Saturday 20 February 2010

Me & Katy Perry both

In the early hours of Saturday morning, after 31 hours of sheer insanity with more than it's share of unwanted trauma, I kissed a girl.

And I liked it.

Sanne on the other hand, wasn't as impressed.




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Kim (frogpondsrock) said...

Congratulations to you both. Sanne is gorgeous. Totally gorgeous.

Gina said...

Congratulations daddy!!!!!!
She is beautiful!!!

PP said...

congratulations!! She looks like Dad!

I am so happy for you both after this long journey. Enjoy every precious moment.

Burgh Baby said...

Congratulations! She is absolutely gorgeous!

Breigh said...

Congratulations!!! :) Now begins the real adventure!

Karin said...

HUGE congratulations!!! I am so very happy for the both of you! Good luck and enjoy!!

Anonymous said...

YEAH!!! Cheers to you Daddy! I hope Mum is doing well! She looks beautiful.

tiff(threeringcircus) said...

Congratulations to all three of you.
Hope that lovely wife of yours has a quick recovery. Love to you.

melbell45 said...

wow congratulations, after such a long journey i am so happy you and ET finally have your beautiful girl, enjoy :-)

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh! She is beautiful! I was off for a long weekend watching grand babies, so glad I checked in from Texas. Can't wait to hear the whole story. You usurped Tiger!

N2 said...

Been lurking from time to time on my way from Ms Moon's. So glad to see your beautiful, old soul of a girl has arrived safely into your arms. Wishing you a happy, sleepy baby. c0 N2

Kelley @ magnetoboldtoo said...

I have no snarky comments. Today at least.

She is beautiful. Much love to you and ET.

Katie said...

She is beautiful! Congratulations!

Nic said...

Congratulations. She is adorable!

Anonymous said...

An absolute joy congratulations

battynurse said...

Congratulations! She's beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Oh those cheeks and double chin. xoxoxoxoxo

Wishing mama a speedy recovery and congratulations to you both.

ahhhhhh

Sinead said...

Congrats! A long journey but what a prize at the end!

Anonymous said...

Sanne is beautiful. Are you sure you're the dad? ;)

Congratulations to you and your lovely wife.

Lily said...

Congratulations. Thrilled for you both. Enjoy every moment.

Anonymous said...

She is gorgeous!
What are her stats? I've been on pins and needles and stalking your blog daily for news of her. Although I swore it was a "him" haha
And could you please phonetically write her name so I know I'm saying it correctly?
*long time lurker probably 2nd time poster*
-Court-

Corkmum said...

many congratulations to the three of you. Sanne is a precious blessing. I look forward to the blogs of newborn life!!

Corkmum said...

by the way, had she eaten her legs??!!

Julie said...

Oh, so very very adorable! So very happy for you. She is going to totally wrap you around her little finger...

Veronica Foale said...

Oh Martin, she is beautiful. I expect to hear all the details in a few days when you've all had some sleep.

Congratulations - 31 hours, Elaine is a strong strong woman. Love to you all.

Amanda Bowden said...

Awwwwwwwww! Look at her!!! She is just perfect!!! Congratulations to you both!!!

Dan said...

I'm not usually a fan of babies - they all look the same. But i must admit, she is beautiful.

Sharon McDaid said...

So beautiful! Congratulations to you and your wife. Wishing you joy as you raise your daughter; it's the best work there is. xx

Grannymar said...

Congratulations mammy & daddy and a great big welcome to a very special lady!

Jill said...

Totally worth the wait. Enjoy every single moment.

You (and more importantly ET) deserve it.

Anonymous said...

YAY! The long wait is finally over. Congrats to you and your wife on the birth of your absolutely gorgeous baby girl. Enjoy the journey. xxxx YOLANDE, SOUTH AFRICA.

Anonymous said...

HUGE congratulations to you both! She is absolutely adorable!!
This is the 2nd time you have made me cry - please stop now ;o)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Mummy and Daddy!!!!

I'm all choked up now.
Unfortunately she does have a look of her father - particularly in the second photo!

and how would you pronounce Sanne?

Love to all three of you
Gail

Sam said...

(seriously delurking!!) Yaaaay - welcome to the world Sanne!!! Congratulations to Mummy and Daddy!!

Making Babies said...

Ah, I type this with tears in my eyes!!! She is gorgeous. Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl Sanne.

Too precious!

Of course you know we all want DETAILS!!!

xox

Anonymous said...

Awww! Beautiful little lady!
Congratulations, Xbox! And very well done, Mum!

