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We got male :)

January 27, 2012

Baby boy, pink, alive and in our arms

Marmite made an arrival today, having decided to show it was time to leave the premises. A very lovely c/s which turned out to be a very right decision.

He’s 6lb4 and snoozing in my arms

Benedict James George.

Tags: a baby brother, baby benedict, being big sisters, birth after infant loss, new baby boy at patch of puddles, puddlechicks new baby, rainbow baby

This entry was posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:08 pm and is filed under Being a Parent, Benedict, Pregnancy After Loss. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

121 Responses to We got male :)

greer on January 27, 2012 at 7:12 pm

Whooooo!!!!!! Literally cannot wait to meet him. I’m on my way
Catherine W on January 27, 2012 at 7:12 pm

So very, very pleased for you and your family. He’s gorgeous xo
Deb W on January 27, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Am all tingly and delighted for you. Welcome to the world, Marmite! Lots of love to you all
maryanne @ mama smiles on January 27, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Congratulations!!! Hooray for a happy arrival! You both look wonderful.
emma on January 27, 2012 at 7:15 pm

Ah Merry. Wonderful, wonderful news. I’m going to cry now. Bless you all xxx
Emma on January 27, 2012 at 7:20 pm

Congratulations Merry and to all your family on the safe arrival of Marmite. Fabulous news!
I’m so very pleased for you all.
Immerse yourself in cuddles and snuggles with the little chap and your beautiful daughters. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lisa on January 27, 2012 at 7:26 pm

Congratualtions Merry! While I don’t post very often, I have followed you for a long while, and am so very pleased Marmite is here, safe and well. My love and good thoughts to you. Happy snuggling
Liza on January 27, 2012 at 7:27 pm

Congratulations, welcome to the world Marmite!
Liza x
Jeanette on January 27, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Grinning from ear to ear and crying with joy! I *knew* it must be today, but didn’t want to ask. So thrilled, so happy to see you with him skin side. Sending so much love, just thrilled!
Sarah on January 27, 2012 at 7:35 pm

Congratulations! So happy for you all.
Liz on January 27, 2012 at 7:37 pm

Oh my goodness!! Goosebumps all over and so many tears of joy for you and yours!! Welcome earth-side little boy. Huge congratulations to you Merry x
Elaine on January 27, 2012 at 7:46 pm

Fantastic news
Ruth on January 27, 2012 at 7:56 pm

Oh wow That is fantastic. I am actually shaking lol. xxx
Alysonsblog on January 27, 2012 at 7:57 pm

If there was ever a post I wanted to read it was this one, xxxxxxxxxx I’m so happy for you all
Ruth J on January 27, 2012 at 8:02 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Carly on January 27, 2012 at 8:05 pm

Congratulations! So happy for you all! xx
Claire on January 27, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Best news ever! xxxx
Angela on January 27, 2012 at 8:43 pm

Welcome, baby! This is the most wonderful news, I am so happy for you all! You look amazing, love the joy radiating from you. Beautiful boy, good job mama! So happy I can’t string a proper sentence together!
Carol on January 27, 2012 at 8:43 pm

Oh Merry, so very very pleased for you all. Congratulations xxxxxxxxx
Heather on January 27, 2012 at 8:43 pm

Wonderful news! Congratulations all round x
grace on January 27, 2012 at 8:44 pm

Beautiful news, what a gift, so pleased for you all x
Michaela on January 27, 2012 at 8:46 pm

Oh so very, very happy to read this post!! Congratulations!!! xxxxx
claire on January 27, 2012 at 8:46 pm

fabulous fabulous news – congratulations to you all!
abusymum on January 27, 2012 at 8:57 pm

Tears of joy for you xxxx So glad he is here- happy baby snuggles for you and all your family!
Sarah E on January 27, 2012 at 9:08 pm

Crying here, can’t type anything to express how happy I am for you all and how thrilled I am that Marmite has arrived safely xxxx
Ema on January 27, 2012 at 9:12 pm

Many, many congratulations to you all. I’m sad none of my family are here right this minute for me to share the news with as I know they’ll be so happy for you. Lots of virtual hugs & tears of happiness heading your way.
Clare on January 27, 2012 at 9:13 pm

SO happy for you Merry, congratulations! You look gorgeous too
Rachel on January 27, 2012 at 9:14 pm

