Introducing...
Marlo Iris Armstrong
7lbs. 15oz.
21 inches long
born at 1:53 AM, 06/14/2009, her official due date
Her middle name was chosen to honor Jon's aunt Iris who passed away last summer, a generous, gentle woman whose life was filled with all sorts of music. Her first name? Well, it just kicks a lot of ass.
Marlo looks remarkably more like a Hamilton than an Armstrong and probably resembles my father more than anyone else. Although, she has an incredibly deep dimple on the left side of her face, something she inherited from two of Jon's sisters.
Leta looked very much like a frog when she was a newborn. Marlo looks like a glowworm.
Labor was an absolute thrill ride that I will write about in detail later this week, but first I need to get some sleep, not easy when this baby takes to picketing and lobbying congress when removed from my boob.
You may call her Marlo, Lo, Lil Donette, or Butternut Boo.
Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes and prayers. It's been a blast having you all along for the ride.
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- RIP Louis Mortimer Armstrong: http://bit.ly/1R4tv6
- Hugs and kisses to you, too! RT: @Monkey_Tree: @dooce he probably committed suicide because he was tired of LISTENING TO YOU WHINE.
- Our fish just died. And I'm sitting here crying. And it wasn't even my fault!
1502. Kari said:
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations!!!!
1503. Suzie Q said:
I have been waiting with bated breath for this news! CONGRATULATIONS! Lil' Lo is just gorgeous... so glad to read that she and mama are both doing well.
Take care of yourself, Heather. As a post-PPD mom, myself, I'll be thinking of you lots in the days to come. Enjoy your family.
1504. Onna said:
Congratulations to you all! Marlo is a doll! Butternut Boo is awesome!
1505. Kerry said:
LOVE the name! Congratulations!!
1506. duffy said:
oh...oh oh oh!!!!!! Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful and perfect, and I'm so happy for your family. And Leta, congratulations on becoming a big sister! You are going to ROCK!
1507. Gaby said:
Congratulations, Armstrong family! She is a beautiful little girl, and I love how dedicated you guys are to honoring your family members through your children's names. Lots of luck to you as you adjust to being a family of four, and congratulations once again. Thanks for allowing us the privilege of being a part of your little girl's arrival.
P.S. My captcha phrase is "hard-hit," and I can't think of a more appropriate post-birth phrase!
1508. Rhonda said:
Butternut Boo is adorable! Many congrats to you and Jon! Can't wait to read all about her in the weeks to come.
**HAHA! Spam word is "cries". Hopefully you are getting some sleep.
1509. Tracy H. said:
Congratualtions to you and Jon and big sis Leta! I have two girls and it is perfect, wouldn't want it any other way! She is adorable. That second pic is so cute!
1510. Gail said:
So I tried all last evening to post a comment about how gorgeous Marlo Iris is and send congrats, and the connection keep getting interrupted! So here I am again...She's darling and Congrats to you all. (lets see if it'll post this morning)
1511. lizardmama said:
she's a beautiful baby! love the name...and congrats to leta the big sister as well! looking forward to reading the labor/delivery story...
1512. Laura said:
Lovely! You choose such interesting and unique names for your children -- though I think I liked Donette better. ;)
Congratulations!
Laura
http://www.grafxnerd.net
1513. Plano Mom said:
Happy Birthday Marlo!
Congratulations, Armstrong Family!
Many prayers for you, Heather!
1514. Jennifer said:
Oh, congratulations! Welcome to the world, baby Marlo.
1515. michelle said:
Unbelievably beautiful! Congratulations to all of you!
1516. Lynn said:
Gorgeous! Congratulations!
1517. Kate said:
CONGRATULATIONS! What a gorgeous child (and mum). Can't wait to hear all about the birth!
1518. Lesley said:
Congratulations! She's beautiful. I can't wait to hear the story of Leta meeting her, and all of the fun they'll have and trouble they'll make together...
1519. Lori Paximadis said:
Congratulations, Armstrongs, and welcome, Marlo!
1520. Stacy said:
She's lovely. Congratulations to y'all. And thanks for sharing with us.
1521. Susan said:
Coming out of lurking to say how beautiful and how lovely Marlo's name is...I love it!
Also can I just say that I love that you have her in yellow with a purple blanket instead of having pink puked up all over her. =)
1522. Ana said:
OMG! Congratulations!!! Awesome name!
1523. Amber said:
Man, she is awesome! I love her name too. Congrats, you guys.
1524. amy said:
ohh...she is breathtakingly beautiful. and I don't lie about the ugly babies being cute just to be nice :) really, absolutely gorgeous.
1525. p jane said:
Congratulations, and welcome wee Marlo! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. I look forward to hearing how the second birth experience compares to the first. IMvHO, the second (and third) were easiER simply having some idea what to expect but good grief, labor is labor! :)
1526. acm said:
great name, cute kid, and holy crap! you look ridiculously normal. leave it to dooce to set the standard for exhausted new mom glam...
good luck with the transition!
