Kyle was born at 6:32 p.m. yesterday, February 5 after about 12 hours of labor and 30 minutes of pushing. He doesn't have a middle name quite yet, but he does have his dad's nose and a dark head of hair (!?). He weighed in at a 7 lbs, 2 oz and measured 21 inches. A longer post is to come, once we're home and a little more used to the idea that this cute little thing is ours.
Thank you for all the kind words and warm wishes. The love and support has stunned us and, also, has meant the world.
My son is here, and that has got to be the strangest, coolest, wildest thing I've ever said.
He's beautiful and Kyle is a great name! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Heather | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Congratulations! He is beautiful!
Posted by: Jen | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Oh my gosh. Seriously? That might be one of the CUTEST newborns I've ever seen. That little turned up nose? Those rosebud lips? He really is perfection. I'm smitten from afar.
A huge congratulations to you! Ya done good, Momma!
Posted by: Kate | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Congratulations, Jennie and Mike!
How sweet is his little nose!?
Posted by: Rhi | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Congratulations! He's gorgeous. His little pursed lips. So sweet. So perfect.
Agains, congrats!
Posted by: Naomi | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:06 PM
AHHHH! Jennie and Mike! This is so cool! He's beautiful!
Posted by: Camels & Chocolate | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable. Especially those little pursed lips in the last photo.
Enjoy your time with him!
Posted by: girlrunningaround | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Oh, he is beautiful! Oh, I love his name! Oh, I'm so happy for you guys! Can't wait to hear more! Congratulations! Welcome, Kyle!
Posted by: Jess | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:08 PM
omg those precious baby lips and cheeks! HE is gorgeous!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Katie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Congratulations MOMMY! (and Daddy too)
I am soooo happy for you! I seriously couldn't sleep until I found out if he was born yet, I was that excited.
Posted by: Raven | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:09 PM
congratulations!
he is beautiful.
Posted by: hillary | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:10 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, you guys! He is adorable, and has the cutest lips in the world!
Posted by: pickles & dimes | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Congratulations! He is beautiful, and so lucky to have you guys as parents. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear all about the experience.
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Posted by: andrea | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:10 PM
He's perfect!!
Posted by: Angella | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Wow. I am so happy for you, for all of you. He's beautiful! I got goosebumps just seeing the pictures..
I wish you a most wonderful life together.
Posted by: nicolien | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you. He's beautiful.
Posted by: abby | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Oh and I just love his name!
Posted by: nicolien | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Awesome! So happy for you! Kyle is my brother's name (Kyle Andrew lastname, in case you want help with the middle name) so he's cool in my book.
Congrats!
Posted by: Hawkeyegirl | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:14 PM
He is so beautiful!! I'm so, so happy for you. Many, many congratulations!!
Posted by: Cassie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:16 PM
He's perfect. Enjoy!
Posted by: Hillary | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:16 PM
I can't believe he's here! This is the most awesome thing ever! Welcome to the world, wee Kyle!
Good goddamn, you sure are cute.
Posted by: jonniker | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:18 PM
CONGRATS!!! So happy for you! Was thinking about you guys all day yesterday!
Posted by: see Sherm Blog | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Oh my goodness...I just died. Then I came back to life and wondered WHY IN THE HELL my hubby and me are waiting to have one of these ourselves?!?! *sigh* So happy for you, Jennie! Kyle is a wonderful name, and he's literally one of the most gorgeous newborns I've ever seen! Awwwwwwwwwwww just came out of my mouth about 10 times, if that's any indication!
Posted by: AmyB | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Adorable! Can't wait to meet him.
Posted by: cherie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:19 PM
How the heck did you get such a cute newborn?? Most newbies (including mine) look like little old man mutants for the first 3 months. You done good!! Can't wait to hear about all 12 hours. Take your time, enjoy your beautiful little life-changing son.
Posted by: Belly Girl | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Congrats!! He's soooooo cute!
Posted by: Rachel | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Wow - he's gorgeous! Congratulations!
Posted by: Sharon | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Oh my god! He is adorable and looks absolutely perfect! I almost cried when I first checked your blog.
Posted by: Theresa | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Jennie and Mike, he is so adorable! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Anna | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Love him already! Congratulations.
Posted by: Jennie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:27 PM
He is breathtaking, Jennie! I can't get over his squishy little cheeks and darling mouth. Welcome to the world, Kyle. You have an awesome Mama.
Posted by: La Petite Chic | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Congratulations!
Posted by: Karmyn | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:31 PM
holy cow, he is GORGEOUS! Just perfection. Congrats to you and Mike!
Posted by: Zoo | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:40 PM
So amazing! He is beautiful. I find myself without words- but I know how happy you are and am so glad for your family.
Congrats again.
Posted by: Christina | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:41 PM
delurking to say congratulations and he is beautiful!
Posted by: Colleen | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Those cheeks, the lips, oh my and DARK hair! What a precious cutie pie!
Good Job Mommy and Daddy!
Posted by: steff | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:51 PM
A million congratulations, he's perfect. :)
Posted by: Cesca | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:52 PM
OMG Jennie and Mike. He is so so so darling. Ya'll done good!
Congrats!!
Posted by: Melissa | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:56 PM
That boy is beyond cute. I say keep him :)
Posted by: Janssen | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 03:59 PM
those cheeks! those lips! he looks like he will be good for lots of kisses and hugs. i'm sitting at my desk grinning like an idiot because i'm so happy for you guys. great job!!
Posted by: auntie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:07 PM
He is gorgeous. Congratulations.
Posted by: Dianna | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:08 PM
congrats Jennie and Mike! He's so adorable :)
Posted by: Kate | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Congrats! He is adorable!
Posted by: Erica | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:09 PM
He's gorgeous! Congratulations!
Posted by: Shelly | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Long time reader, first time commenter...delurking to say what an adorable, perfect little boy you've got! Love the name as well! I have a relative named Kyle Edward and I always thought that flowed nicely. Congratulations!!
Posted by: Ellen | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:22 PM
He's amazing, congratulations!
Posted by: Beth Fish | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:28 PM
So, I'm delurking for this event!
Congratulations on your son...he's gorgeous.
Rest, relax, recoup...we'll be here when you get back.
Posted by: Beanie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:30 PM
He is gorgeous!!!!!
By what happened to Jodi? (I kid, I kid.)
Posted by: jodiur | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Congratulations! I'm so glad that you are all doing well.
Posted by: NTE | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:40 PM
His nose is so cute, what a perfect button nose he's got. You guys make some darn cute babies. I can't wait to meet you Kyle, I look forward to seeing that cute face in person.
Posted by: Kristie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 04:45 PM