Chic Mama said...

awww, congratulations. ;0)

ru said...

Oh Sanne is gorgeous...so much more fitting than Fatso Mango!

Congratulations to you both and much happiness to come

tanya said...

congratulations. She is perfect! Now starts another amazing journey...

Tanya

Twenty Major said...

What a journey. Congrats.

Grandad said...

What can I possibly add? I am thrilled for the three of you. Brilliant!!

Unknown said...

Ahh congratulations!! so happy for you :-)

Fe said...

Congratulations! Sanne is truly beautiful, and you both must be feeling so lucky and proud.

Welcome to the journey of parenthood!!

I can't wait to read your take on it!

xoxo

Ian Newbold said...

Marvellous stuff.

Hope the new unit enjoys the now and forever.

Keep it real.

Betty said...

Baby!!!

Aww, congratulations to you both! She's lovely!

Unknown said...
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Not From Lapland said...

Congratulations to the three of you! How wonderful!

Korie said...

AAAAHHHHH! Sooo happy for you!! Congratulations, Proficiat, and whatever they say in Gaellic too.

Susanica said...

What wonderful news! Bravo! First you sired such a gorgeous girl and then you tricked us all into thinking it was a boy with that Blue Dinosour (or dragon or whatever) hint. Susanne and I are both smiling now at these pics of your precious daughter and we wish you and ET all the best. Wonderful name too! Welcome to parenthood! -Monica
P.S. Has your X-box been donated or recycled yet? Have you got enough Nappys?

elly parker said...

So happy for you that the long journey has finally come to such a happy end! Congratulations to the three of you, she's a cutie!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! And many, many congratulations to your wonderful, wonderful wife! Your daughter is the sweetest little thing. And very lucky to have you both for parents.

steph said...

Wow! Heartiest congratulations to the new Mum and Dad...

and WELCOME TO THE WORLD, Sanne!

Nice rounded numbers you chose...

20/02/2010

Lorna said...

She is beautiful, oh, many congratulations to you both xxx

Catherine said...

Haha what an expression.

The end, and the beginning!

I was actually half surprised not to see this on the front page of the news :D

Geri Atric said...

WELCOME to planet Earth Sanne - !And CONGRATULATIONS to your proud mum and dad!!!

María said...

xoxo
Congrats you guys!

Marylin said...

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world Sanne! xxx

'Murgdan' said...

A huge congrats to you and your family :-) She is beautiful!

adrienne said...

blessings to all.

Mick said...

Absolutely fantastic. She is great :-) Congratulations to
the both of you. You deserve it.

This is the beginning of a wonderful journey.

OHmommy said...

CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!

and Enjoy!

AnnD said...

Congratulations seems so trite!

She is perfection and I am beyond thrilled for you and ET!

Beautiful little Sanne should be feelin' the love all the way from Indiana!

I am so thrilled she's a girl too, and I am willing to bet my life that she ends up being a "Daddy's Girl." Or is she already?!

MissyBoo said...

CONGRATULATIONS! She is beautiful :)

QoB said...

aw the cuteness! hope the IT do a follow-up piece on you all soon:)

best wishes for rest and recovery and enjoying the new baby:)

Marissa said...

I could just eat her!!

I have chills. My eyes are welling up (i have to go to work in a minute so thanks for effing up my mascara).

I KNEW this would happen for you. She's beautiful.

Congrats to you all.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Congrats!!!!!!

Jeannette said...

Congratulations, your daughter is absolutely beautiful Hope ET is well on the way to recovery (& you too of course). Thank goodness Dan's prediction was way off for her weight but I bet you were getting worried. You have been through such an incredible journey so far, which we have all been privileged to follow with laughter and tears - but now your lives have really changed - enjoy!

Louise said...

Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!! I am so happy for you. From another IF success story across the pond.

Jane G said...

Awwwwww, she's gorgeous!

Congrats to you both!

mammydiaries said...

CONGRATULATIONS! In floods here :) She's gorgeous...

unmitigated me said...

I knew it the minute I saw you had a Saturday post! Details, daddy, we need details!

WhatAboutNovember said...

Big smile, teary eyes. She is beautiful. Now, when do I get that xbox you promised? ;)

But seriously. Beautiful beautiful beautiful.

Sarah said...

Congratulations to you both! Sanne is gorgeous! And I love the name!

darcie said...

love love love that SHE is finally here! Soo thrilled that you and ET can now how your gorgeous daughter in your arms! Soo sorry it took her so long to get here -but hey, the drama starts early with us girls! Much love to you and ET!
xoxox !

nh said...

