, 2005 1:38 PMWhat a gorgeous new little person. Welcome to the world Monty. Many congratulations to Theresa, the rest of her family and well done to you, Stephanie for your no doubt invaluable part in proceedings (even if you couldn't make him appear early)!
Posted by: Mandella at November 15, 2005 1:39 PMWelcome Montgomery Snowflake! You don't know this yet, darling little man, but there were lots of people all around the world waiting on news of your safe arrival.
Teresa, many congratulations to you and your family!
Posted by: Rachel H at November 15, 2005 1:40 PMWelcome Monty ! you have been expected ! You are born in a "loveful" knitting community and a lot of people were expecting to see you ! And yes, 8lbs 8oz will have you do your nights pretty fast !
Posted by: SamLaTricoteuse at November 15, 2005 1:43 PMAt last the Snowflake has arrived! He is beautiful! Congratulations Teresa! Amazing what the body can do on it's own when given a chance! I love his name.
Posted by: Manise at November 15, 2005 1:44 PMWheee! Monty looks like a Monty. Way cool. Congrats to all. :)
Posted by: nikki at November 15, 2005 1:45 PMWhat a little sweetheart. Well worth the wait. Beautiful!
Posted by: caro at November 15, 2005 1:50 PMAwww - Welcome to the world Monty!
Stephie, you are right, a Monty needs a better hat!
Posted by: Hazel at November 15, 2005 1:53 PMBaby Montgomery is beautiful. Mom Teresa seems pleased and relieved. And you, Elizabeth, you look positively gushing. I would be too. Congratulations to all of you. Whe will Monty get his snowflake blanket? The hospital must have run out of blue blankies. vj
Posted by: v.j. at November 15, 2005 1:54 PMAwwwww... been waiting for the glad tidings. Precious. Happy to hear all are well.
Posted by: Margot at November 15, 2005 1:56 PMWhere did I get Elizabeth? My apology, Stephanie. I am at work, distracted, I guess. vj
Posted by: v.j. at November 15, 2005 1:57 PMI think you made a typo. That should be "future knitter." We will bring him over to our side! Congrats! And tell the little guy not to feel bad about the pink blankie. I had a blue one - I was born around thanksgiving and the hospital ran out of pink!
Posted by: Beth at November 15, 2005 1:57 PMWelcome to the world Monty, congratulations Teresa.
Posted by: Michelle at November 15, 2005 1:58 PMWelcome to the world, wee Monty :-)
Posted by: Kathy at November 15, 2005 2:02 PMWelcome, Monty! Unbenownst to you, you are already world famous. Don't let the guys snicker about your Snowflake nickname. It was given with love.
Posted by: Molly at November 15, 2005 2:03 PMWoo hoo~
Welcome to the world Monty!
What delightful news to brighten a dreary day here in cold, gray rainy central Illinois, (where they promised snow but gave us only ... well... cold rain).
Congrat's Teresa!
Posted by: Helen at November 15, 2005 2:04 PMYay Monty! We are all glad you're finally here:)
Posted by: Janet at November 15, 2005 2:05 PMWelcome Monty and congratulations to mommy! The pink blanket had me SOOOO fooled for a moment there. He's a beautiful baby!
Posted by: Janet at November 15, 2005 2:10 PMCongrats, beautiful Teresa, and welcome, beautiful Monty! Glad all went well and everyone is ok. Montgomery is a wonderful name, by the way.
Posted by: regina at November 15, 2005 2:21 PMMontgomery. A fine name. Good soldiers, actors and cities have been named Montgomery. Welcome to our world, now a finer place because you have come into it. Congrats Mom Theresa and "Auntie Steph".
Posted by: Nancy J at November 15, 2005 2:25 PMCongratulations to Teresa. Way to show em! Monty is a great name for the handsome little Dude.
So glad to hear that Mum is still smiling. :)
All right! Babies rock! Congradulations to Teresa, and welcome to the planet Monty. Hope you have a blast!
Posted by: Cassa at November 15, 2005 2:30 PMHooray for mama and babe! Hooray for Harlot! Hooray! Lovely, lovely. Congrats!
Posted by: Kathy at November 15, 2005 2:32 PMNicely done, peanut!
Posted by: zoom! at November 15, 2005 2:34 PMProving once again, that if allowed to chart their own courses, babies will pretty much come when they are ready. May be the only act of independence they are allowed for years to come :)
Posted by: Birdsong at November 15, 2005 2:36 PM*squee!* Welcome! And congrats! And yay!