1527. Sharon said:
I doubt if you will make it this far in reading the comments, but just wanted to add my congratulations to the thousands of others. What a beautiful little girl - God bless all of you.
1528. Marianne said:
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I hope you're feeling well.
1529. Martha said:
Congratulations!
My sister recommended your blog after I posed on mine about work. After I read about your experience, I definitely edited my post. Thanks for sharing your life (and your new one!) with the world.
1530. Leesavee said:
CONGRATULATIONS! What a gorgeous little one!
1531. Keyla said:
Many blessings and days filled with happiness. Congratulations!
1532. Bee said:
congratulations heather and jon, and big sister leta! marlo is beautiful!
1533. Rebecca said:
You made some magic right there. Congratulations!
1534. Maria said:
YAY!!! She is super super cute! Good Job!
1535. Lauren said:
What a beautiful addition! I can't wait to hear more about her!
Congratulations!
1536. rose said:
she is BEA-UTIFUL!!!
and LOVE LOVE LOVE the name.
2 is so much better than 1.
1537. Emily said:
Congratulations Heather! She is beautiful, and her name seriously rules. What a lucky little peanut she is to be born into your tribe!
Lots of happiness to you and your family!
1538. Valeta said:
Congrats! Love the name! She is gorgeous! I love the pictures!
You are so lucky to have someone to take those for you. My husband was too nervous to work a camera during any of my births. I hope you are getting lots of rest and recovering well.
1539. Lauren Smith said:
I think it's amazing that one day you'll be able to tell Marlo that when she was born, over one thousand people on the internet sent her warm wishes and big smiles. What a beautiful life you and Jon have created!
1540. aimee said:
Oh, congratulations! Speaking on behalf of the Internet, I must say that we are thrilled for all of you!
1541. Jessica said:
YAAAAY NEW BABY! She's so freakin' cute =)
I think she looks a lot like Leta in the second picture, especially her mouth.
Awww! Congrats to the entire family!
1542. RondaMarie said:
Beautiful. Congratulations.
1543. Angie said:
Congratulations!
1544. Melissa said:
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!
1545. Misty said:
Oh, she's gorgeous. I love the name. Is Leta loving her sister or having a hard time adjusting?
P.S. You look beautiful! Go you.
1546. Emily said:
Congratulations! She's perfect!
1547. Kim said:
Congratulations - what a beautiful name and a beautiful girl!
1548. barara, jessicas mom said:
As a mother, I look at the first pic and want to hug you. You look so- I'm not sure what. You need sleep and to awaken to your 2 beautiful girls and lovely husband. Congratulaions.
1549. joy said:
Beautiful girl. What lips! I hope you recover wonderfully . . good luck to you all.
1550. Hoosiermama said:
Congratulations! She's gorgeous. Best wishes to the entire family!
1551. Kara said:
Congratulations! I've been checking your site each day to see if you had her yet. I hope things continue to go well.
1552. Lucy S said:
Wow Heather - you and Jon have absolutely stunning children! LOVE her name. Congratulations to you all!
1553. Emily said:
Congratulations, she is beautiful!
1554. Anonymous said:
Congrats on the gorgeous little girl!
1555. Mrs. Kraus said:
Absolutely beautiful. An adorable little glowworm indeed. Congrats to you and your family. Thank you for allowing us to share this little miracle with you. Following you through the whole journey makes me really look forward to having little ones:)
1556. Julia said:
She is nothing short of absolutely gorgeous-- congratulations to you all!
1557. Claire said:
Joy! soak it up.
Beautiful baby girl, beautiful post and photos. I cried a couple of happy tears for you all. thanks for sharing.
wishing you well.
Claire
1558. Kelly said:
Marlo! I love the name! Marlo and Leta sound like a kick-ass pair of sisters :)
Mazel tov!
1559. Joanna said:
What a sweet picture of your lovely girl with her grandfather! Welcome to this spinning world, Marlo. Blessed be.
1560. Charlotte said:
Congratulations Heather and Jon and Big Sis Leta.
Marlo is adorable. Welcome to the world little one.
1561. Amy said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
1562. Jessica said:
She is so. beautiful. Already. :)
1563. Jess said:
Marlo is gorgeous! I started reading your blog from the beginning and have just caught up. I am so happy for you. Congrats! Also - her name rocks!
1564. Kathy said:
Welcome to the world baby Marlo! Congratulations to your family on your beautiful addition!
1565. Janiene said:
She is just beautiful...and yes, she does look like a little glow worm! Congratulations...especially to you Big Sister Leta!
1566. jerilynne said:
She is beautiful...thanks for sharing this with us...I love the name I wish I would of thought of some cool name to name my kids...
1567. Christine said:
Marlo is absolutely beautiful. I love following your blog and have for the past 4+ years and feel so connected to your family. Congratulations to the Armstrong family!
1568. lydia said:
What a blessing! Thanks so much for sharing everything with us!
1569. carrie said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful and I love the name Marlo. Best wishes to you and the family.
1570. melissa said:
congratulations, heather! marlo is absolutely lovely :-)
1571. Halala Mama said:
That last picture is the most beautiful. Congratulations!