Oh wow. I don’t always comment, but I have been following your story, and have been hoping for this moment. Wishing you all so much happiness together.
Marston's on January 27, 2012 at 9:14 pm

So very pleased for you all – welcome to the world little one.
Rachael on January 27, 2012 at 9:23 pm

SO happy for you all! Big huge kiss and much love xxxx
Stuart on January 27, 2012 at 9:28 pm

Congratulations!
What good news
Rosemary on January 27, 2012 at 9:37 pm

Hugs to each and all! I’ve been checking every day to see you have posted and am soooo delighted for you now I’ve read today’s surprise. Yippee xxx
Kia @ A View FromHere on January 27, 2012 at 9:38 pm

Congrats – I was so very pleased to read this news =)
Helen on January 27, 2012 at 9:39 pm

Hooray! welcome to the world marmite.
Elaine G-H on January 27, 2012 at 9:42 pm

Congratulations to you all. Such happy news Mwah! x x x x
JillM on January 27, 2012 at 9:42 pm

So very, very, very, very, very happy for you all. Welcome earthside, little man Marmite – we’re all so glad you’re here.
Jenny on January 27, 2012 at 9:45 pm

Congratulations! Fab news.
Jackie T on January 27, 2012 at 9:46 pm

Wonderful. What well-deserved and boundless joy he’ll bring to you and your wonderful family. x x x
Tracy Thomas on January 27, 2012 at 9:48 pm

Congratulations to you all Merry xx
Jacqui on January 27, 2012 at 9:48 pm

Marmite will not replace Freddie, but he will fill a void. I’m so pleased for you all and pleased that Marmite has arrived safe and sound. Congratulations.
Kat on January 27, 2012 at 9:51 pm

Fantastic news, so happy for you all )
Tracy M on January 27, 2012 at 9:59 pm

Goofy grin set in place – hugs n congrats hunny xxxxxxxx
Nic on January 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm

Wonderful, wonderful news. So pleased for you all. Love to you, Max and the girls xxxx
June on January 27, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Awww, sooooo so happy for you all ) Welcome to the world, Marmite
trog on January 27, 2012 at 10:03 pm

SQUEAL!!!!!! bloody fantastic news!
car on January 27, 2012 at 10:04 pm

So happy for you, that Marmite is here and that you can call a c/s a lovely experience. The big sisters must be thrilled and relieved too. Can’t wait to hear what name you chose for this sweet little babe.
Naomi on January 27, 2012 at 10:06 pm

Just…so.. so…pleased!! Congratulations xxxxxxx
Lisa on January 27, 2012 at 10:08 pm

Congratulations… So happy for you all! xx
Anna on January 27, 2012 at 10:11 pm

Congratulations! So happy for you all. And how adorable does he look peeking out of the covers…. xxx
Helen P on January 27, 2012 at 10:14 pm

Oh I am so, so pleased to see this post! Congratulations and a big welcome to the world, Marmite! I have a huge grin on my face now.
Allie on January 27, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Many congratulations to you and all the family.
Sarah on January 27, 2012 at 10:38 pm

Congratulations. Amazing news.
Justine on January 27, 2012 at 10:45 pm

Very wonderful news. Love to you all

xx
Ailbhe on January 27, 2012 at 10:47 pm

Oh my goodness. Oh wow. Congratulations, I’m so pleased for you, well done!
Ellie on January 27, 2012 at 10:51 pm

Oh! oH!!! Oh hooray! Oh what a lovely sweet nursing photo!! I am so happy for you all. Big {{hugs}}
Ruth on January 27, 2012 at 10:54 pm

Congratulations, such fantastic news!
Jenny on January 27, 2012 at 11:00 pm

Merry and all, many many congratulations x x x x
Becky morgan on January 27, 2012 at 11:02 pm

Congratulations!
Emma on January 27, 2012 at 11:23 pm

So many, many congratulations. What a gorgeous little man. xx
Debbie on January 28, 2012 at 12:03 am

So pleased for you all! Fantastic news. Lots of love Debbie
Emily (@amummytoo) on January 28, 2012 at 12:06 am

Congratulations!
Lou Strachan (@Bobbity666) on January 28, 2012 at 12:07 am

Welcome little one! Congratulations to you all xx
camille on January 28, 2012 at 12:08 am

congratulations
Julie on January 28, 2012 at 12:10 am

So happy to hear your wonderful news – I love his name and he looks gorgeous xx
liveotherwise on January 28, 2012 at 12:16 am

