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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Heather talks about public tantrums (from kids) on today's Momversation.
- Bedtime, Leta lingering defiantly in the hallway. Jon: "If you want fart stories, you better get in bed RIGHT NOW."
- 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.
1202. marcie said:
Congratulations. She is absolutely beautiful.
1203. gorky said:
FINALLY!!
Welcome, Marlo, to the wonderful world of the Interwebs.
Hope everyone is well.
1204. Joody said:
She's beautiful! Looking forward to Chuck's reaction.
1205. Rena said:
She's gorgeous and I love the name! Congratulations to you and your family :)
1206. Mary said:
Precious! Congrats to all!
1207. Babs said:
Congratulations to the family! She is so lovely and cute! I'm soooo happy for you! What a beautiful name! :DD
God bless you! :)
1208. Beverly said:
She's beautiful, truly. Congratulations to all of you!
1209. Rebecca said:
Congratulations! What a beautiful name to go with such a beautiful baby!
1210. Jenny said:
CONGRATS!
She is beautiful
:)
1211. Amy Andrews said:
Oh my gosh, she DOES look like a glowworm! How edibly adorable is that? She's absolutely beautiful. So glad to hear all went well and I hope the transition goes smoothly. Lots of big sister love to Leta. Lots of supernatural ability to keep their stuff together to Chuck and Coco. Last but not least, may PPD stay far, far away and may you be free from PPPI (post-partum pooping issues). And as an added bonus in case it's helpful (unfortunately a tip I didn't hear about until Baby #3), a great remedy for sore nipples is to express a little breastmilk after nursing (if there ever IS an "after" HA! totally been there), rub it around your nipple and let air dry. Congratulations!
1212. COLiz said:
Marlo is a RAD name. Congrats and best wishes!
1213. Gob-Girl said:
Go, Dooce, Go! Congrats to you, Jon and Leta. Way to go! This deserves lots of exclaimation points!!!!!!!! She is beautiful and you all deserve the best. Now go kiss on her neck!
1214. Hanna said:
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the name you chose. Congratulations!
1215. Nedra said:
Fabulous news!!! Congratulations and welcome baby Marlo!!!
1216. Becca said:
Congratulations!! Welcome, Marlo, you've got an awesome name.
1217. LLG said:
Congrats Armstrongs! She is a cute little girl. Looking forward to pics in the near future, of course when you have had some sleep! Rest well
1218. Pixie said:
Congratulations! Haven't checked Twitter lately - must catch up.
1219. SpeedGlenn said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
1220. Sarah said:
She is a beauty. Congratulations. I love her name.
1221. kristin said:
What a fantastic name and a beautiful little girl! Congrats!!!
1222. campba said:
Welcome from Australia Marlo! I'll send you a copy of the book I'm writing, 'The Curse of the Gemini', when it's finished. Just walk when you want to run, smell the roses when you want to turn them into jam, choose yoga over championship speed kick boxing, write a poem instead of the bible to world post-16th century... and just take a deep breath every now and then. Both you parents, your sister and you will be glad of this advice one day. Sooner than you think!
From an experienced Gemini - struggling but still smiling
1223. MoscowMom said:
I've been thinking about you yesterday. Good news! Best wishes to the pretty girl and the happy family!
1224. Clare said:
Congratulations, she is just beautiful! Love the name, by the way, great choice!
1225. XOXO said:
Brightest Blessings. What a beauty!
1226. Jenn said:
Congrats! She was born on my 29th birthday :) When I was little, any time anyone would ask me what my birthday was, I'd reply, "JUNE 14th FLAG DAY". Not June 14th, but "JUNE 14th FLAG DAY". I wonder if she'll do the same? :) It's a good birthday to have, heh.
1227. Anonymous said:
What a beautiful baby!! Thanks for sharing these pictures!! Enjoy that sweetness!!
1228. Katy said:
CONGRATS!
1229. Stephanie said:
I love her! Congratulations!
1230. Karyn said:
Congratulations, Heather, on the blurbodoocebaby! I am very happy for you, John and Leta. Your newest little one is just adorable. I look forward to reading about your newest family adventures.
1231. Lauren Ursillo said:
All the best! Congratulations! She is perfect.
1232. Patricia said:
ooooh! she is SO BEAUTIFUL! congratulations!
1233. Susan said:
CONGRATULATIONS Heather & Jon! Marlo Iris is a beautiful name for a beautifully perfect baby girl. I am sure that Leta will be a wonderful big sister. I am so happy you are all doing well.
Susan
Over at "RaisinToast"
1234. Lauren said:
AHHHH Beautiful! Congrats Heather, Jon, and Leta!!
1235. Shauna Guilfoyle said:
Beautiful baby, beautiful name, enjoy every minute of it!
1236. Hallie said:
In that second pic, I think she looks just like her big sister!!
Congrats!!