1572. Placebogirl said:
Congrats to the family, well done to you, and welcome to Marlo.
1573. Michele said:
How wonderful! My first son was due on his due date as well, which I loved because it was a date I had associated with him for so long that I could now keep. It's pretty rare too- I think doc told me only 4% of babies are actually born on their due dates. I'm hoping number 2 comes a little early though (just 4 weeks to go)... ;-)
Best wishes to you and your beautiful family! What a great journey.
1574. dani said:
Absolutley Beautiful!
Good job Momma!!
1575. Phoo-D said:
Congratulations! She's beautiful and healthy. What a wonderful gift. Love the combination of names. It will be easy for people to remember who she is with such a unique first name!
1576. Liz said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I woke up thinking that I had this feeling that you had the baby. And then I saw that you did and I was feeling so psychic! And then I saw that you had it on your due date and maybe that's why I had the feeling you had your baby around now. Anyway, more well wishes from a complete and total stranger.
1577. Jamie / Phatchik said:
What a perfectly beautiful little angel. And I adore "Not Maria"'s official name! Kicks a whole lotta ass!
1578. Wendy said:
Love the name! That is so very cool! Congratulations - she is gorgeous! Can't wait to hear all about her. Take care you!
1579. Tabitha (From Single to Married) said:
Oh my goodness - she is beautiful and I'm so excited for you both! many congratulations to you and I can't wait to hear the labor story. I know you will tell it as only you can.
1580. Erica said:
Gosh she's beautiful! So is her name. It's strong and sweet at the same time. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. It's very inspiring for us not-yet mothers.
1581. Mari said:
Congratulations - she is beautiful.
Plus, she's named after Marlo from The Wire. 100% bad ass.
1582. Lillian said:
She is absolutely beautiful, and yes very glowworm like. Congratulations!
1583. bouncy said:
congratulations! she's beautiful!
1584. Andrea said:
Congratulations! She is gorgeous, as is your whole family. I love her name. Hope you are able to get sleep. I always told myself during this period, This to shall pass...it will not be like this forever!
1585. Christina said:
YAY! Congratulations, Armstrong family! She's gorgeous!
1586. E said:
Thank you so much for sharing this and everything else about your parenting experience. I'm 24 and not sure if I'll ever be the mothering type, but if I do have children I know it will be easier after reading your stories.
1587. Crystal said:
She is just beautiful! I am so happy for you guys!
1588. Kim said:
Congratulations to the Armstrongs! Love the names Marlo and Iris (I may be biased, my darling beagle is called Marlowe). Can't wait to hear the whole story.
1589. Anonymous said:
So beautiful. Congratulations and best wishes.
1590. Toni said:
She's beautiful and you are right, her name is Kick Ass. Congrats to the entire family. Rest up!
1591. Carolyn said:
Woweee! She is simply stunning! Love her name! Lots of sleep vibes coming to all of you! (sorry for the excessive exclamation points but if a post ever warranted them, this is it)
1592. Jenny said:
That'll do, dooce. That'll do.
1593. Lisanne said:
Congratulations!!! Very happy for you! Welcome to the amazing world of TWO children!
1594. Stephanie Gorena said:
Just beautiful... congratulations!
1595. Stephanie said:
She's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
1596. Rebecca said:
Oh, she is so precious! I can't wait to see her grow up with her sister. Beautiful name too!
1597. Autukaite said:
At last, congratulations! I am so much looking forward to upcoming new stories about Marlo (great name!) and Leta, the older sister. Beautiful family, fun to read your blog, really. Best wishes from Lithuania, Denmark and UK!
1598. Karen said:
BEAUTIFUL! Congrats to you and Jon!
1599. Kate said:
Congratulations to you Heather, Jon, and Leta.
May you get a semi-reasonable amount of sleep for the months to come.
May your dogs not be as freaked out as all hell.
And may Leta not become a jealous hellion of all the attention to little Marlo.
If anyone asks you want you want as a baby gift, there is only one answer: Food I can just throw in the oven or microwave. There is no time to cook!
1600. Suzanne said:
Stunning! Congratulations!!! (extra exclamation points intended!)
1601. Christine A said:
Congratulations! You do nice work.
1602. Amelia said:
Beautiful baby, beautiful name, Congratulations! You guys are so awesome.
1603. Jennifer Suarez said:
Congrats, she is BEAUTIFUL! I saw the photos on Jon's site too and the one of her and Leta is SO ADORABLE!!!
Love her name, Marlo Iris..... lovely!
1604. AJ said:
Congratulations! She's perfect!
1605. Meg said:
She is BEAUTIFUL! Also, I LOVE her name. I'm partial to flower names and Marlo is just too cool. You guys come up with the neatest names. Leta and Marlo... sounds like a children's book. That should be your next project! The Adventures of Leta and Marlo!
1606. Stephanie said:
I was so excited to hear of Marlo's birth! I've been checking twitter regularly anxiously awaiting her arrival. Congrats to you and your whole family and thanks for letting us in on the journey!
