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: Jitterbean Girl | 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