Hallie
http://www.firstgiving.com/hallietwomey - Hope some of your readers will click on over and enter to win up to $3000.00 in prizes!! :)
1237. Natasha said:
Congratulations. She is beautiful, a beautiful little glow worm. Hope you are all doing well.
1238. Michele said:
A few more words of warm congratulations! She really is gorgeous.
1239. Gary said:
Congrats! She is beautiful!
1240. kacy said:
Congrats!!! She is beautiful.
1241. Nicole said:
Aw, she's adorable! Congratulations to you all.
1242. Jacie said:
Congrats to the whole Armstrong family! She's absolutely beautiful!
1243. Kristin said:
She is absolutely beautiful. I just said to my husband, who introduced me to your blog, "hasn't she popped that baby out yet?"
Welcome to the world Marlo, you have a wonderful family.
1244. Liz said:
Hello, gorgeous girl - and well done, mama! Congratulations to everyone.
1245. Abra Leah said:
She is stunning! Congratulations and be sure to get some sleep!!
1246. lindsaywillman said:
CONGRATULATIONS to mama and papa, and big sister Leta!! Welcome Bebe Marlo!!
1247. Lisa said:
Welcome Marlo!! Good luck Leta, she looks like a worthy opponent!!
1248. Dawn said:
What an absolutely beautiful baby! Congratulations Heather, Jon, and Leta!
1249. Erin said:
She's beautiful, congratulations Armstrongs!
1250. Nanci said:
She is precious, congratulations!
1251. Jane said:
Hi
Have had several wines this evening so this wonderful news has made me tear up.
Congrats!!! From Perth, Western Australia.
Enjoy your new daughter (I know you will), given the first time around was a bit rough, to put it mildly.
Best wishes to your whole family.
Jane
1252. Lee W.Cockrum said:
She is so beautiful. I hope that your transition to a four person family goes smoothly for all concerned! And the contrast of those photos with your header is hilarious!!!
1253. Nicki said:
Congrats!! Have been waiting for the official pictures since you posted the first tease on Twitter. So happy for your family!
1254. Andrea said:
L.O.V.E. the name, SO adorable! Congratulations mama!
1255. Sprogblogger said:
She's absolutely beautiful. And I love her name!
1256. Richelle said:
She's perfect! Congrats!
1257. Kasey Jackson said:
Holy shit. I want another baby.
She's adorable and, as everyone has said, her name kicks ass. Congrats!
1258. Jennifer said:
Congratulations! And you're right...that name kicks all sorts of ass. I love it!
1259. Melinda said:
Congratulations! I love the name Marlo. She is simply beautiful.
1260. Sarah said:
Beautiful, beautiful....congrats. And thank you for having us all along for your ride.
All the best to you,
S
1261. Katie said:
Beautiful in every way!
1262. Amanda said:
Congratulations, she is so cute! And she does look like a glow worm, adorable :O)
1263. Amy said:
She is gorgeous! Congratulations!
1264. Anonymous said:
I've been checking and checking...I was so excited to see pictures and learn her name. Beautiful name for a beautiful girl. Thanks for sharing your journey; it seems strange to be so wrapped up in a "stranger's" happenings, but it's really not. :)
Congratulations!!!
1265. Jessica said:
Yay! Congratulations! Love the name. She is a beautiful little girl - can't wait to see how Leta and the pups are reacting!
1266. MHW said:
Congrats Armstrong family- she is beautiful!
1267. Scott in Philly said:
Congratulations, I'll miss thinking of calling Marlo not Maria...but Lil' Donette is good too. Beautiful baby. Wonder what Leta is thinking?
1268. Amy said:
She's beautiful! Congratulations!!
1269. Natasha said:
Congratulations!!!!!!! She is such a beauty!!!! Great that everything's ok with you and baby. Hope Leta and Jon are doing great as well.
1270. Karen Olson said:
She's beautiful. And I love the name.
1271. belcher said:
BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL! you look GREAT by the way!
i LOVE her name...how adorable. can't wait to hear all about the adventures of marlo and her hatred of pink and love of coco.
1272. Mary Jo said:
I am beyond happy for your family. She is beautiful.
1273. Susan said:
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey with us. Marlo is beautiful! Hope you all are doing well!!!
1274. Andrea said:
Congratulations to the whole family! Glad to hear everyone's healthy and happy.
1275. Shiri said:
Congrats!!!!!!! She is so beautiful! And that name does truly rock. YAY!
1276. cara said:
awww! your babies are always so cute fresh out of the womb! love the name.
1277. amber said:
She is beautiful, Congratulations. I love her name.
1278. Sarita Pagita said:
Heather, seriously, she is beautiful! What a precious butternut boo! Congrats on such a perfect angel! And Marlo DOES ROCK!
1279. #99 said:
I think she's going to be a rock star...how could she not with a fantastic name like Marlo Armstrong!? I love it!! Congratulations to you all!