1607. chiquita said:
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! love the name.
She is lovely. Hope you all can get some rest!
1608. Laura said:
Love the name! Rolls off the tounge much better than Not Maria.
Congrats! She is adorable!
1609. Darra said:
Welcome lil' Donette!
1610. aussiechic said:
OMG - I love her - I tell you they are just so wonderful when they come into the world - all beautiful and new and you just love them so much instantly....what a little miracle you are holding....
Oh I think I might go and get preggo now!!!! hheheheheheheheheh
1611. Kristi of Million Dream Mom said:
Oh, she's just beautiful! Congratulations! Finally the suspense is over, lol. Can't wait to see how everyone continues to grow together :)
Thank YOU for sharing your journey with us!
1612. Stacey said:
I thought something was up.....Yaaaaaaaaa!!!! So happy for you!! Beautiful child...beautiful name. All the best to you and yours.
1613. Amy said:
She's gorgeous! Congratulations! LOVE her name.
Maybe she'll be my friend on Facebook.... *sigh*
Love,
Amy @ http://prettybabies.blogspot.com
1614. Heide said:
Congrats! She is so sweet! Get some rest and tell Leta that we know she will be a great big sister.
1615. nicole said:
What about Mia?? Very cute - many congratulations to you and your family! Enjoy the ride.
1616. Laura said:
CONGRATULATIONS!
1617. azd said:
congratulations-- Marlo is really beautiful! (and she was born on my little one's birthday-- my "baby" girl just turned 2.) be sure to point out to Marlo, when she's older, how everyone happens to put out their American flags on her birthday ;) i've enjoyed following your journey to this point. thanks for sharing your lovely baby photos. hope Leta adjusts quickly and easily.
1618. Grammar Snob said:
Congrats! What a beauty! Hope you and the rest of the family are well.
1619. Stelawho said:
Congratulations to all three of you! She's beautiful :-)
BTW - My youngest daughter's name is Elora and she prefers to be called Lo as well...
1620. Amy said:
Love, love, LOVE the name. She is absolutely precious--congratulations!
1621. Bridget said:
The name is kinda cool. She is a very pretty baby. Congrats on a healthy baby, Heather. It really is such a blessing
1622. Julie said:
What a pretty girl!
Thanks so much for sharing.
1623. RobinM said:
Welcome to the party, Marlo!
1624. Andrea said:
One of the cutest newborns I've seen in a long time. (Stop crying, Leta! You had your chance!)
She really does look like a wittle baby gloworm. Congratulations :)
(also, I must add: my comment words I had to type in were "$2.50 spillage".. so romantic?)
1625. Adrianne said:
She is gorgeous. Love the name, and she looks like she will have Leta's beautiful lips. Congrats Armstrongs.
1626. Becky said:
I went to your site this morning and said "Has she had this baby yet?" and then said outloud, "SHE DID!" Marlo is GORGEOUS Heather!!! Unbelievably cute. Congrats!! and I LOVE the name.
1627. Samantha said:
Congratulations to the beautiful Armstrong family. Marlo is lovely.
1628. Michele said:
She is stunning. Congratulations to you all and Welcome to the world Marlo!
You not only got a name that kicks a whole lot of ass, you got a great family!
1629. manuela said:
Ecco, mi hai fatto piangere.
(So you made me cry)
1630. Jemaleddin said:
Congratulations! Another beautiful addition to your family! I'm so happy for you!
1631. Dawn said:
She is gorgeous! Congratulations!
1632. Kiley said:
Absolutely gorgeous, to join a beautiful family. Congratulations!
1633. emily said:
oh gosh. love the name, she is beautiful. many, many congratulations.
1634. Jillian said:
My husband reads your blog, too, and came in this morning and said "Mario Iris Armstrong!!! Well, it's definitely not Maria." It took me a minute to figure out what he was talking about because I had just woken up. Then I realized what had happened. I said "No honey, it's MarLO Iris." We went back and forth for a minute before I made him PUT HIS GLASSES ON and reread the post.
She's absolutely gorgeous and The Williams Family is so happy for you!
1635. Angela at mommy bytes said:
Congrats!! I am so glad she is healthy!! Marlo is definitely a kick-ass name.
And I am so relieved that it is a real baby after hearing about little rose: http://littleaprilroseisfake.blogspot.com/
But I never doubted you for a second.
1636. Amy said:
That is so awesome! What a cutie! Congratulations!
1637. Patrick said:
Three cheers! Hip hip HOORAY! Hip hip HOORAY! Hip hip HOORAY!
1638. a said:
congratulations! :)
1639. Susan said:
Yahoo! Alright! Shazaam! Kapow!
Good work.
1640. Bridget said:
Congratulations- she's just gorgeous!!
Thanks for taking us on that ride.
Great job!!!
1641. Marissa said:
Love the name! Went to high school with a girl named Marlo. She was so sweet and kind.
Glad all is well in baby land!
1642. Abbey said:
Congrats to you and your family! I can't wait to read about Leta's reaction to her new sister.
