Charlie.
Hi there! It's been quite a while since I've posted, but I promise I have a really good excuse: his name is Charlie.
My mama is already using me as an excuse.
Charlie was born on February 9, two days before his due date, and he is a complete joy. My contractions started to be regular on Monday morning, they got really painful Monday evening around 9pm, we headed to the hospital about 3:30am on Tuesday, and Charlie was born at 10:40am on Tuesday. (and let me tell you I was SHOCKED when they told me what time it was, because it felt like I had been in labor for like 24 hours.)
I had a freaking amazing group of people with me who helped me through every contraction and pushing - ack - and helped me bring Charlie into the world healthy and alert. Jacob, Cathy, our two doulas, and an amazing midwife and nurse were totally there for me the whole time, and boy did I need them. :) It was such an intense and amazing experience.
My family. Minus Bella, of course.
And now we're home! We're still in a bit of a newborn haze, and I'm slowly trying to emerge to get into a normal routine, but I'm also trying not to rush - it's only been about two weeks. I have lots of beautiful handknits to show you - people have been so amazingly generous to us and Charlie and he's got the best wardrobe of knits I've ever seen, and some beautiful quilts as well. He's a lucky baby.
Hi Charlie!
We are extremely tired but so, so happy, and very much in love with our little guy. I still can't believe he's here and that we have a SON. We are parents!
I'll hopefully be back online on a regular basis soon, but I wanted to post and let you know that Charlie is here, he's a healthy and adorable schmoo, and that we're all doing great. Even Bella has been adjusting really well - she's a good dogger. :) so things are good!!
Yayayayay, Charlie is here!
Comments (105)
I know I'm kinda late on this, but congrats! Love the name, he's a beautiful baby!
Posted by Jaime | June 29, 2010 9:58 AM
Great looking baby! Enjoy these first couple of months. I love the picture.
Posted by R. Samuel | June 8, 2010 2:56 PM
Hi there, haven't commented on blogs for a while and although dropping by your schmoo-land every so often have never commented before. But how can I not leave a comment when the adorable little one I see in the picture has the same birthday as me. Only I am 27 years his senior. He must be a little grown now. Wishing your family all true happiness - Jali
Posted by Jali | June 4, 2010 11:55 AM
Charlie is just adorable! congratulations, and don't forget to post more photos!
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Posted by ValdezMyra30 | April 28, 2010 2:29 AM
Absolutely precious!!! Congratulations....
Posted by GinaS. | April 21, 2010 2:04 PM
I love your photos.
Posted by CD inserts | April 19, 2010 8:09 PM
He is lovely.
Posted by encinitas landscape | April 10, 2010 7:26 PM
Welcome, Charlie!!!! :-) :-) :-)
Posted by Eklectika | April 6, 2010 10:32 PM
oh hai, i haven't commented on blogs in forever :) charlie is wonderful and i'm so happy for you guys! congratulations!
Posted by gleek | March 19, 2010 7:01 PM
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby boy, so adorable. All the best.
Posted by Michelle | March 18, 2010 4:22 PM
Congratulations! I have been reading your blog for almost 8 years, so I feel like part of your family! He is absolutely the cutest schmoo ever.
Posted by Rhonda | March 16, 2010 10:43 PM
Absolutely precious!!! Congratulations...
Posted by Nancy Knitter | March 15, 2010 11:10 PM
Congratulations!
Charlie is the cutest schmoo I've ever seen!
Posted by Gina | March 15, 2010 9:12 PM
He is so adorable. Congratulations!!!
Posted by Oune Keomaxay | March 13, 2010 4:24 PM
He is so adorable. Congratulations!!!
Posted by Oune Keomaxay | March 13, 2010 4:17 PM
He's precious!
Posted by Natalie | March 11, 2010 4:35 PM
Congrats! Enjoy those first couple of weeks, they go by so fast. He's adorable!!!
Posted by julia | March 9, 2010 4:07 AM
Lucker forever...but coming out to say congrats to you! Enjoy your little one and boys are oh, so much fun!
Posted by jane | March 7, 2010 11:20 AM
oh.. HI Charlie!!
Hurrah for YOU!!