1280. Katherine said:
Beautiful baby girl--makes us all want another one! Trying to remember all nighters to come back to reality.
1281. Kate said:
Congrats Heather, Jon, Leta and welcome Marlo Iris. :)
My daughter Hannah Grace was born a year to the day before at 12:43 am.
She's gorgeous, and I love her name :)
1282. nobody said:
Aw, good news. She's lovely.
1283. webgal said:
What a beautiful little girl. Congrats! And her name DOES kick ass!
1284. Anonymous said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I've been checking in everyday just to check if she's come. Very happy for you!!! Stay healthy and happy - mama and baby...
1285. Tori said:
gorgeous and happy!
Congratulations to you all! Leta, better soldier up Princess, there's a new sheriff in town.
1286. Kathleen said:
She's beautiful. Welcome, Marlo!
1287. PaintingChef said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful and I love the name!!
1288. Kelley said:
Oh my, she does look like a glow worm! Precious baby...congrats to you all!
1289. Jennifer said:
Congratulations, she is absolutely gorgeous! Brilliant name!
1290. Jennifer said:
Congratulations, she is absolutely gorgeous! Brilliant name!
1291. bearing said:
You are right, the name kicks ass. My son Milo would agree. (Oh, and are not M.I.A. also ass-kicking initials? That's awesome.)
She is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I can't wait to see your two-kid photography.
1292. Patty Hans said:
Oh, congratulations! She's beautiful - love the name! - so happy for all of you. Thanks for letting us share the ride!
1293. Katy said:
Congratulations to the Armstrong family! Marlo is beautiful. Can't wait to hear your birth story.
1294. Amy said:
She is gorgeous! Congrats!
I love her name, perfect!
1295. Liz said:
She is beautiful, and I love the name! Congratulations!!!
1296. Sybann said:
AW! She's gorgeous Heather! Congrats to the whole famdamily!
1297. Katherine said:
If you get to comment eleventy thousand and sixty five, Congrats, the name is beautiful! She is the most adorable glow worm eva, great job all around H&J!
1298. Anna said:
Congratulations! Can't wait to hear the details on the labor.
1299. Barb said:
Heather ~ She is the most beautiful little glow worm ever! Congrats.
1300. Anonymous said:
Congratulations :) She is beautiful and her name, does indeed, kick ass!
1301. Nathan said:
Congratulations! Marlo is lovely and superbly named. All the best to Jon, Leta, Chuck and Capt Coco. Cheers!
1302. Megan (FriedOkra) said:
Oh! She's beautiful. Congratulations to you and your family, Heather.
1303. MJ said:
I am thrilled for you and your family. She is a precious little girl!
1304. Brook said:
Congratulations!
1305. Birdie23 said:
What a cutie! Like the others I've been checking your site everyday! Marlo is here and Leta is now the official BIG Sister. Congrats to you and I wonder how Coco will fair,Crazy girl,Hugs to the whole family.
1306. Lisa said:
Congratulations to all of you!
1307. Nico Blue said:
Congratulations!!!
Enjoy every moment of watching Marlo and Leta grow together. Nothing compares!
1308. Kendra said:
What a gorgeous name! Not one I hear a lot, so I associate it only with Marlo Thomas, a very cool thing to be named after. And a dimple; what a perfect little baby.
Congratulations!
1309. Hanna said:
Wow! Congratulations, she's beautiful. And Marlo does kick ass!
1310. Traci said:
Congrats!!!!
She is absolutely beautiful!!!!
So happy for you!
1311. Cathy said:
Congratulations, Heather, Jon and Leta! Welcome little Marlo! And don't you just love when people say you look great for having just had a baby? Why qualify it? You look fabulous, period.
1312. rebecca said:
what a beautiful little pipsqueak!! congrats to you and your family. now go get some rest!
1313. Jamie said:
Beautiful! Just beautiful. And truly, a kick ass name!
Congrats!
1314. Anonymous said:
I'm so happy for you Dooce! Though I'm 65, I read you every day,and have great affection for you. Marlo looks serene and content. What an addition to the Armstrong abode! Love 2 U!
1315. Melissa said:
She's beautiful, and you are so fortunate. Congratulations to all of you!
1316. editdebs said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful. I'm so happy for you all.
1317. porkchop said:
She is perfect. (Her name is also perfect!!) Congratulations to you all and thank you for sharing this with us. Your site makes me smile every day!
1318. mountain mama said:
I am so happy your baby girl is here! I wish I lived closer, I'd send you some ziti, or something. You'll have to settle for my love. May you both get some rest, and enjoy the moment. Beautiful little bit, and her name does kick ass.
1319. Cindy said:
Congratulations!!! Beautiful girl, beautiful name and she shares my birthday.