Posted by: perclexed at November 15, 2005 2:37 PMAs my hubby would say - "He's a keeper!"
Bienvenue Monty! Such a charming little one, born with the first snowflakes of the season (at least over here)
Posted by: Laurence at November 15, 2005 2:56 PMOh he's just so sweet! I want one! But not for a LONG time yet. Let me finish up my after-degree BEd first.
And Montgomery? Like Dr. Montgomery Montgomery? I think you need to knit him one of your snake sweaters, and give him a stuffed snake. The Very-Deadly-Python (or was it Extremely-Deadly?).
Posted by: Karlie at November 15, 2005 2:58 PMWhat a sweetheart! He's does look like a Montgomery :D Congrats to all!
Posted by: Jackie at November 15, 2005 3:01 PMYay for the new baby! Yay for the better hat! Yay for her managing to get the baby out without six freakin' days of attempted inductions that some people had to put up with not that I'm bitter.
Posted by: Rabbitch at November 15, 2005 3:05 PMhappy happy baby! he is adorable.
Posted by: amanda at November 15, 2005 3:13 PMbrilliant and about time otherwise she would have popped open like a budding moon flower!
welcome baby
Yay!! Congratulations, Teresa!!
I have to admit, much as I love reading about the Harlotry, and the Indigo Interlude has been awesome reading (am soooooo interested in trying it myself now), I've been checking back here compulsively 3-4 times a day looking for news of Teresa and her baby. So glad to hear the baby has finally arrived and things went well. (Has Teresa considered a career as an event planner? Or perhaps as a general or something? grin.)
Welcome to earth, Monty!!
Posted by: Thorny at November 15, 2005 3:17 PMOh, wonderful name. Adorable baby. Welcome Monty!
Posted by: Kat with a K at November 15, 2005 3:23 PMWelcome to the world, Monty!!
Posted by: Caren at November 15, 2005 3:28 PMTeresa, congrats on your adorable son Monty.. wishing you all the best from the USA East Coast NYC !! and you go girl! all the best :-) Karola
Steph.. congrats to you for being such a strong support system for Teresa and making that stunning blanket! :-) karola
Welcome to the world Monty. You are in for a life of great looking sweaters and hats;-)
Posted by: margene at November 15, 2005 3:54 PMWhat a precious baby! Congratulations to you all. I have been watching the blog several times a day and am so happy to hear Monty has arrived safe and all are healthy. Another little miracle and I simply love the name. Best wishes. You certainly have beautiful babies Teresa. I hope someone spoils you for at least a month.
Posted by: Jane at November 15, 2005 3:55 PMBienvenu and welcome, Monty. What a sweetheart. You all look incredible with very little sleep. Congratulations to new mom and to her friends. That photo of Theresa brings new meaning to the Psalm "You knit me together in my mother's womb..."
Posted by: Susan Maurer at November 15, 2005 4:01 PMSlainte! Snowflake failte!
Cheers! Snowflake Welcome to the big world!
What wonders your eyes will behold.
Ive been waiting for a week to find out if the bebe was here yet.
Congrats to everyone he is adorable
PRECIOUS! What a perfect little human. :D
Posted by: Lelah at November 15, 2005 4:21 PMHe's perfect!!! A little person more than worthy of the fabulous knitting that preceded him! Hi, little Monty! Welcome to the world.
Posted by: Tam at November 15, 2005 4:24 PMHooray for mom and baby and knitting friend! I love me those big babies, ready for anything.
Posted by: Mary de B at November 15, 2005 4:36 PMWelcome, wee Monty! (Little does the poor kid know that hundreds of wellwishers around the world have been impatiently refreshing their bloglines for days on his account...) And what a lucky fellow he is to have such a lovely shawl awaiting him.
Posted by: Sarah at November 15, 2005 4:41 PMAwww, welcome Monty! You will be sure to receive many handknits in the years to come!
Posted by: Monica at November 15, 2005 4:48 PMWelcome little Monty! Momma you did a great job! Steph, thanks so much for keeping us posted! I know what joy a new little baby brings after having my three girls but nothing prepared me for the arrival of my first grandchild, Louis, who arrived two and a half weeks ago! I was honored by being asked to be present when he came into the world. Seeing him take his first breath and watching the change in my daughter from woman to mother is a something I'll never be able to describe!