:)
1643. Helen said:
such a beautiful girl... congratulations on the birth and a great name!
1644. Brittni said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
1645. liza said:
she is gorgeous and so is her name! congratulations to you all.
1646. Nancy said:
Congratulations what a beautiful newborn! Thanks for sharing.
1647. Lise said:
She's beautiful, and so is her name (though I was really pulling for Not-Maria ;)
Congratulations!
1648. Rachelle said:
She is GORGEOUS!! Those lips...those cheeks....that nose....I just want to gobble her up! I love the name Marlo too! This makes me want another baby!
1649. Tam said:
A million congratulations to you and your beautiful family.
1650. Hailey said:
Marlo is beautiful!
Congratulations to y'all!
PS- Her first name really does kick ass! I love it!
1651. Kim said:
Congratulations..Marlo Iris is a beautiful name!
1652. Sara said:
Oh my goodness, she is gorgeous. Her name is lovely. Most heartfelt congrats!
1653. Donna said:
She is so cute. Congrats!
I hope everyone is enjoying the new edition!
1654. Tess said:
Heather and family...I have been waiting for days to see the news...what a doll...and I love her name...Leta is going to love her and be a great big sister...thanks for sharing with us...
1655. Pam said:
Congratulations Armstrongs! She's gorgeous... and the name does kick ass!!
1656. Ingrid said:
Congratulations! She is so beautiful. Great name - - you should totally play some M.I.A. to welcome her home.
1657. The Naked Redhead said:
Being a person who has never really desired children, I found myself surprised to have been excited about the birth of little Marlo. I think it's a testament to the stories you tell here...congrats!
1658. Jesi said:
She is absolutely gorgeous!! Such big eyes and beautiful lips. Congratulations to both you and Jon!! My husband and I just had our little girl 2 months ago... only our oldest just turned 18 months... so I am slightly insane :) I am sure Leta will be a BIG help!!
1659. Krys said:
Heather, your Butternut Boo (love that!) is simply beautiful.
Hope you post a pic or two of her picketing and lobbying Congress. I enjoy the screaming child pictures almost as much as the precious sleeping baby pictures - it puts both into such vivid perspective.
Congratulations on a healthy baby girl!
1660. Anonymous said:
Oh, she's so beautiful....such a blessing. Enjoy your new little one. You are very fortunate to have such lovely little girls!
1661. Anonymous said:
WOW! ....well done Heather. well done.
In the ? '70's there was a show called "That Girl".
Marlo Thomas was her name.
determined. qwirky. very pretty. independent.
Your Marlo is beautiful. oh yes,she is a "nibble" baby.
Hugs to Leta and Jon and especially Chuck........as he will be concerned. Coco will want to herd Marlo.
just waiting for more photos and the girls together
martha
1662. Randi said:
i am so happy for you and your family! she is so precious... and by the way- that name rocks my socks off!!!!! Congrats!!
1663. Marianne C. Wille said:
Butternut Boo is lovely just like her Momma.
Congratulations!
1664. Katie said:
Marlo is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations & best wishes to you all!
1665. Stephanie Melton said:
She is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations to you all, and I hope you are all feeling well! Both of your girls are gorgeous!
1666. Jess said:
Welcome Marlo!
1667. sonya said:
Welcome to the world, beautiful baby Marlo!!
1668. Stephanie said:
She is such a beautiful baby girl! Awesome name too :) Congrats and good luck.
1669. Debra said:
She is so beautiful...love her name...get rest mama, enjoy the next few weeks, they are so fleeting.
1670. patrick said:
Congratulations!
1671. Sue said:
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your journey. I'll continue reading as long as you continue posting. :-)
1672. Anonymous said:
Gorgeous! Congrats to you & your family! My son was born the exact same weight & length 7#-15oz and 21"! I can't wait to read the about the birth....wow!
1673. Alexa said:
I am so happy for you and your family! Congratulations - another gorgeous girl! Marlo is a fantastic name. :)
1674. Heather said:
congratulations! i am so happy for your family and cannot wait to read all about your lives! she's gorgeous. and i love the name!
1675. shawnadammit said:
I'm squealing! What a gorgeous baby, and one who takes after her momma's side, to boot!
Wishing you all much happiness... can't wait to watch this little one grow up, too.
Welcome, Lo!
1676. Kathy said:
Congratulations! She is just beautiful :o)
Enjoy the new adventure as you adjust to two children!
1677. Alexandra said:
Congratulations! What a gorgeous girl. She may actually be the most beautiful newborn I've ever seen.
1678. Amy said:
LOVE LOVE LOVE! the name!!!
Mazel tov! Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy these first moments, they are so precious.
1679. Jennifer Merrick said:
Yeah! She is so beautiful!
1680. Anonymous said:
Congrats!
What a cutie!
1681. sarah. said:
A beautiful baby! Congratulations to you and your family on this lovely addition! Hope the first days go well!
1682. Kerri said:
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful. And her name does kick a lot of ass!