Oodles of sparkles and fabulousness to you and your brilliant family!! :D
Posted by Sasha | March 7, 2010 7:27 AM
I can't think of a better reason to not blog. He's gorgeous! Congratulations!
Posted by Susie | March 5, 2010 6:22 AM
CHARLIE!!!!! :) Welcome to the world, little Charlie! And Congrats again, momma!!!
Posted by Lara | March 4, 2010 10:41 AM
Congratulations again! He is sooo cute. :)
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March 3, 2010 8:04 PM
What an incredibly beautiful and utterly perfect baby! He's gorgeous. Congratulations!
Posted by Perchance2Knit | March 3, 2010 7:07 PM
Just a quick note to say CONGRATS! Charlie is so amazingly precious. I just love that first picture! And I love the look on Jacob's face in the picture of the 3 of you. You are so blessed to have such a beautiful family os schmoos!
Posted by Kathy | March 1, 2010 3:26 PM
Congratulations! What a joy and thank you for sharing :)
Posted by Pam | March 1, 2010 2:45 PM
OMG, he's beautiful! Congratulations!!
Posted by Amanda | March 1, 2010 1:57 PM
You are so blessed, what a lovely little one!!! I have to admit I have been "stalking" you on Flickr when the blog hadn't been updated for awhile. Phew. All is well! Congratulations!
Posted by Amanda | March 1, 2010 12:15 PM
he's beautiful. congrats!! i wish you all the best :-) YEAA!!
Posted by margaux | March 1, 2010 11:15 AM
Oh GOSH! Charlie is SOOOOOOOOO adorable!!!! You all look so happy - congratulations! You're making me want to have another one, and my youngest is only 16 months! Glad to hear it all went well - congratulations again! Enjoy these early days with your little boy!
Posted by Amanda | March 1, 2010 10:32 AM
Congratulations to all of you! Charlie is absolutely beautiful (yes, boys are allowed to be beautiful when they're newborns!), and I'm so glad to hear that everything went well with your delivery.
If I can offer one bit of unsolicited advice (and this is coming from another new mom), it's not to rush back into your normal routine. Take it easy and enjoy that baby! Time will fly by much too quickly.
Posted by Sarah | March 1, 2010 9:15 AM
I'm glad you're back, and want to say Congratulations!
Charlie is so cute!
Posted by Paivi | March 1, 2010 12:17 AM
I must admit that I post-stalked you on Ravelry to see if the little guy was here yet, and he was! What an adorable little dude; so chubby cheeked! I'm so very happy for you guys.
Posted by Tacha | February 28, 2010 11:18 PM
So cute!!! Congrads! Can't wait to see Charlie modelling his handmade wardrobe. What a blessing!
Posted by Paula | February 28, 2010 3:50 PM
Oh my gosh that shot of the three of you at the hospital is a killer, so cute!
Posted by Heather | February 28, 2010 12:49 PM
Congratulations, Carrie! Charlie is adorable!
Posted by Norah | February 28, 2010 11:39 AM
congratulations to you! i'm so happy for all of you.
Posted by lynette | February 28, 2010 10:38 AM
Congratulations to happy parents! Kisses little baby Charlie! Best Regards from Sarajevo, the little boy and his mother who regularly read your blog! Sorry for my English.
Posted by Amra | February 28, 2010 7:42 AM
Welcome, Charlie! You're a handsome and lucky schmoo!
Posted by canknitian | February 27, 2010 10:18 PM
Oh, Charlie is a great name and is he ever adorable! Good for you and congratulations!!!
Posted by jayaycee | February 27, 2010 5:28 PM
yayyyyyy charlie! he is the cutest.
Posted by cathy | February 27, 2010 4:47 PM
Yay! I have been waiting and watching for news. Congratulations on your sweet boy - Charlie is a great name for a great lil' guy. Have fun, and get as much sleep as you can. :)
Posted by Elizabeth | February 27, 2010 2:51 PM
He is just precious!! Congratulations on your beautiful family!!
Posted by Liz T. | February 27, 2010 11:56 AM
He is so precious!! Congratulations on your beautiful family!