Congratulations. So pleased to hear this.
mumof4 on January 28, 2012 at 3:01 am

Brilliant news!!!! You look ecstatic… I am so so happy for you. And such a good looking fella! Love the name also……
Hope you feel ok soon after C Section. Many many hugs…. (Now – hope you don’t sleep for only the right reasons!!).
Leslie on January 28, 2012 at 3:30 am

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Welcome to the world sweet boy.. may your sisters show you the world below with all of their love and grace and may your brother travel above you with wisdom, love and stardust from his travels!!!!!!
Love and light!!!!!
Kathryn on January 28, 2012 at 6:07 am

Biggest congratulations! He’s lovely.
Sue on January 28, 2012 at 6:44 am

So happy to switch on the computer this morning and read this wonderful news. Many congratulations to you all
Cheryl on January 28, 2012 at 6:46 am

Ooooh this is the news I’ve been waiting for all week ! HUGE congratulations, he’s absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy every minute and count your blessings every second. Awww I’m so happy for you all xxx
Gill on January 28, 2012 at 7:28 am

Huge huge huge congrats – this news has made my weekend. And Benedict is such a great name.

xxxxxxxxx !!!!!!!!!!!!
Susannah on January 28, 2012 at 7:47 am

Merry and Max and all of you – congratulations. Benedict looks beautiful and healthy. Enjoy getting to know one another even better.
Emma on January 28, 2012 at 7:58 am

Huge congratulations to you and your family Merry.

Welcome to the world Benedict xx
Kylie on January 28, 2012 at 7:59 am

Benedict, what a lovely name!

He’s just simply gorgeous.
Alison (deerbaby) on January 28, 2012 at 8:03 am

Oh Merry – I’m so happy for you he’s safely here. Beautiful name. Love to you and all your family x
Ishtar on January 28, 2012 at 8:09 am

Many congratulations to you all! What a beautiful baby boy…welcome to the world Benedict.
(Mostly) Yummy Mummy on January 28, 2012 at 8:10 am

What wonderful news! Huge congratulations and sending lots of love to you all xx
Helen at Casa Costello on January 28, 2012 at 8:16 am

So so pleased for you all. A beautiful boy with a fabulous name! Xxx
geekmummy on January 28, 2012 at 8:19 am

Really pleased to read of Benedict’s safe arrival, lovely photos. Congratulations to you all
jackie on January 28, 2012 at 8:27 am

Congratulations!
San on January 28, 2012 at 8:33 am

WOW!!!!! Wonderful news! He has the same name as my little boy… you probably already know this, but it is Hebrew for ” Blessing.”

So very, very pleased for you all, looking forward to lots of baby photos during the forthcoming days and weeks.

Big Hug to you Merry

San xx
Rebecca on January 28, 2012 at 8:38 am

Congratulations. Fab name.
Chris at Thinly Spread on January 28, 2012 at 9:30 am

Congratulations Merry, such fabulous news! xxx
Anj on January 28, 2012 at 10:41 am

So very happy to read your news… thinking of you all today and hoping you had a peaceful, happy first night with Benedict. xxx
Nikki on January 28, 2012 at 10:43 am

Congratulations!!! Wishing every blessing to little Benedict, to all his precious big sisters and to his wonderful Mum and Dad. xx
Beryl Shepherd on January 28, 2012 at 11:00 am

Fantastic news )
Welcome to the world little man and big congratulations to you all.
xxx
Molly on January 28, 2012 at 11:02 am

AGH! Huge congratulations, so pleased to see you both doing so well. He is absolutely beautiful. x
Maggie on January 28, 2012 at 11:10 am

So very happy for you He was just waiting for his Mummy to finish his blanket Can’t wait to see pics of him with his big sisters!
Hanen on January 28, 2012 at 11:41 am

Woo hoo!! Just saw the photo over at Merry & Me – and delighted to hear his name. Just gorgeous. You look great by the way – like a young Meryl Streep! So glad to hear the c/s ended up being the right decision, and worked well this time. Little Benedict – welcome to the world – what an amazing family you’ve just been born into. xxxh
anne kelleher on January 28, 2012 at 11:47 am

many congrats merry and all he is beautiful x
Lynn on January 28, 2012 at 1:25 pm

Beautiful pictures and wonderful news. Love his name!
Congratulations to you all.