1683. Elaine said:
Love the name. Congrats!
1684. manda said:
Yay! Congrats!! Such a beauty and a fabulous name to match!!
1685. Heathero said:
Congratulations! Happy belated birthday, Marlo. Heather, I think she has your chin.
1686. L said:
Congrats!!! She is beautiful. :)
1687. Anonymous said:
Yay! Beautiful baby!!! (sorry about all the exclamation points)
1688. LP in OK said:
Congratulations, Heather and Jon (and Leta)! Marlo is beautiful, and it sounds like your labor wasn't too bad!
I can safely say that little Marlo's birth was the first I've ever followed via Twitter, and am continued to be amazed at how social media is transforming the travel of information - it was fun!
Lauren
1689. merseydotes said:
Congraulations, Heather and Jon! She is absolutely beautiful. I hope all is going well.
1690. Jessi said:
What a perfect little glow worm. Congratulations.
1691. Kris said:
She is absolutely beautiful!!! Where most newborns look like very angry, little old men, she has been completely spared that "quality." Very impressive progeny; nice work, you two!!
1692. Maria said:
Yes, the name totally kicks ass! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your life!
1693. Jennifer said:
She's perfect.. absolutely perfect. Congratulations. :)
1694. emily said:
I got chills and tears in my eyes when I read this! CONGRATULATIONS! She is beautiful and her name is adorable. I can't wait to hear more! Good luck with the first crazy weeks, and remember that the nipple agony is temporary!
1695. christina said:
sweet!
congratulation, heather!
and, i agree, marlo is a kick-ass name. :-)
1696. Ellen said:
Fabulous!
She radiates light-glow worm is a perfect image!
How's Leta?
Thank you for bringing us along on the ride.
Blessings on all.
Love,
Ellen
1697. Jules said:
Mazel Tov - she's gorgeous. And has Leta's full lips. I'm jealous. Enjoy. How can you not?
1698. Jules said:
Mazel Tov - she's gorgeous. And has Leta's full lips. I'm jealous. Enjoy. How can you not?
1699. Kristen said:
Congrats family Armstrong! She's beautiful. Health and happiness wishes for all of you!
1700. Carrie said:
Mazel Tov!! She's just beautiful and what amazing pictures you have of your first moments together.
Wishing you Jon and Leta much love, health and happiness!
Can't wait to hear the whole birth story and to read about Leta's adjustment to sisterhood.
1701. Jen Tullis said:
She is so beautiful! Congratulations Heather, Jon & Leta! What a beautiful gift!
1702. MK said:
Mazel Tov.
1703. Amy said:
What a beauty! I am thrilled for you and your family.
1704. Erin said:
What a beautiful, beautiful baby. Congratulations! Love the name, too!
1705. Asian Aisle said:
Suh-weet! Congratulations!
1706. Sara said:
Cuteness! I'm really happy for you guys! I love that last photo of her. She's so sweet!
1707. Jeri said:
Congratulations, Heather, she's beautiful!
How lucky you are to have her on your due date, too! I hope your luck rubs off on me, I'm due June 25th.
1708. Melanie said:
Congratulations!
Love the name Marlo and love dimples!
1709. ramblin' red said:
Congrats Heather! Gorgeous baby and love her name - I have a dear sweet friend in UT named Marlo.
1710. Rachel D. said:
Congratulations to the whole family! My stupid company has blocked nearly every photo-hosting site out there, so I can't yet comment on Marlo's inevitable cuteness. Grr.
1711. Sara said:
I was just going to add: it must have been all the donettes!
1712. Rick Smith said:
Congratulations, Armstrong family!! Marlo is beautiful. May she know all the joy in the world, Heather.
1713. Shauna said:
Absolutely awesome! Marlo is just asking to be baby talked to and coo'd over. LOVE!! Enjoy your family and embrace it all. You're a great Momma, Heather Armstrong!! xoxo
1714. Deborah said:
She's beautiful. Congratulations.
1715. Courtney said:
Her name totally kicks ass and she's gorgeous. Congrats!!
1716. grace said:
wow, so beautiful!! congratulations! i'm all misty!
1717. Rebekah said:
I was just thinking this morning in the shower, "Wonder when Dooce is going to have that baby?" She's adorable! Congratulations to you, Jon, and Leta.
1718. Carolyn said:
What a beautiful baby!! Congratulations!
1719. Shelly said:
I love the name Marlo...
She is soooooo pretty :)
1720. kathleen said:
what a sweet name, for such a sweet looking baby. big big congrats to all of you!
1721. DC said:
Congrats!
1722. Janice said:
Congratulations - what an adorable little newborn! She doesn't look smooshy or puffy at all!
1723. Allison said:
Congratulations! Can't wait to hear Marlo's Introduction Story! Another adorable child!
1724. Jenny said:
Congrats! She's beautiful! And I'm so jealous. I'm 37w4d and cannot wait to be in your shoes!! Happy snuggling!
1725. Sarah said:
Congratulations! She's lovely.
1726. Rebecca said:
She's beautiful! Marlo is such a cute name.