Posted by: Carrie at November 15, 2005 5:10 PMWhat do you mean 8 hours wasted? Look at all the knitting that got done!!
But Monty was well worth the wait. Such a cutie. I love boy babies....have three myself!
Posted by: Alyson at November 15, 2005 5:10 PMGreetings beautiful brand new person ! Have a very happy life.
Posted by: Emma at November 15, 2005 5:13 PMHappy Birthday little Monty! You are beautiful and such a darling!
Posted by: Brandi at November 15, 2005 5:15 PMYay yay yay! Congrats Teresa, welcome Monty, and way to go, coach!
Posted by: Kathy at November 15, 2005 5:19 PMWelcome, little guy! Good job, Teresa - don't let anybody tell you whst to do!
Posted by: Carrie at November 15, 2005 5:28 PMWelcome Monty!! Theresa, you have a beautiful son.
Am I the only one insanely jealous that Theresa was able to have Steph as her doula?
Posted by: helen at November 15, 2005 5:36 PMoh, what a beautiful baby! i'm so jealous.
so Steph, what would it take for you to come to MN at the end of June to be MY knitter-doula??? :) i am so jealous. MN is beautiful in the summer, joe and the girls can come too, and you might be able to see an american 4th of july celebration if i'm as late as Teresa!
Posted by: cori w at November 15, 2005 5:52 PMWoohoo! Congratulations! I'm so happy for all concerned. But – why isn't he wrapped in the Snowflake shawl?
Posted by: Maria in Mass. at November 15, 2005 6:04 PMOh so precious! Congratulations to Teresa and welcome to the world, Monty!
Posted by: jessikate at November 15, 2005 6:10 PMcongrats to Theresa! Welcome to the world Monty! (surely his time to knit will arrive someday in the future...)
(my fingers are still crossed that a knitting mom-to-be (possibly again?) will appear up in labor and delivery at some point in the next five weeks...)
Posted by: Kristen at November 15, 2005 6:10 PMMontgomery is BEAUTIFUL! But you know what took him so long--he had to go give Janine one more hug before he left.
Posted by: AlisonH at November 15, 2005 6:25 PMWelcome, little Monty! And congratulations to Teresa.
Posted by: Julie at November 15, 2005 6:48 PMBeautiful Baby. Congratulations. Can't wait to hear that he knits too! ;-)
Posted by: Jane at November 15, 2005 6:48 PMWelcome to the new, beautiful baby boy! Montgomery, I love the name. I'm sure it will suit him well.
Posted by: sedie at November 15, 2005 7:07 PMWhat a cutie, but I thought I saw pink and read boy? So I had to do a double take and read again...Ok so pink and boy...I was right the first time..? Double vision...don't confuse me I am so easily confused...hope mom and baby keep doing well!! Where are those tiny feet going to take little Monty?
Posted by: Spiderlady at November 15, 2005 7:20 PMWhat a sweet baby. You both look a little tired, and peaceful. I hope he is a good nurser!
Posted by: tree at November 15, 2005 7:31 PMI know I'm ornery, but I also like it when the baby is ready to come when modern medicine stops messing with things
Welcome Monty! :)
Posted by: Abigail at November 15, 2005 7:53 PMI am reading your book and I thought of two new places to hide yarn:
under the sink
in a birthday trunk- a trunk you keep in your room that you keep extra little gifts in for your kids and people you know when you don't have time to get them something, but a gift would be appropriate. Stuff like books, kits, etc. So you could stuff yarn at the bottom and hide your stuff on top.
Posted by: Beth at November 15, 2005 8:02 PMWelcome Monty!!! You sure are a sweet looking dude!
Posted by: Lana at November 15, 2005 8:08 PMWelcome to the new little one!
Posted by: Jenn C. at November 15, 2005 8:10 PMDamn! Stubborn at the gate, he was!
Glad Mom and son are doing well. And you're a trooper for waiting him out (so to speak).
Posted by: Laurie at November 15, 2005 8:16 PMJudging from how long it took Monty to come out, it sounds like "doesn't like to be told what to do" is a family trait...
Dude, don't worry, there are even people who spin stuff to make better hats. The world is a good place if you stick with the better-hat people, I find...