Lynn x
Rachel on January 28, 2012 at 1:37 pm

Happy dance here so wonderful congratulations to you all
Caroline on January 28, 2012 at 4:27 pm

YEAH!!!!! SOOOOOO happy for you! Massive Congratulations. Enjoy those snuggles a million fold!
Much Love
Cx

Oh ~ and his name ~ when you posted all those names on your fridge ~ I thought Benedict was the one fitted your family names well ~ love it!
SAHMlovingit on January 28, 2012 at 4:56 pm

HUGE congratulations Merry, so pleased for you! x
rhonie on January 28, 2012 at 5:02 pm

Absolutely the best and most wonderful blog post EVER!!!!!! SO SO happy for you all! Can’t wait to read all about it! Welldone and HUGE congratulations xxx
Sarah on January 28, 2012 at 5:26 pm

Oh, Gods, I’m in bits here…. So, so pleased for you. What an amazing and fantastic thing to read on here.
Not enough words to be coherent, but SQUEEE!!!
Debbie Ellard on January 28, 2012 at 5:57 pm

Congratulations.
Michelle on January 28, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Masses and masses of congratulations to you all.
Georgina Buckle on January 28, 2012 at 6:41 pm

Congratulations! So happy for you all.
George x
Tina on January 28, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Congratulations to you all : ) and welcome to the world baby Benedict!
knitlass on January 28, 2012 at 9:51 pm

Woooohooo! Many congratulations to you all. So glad to hear it all worked out. With very warm wishes for a lovely snuggly babymoon. Welcome Benedict. Looking forward to watching you grow. Xxx
Abigail on January 28, 2012 at 10:39 pm

Congratulations – am thrilled that all has gone well for you. Marmite is beautiful and Benedict is a lovely name!
Lydia on January 28, 2012 at 10:42 pm

So, so, so, pleased for you all! We’ve got another 4 weeks to wait here until number 6 makes an appearance! With love Lydia Brooks (used to be in Ramsey, – now in Birmingham) xxx
sam on January 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm

How wonderful, congratulations to you all xx
Julia on January 28, 2012 at 11:47 pm

Oh I am utterly ecstatically high jumping over the moon for you.
Ooodles of love to you all xxxx
renel on January 28, 2012 at 11:49 pm

Congratulations! I am just thrilled for you…welcome to the world baby boy! Sending my love.
sally on January 29, 2012 at 12:53 am

huge congratulations to all.
Julie on January 29, 2012 at 3:35 am

Many congratulations! So happy for you, and Benedict is just beautiful xx
jen on January 29, 2012 at 3:47 am

Beautiful! Just beautiful.
Tania @ Larger Family Life on January 29, 2012 at 5:33 am

Congratulations to you all x
Jenny (@cheetahsinshoes) on January 29, 2012 at 7:56 am

So delighted for you – much much love to you all
mocha beanie mummy on January 29, 2012 at 8:16 am

BIG congratulations to you all – I’m so very pleased for you. He looks gorgeous and with a wonderful name to match. xx
Emma on January 29, 2012 at 11:20 am

So glad for you all. Many, many Congratulations. xxxx
Red Rose Mummy on January 29, 2012 at 9:30 pm

So pleased to see the news today. Welcome Benedict. xxx
Jenn on January 29, 2012 at 10:58 pm

Ahhhh! Oh Merry, such wonderful news. I am beyond thrilled for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
northernmum on January 30, 2012 at 7:22 am

Welcome home Ben,

Huge congrats merry x
Julie on January 30, 2012 at 8:48 pm

Congratulations & big hugs for you & your family. Such a joyous occasion for you all Take care xxxx
Beth on January 31, 2012 at 2:52 am

So glad the birth went well, too. I was worried for you. xxxx
Pants With Names on February 2, 2012 at 11:31 am

Just the biggest congratulations. So gorgeous. x
Ella on February 3, 2012 at 9:25 pm

Oh Merry, congratulations, what wonderful news. And he is absolutely gorgeous!! xx
Angela Horn on February 9, 2012 at 5:22 pm

What wonderful news, and what a beautiful, gorgeous baby. Thank you for showing him off