Congratulations - she is gorgeous.

Deb said...

Oh, crikey, I'm welling up like I was there or something. Congratulations to all three of you. What a gorgeous family, and what a wonderful journey. Thanks for letting us ride along.

Kori said...

Well done.

Ed said...

Heartfelt Congrats!!

You two don't make anything easy do you? But might I just say that your hard work definitely has shown great reward. I'm extremely happy for you and very proud.

Shannon said...

Welcome to the adventure! Congratulations!!!

A Slice of the Pie said...

Congrats!!!!

Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] said...

So so so so so so so so so excited for you and ET!!!

Lou-Anne said...

I'm thrilled for the both of you.

Lou-Anne

Sue said...

Awh!! Congratulations!!

Putz said...

damn did i miss.>>>how could i miss, i am perfect>>>damn, but not about me, a beautiful girl with all her toes, fingersa and noses{all three of them}

Anonymous said...

Yippeee!!!!

Congrats, my friend. I'm really, really delighted.

Putz said...

sanne, what is the story on the name. dutch?????irish??????sounds like an annie wit an s in front, still didn't wait 4 years for her as we waited for ou 4 pound karen, which is a danish name

Ms. Moon said...

I am late to this party but now I'm here and saying- Oh, what love! Oh! What beauty! Congratulations and joy and many, many blessings.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations and Failte Romhat Sanne, Boliath xxxxx

Illanare said...

Congratulations, she's just lovely.

Hilary (Maya Papaya) said...

LOVE! So beyond happy for you xx

Carmen said...

Congratulations! Welcome to the world, little one.

She's gorgeous.

Valery said...

Sorry for the trauma, unwanted or not. Good luck with the start of your Happy Ever After...

Unknown said...

I had to come back and have another look, such a great 'result' for want of a better word!! Thrilled for you now.

Nicole said...

Congratulations! I am so very very happy for you. She's gorgeous!

Jo Beaufoix said...

Oh my God, Martin she is gorgeous. I can't believe she's here already. So much love and congrats to you and ET, and I can't wait to meet you all on the walk. Sh*t Martin this has made my day. I have tears in my eyes right now. And is the XBox in the bin??
Big hugs to you dude.

Jo Beaufoix said...

Oh my God, Martin she is gorgeous. I can't believe she's here already. So much love and congrats to you and ET, and I can't wait to meet you all on the walk. Sh*t Martin this has made my day. I have tears in my eyes right now. And is the XBox in the bin??
Big hugs to you dude.

Jo Beaufoix said...

I'm so excited I publishe it twice. Derrrrrrr.

Jane G said...

John says the second photo looks like you!

B said...

I said it before, but congratulations again! For some reason I thought newborns weren't able to be photographed... must've mixed them up with vampires.

How's that pronounced?

Is this the end of Xbox4NappyRash?

Hockeymandad said...

Congrats sir. She is beautiful.

See....I told you...would love to see my original guess though...
Hockeymandad said...

I predict the 20th will be the day your spawn reveals itself to the world.
17 February 2010 14:37

Wanderlust said...

The first of many, many, many kisses. Congratulations.

Yo-yo Mama said...

Oh my goodness! She's so cute!! Wait...uh-oh...clinics make these mistakes, it's OK.

Congratulations to you both!

Meabh said...

Congrats I'm delighted for you both. Your precious cailin is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy every moment.

Lance said...

You will love having a girl. They are fun.

Anonymous said...

Congratu-frickin-lations.

Unknown said...

*** JUMPS UP AND DOWN***
Congratulations to you all!

Sanne! Lovely.

Bonnie B. said...

Two words: GOR-GEOUS!!

Welcome to the world little Sanne. And don't believe a THING your father tells you!

Ginny said...

1. The pissed off face is my favorite. It's exactly how I always imagined babies feel, when they come out.

2. This is one lucky baby. Congratulations, and much love to all 3 of you!

People in the Sun said...

I had the same expression the first time I saw your face.

Congratulations!!!

anymommy said...

Oh so beautiful. Congratulations!

wildhare said...

Wonderful!
Congratulations to all three of you.

Anonymous said...

What a journey my Friend, but she was worth the wait. I am so delighted for you and ET. I hope that everyone out there struggling with infertility will find your story inspirational....NEVER give up!

Congrats!
Deno
XXXXX

Love her name and she is just gorgeous.

Craig said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She's adorable!

