Today was born the newest Bug in the mrtl menagerie, J.E.M. aka Frida.
She came into the world at 6:43pm with a minimum of complication and weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches.
Mom and baby are doing well and bonding happily.
More will follow, but be advised mrtl will not be home until Saturday night.
Bug will meet the new Bug tomorrow afternoon. There will be photos.
Congratulations!!!!! I'm so happy for all of you!
I can't wait to see photos of little J.E.M.
Posted by: Bente | 2006.02.17 at 04:02 AM
Wow!!! Congratulations to both mrtl and mister mrtl!!!
Posted by: Staceyfish | 2006.02.17 at 04:32 AM
OH OH OH! How exciting!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I am so very happy for all of you.
Lots of love,
xxx
Posted by: JD's Rose | 2006.02.17 at 05:43 AM
Congratulations. I am very happy for you guys. Hi Frida:)
Posted by: William | 2006.02.17 at 06:21 AM
Yay! Congrats, mrtl and Co. I am so excited for y'all.
Go J.E.M., get busy... go J.E.M., it's your birthday...
Woo!
There will be pictures, right?
Posted by: cat | 2006.02.17 at 07:10 AM
"minimum complications" and "home Saturday night" says something unplanned happened -- pay no attention to that worry-wart voice, I'm sure mrtl will reveal all in time.
Thank God all are well. BIG BIG hugs to the four of you, most especially the mama. Lots of love and prayers for smooth sailing, now.
XOXOXOX
Posted by: Susie | 2006.02.17 at 07:10 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! What a happy day!
Posted by: Hänni | 2006.02.17 at 07:13 AM
Yay for the goof news in Mrtlland! Welcome Frida!
Yippeeeee for Big Sis Bug!
Smooches
Posted by: cristin | 2006.02.17 at 07:18 AM
um, good news, sorry (heh)
Posted by: cristin | 2006.02.17 at 07:19 AM
Congratulations!! Welcome Frida...it's about time =) I hope Bug enjoys her new sister.
Posted by: Rookie Momma | 2006.02.17 at 07:21 AM
Congratulations to everyone in the family.
Babies restore smiles in the world.
Let the pie eating begin!
Nikki
Posted by: Nikki | 2006.02.17 at 07:23 AM
Wooooo Hoooo! This is wonderful news!
Congratulations and best wishes to the mrtlpeople.
Frida J.E.M.,
When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced.
Posted by: sheryl | 2006.02.17 at 07:26 AM
super duper congratulations, mrtls!!! (i caught those comments too, susie, but i shall not worry either.) i cannot wait til we can "meet" your new little JEM of a jewel of a daughter. so so happy for you all. :) ::smoooches::
Posted by: RzDrms | 2006.02.17 at 07:27 AM
Hip Hip Hooray!
So glad for you!
Can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Amy | 2006.02.17 at 07:30 AM
Champagne and pie, all around!
What is that SMELL? Are those ducks FARTING?
Posted by: Susie | 2006.02.17 at 08:05 AM
I am a total softie and so am very teary right now. I'm just so gosh-darn happy for you folks. (And slightly worried about mrtl, but clinging to the "Mom and baby are doing well" part.) Please give mrtl a BIG, gentle hug for me and give a little handshake to J.E.M.
(BTW, my guess was 6:59pm! Granted, it was, like, a week ago. But still - that's close!!!)
Posted by: kalki | 2006.02.17 at 08:37 AM
ps - Thank you, mistermrtl, for updating all of us. You're one good dude.
Posted by: kalki | 2006.02.17 at 08:38 AM
Oh man, I am SO happy for you. Finally! Love the initals J.E.M. Completely adorable. Hope all is well. Get some sleep, you guys.
Posted by: ieatcrayonz | 2006.02.17 at 08:48 AM
Oh, I'm all teary now, I'm so happy for you guys.
Much love and hugs to you all. You're all on my mind and in my heart.
Thanks so much for the update, mister mrtl.
Posted by: LadyBug | 2006.02.17 at 09:02 AM
Congratulations! I'm so excited and happy -- can't wait to see pictures!
Posted by: Grace | 2006.02.17 at 09:04 AM
Yaaaaayyyyyy!!! Congrats to the mrtls, J.E.M. we are so glad you're here!
JEM is truly outrageous, truly truly!
Can't wait for pics!
Posted by: Jana | 2006.02.17 at 09:12 AM
Hey, congrats! :)
Posted by: Dima | 2006.02.17 at 09:27 AM
Yay! Congratulation.
I'm so relieved to hear that everyone is doing fine.
Also, MR. MRTL, please thank MRTL for the beautiful card she sent me.