1727. Jaimie said:
She is absolutely perfect! You guys made a beautiful baby (again).
1728. Jen said:
BAAAAAAABY! Congrats, Heather & Jon.
1729. Jess said:
What a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations! And, just like everyone else, I LOVE the name
1730. Brittany said:
Love her name and that last pic! Awesome...Congrats!
1731. Sarah said:
She's beautiful! And, you're right. That name does kick a lot of ass. Here's to a lifetime of ass-kicking, Marlo! All the best to your family.
1732. Liz McNeil said:
Awww...she's precious! Love love love the name! Congrats to you and your family!
1733. Katherine @ Grass Stains said:
Heather, At the risk of sounding cheesy, I rejoiced with you when Leta was born, I mourned with you over your miscarriage, and I am so happy to be able to rejoice with you again today. Back when Leta (and my first child) were born, I wasn't as starkly aware of just what a MIRACLE a healthy baby is. The explosion of the blogosphere -- where it seems like much of the focus is on families who have suffered much tragedy -- has magnified to me just what a blessing a healthy, whole baby really is. And Marlo is a shining example of that kind of blessing! She is beautiful. I am already praying that you will bypass all of the heartache you experienced post-partum last time, and that the next year will be full of simple joys, laughter and happy tears. Blessings to all the Hamiltons and Armstrongs!
1734. smoochgirl said:
Awwww, she's adorable! Look at those big, beautiful eyes! Love her name(s) too, 'specially "butternut boo"! Although pretty soon, she'll have butternut POO (sorry, couldn't resist)! Congratulations to you all and I look forward to the next chapter of your lives. Take care & rest well.
1735. Stephanie said:
Congratulations to the family. She's beautiful. Welcome to the world, little Marlo!
1736. Leigh said:
I Love the name Marlo - Absolutley beautiful!!! Congrats to you Jon and Leta!
1737. Mary said:
Congratulations!
She is adorable....followed along on twitter and was looking forward to hearing what her name was going to be...which is gorge!love it!
love love to all 4 of youxxx
1738. Tara C said:
Ohhhh...I've been waiting and watching for this post. She is beautiful! Love the name. Congratulations and lots of love to all of you.
1739. Brittany said:
Congratulations!! She is beautiful! What a gorgeous name!
1740. iheartnewyork said:
congratulations to all of you! marlo is a kick ass name and she is adorable.
1741. kalisa said:
June 14 was my dad's birthday. It's also Flag Day. So when she gets older, you can tell her that everyone put the flags out for her birthday.
So excited to finally see photos of her but wanted to tell you how much I respect the way you kept the birth personal.
Also, you know I used to work with Marlo Thomas for years at St. Jude. Let me know if you want me to forward a photo of her namesake to her ;)
CONGRATULATIONS to the entire Hamilton-Armstrong Clan!!
1742. rebecca said:
beautiful beautiful beautiful!! Congrats to you and your family!
1743. Allison said:
CONGRATS!!! She is beautiful!!!!
1744. Traci said:
I knew you must have had her! She's stinkin' cute. I wish you the best, easiest first months. Please update soon with how Leta is responding. Can't wait to hear more stories.
A big, fat congrats!
1745. Sharon said:
OH MY GOODNESS! There she is... Congrats, Armstrongs. And I had an Aunt Iris, too. Great name!
1746. Kristin said:
Congrats!! Baby Marlo is adorable!!
1747. Marlo said:
From one Marlo to another...welcome to the world.
Congratulations! I have to say, it is weird to read that name again and again on here, since I rarely see my own name pertaining to anyone else. Coincidentally, my middle name is Ilyne (i-lean) so your precious daughter already sounds so familiar to me!
Enjoy the babymoon. I can't wait to read about this next chapter in your lives. Now...stop reading the comments and go get some sleep!
1748. Jen - The Alien Spouse said:
Marlo is going to take over the world! You know, once Leta's finished with it.
Best wishes to the Armstrong family, and I hope you get some sleep soon.
1749. Jen E @ mommablogsalot said:
Congratulations she is beautiful!
1750. candace said:
Beautiful Baby Girl!!! Congratulations. Many Blessings to all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1751. Jasileet said:
Congrats. She's gorgeous. She looks like Leta!
Can't wait for the details, girl.
1752. Mary said:
Little Lo is beautiful! Congratulations on your new addition!
1753. Anonymous said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
1754. Kate said:
Congratulations on the tiny tiny beauty. Hope you're all doing well.
1755. Lisa said:
Congratulations!!! She is a beautiful baby, and I'm not one of those people who thinks all babies are beautiful! Enjoy every moment, it passes so quickly.
1756. Aunt Nina said:
She's lovely. Absolutely lovely.
1757. Lindsey said:
Oh she's gorgeous!Congrats!! And I love her name, fits her perfect.
1758. Tracy said:
Congratulations to all of you! Sit back and enjoy the wonderful roller coaster ride of raising 2 absolutely-perfect-in-every-way kids. Leta and Marlo are both so beautiful and so very lucky to have parents who love each other and who do the whole teamwork thing so confidently.