1320. Mary Rose said:
Congratulations, Heather (and family!)...she's absolutely beautiful! Love the name! :D
1321. Siobhan said:
Aww what a wee pet! Congrats to all of you!
1322. anna cordes said:
you look incredible! and marlo. my word! now i have a new name to add to my most incredible names EVER list!! can't wait to hear the story!!
1323. Bonny said:
Just beautiful.
1324. Andrew Zamon said:
CONGRATULATIONS (sorry for shouting at your eyes).
She's beautiful. May she allow you plenty of sleep.dame
1325. lizandboys said:
SO GORGEOUS and beautiful name....the pictures made my ovaries ache (and believe me, w/two boys and the big 4-0 arriving, that's not an easy thing to do!)
Congratulations!
1326. Marcy said:
Mazel Tov!
1327. Amy J said:
Beautiful from her name to her toes to her SUPERMOM. Congratulations!
1328. Terri said:
Holy Cuteness! congrats. The name is great. Check out reruns of "The Wire" on HBO and you will be thrilled that you gave your daughter such a cool name.
1329. Lisa said:
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
Marlo is a keeper!
1330. KP said:
awesome name. beautiful girl. congrats!
1331. Kim said:
Lovely name, gorgeous baby. Thanks for TAKING us along for the ride! :) Get some rest - can't wait to hear the labor story!
1332. mel said:
everything everyone just said x100!
xoxo, m
1333. Marla said:
So happy for you all!
Job well done.
Keep it up and keep me laughing.
1334. marian said:
Of course like thousands, I'm sure, I read your blog religiously but never comment - but had to this time to congratulate you on the birth of this beautiful baby girl. She is a doll!
1335. Bobo said:
Congratulations! She's delightful.
1336. Kim K. in Western PA said:
She is so beautiful. Her little face is absolutely adorable. Congratulations to you and your whole family and to sweet little Lo for getting such interesting parents.
1337. Mary@Holy Mackerel said:
BIG congrats to you and Jon, and Leta!! She's beautiful, Heather ,and I love the name. I had a feeling that's what you were doing this weekend...
1338. Vicky said:
Absolutely precious. Congratulations!
1339. Mel said:
Congrats to you and your family on your new addition! Thanks for sharing her with us. She is beautiful.
1340. Tisra said:
Happy, Happy Birth!!! Congratulations!
Our son was born on 6/14, also. A great day. It's Flag Day, also, you know. Maybe you'll have better luck with figuring out what Flag Day is all about. He's been alive nearly a decade, sharing this holiday with his birthday (it's always the 14th) and we can't really seem to grasp what one is supposed to do with Flag Day. Hang a flag? Make a flag? Eh.
Forget flag day- happy Marlo Day!
1341. Heather said:
Marlo is BEAUTIFUL! Huge congratulations to you and your family!
1342. joaaanna said:
Welcome to the world Baby Lo! Congratulations Mama, Daddy, Leta, Chuck and Coco! Good work Mama!
1343. Joy101378 said:
Amazing! Both the name and the person. xoxo
1344. jennifer said:
beautiful baby!! job well done!
1345. Robyn said:
I've only recently started following your blog (after reading and loving your book!) but I wanted to say Congratulations! I LOVE the name!
1346. Corey said:
Love the name! She is adorable!!
1347. heather said:
yay! congratulations! and such a beautiful baby! can't wait to hear how leta feels about her sister and your birth story.
1348. Katie said:
Aw, Heather, she's just beautiful! I'm reading your book at the moment, so I'm hoping things go easier for you this time around. Enjoy her!
1349. Jen Cox said:
She IS a gloworm!!! She is so pretty! I love her already. Congrats, hope you guys get some sleep.
GO MARLO!!!!
1350. e. said:
It is an honor and a privilege to share a birthday with Marlo. Congratulations!
1351. Anonymous said:
Congratulations!! (And good luck - born on her due date, eh? She'll definitely keep you on your toes!)
1352. Rachel said:
Welcome to the world little Marlo. You are perfect!
1353. Tiffany said:
Way to go! Beautiful baby, and beautiful name. Iris was on my list, but I couldn't seem to get agreement from the spouse. You and I both know that he is totally wrong about it.
I can't wait to meet my own little girl in roughly 6 weeks! Woo hoo!
1354. Michele Cavalier said:
Oh my goodness she is gorgeous!! Congratulations to all of you. I'm thrilled for you and can't wait to hear all the stories of her life in the coming weeks/months/years.
1355. Carolina John said:
congrats! she'll be a delight.
1356. Kate said:
Congratulations! Welcome Marlo!
1357. Renee said:
What a gorgeous baby girl! She's definitely half-Hamilton, although John must get credit for her beautiful mouth, which looks a lot like Leta's!
1358. jennifer said:
She is beautiful. Thanks for sharing such a special moment. I love the honesty of your blog. ..and your freaking hilarious too!
