I didn’t start sewing for Henry until 6 o’clock this morning.
You see, I have this thing about sewing for babies whom I know are coming. It makes me nervous, and my sister, your beloved Mrs. Chicken, has had such a tough time these past few weeks and months that I didn’t want to take any chances on superstitious matters.
But she did mention to me recently that she was not feeling the love: “Shaggy has no burp cloths with his name on them. When the Poo was born, all her stuff was ready and waiting for her.”
Now, I beg to differ. I waited with the Poo, as well. But, this morning as I was embroidering my way through a stack of shirts for babies I do not know, I threw one under the machine and put a large, crimson H on it. And it’s a good thing that I did.
Because now he’s here.
He and Mrs. Chicken are doing great. Henry Aloysius is a whopping 9 pounds and 12 ounces, and he is 22 inches long.
In other words, he could crush most babies.
Mrs. Chicken is in recovery, both grandmothers are on their way, and the hospital has wifi access.
In other words, all is well, and you’ll hear from the woman of the hour herself sooner, rather than later.
August 6th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Congratulations!! So glad Henry waited for his dad to come home.
Mrs Chicken - welcome to the nine pound club. Be glad it didn’t go through your girlie bits. Me? Not so lucky.
August 6th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Congratulations. Sounds like you picked up needle and thread just about in time.
August 6th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
NINE pounds? NINE pounds twelve ounces?
Woman, you are incredible!
Now rest up and enjoy that sweet baby boy!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Woo! Hoo! Welcome “Crusher” Henry!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Wow!!! no wonder you were feeling the way you were, 9lbs 12 oz!
Oh I am so happy for you sweetie. I can’t wait to see pictures.
August 6th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Good grief woman! No wonder your lady parts were killing you!!! Congratulations Mommy-again! So happy to know you and the Little H are safe and sound.
August 6th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Holy Giant Baby, Batman! I am SO happy that he is here, and healthy, and your girly bits are intact (even if your stomach isn’t)!
My heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS goes out to your family of FOUR!!!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see photos of the bruiser!!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
YAY!!!! Welcome to the world Henry - what a lovely name for a gorgeous boy I’m sure.
Many congratulations to your family and best best wishes. You’re going to be a fabulous mum to the two of them and The Poo is going to be such a great sister.
much love to you
nm and family x
August 6th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
CONGRATULATIONS! 9lbs 12oz!! WHOA…
August 6th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
So happy for you! I’m glad to hear everyone is doing well and that Henry is a giant. Much love to you and the whole family!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
unbelievable, she had ever reason to be complaining that’s serious business, hope she doesn’t have any newborn stuff, won’t be needing that now….whew! Congrats Mr. Chicken, Mrs. Chicken and Poo..and welcome Henry, you big ol’ fella
August 6th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
All right Bouncing Baby Boy! Congratulations Big Sister Poo! Mrs. Chicken, you are a baby-making genius! Hoping a speedy recovery to all concerned!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Henry is quite the bruiser! Congratulations to the whole Chicken family!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Congrats, Mama! I can’t wait to meet him in person!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Congratulations! I’m awed by Henry’s size, but then again, Mrs. Chicken can do anything!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
9 pounds, 12 ounces, eh?
OMFG!
Congratulations to the Chicken & Cheese parents, and to The Poo as well.
Wonderful news!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Boy oh boy! 9 lbs 12 oz. Congratulations to the entire chicken family and extra special love to the Poo, a new big sister!
So pleased everything went smoothly.
xoxo
August 6th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Congrats!!! Ah, I got all teary-eyed.
August 6th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Now that is a BIG boy!! Lots of lovin to all of you!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Oh Henry!!!!
Welcome to the world! So glad to hear that you and your mum are doing well!
Congratualtions Mr. and Mrs. Chicken and especially to the Pooh on becoming a big sister!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Well wishes all around
August 6th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
congrats, Chicken family…and welcome to the world Henry Aloysius! fabulous name for a sweet strapping boy who i’m glad is safely here.
August 6th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hooray! Welcome, Henry!
9lbs 12oz - Thank goodness the doctor didn’t wait until next week, or he would have topped 10 lbs!
Congratulations!!!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful news!
Welcome Henry!!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
sheeeeesh no wonder you were so uncomfy Amy!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Congratulations!
No wonder you were so uncomfortable! Glad to hear all went well.
August 6th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Congratulations!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE POUNDS???!!!!!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
AWESOME! Welcome to the family Henry!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Oh I am so glad to hear!! Thank you so much for this update. My middle son was 9 12! Woo hoo! And just today I was looking at my knitting needles thinking… when are you going to start knitting something for the baby? I have a month left. I just can’t get past my superstitions!
Steph
August 6th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Congratulations!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Congratulations! I’m so glad that everything turned out well.
Can’t wait for the pictures!
August 6th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Congrats! I wish you and your brand new family of 4 the very best!
August 6th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Pictures already! He’s gorgeous. Warmest congratulations to you all. Enjoy being a foursome.
August 6th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Congratulations!!!!
I’m just so very happy for you. Henry is absolutely gorgeous!
August 6th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Nice post K!!! Love you Auntie!
August 6th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Hope he likes Culver’s :=)
Congrats to the entire Chicken clan.
August 7th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Oh congratulations!!! How exciting!
August 7th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Welcome, boyo. 9 pounds is NOTHING. There were two 11-pounders when Silas was born. Made everyone else look like premies!
So glad you are here little guy.
August 7th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Awwwwwwwwww………..he is too cute! Looks like he ate well. Congrats!
August 8th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Big congratulations (late — cursing my father-in-law’s lack of internet access while we were on vacay with him, urgh!!!) to the whole Chicken Family!!!
September 15th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
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