Posted by Liz T. | February 27, 2010 11:53 AM
Oh he is so cute. I remember how tired I was at 2 weeks. So. Tired! Yayayayay for Charlie!!
Posted by Jen | February 27, 2010 11:28 AM
OMG Carrie! He is so handsome, and that photo on the top of the post is fantastic. Welcome to the world Charlie, and congratulations to all of you!
Posted by Jen | February 27, 2010 9:20 AM
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Pinkadele | February 27, 2010 9:05 AM
Congratulations - from another lurker. You're going to love being the Mom of that boy. Welcome Charlie!
Posted by Patty | February 27, 2010 8:44 AM
Congratulations! You should put him on your projects page, for he is your finest work yet :)
Posted by Sally | February 27, 2010 6:42 AM
i know you are in the middle of it and it is amazing and unbelievable and OH MY GOD! you made a person right? he is lovely, you all look lovely, hang in there, the sleep dep gets a little worse then better then worse then all of a sudden it is gone. kiss kiss hug hug.
Posted by mamie | February 27, 2010 12:03 AM
Congratulations Carrie and your husband and welcome Charlie! That's a pretty good excuse for not blogging!
Posted by Terri | February 26, 2010 11:00 PM
What an adorable baby! Congrats!
Posted by Dee | February 26, 2010 10:00 PM
Now, THAT is a cute baby. Well done! Congratulations on the new schmoo.
Posted by Jeanne B. | February 26, 2010 8:56 PM
awwwww...adorable! Congrats!
Posted by shizzknits | February 26, 2010 8:27 PM
Yay! What a cutie! Congrats!
Posted by Clumsy Knitter | February 26, 2010 8:18 PM
A million congratulations to you and your new little family! The new little one is adorable. Much love to all three of you... and the schmoos!
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February 26, 2010 7:22 PM
Congratulations. He is such a cutie! Enjoy!
Posted by Diana | February 26, 2010 6:57 PM
Congratulations! He is adorable.
Posted by Suzanne | February 26, 2010 6:55 PM
Congrats! He's beautiful!
Posted by Melissa | February 26, 2010 5:38 PM
He's so gorgeous! Congratulations to all of you.
Posted by silvia | February 26, 2010 5:34 PM
Congrats on your beautiful baby boy! May you have many happy years knitting for your little schmoo (and the big one, too) :)
Posted by Teresa in Virginia | February 26, 2010 5:17 PM
YAY! So happy for you! Mazal tov! He is beautiful!
Posted by Kathy | February 26, 2010 4:54 PM
Awwww, he's adorable! Congratulations, and hugs to everyone!!
Posted by CraftyGryphon | February 26, 2010 3:29 PM
He is adorable. These pics are gorgeous! Congratulations, again. And a big hello to Charlie!
Posted by camille | February 26, 2010 3:12 PM
what a beautiful and lucky little guy! i feel your pain re: the newborn haze. mine was born this past october so i'm just starting to see the light. congratulations!
Posted by carissa | February 26, 2010 2:51 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by Michelle | February 26, 2010 2:27 PM
Congratulations, Carrie! He is beautiful!! i love the pic of the two of you in profile. Welcome, Charlie!
Posted by Haley J. | February 26, 2010 1:45 PM
Congratulations! What a beautiful family! Many wishes for happiness.
Posted by Maxly | February 26, 2010 1:32 PM
He. Is. Beautiful. Congratulations!
Posted by Rebekah | February 26, 2010 12:57 PM
He is so handsome! Congratulations again!
Posted by grumperina | February 26, 2010 12:33 PM
Yay! Congratulations! He's beautiful!
Posted by Kathy | February 26, 2010 12:19 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the world Charlie!
Posted by CatieP | February 26, 2010 12:18 PM
Congratulations! What a happy schmoo family! :^)
Posted by Anne | February 26, 2010 12:04 PM
can I get a C? an H? an A? an R? an L? an I? an E? what's it spell....
:)
Posted by carolyn | February 26, 2010 11:59 AM
he's so beautiful, carrie! i'm so excited for you and your entire family. xoxoxoxo
Posted by mai | February 26, 2010 11:30 AM
He's so, so beautiful!! Congratulations!!!