1359. Kate said:
Congratulations!
1360. Bridget said:
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
1361. Christine said:
Congratulations. She is stunning and has a beautiful name. All the best to you, Jon and Leta.
1362. Anonymous said:
Gorgeous!
Congrats to all!!!
1363. June said:
Let me add my voice to the chorus of well wishes. Congratulations, Heather! Welcome, Marlo! Leta, you will be a wonderful big sister. And Jon, what a lucky man you are! My best to all of you. (Typing with a few tears in my eyes.)
1364. kim said:
congratulations heather, jon & leta
to the new family member and welcome, marlo <3
1365. Babette said:
I might be comment number 1351, but just wanted to pile on. She is beautiful--you look wonderful in the photo, too. Well done, you two. (But mostly you, of course, Heather.)
1366. Lori said:
COngratulations! I love the name and she is just a doll baby!!! All you internet people are having babies left and right and making me regret the tying of the tubes... Ah. Such is life, a former boss I hated always said anyways. Really though, I'm very happy you're a big sharer and let us all come along for the ride. You're just a really awesome family, dogs included, and I for one only hope I can find a group of people like you all to pal around with in my neck of the woods. Have a great day and get some rest and snuggle all your babies. A cotton candy kind of day.
1367. Devon said:
WOOHOOOO!!! Oh lil' Marlo, you have NO idea what kind of company you've arrived into. =) Welcome...and congrats to you all! Just Awesome. *hugs* Devon
1368. Anonymous said:
She is beautiful. Congratulations! So happy for you, you deserve it!
1369. Kristina said:
She's beautiful. Congrats to you, Jon and Leta.
Welcome to the world Marlo!
1370. Christina said:
She's absolutely perfect, Heather!! I am so happy for you and your family - all the prayers/blessings/well wishes you could possibly get. And what a beautiful name...
1371. Megan said:
Oh my god, she's adorable! And I LOVE the name!!!!!!!!!!!
1372. Yvonne said:
She is beautiful, congratulations! I love her name too.
1373. Julie T. said:
What a gorgeous little sweetie you have there. Congratulations!
1374. Jill_Pilgrim said:
Ovaries.exploding. Baby fever.spiking. Must.resist.urge.to.poke.holes.in.husband's.condoms.
Congrats Dooce! I am not at all jealous!
1375. Katie said:
Awesome! I was checking yesterday to see what was going on, and of course, when you don't post, I wondered about labor, etc.
She's lovely, and I love her name. Congratulations on your little glow worm. I can't wait to hear how Big Sister Leta is doing with her little sister.
1376. Anonymous said:
She's beautiful! So excited to hear what Leta thinks, and Chuck & Coco too, of course.
:-)
1377. lora said:
Congrats...she is absolute perfection. Welcome to the world, Marlo!
1378. Katie said:
She is awesome, Heather. Congrats and all the best.
1379. AmazingGreis said:
OMG! What an absolute beauty! Welcome to the world little Marlo, you are so lucky to be a part of such an amazing family!
How is Leta with her new little sister? Was she super excited to meet her?
Congrats to you all, can't wait to watch her grow.
XOXO
1380. Indigo said:
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful. What a blessing.
1381. Angie said:
OH Heather - she really is a beautiful baby. A huge compliment coming from a mother who admitted her first born looked like an alien as a newborn :)
1382. Rose said:
Congratulations! Wishing your family of four all the best! And that name DOES kick ass.
And let me say that if you have mascara on after having had a baby, that you are going to be just fine.
1383. AnnieLou said:
Oh my, she looks just like her big sis in the second picture! Congratulations, and on her due date, how conveniant. My second was born on her due date, I believe I read that only happens about 20% of the time, the only one of my four.
Enjoy, they'll be fighting about who wore who's shirt on last night's date before you can believe it...
1384. Floyd said:
Welcome, Marlo! You and I share a birthday! The good news is it's also Flag Day which of course everyone remembers!(Well, okay, most people don't remember)
Congratulations to everyone! She's absolutely gorgeous.
1385. mingaling said:
She is perfect - gorgeous girl and gorgeous name. Congratulations to you!
1386. Ann said:
Congratulations to all of you!!!
1387. Claire said:
Many congratulations on your beautiful bundle. Gosh so many girls. Chuck and Jon will have to stick together.
1388. Liz said:
If I promise to wash my hands first and keep Leta distracted for a while so you can nap, can I nibble under Marlo Iris Donette's double chin for a while?
Please?
1389. M said:
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
1390. Sharon said:
Congrats! She is absolutely gorgeous!
1391. Angela said:
Congrats! She's beautiful! I've never seen such an alert newborn! Looking forward to more pics.
1392. Angela said:
Oh my gosh, Heather, she's beautiful! I swear in the second picture she looks JUST like Leta! Congratulations!!!! I totally love her name!