Posted by: Torrie | 2006.02.17 at 09:29 AM
So in the past few weeks, whenever I've meant to type "Frida", I've typed "Friday" instead.
But today, when I've meant to type "Happy Friday!" to people in emails, I end up with "Happy Frida!"
I'm celebrating her birth both consciously and subconsciously. :)
Posted by: kalki | 2006.02.17 at 09:38 AM
What wonderful news!!!! Welcome little J.E.M (Frida)! I hope all is well with mrtl and will patiently wait for her to come home and post when she's ready - but I'm so happy for you all!
:-) Joyous, joyous news! :-)
Posted by: Cindy | 2006.02.17 at 09:47 AM
OMG!!! Congrats girl. I am so happy for you and your family. I can't wait for the pictures :)
Posted by: jomama | 2006.02.17 at 09:59 AM
Welcome Frida.
Posted by: wordgirl | 2006.02.17 at 10:19 AM
Hurray!!! Thank you so much for updating. Can't wait to see photos!
Posted by: Adrienne | 2006.02.17 at 10:20 AM
Congratulations! :)
Posted by: butterstar | 2006.02.17 at 11:24 AM
WONDERFUL NEWS! Welcome to the world new BUG! Congratulations to the entire MRTL family! :)
Posted by: CircusKelli | 2006.02.17 at 11:32 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I'm so very happy for you all!
Posted by: pea | 2006.02.17 at 11:33 AM
CONGRATULATIONS ON FINALLY MEETING BABY FRIDA!!!!
YAY!!!!!! YAY!!!!!! YAY!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!
And YAY!!!!!! for photos!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait! :D
Posted by: little sister | 2006.02.17 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations to you all!
xoxox
Posted by: Daphne | 2006.02.17 at 12:15 PM
HOORAY!
"Thursday's child has far to go..."
My Christopher is a Thursday child, too! Happy, happy Frida-day, everyone, especially the mrtl family!
Can't wait to see pictures!
Posted by: candace | 2006.02.17 at 12:25 PM
Hooray! Frida's here! And hopefully without the ingestion of any castor oil.
Congratulations to the whole MRTL family!
Posted by: Sharkey | 2006.02.17 at 12:40 PM
So glad to see this post. Congrats to the whole family.
xxoo
Posted by: Von Krankipantzen | 2006.02.17 at 12:41 PM
CONGRATS MOMMY MRTL! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Another beautiful bug to add to your already gorgeous family. I can hardly wait!
Posted by: spoonleg | 2006.02.17 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations! Give mrtl our best!
So JEM as in "Truly outrageous - truly, truly truly outrageous!"? Or Just Entered Mrtland? Or Junior Edition Maddens? Or Jently Evicted from Mrtl? (That one was a bit of a stretch.)
Posted by: Ern | 2006.02.17 at 01:24 PM
You guys are reading too much into my comments! The base hospital has a 48 hour policy. The delivery ended up being remarkably painless. There was a time when the doctor worried we might need to go to plan B, but within seconds little miss JEM popped her head out the window and all was eventually well. I'm sure mrtl will clarify and expand in time.
Thanks for all the kind words
Posted by: The Anti-Stalker | 2006.02.17 at 01:38 PM
Yaaaaay Frida! Congrats to the mrtl clan.
Posted by: Mainline Mom | 2006.02.17 at 03:26 PM
Who are all you people posting at 1 a.m, 3 a.m.???
Congratulations mrtl family :) Can't wait to hear more.
Posted by: AndreaBT | 2006.02.17 at 03:47 PM
andreaBT: that's 1 am and 3am ALASKA time, which is quite a bit earlier than most other places here in the US (sometimes four hours earlier). i didn't post at 4:30am today...it was more like 8:30am my time!!! :)
Posted by: RzDrms | 2006.02.17 at 04:50 PM
Congratulations to you all! I can't wait for the photos!
Posted by: mmc | 2006.02.17 at 06:25 PM
Welcome, Frida!!! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: jessica_deva | 2006.02.18 at 01:27 PM
Yaaay! Congratulations. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Can't wait for the pics :)
Posted by: Suz | 2006.02.18 at 07:30 PM
OMG!!!! Congrat's!!!
WOOOOHHOOOOOO!
I am so glad everyone is healthy and well.
HUGS!!
Posted by: Pissy Britches | 2006.02.18 at 08:18 PM
Congratulations!! Wonderful news and Welcome to Frida!
Posted by: RL Susie | 2006.02.18 at 11:20 PM
I could have swore I left a comment yesterday. My mind is going. Nothing like a new baby to bring smiles and joy to an already awesome family. I'm so happy for all of you!
Lots of love and hugs!
Posted by: lawbrat | 2006.02.20 at 11:13 AM