Posted by Julie | February 26, 2010 11:11 AM
Yipppee!!! happy birthday Charlie!
congrats on your handsome healthy boy!
Posted by jessica | February 26, 2010 10:55 AM
Awww, congratulations! Long life and good health to you all!
Posted by Janice in GA | February 26, 2010 10:51 AM
You will never get sick of hearing this - he is GORGEOUS! My first was born on 2/3, 13 years ago. Now he looks me in the eyes and is close to being taller than me. Pay attention and enjoy every minute because it goes much, much faster than you ever think it would. Congrats to all of you.
Posted by RC | February 26, 2010 10:46 AM
What a sweet baby! Congratulations to you all! Enjoy this wonderful time!
Posted by Kathode Ray Tube | February 26, 2010 10:42 AM
Congratulations! He is adorable! Love the name.
Posted by Cassy | February 26, 2010 10:28 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! Love the first family photo...so much love and happiness...
Posted by Laurie | February 26, 2010 10:22 AM
Hooray! Congratulations! He is truly beautiful.
Posted by dclulu | February 26, 2010 10:10 AM
He's beautiful Carrie! Congratulations!
Posted by Sharlyn | February 26, 2010 9:39 AM
SCHMOOOOOOOO! Hi Charlie! What a gorgeous little person! Congrats Carrie and Jacob - you are a beautiful family and you're gonna enjoy a great ride together.
Posted by J Strizzy | February 26, 2010 9:11 AM
Congratulations!!
Posted by Zonda | February 26, 2010 8:56 AM
Congratulations! He's gorgeous.
Posted by chris | February 26, 2010 8:43 AM
Congratulations! Welcome, Charlie!
Posted by --Deb | February 26, 2010 8:17 AM
He's beautiful. Congratulations!
Posted by Kristin | February 26, 2010 8:14 AM
Hi is just BEAUTIFUL! I've been following your blog for a few years, so I feel like I'm sharing this wonderful milestone with you :) Congratulations to you both.
Cambria Washington,
Riverside, RI
Posted by CambriaW | February 26, 2010 8:07 AM
Oh wow he is just the cutest! Congratulations!
Posted by Ivete | February 26, 2010 7:53 AM
He is so very precious. Congratulations!
Posted by Corrina | February 26, 2010 7:52 AM
Congratulations! He's gorgeous!
Posted by Dani | February 26, 2010 7:38 AM
Congratulations! He's beautiful!
Posted by Anna | February 26, 2010 7:31 AM
Well done all of you! Yay Charlie!
Posted by Mary de B | February 26, 2010 7:31 AM
Congratulations to you both. What a beautiful family photo of you all together. Charlie looks gorgeous, and what a wonderful name too. Take it easy and enjoy every minute (which I am sure you will) as it goes by so very quickly. I am sure you just sit there gazing at him amazed that you made a little person who is perfect (I know I did when I had both my babies)! I cannot wait to see all the wonderful handknits and quilts too!
Posted by sue | February 26, 2010 6:16 AM
Congratulations! He's gorgeous, adorable, and just perfect.
Posted by Elizabeth | February 26, 2010 4:32 AM
He's ADORABLE!
And yeah, lurker that I am, I'd been wondering how you were doing and if everything had come out all right...and that sounds kinda wrong and lame but yey Charlie! And yey that you're doing okay!
Posted by Mary | February 26, 2010 2:56 AM
Congratulations! He's adorable!! :)
Posted by lilirious | February 26, 2010 2:34 AM
Beautiful pics! Congratulations!
Posted by Jackie F | February 26, 2010 2:10 AM
So so cute little Charlie! Congratulations!
Posted by Suvi | February 26, 2010 2:02 AM
Congratulations! My oldest was born 2/10/00 but I started in labor on the 9th, so that's a good day too!
Posted by Elspeth | February 26, 2010 1:52 AM
Congratulations on such a beautiful & healthy! Many blessings to you and your family!
Posted by mouse | February 26, 2010 1:26 AM
Hellooooo, Charlie! Welcome to the world!
Posted by Hissy Stitch | February 26, 2010 12:45 AM
What a gorgeous child! So happy for you and your family.
Posted by Angela | February 26, 2010 12:28 AM