(sorry for the over-use of exclamation points :)
1393. Steph F said:
She is beautiful and what a lovely name! Congratulations to the whole family!
1394. Valarie said:
CONGRATULATIONS!
Marlo is beautiful - matching her name perfectly!
1395. Jane said:
Congratulations Heather and family! I have been checking back daily to hear the good news and I am so happy for you! Can't wait to see/ hear more.
1396. Angie said:
An absolute beautiful baby! congrats! Love the name too.
1397. E. Christopher Clark said:
Congratulations. She's beautiful, and her name really does just kick a lot of ass.
1398. Joan said:
Beautiful, baby, great name!
Congratulations, I've never been this happy for an absolute stranger before!
Joan~
1399. leatitia said:
Congratulations, she's gorgeous. Love the name. How did Coco reacted when she saw her? :)
1400. Katie C. said:
Your new little one is gorgeous! You know, I've never been a fan of that name, but somehow, it fits her so well and I like the name more, now. It is a cute name that is different, sort of old-fashioned, and yet hip at the same time. I think of Marlo Thomas, of course - who is super adorable!
Congratulations on your baby - I am sure Ms. Leta is thrilled!
1401. Stephanie said:
She's beautiful!!! Congratulations! She's also my birthday twin, so that makes her extra special. I hope your family gets a little relaxation. Ha!
1402. Labradoris said:
A little late on the congratulatory comment, but: what a beautiful addition to a beautiful family. Many congratulations! I can't WAIT to hear about your L&D tale, sounds like everything went wonderfully! The world would not hurt to hear a good "I am woman, hear me ROAR!" story, so I wait with bated breath.
Sleep well!
1403. Lizzy said:
She's a keeper.
1404. TED said:
She's adorable. Congratulations.
1405. Anonymous said:
A freakendorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love her!! Just delicious!!!
1406. Opal said:
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, little one! :)
1407. J. Bo said:
I don't know that I'll ever be able to think of this sweet little morsel as anything other than Baby Donette. My favorite aunt and I (we're both fans) can't wait to see Chuck oh-so-skillfully balancing her on his head.
She's a genuine keeper, that one.
Congratulations on having a baby whose visage indicates you might possibly have been in the room during her conception!
1408. Kel said:
Congratulations! Beautiful name!
1409. Stef said:
Congratulations on the new babe! She's beautiful.
1410. Jenna G234 said:
CONGRATS!!! So happy for your family!!! Don't forget to have a margarita every once in awhile!!!
1411. Karen said:
Absolutely beautiful! Congrats to all. I am just a bit sad she didn't hold off for 1 more day to be born on my birthday, June 15th!
1412. I.M. Canadian said:
Congratulations, Dooces (or would the plural be, Deece?)!! She is just darling! And thanks for sharing it all with us!
1413. Jenny said:
Dear Marlo,
Stop being so cute. You are making me want another baby and quite frankly 2 is enough.
I mean it Lo, knock it off.
P.S. You have an awesome big sister.
1414. Ahmielyn said:
On her due date! Valedictorian of being born!
1415. Wendy said:
That is one cool name. And what a BEAUTIFUL little girl. I love that second picture with those BIG EYES looking around.
Can't wait to know what Leta thinks of it all!
1416. Sharon said:
Congrats! She's so beautiful....such a beautiful name as well! Thanks for sharing :)
1417. fiona said:
congrats and welcome to little marlo!
1418. The Expatresse said:
She is gorgeous! You are gorgeous. Leta is gorgeous, too! Jon?? Well, he and Chuck are right handsome.
Excellent name.
Seriously, well done. Hope you have lots of help so you can rest.
Enjoy the baby-moon.
1419. Katie said:
Congrats on a beautiful baby and a beautiful name. I'm due in three months and hoping for a natural delivery - currently full of "what am I thinking" and "can I seriously do this"....You're inspiring! Can't wait to read more.
1420. RobbynW said:
GORGEOUS!!! Congrats to the whole Armstong family!
1421. shan said:
\^__________^/
1422. Betsy said:
She is going to look SO good in that nursery!
1423. Sasha said:
Congratulations! Marlo is gorgeous and her name is too. It's amazing how awake and aware she looks in some of these pics. Congratulations to Big Sis Leta too!
1424. Have the T-shirt said:
What a precious bundle!
Congrats!
1425. Josh said:
Congrats! It was a great morning for the newborns! My best friend's brother and his wife had their son Bryce at 6:50am EST. I just knew they would come at the same time!
1426. Stephani said:
Congrats, Dooce- she's beautiful!
1427. Yet Another Jenny said:
Holy crap! Congratulations! What a gorgeous girl and gorgeous name!
1428. Sara said:
I'm actually in tears, looking at these beautiful pictures of Marlo! Thanks for sharing this awesome amazing part of your life with all of us. (And thanks for posting this and reminding how worthwhile it will be when I go through all of this myself over the next week or so.)