Congrats, Teresa. You make beautiful babies :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann at November 15, 2005 9:50 PMWelcome Montgomery! Congrats to the mom and beautiful baby boy. Steph, how in the world did you get so lucky to have two of the best jobs in the world- writing about your knitting and having people love it and getting to see amazingly beautiful babies born into this strange place. When you are ready, I'd like to hear your secret. :o)
Posted by: Angela at November 15, 2005 10:08 PMWhat a lovely, dignified name for such a small person. He'll surely grow into it. Welcome, Montgomery!!
Posted by: Heather at November 15, 2005 10:18 PMWelcome to the world baby!!!!! You are precious and wonderful, Monty!
Posted by: Kate at November 15, 2005 10:38 PMCongratulations to Teresa for a job well done (8lbs 8oz, good for you)
and to handsome young Monty; the boy knows how to make an entrance.
Awwww, sweet boy. Mama may be a force to be reckoned with, but she just gave birth to a Scorpio who has already shown that he won't be told what to do either, so .... wheeeeeee.
Posted by: Patricia at November 15, 2005 11:30 PMWelcome to the world young Monty and congrats Teresa and family.
Liza
Posted by: Liza at November 15, 2005 11:34 PMWhat a perfect day! The wee beauty is finally on the outside, read your story of The Three Blankets this afternoon, and Soulemama posts this: http://soulemama.typepad.com/soulemama/2005/11/self_portrait_t.html
My own two babies (six and nine) are sleeping, so all is right with the world at the moment.
Posted by: Cindy Ericsson at November 16, 2005 12:10 AMProbably the most anticipated baby in blogland. Congratulations! and welcome to Monty.
Posted by: Pat K at November 16, 2005 1:14 AMProbably the most anticipated baby in blogland. Congratulations! and welcome to Monty.
Posted by: Pat K at November 16, 2005 1:15 AMHello Monty,
Welkom to this world. Keep on doing things your way. Its the only way.
Great doing Teresa. I wish you all health and happiness.
(What a beauty. Makes me wonder if I could have a third.)
Félicitation et bienvenue au superbe bébé !
Posted by: Cécile at November 16, 2005 2:10 AMCongratulations to Teresa, Monty is sooo sweet.
My no3 son's middle name is Montgomery, its cute.
Lovely picot edging on the hands don't you think? They were always my favorite bits, fingers, especially when they were sleeping fingers waving gently like little starfish.
Posted by: Caroline M at November 16, 2005 4:30 AMWelcome in the world, Monty! Sure you will get knitwear with stitches full of love.
Congrats for Teresa.Best wishes for mommy and baby from south bavaria.
Thanks for Steph for sharing with us with fotos.
Yea, Monty has arrived!! Love the picture of Teresa knitting. Glad both are doing well.
Posted by: Debbie at November 16, 2005 7:24 AMYAY! Welcome to the world, Monty. Glad to see you've arrived!! Lots of people have been waiting to see you!!!
Congrats to the family!!!
What a beautiful baby! Well worth the wait (I can say that--I wasn't the one who was overdue).
Posted by: Judy at November 16, 2005 7:36 AMYAY, Teresa! Welcome, Monty! I agree with Pat; this is the most anticipated baby in Blogland right now. My family knew I was crazy when I jumped up from dessert on Saturday night, thinking, "I haven't checked in a whole day! I bet she's had that baby!" Glad everything went smoothly.
Posted by: Elizabeth at November 16, 2005 7:56 AMCongratulations to Teresa, Montgomery and *you* for being part of such a miracle! :)
Now, we must see the young one wrapped in his shawl!
Welcome to the world, Monty! You're going to like it here.
Posted by: Ruth at November 16, 2005 8:31 AMCongratulations Teresa! I love hospital photos; mothers always look beautiful regardless of hair, makeup, or sleep. Monty and Mommy are a gorgeous pair!
Posted by: Tisra at November 16, 2005 8:34 AMMonty looks so precious. Congrats to Mom.
Posted by: Rise at November 16, 2005 8:38 AMAh cuteness! I don't think any of my friends' inductions have gone quite as planned either. They all ended in C sections.
Ah, gone are the days when the doctors would just let you wait another month or so (both my brother and I were a month late).
Posted by: Seanna Lea at November 16, 2005 8:48 AMWell, Little Monty just wanted to make a grand entrance...I would too if I were that cute. Congrats Theresa
Posted by: erin at November 16, 2005 9:01 AMYay, yay! I must say that I've been waiting on pins and needles for little Monty. He's cute and mom looks great.