Buck said...

So so so thrilled for you guys. Can't wait to hear the bloody details. You know, so I have something to panic about for the next nine weeks.

Much love to all!

merinz said...

Congratulations to you both! The world is at her feet. How is her Mum?

The Sheila said...

Comhghairdeas leat ar bhreith do bhabaí a shaol úr!

Love the unusual name too.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Girls rock. Hope ET and Sanne are doing well - she is beautiful.

Claire

Alyssa said...

Typing with tears of joy in my eyes from Indiana. I know what infertility is like and there is nothing like holding your child after that long road. Congratulations!!!!

Erika said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! May your sleep deprivation begin. :) She looks so much like you!

Megan said...

Congratulations!!! She's gorgeous!! =)

Poppy said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She's beautiful!

Congrats to you and ET.

How is ET??? Thirty one hours???? OMG....you owe her...BIG TIME!

morninglight mama said...

Magnificent!!! Congrats to all of you- finally together. I wish you all the happiness a new parent can have- which includes, but is not limited to: sleepless nights, numb arms from holding a baby 27 hours a day, the inability to speak in anything but a lilting, high-pitched voice and a smile that is impossible to wipe off of your exhausted face. :)

Mumma said...

Mucho congratulations!!
She's gorgeous.

S XX

Liz said...

Sanne by name, and from the looks of the pist kiss picture Sane by nature.

Congrats!

Minze said...

Congratulations! One of the cuddliest-looking babies I've ever seen. I hope ET is doing well.

Ave said...

Eek! So happy for you and your family, she's beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful.
Welcome to the world Sanne :)

Heather said...

Sweet Sanne.... such beautiful eyes. Congrats to you and new momma!

hotmamamia said...

GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS...congratulations daddy X and Mommy E...she looks like you...yes, she does!!!! I am sitting here just sobbing with joy for you all!

Kat said...

Congratulations!!! Completely worth the wait.

Steph(anie) said...

Congratulations. What a perfect baby.

Rebecca said...

What a beautiful baby! She's so precious. Congratulations and good luck getting any more sleep from now till ........well even when she's sleeping through the night and turns into a teen.....wow, I bet dad buys a gun?

Arjan said...

Congatulations! I understand that you tried to kiss her instead of the old slap on the butcheeks to make her cry?

Jessica said...

A blessing on your house, mazeltov, mazeltov.

Congrats on the birth of your beautiful daughter!

DGB said...

Huge congrats!!!!

PG said...

YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!

Congrats!!!!!!


Soooooooo happy for you!

DebK said...

Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter.

feijoafication said...

Huge congratulations!!!!!!!!!

So exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who do you pronounce, Sanne?

Sah-nee? as in, Australia slang for sandwich ;)

Chuck said...

Wow. What a journey this has been. She is perfect Martin. Congratulations to whole lot of you!

Irish Mammy said...

Congrats to you both, what a beautiful baby girl, welcome to our weird and wonderful world Sanne :-D

Tara R. said...

Congratulations to you and E.... you guys done good. Sanne is beautiful!!

Kirk M said...

Congratulations to all 3 of you. ;-)

Nothing like bringing a new life into the world. And obviously there's nothing like being kissed for the first time either. :D

screamish said...

the very first time i land on your blog and this is the first thing i read....congrats!!!! hpe you're recuperating ok. try to sleep...

Kristin said...

Congratulations!!! We too went through infertility and know how incredible it is the first time you hold your own baby (through birth or adoption). Enjoy the ride - it's amazing (and crazy).

tiff's mum said...

Congratulations to you & ET on the birth of your beautiful daughter, Sanne. One traumatic journey over and a new wonderful journey begins. Enjoy being parents! I hope she can wear the yellow booties, at least for a little while.

CherryBlossom24 said...

Congratulations! Sanne is beautiful.

Tigger said...

WOOT! Congratulations!

James (SeattleDad) said...

Wow! She is beyond beautiful X! And what a beautiful name you gave her.

Congratulations! Let the good times roll.

SciFi Dad said...

Congratulations, sir. I am so happy for both of you.

Russ said...

Hot Dog! Congrats Xbox! Welcome to the world of Dad Blogs. Now go get some sleep, it will be the last you get for a few years.

MFA Mama said...

SQUEEEEEE BABY!!!!!

Congrats to you and E...is she, um, in one piece, more or less? WE NEED DETAILS! You know, in your spare time :)

Alexicographer said...