1429. Rebecca said:
Oh, Heather! She's beautiful. Congratulations on your new addition, and I wish you, Jon, Leta and Marlo all the best.
1430. Charmain Vaughn said:
I'll just ditto everyone else.... and then say... Welcome to the world Butternut Boo!
1431. Jessica said:
Holy cow she's adorable! Congratulations to the family!
1432. Karen said:
She is absolutely beautiful! Congrats!
1433. Hilary said:
Is that some fancy trick photography or is she REALLY THAT BEAUTIFUL? Gorgeous and love the name Marlo. That's my friend from college's name. And she's a kick-ass lady, too!
1434. HoustonGurly said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is beautiful! :)
1435. stella quinn said:
congratulations! I had a psychic feeling her name would include Iris...strange I know! The name is gorgeous! I see a bit of Leta in her!
1436. Elena said:
Congratulations! She's a doll.
1437. Monica said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful and I'm sure she will live up to that "kick ass" name.
And as someone else said around here, Leta has got some stiff competition now.
1438. Greta said:
OMG - she's beautiful!!! Congratulations Heather. And yes - her first name does kick all kinds of ass.
1439. Beth said:
Congrats!! She is a beautiful glowworm.
1440. Rebecca M said:
LOVE. Love the name, love her sweet little smooshy baby face. Yet another stranger wishing you congrats! I can finally stop ignoring my work and hitting the refresh button. Let's face it, baby news is infinitely more exciting than auto insurance.....
1441. christina564 said:
Congratulations! I've been checking your blog every day eagerly expecting to read that your daughter was born. I don't know you, but your family has been in my prayers these last few days.
1442. Anonymous said:
Congratulations Heather!! She is gorgeous, and her name totally ROCKS! Love it!
Cindy
1443. Ingrid said:
Congratulations to both of you - what a beautiful little girl! Can't wait to hear more about the thrilling labour and your adventures with another cast member in the Family Armstrong Saga...
1444. Anonymous said:
She is absolutely gorgeous! And has Leta's mouth (at least in the second to last picture). I am sure Chuck and Coco are thrilled as well. Congratulations to you and your entire family!
1445. Emma said:
CONGRATS!
Love the name! Is she also named after Marlo Thomas?
Looking forward to seeing many, many more photos of beautiful Marlo. And to reading her and Leta's newsletters :-)
1446. megan said:
Congrats! I'm so excited for you! I love the name, too.
1447. Lisa said:
Welcome to the world, Not-Maria. I am glad everyone is healthy and home. Marlo is a pretty awesome name.
1448. Katrina said:
Wow! Congrats, you have a beautiful baby, and I love the name!
I hope Leta enjoy's being a big sister!
1449. Jen said:
Congrats!!!! She is beautiful!!!!
1450. GregariousKat said:
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for your family. We were up chilling in Labor and Delivery here in Dallas that night wondering when Lil' Donette would arrive. Funny how we were thinking of you at about the right time. Can't wait for the labor story.
1451. Jennifer said:
Yay! Welcome Marlo Iris!
1452. Lauren said:
She is beautiful! Congrats!!
1453. Missy said:
A HUGE congratulations are in order... It has been such a delight to watch Leta grow up on your blog.. and now your pregnancy with Marlo and now her birth... Thank you for sharing this wonderful time with us.. it has been a pleasure... and you are right.. Marlo is a wicked KICK ASS name! I look forward to seeing how her and Leta will get along and how the dogs are with the new one... Best of Luck!
1454. Jaci said:
She is beautiful. congrats! Its been a lot of fun going through this pregnancy with you and I'm excited to read more about this little one as she grows. Have a blast!
1455. Linda said:
She is a beauty! Congratulations!
1456. kristy said:
When I first saw the name I thought it said Mario and thought "oh, so not Maria but Mario instead...wait did she turn out to be a boy?!"
Marlo sounds rather familiar...off to google it.
1457. Jenny said:
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
She looks a lot like Leta in the second picture.
And I, too, think the name Marlo kicks ass.
Welcome, baby girl!
1458. chere Secrist said:
Congratulations!
So I woke up this morning and ran to check and my 50 y.o. eyes swore that
you had named her MARIO. As in -one of the Mario Bros. And I wasn't surprised!
After a few lines and my vision waking up too I realized that it was indeed a beautiful name and I love it.
1459. Terry O said:
May the universe lay blessings upon blessings at her feet, the stars shine the wisdom the the ages through her eyes and the sun heat the glorious fire within her.
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Welcome baby Marlo — the world has been waiting for you.
1460. Jelena M said:
:-)))))
Welcome, Marlo Iris!
Congrats, Leta, Heather and Jon!
1461. Patricia said:
Congratulations!!! She is soo adorable and what a great name!!