Thanks for your wonderful, insightful, and funny writing, Heather. I really enjoy it.
1759. the niffer said:
She's beautiful. Can't wait to hear the story of how she arrived.
Congratulations to all of you!
1760. Elizabeth said:
Congratulations!!! She's stunning!!
1761. jillian said:
a million congratulations. marlo is lovely.....and definitely not a maria.
1762. Katie Carman said:
Yay! Congratulations Heather, Jon and Leta!!! Marlo looks absolutely beautiful!!
1763. Elena said:
Congratulations! She's gorgeous. And her name does kick some serious ass.
1764. Jennifer said:
Oh, Marlo is gorgeous! Congratulations!!!!!
She was born on my daughter's birthday. Rachel was also born on her due date, and at 1:19 AM. Eleven years ago, though :).
1765. elliebelle said:
Congratulations! She is a doll. :)
1766. Danielle said:
CONGRATULATIONS!
1766. ma2one said:
Congratulations!
1767. Alice said:
Congratulations! Marlo is so beautiful. Good job mama, can't wait to hear the rest of the story!
1768. Sarah said:
Simply beautiful...
1769. Beth said:
Heather--I have been a long time reader, but this is my first comment! I am so happy for you guys and I love her name! I was wondering when there wasn't a post recently if you were in labor. She is a beautiful baby girl. Thanks so much for sharing your stories with us!
Beth
1770. Abby said:
Congratulations, Heather! She is so beautiful. She resembles Leita in her toddler years, but yet she is obviously, and remarkably very much her own person.
Enjoy every moment. I wish I could smell her baby neck.
1771. Joy H said:
Awesome name; she's a beauty.
Congratulations!
1772. Kate said:
I've never commented here before, but had to say CONGRATULATIONS! She is so beautiful.
1773. Nikki said:
Wait....so her initials are M.I.A? That's adorable! You could call her "Mia" for short!
Congratulations Heather, Jon & Leta. =)
1774. Anonymous said:
Congratulations! She's a doll!
1775. Anonymous said:
Congrats!! So beautiful.
1776. SarahSays said:
How beautiful! Congratulations! I love that her initials are MIA. But I still find myself thinking of her as Not Maria. Wonderful news, just wonderful!
1777. Emily said:
Yay! This made my day! And yes, Marlo kicks some serious ass, and Iris is beautiful.
1778. Keet said:
Congratulations to the Blurbodoocery clan! She is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing her with us!
1779. kristen said:
Welcome to the world, Marlo!! You truly do have a kick-ass name! Heather, Jon, Leta, Chuck n'Coco, you are a fabulous posse and best wishes to you all!
1780. Jet Piston said:
Mazal tov!
1781. erika said:
Congratulations! She's gorgeous!
1782. mo'brien mommy said:
Congratulations Heather! Marlo is a beauty. I'm a recent reader to Dooce and have enjoyed learning about your challenges/joys/worries/etc during your second pregnancy. Can't wait to read more about life with Marlo and the rest of the Armstrong gang!
1783. pire said:
She's beautiful! Congratulations.
1784. Wessy Mama said:
The baby, the name, and the mama are all beautiful. Congratulations to you all!
1785. Lisa said:
Beautiful, beautiful baby! Congratulations. And I *LOVE* the name!
1786. Della said:
I never cease to be amazed at the miracle of childbirth. To see that little angelic face in your arms and to think that you made her - wow, just...wow. Welcome to the world, Marlo.
1787. Michelle Memoir of Me said:
Yay! Marlo Iris! You did it and with class and style.
1788. Sharky said:
Mazel tov! She is simply a beautiful baby and her name is so unique, which is awesome.
1789. Miz Booshay said:
Hello. Marlo.
Good job, Heather!
Welcome to the world!
1790. JC said:
Congrats! She's fantastically beautiful...Love that second pic with those wide, curious eyes.
Best wishes to all the Armstrongs!
1791. Meegs said:
Congratulations! And great name!
1792. Anonymous said:
She is beautiful and oooh sooo cute!! Bless her and you!
1793. Mel said:
You bake good looking babies!
Well done!
1794. Bobbi said:
She's a beauty!
1795. Jordan said:
Well, hello there Marlo Iris! Welcome to the world little one!
Good work Mama! I'll be thinking restful thoughts for you!
Congratulations! :)
1796. Amy in MN said:
Absolutely beautiful.
1797. SAHM: Surviving Assorted Home Mayhem said:
I had to leave my congrats amidst the millions here and say that I can see a child of yours as a Marlo - it's a good strong name and it totally fits. Thanks for the photos and for sharing. Sadly, I wasn't blogging when the little guy was born and when the first one was born the Internet wasn't even invented yet!
1798. mhb said:
She's beautiful, and you look great. Congratulations!
1799. Kelly said:
wonderful Heather, best wishes from East Coast of Canada.
1800. Jodi said:
She's just beautiful! Congratulations on bringing another beautiful child into the world.