Posted by: Colleen at November 16, 2005 9:34 AMWell, that's it. My day is made. So happy to see that mother and baby are doing well (and looking good). Some day he can look at all these comments and see how many people - most of whom will never even meet him - were waiting for him to arrive...
Posted by: Franklin at November 16, 2005 9:40 AMWhat a sweetheart! Congrats to everyone. Monty, being overdue just gives you a great excuse for being late the rest of your life - just tell people you've never caught up! Best wishes and God bless.
Posted by: Steph B. at November 16, 2005 10:03 AMAm I the only one who desperately wants Steph to write a BOOK BOOK BOOK about babies/doula-ing next? Or maybe I just really want some of that vibe when I have my own babies. Congrats to Teresa, congrats to Monty - way to go!
Posted by: Ann at November 16, 2005 10:12 AMAWWWWWWW - how cute!!!! Glad Momma & baby are doing well.
Posted by: Donna at November 16, 2005 11:08 AMWelcome, Monty! Clearly this is a kid with a mind of his own, too.
Welcome, Monty! Congrats, Teresa! Glad the wait is over.
Posted by: Sneaksleep at November 16, 2005 11:15 AMWow, the picture of the three of you is beautiful. Congrats to Momma Teresa and Baby Monty and to his sibs! Teresa, you do beautiful work!
Posted by: Clare at November 16, 2005 11:16 AMTeresa: Lovely, One-of-A-Kind Finished Object, no pattern required :D - Well done!
Stephanie: Amazing.
Montgomery: How lucky are you, little lad, leading off life by landing in the laps of these two lovely ladies! Now all you need (besides the better hat) is a... llama?
Posted by: S.Kate at November 16, 2005 11:55 AMSuch an adorable baby! I'm sure he'll grow up to be beautiful, not that he isn't already. Congratulations to the parents!
Posted by: Winter at November 16, 2005 12:09 PMWelcome, Monty!
Now, bring on the jokes about silly walking and dead parrots...
Posted by: Casey at November 16, 2005 12:30 PMBeautiful baby!
Congratulations!
:)
Hooray and welcome, Monty!
Congrats to Teresa!
He's beautiful.
Posted by: Linz at November 16, 2005 10:56 PMI LOVE the name Monty! (Hubby would not let me use it on our son though, I dated a Monty :( What a beautiful lil' baby. WELL DONE MOM!! Congratulations!
Posted by: maia at November 16, 2005 11:44 PMWhat a beautiful baby! Congrats to all involved!
Posted by: knit chick at November 17, 2005 4:12 AMHe is beautiful! Congratulations all around.
Posted by: Gaile at November 17, 2005 2:01 PMA big congratulations! He is beautiful ;)
Posted by: Lolly at November 17, 2005 2:29 PMWelcome little T. He is a beauty. I predict much swooning in three years on the parts of little girls (if my experince says anything. Who knew little girls could swoon at 3?) Much swooning on the parts of grown women in the meantime, starting with moi.
He is beautiful!! Looks like he was worth the wait!
Posted by: Sarah at November 17, 2005 5:35 PMWelsome aboard spaceship earth, Monty! You are going to LOVE your 'aunt' steph and all her wacky knitting friends! tee hee!
May the love that went into every stitch of your snowflake blanket embrace you each and every time you have it around you. God Bless you!
Posted by: knittingnurse at November 17, 2005 10:31 PMIt's the full (term) Monty! Hello, new little person! Go forth and knit!
Posted by: Kel at November 18, 2005 10:28 AMCongratulations to Teresa, Stephanie, and the whole family!
Monty, welcome to the world! It is already a better place, because you are here. :)
Rosane, on Long Island, NY.
Posted by: Rosane at November 19, 2005 9:09 AMHe is SPECTACULAR! Congrats MOMMA - thanx for sharing him with us Steph!
Posted by: April at November 19, 2005 4:17 PMWelcome to the world, Monty!!
Posted by: Claire at November 20, 2005 8:05 PMWhat a teeny tiny sweetie! Please thank your friend for sharing Monty with us. So much fun! Glad all are well.
Good luck on finishing the THIRD?! bookbookbook. I see I'm not the only one who's been crazy busy. ;-)
Posted by: Jenny at November 21, 2005 3:52 AMHappy happy congratulations, welcome new baby Monty! (I have 2 grandsons - I never thought boys would be soooo special! But they are!!)
(((hugs)))