1462. Michelle said:
Congratulations!!
1463. Asianmommy said:
Congratulations to you & your family!
1464. Anonymous said:
Beautiful, beautiful baby. Congratulations!
1465. Mindy M. said:
She's gorgeous. Congratulations, Armstrong family!
1466. Gillian said:
Weeeehooooo!!! Congratulations!
She. Is. Beeeeyooootiful. And I have to agree that her freaking name kicks all kinds of ass. Marlo and Leta. Leta and Marlo. Ah, perfection.
Congrats again. It's Two for Two.
1467. Sarah said:
Congratulations!!!
1468. fraucowtown said:
Congratulations again! She's beautiful and her names rocks. Looking forward to hearing more. =)
1469. Myra said:
Congrats on your lovely girl! My daughter is 14 months right now, and I hadn't experienced a single pang of baby fever until I saw Marlo's pictures. Damn you, Dooce.
1470. Jacqueline said:
Congrats on little Marlo! I so love that her initials are M.I.A. Too cute! Sending prayers and well wishes to you and your family.
1471. sks said:
Perfection. She is beyond lovely. And that name, yes, kicks a lot of ass. Like her mama.
1472. Anonymous said:
Congrats! Marlo shares my sons birthday and it is also flag day, which my husband constantly comments about.
1473. Iris said:
Tell you what, as a woman named Iris, I fully approve of the name. Unusual names are awesome, and you guys are good at them.
Yay! She's adorable.
1474. Ashley said:
Congrats! She's lovely.
Marlo and I are birthday twins.
1475. Vintage Kids' Books My Kid Loves said:
Isn't she lovely.
1476. Jill said:
Marlo and I have the same birthday! Yay! Flag Day girls rock!
Congratulations to your whole family.
1477. Cat said:
OH GOOD LORD THE CHINS! LOOK AT THE CHINS! Love the name, congrats you two (and Leta)!
1478. elise said:
Hello baby!! I started reading your blog a few months back and have been anticipating your baby's arrival with baited breath. So glad to finally "see" her!
She's beautiful. Congratulations :)
1479. Ashley said:
I recently finished your book "It sucked and then I cried" and have been a little obsessed/in love with your website after one of my friends hooked me onto it. Congratulations! And what an AWESOME name! I wish you & your family all the best and lots of fun days ahead with your new baby!
1480. Kathryn said:
She is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations to you all!! Thanks for having us all along for the ride. Keep it coming.
1481. Emily said:
Gorgeous little girl. A lady arrives right on time!
Happiness to you all right now, I bet you're all over the moon.
Welcome to the party, Marlo!
1482. Jamie said:
Absolutely beautiful, Heather! Congratulations to you, Jon and Leta!
1483. t said:
She is just lovely. Congratulations!
1484. Katie said:
Congratulations! She is so beautiful!
1485. Liz said:
Congratulations and much happiness to your family. She is beautiful!
1486. Maureen said:
Excellent news! I hope you both continue to do well. (By the way, I'm due in August, and Marlo is one of our picks! Beautiful name.)
1487. Janice said:
WANT TO PINCH CHEEKS.
What a doll!
1488. Angela said:
Congratulations on the baby! She is adorable. I have been reading your site for about 8 or so months but I have never commented before. I just wanted to say congrats and also I really appreciate you opening up and sharing.
1489. Rory said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful and so is her name.
1490. Caren said:
I'm constantly amazed how excited for the arrival of a baby of a family whom I don't know. But I am. Marlo's stunning. I'm so happy, and teary eyed, for all of you. Congratulations! (Again & again)
1491. Mary said:
What a doll!! Congrats to you & Jon. Can't wait to read more about your darling latest model :)
Also, the spam blocker words are "clearly permanent"
1492. Bas said:
She is beautiful! Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of this with you and your family! There are so many of us out here that read and chuckle and weep with you every day.
1493. Amy said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! All caps and multiple exclamation marks have rarely been so justified. So glad you're still letting us all tag along for the ride!
1494. Alexis said:
She's beautiful! (and ALMOST makes me want another one...)Congratulations! Glad to hear that labor was short and sweet.
1495. Tanya said:
Congratulations! She is beautiful and precious! Hope recovery and home-life adjustments go well for you! Take care!
1496. Kerry said:
WOW, she is one of the most beautiful babies this world has ever seen. Congratulations to you all! And thank you for sharing your news with us.
1497. Wendy said:
I'm so happy for you and your family. Marlo is beautiful. And her name certainly does kick ass!
Thanks for sharing her with us.
1498. Sarah said:
She's gorgeous! Congratulations! Wishing you all the best.
1499. Kristy said:
She's beautiful! Congratulations!
1500. Shawna said:
She's absolutely gorgeous!! Congrats on your precious addition!!
1501. Tasha said:
Congratulations Dooce!