Congratulations! Your daughter is beautiful. I hope mama is doing well and recovering.

Jared said...

Congrats man! I'm so happy for ya!

Momma said...

Congratulations! As we always tell the rest of our friends; welcome to the breeders club, your life will never be the same!

She is perfect!!! Congrats again!

Anonymous said...

Sanne .. your perfect pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Please don't announce that this is the end of your magnificent blog, Xbox.

But do tell us .. is this the end of your Xbox? Has the house been ceremoniously 'de-Xboxed?'.

Michelle (Australia)

River said...

Oh my! I'm overwhelmed. She's just beautiful. How is ET? Love the name. Sanne.

Sadia said...

Congratulations.

Girls are so much fun (and their nappies are easier to change).

Geeks in Rome said...

I am so excited!!! a baby you can hold and aqueeze! Congratulations to all three of you. Job well done

Monty said...

Congratulations big man, Saane is gorgeous. How is ET doing? I am really delighted for you guys!

Ali said...

She is just lovely. Hope ET is doing ok. Congratulations to you both.

Steve said...

Congratulations. May your joy be life-long.

Anonymous said...

Congrats! In 16 years time, when she's having a typical teenage strop, remember how happy you were to see her that first time :)

Myst_72 said...

Congratulations - wow what a beautiful daughter you have :)
So thrilled for you!!!

G
xx

Secret Agent Mama said...

Congratulations!!!!!

Mwa said...

Congratulations daddy!!!

Actually, congratulations all three of you. How absolutely gorgeous!

angelfeet said...

Congratulations. She's gorgeous.

MSC said...

Congratulations--I'm so happy for you!

Lil said...

Congratulations to the three of you!!!! :-)

Will Knott said...

Congratulations you 3.

J from Ireland said...

Oh my God, she is a cutie!! Congrats to you all, may the fun begin now!!

swilek said...

congrats! thanks for posting a pic of your beautiful girl...a long time coming but well worth the wait! gorgeous!

Jeanette said...

Woohoo!! Congratulations daddy! She's gorgeous!

Feebee said...

Just gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

She's beautiful, congratulations!

Siobhan said...

A huge congratulations to you! Amazing news. Is her name pronounced "Shan"? She's gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

oh my goodness - you are all so, so clever - congratulations!!!

Sanne is such a beautiful name too, my goodness she's gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

That's a nice solid baby and not at all ugly! Or legless, I presume.

Sanne is a pretty name. I looked up it's pronunciation and meaning. Very nice choice.

Congratulations and keep enjoying this journey!

naughty said...

Congratulations to you both (all three!) what a gorgeous little girl, looking forward to your next post, whenever you get the chance! Enjoy every minute of these precious times..

Lotus (Sarcastic Mom) said...

Congratulations! So happy for guys.

Mistress B said...

congratulations!! She's lovely!!

American in Bath said...

Congratulations.

Yo is Me said...

soo sweet!!

Anonymous said...
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Iota said...

Fatso Mango is here!

Congratulations, and enjoy these early days.

Susan at Stony River said...

I saw such a beautiful little face over at Grandad's, and had to come straight over to say
CONGRATULATIONS!

What a wonderful, wonderful thing to do with a Saturday morning. She's so beautiful.

Now everybody get some sleep ROFL

Zoeyjane said...

I'm so entirely, completely happy for you both.

Anonymous said...

Happy days, enjoy

Mellie said...

Congratulations!!

IrishNYC said...

Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful. Love!

Maxi Cane said...

Massive congratulations to you.

Gaby said...

Ooooohhh... I'm so happy for the three of you! Congratulations and best wishes! Now go and enjoy your precious girl :)

Gaby said...

Ooooohhh... I'm so happy for the three of you! Congratulations and best wishes! Now go and enjoy your precious girl :)

tomi said...

I love the last picture :)

Congratulations to you both and hello Sanne!!

A Free Man said...

Ah, mate, congratulations! Enjoy.

Marike said...

Congratulations!!! She is beautiful!!

Amy said...

Oooooooohhh!! Congratulations, X!! Sanne is just beautiful. And what a lovely name! Enjoy her. xx

NukeDad said...

Holy Cow, You did it! Congrats to you and ET! She is beautiful. Now; the fun REALLY starts-can't wait to read about it.

Nicki said...

Yippee Congratulaions, your lil baby girl is gorgeous!

Denise said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Louise said...

Congratulations - she really is beautiful! I have enjoyed your blog for a long time now - and am so happy its come to this... now looking forward to the "next phase"!

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