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July 27, 2012 5:26 AM

Please join me in welcoming Omiewise's brand new son into the world! The boy could not ask for better read, more joyful parents. Congratulations to Omiewise and his wife! L'chaim!
posted by anotherpanacea to Etiquette/Policy at 5:26 AM (120 comments total)

Hear, hear.

Congratulations!
posted by MartinWisse at 5:32 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Bravo, that is excellent.
posted by Wolof at 5:37 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Woohoo, congrats!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:45 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by Telpethoron at 5:48 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

More babies! Four hundred babies!

Congratulations, OmieWise!
posted by Rory Marinich at 5:49 AM on July 27, 2012

Congratulations!
posted by xingcat at 5:55 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by Catseye at 6:01 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Mazel tov!
posted by Faint of Butt at 6:19 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!
posted by rtha at 6:21 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations, OmieWise. Parenting's a joy.
posted by corb at 6:23 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by jquinby at 6:34 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!

More babies!

In a few months I get to join the ever-growing club of Mefi parents as well!
posted by amro at 6:44 AM on July 27, 2012 [13 favorites]

+

Congratulations!
posted by inturnaround at 6:45 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by Smart Dalek at 6:51 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Ahh! Babies! Run!
posted by lazaruslong at 6:52 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Thanks! I'm barely functioning, but luckily my lovely wife is keeping it all together. It was a long and tough road through "assisted reproductive technology" (an odious Orwellian formulation) to get to this point, and many MeFites were really supportive when I talked about that before on the site, so thanks a lot for that.

Also, a really nice MeFite already got the baby an account!
posted by OmieWise at 7:03 AM on July 27, 2012 [19 favorites]

woohoo! congrats!
posted by Stynxno at 7:04 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!


(side question: was there a site outage 9 months ago that we suddenly have all these babies?)
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 7:08 AM on July 27, 2012 [18 favorites]

Hooray!
posted by rmd1023 at 7:09 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Mazel omie, I'm super happy for you. Kids gonna have a real good dad.
posted by Divine_Wino at 7:18 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Wow! Congratulations!
posted by jamjam at 7:30 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!! You are doing your part to ensure Metafilter's survival into the future, and for that we are all greatful.
posted by ChuraChura at 7:31 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!

Welcome to Earth, little one!
posted by batmonkey at 7:34 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations omie and good luck!
posted by boo_radley at 7:36 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!
posted by CBrachyrhynchos at 7:36 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!!!!!

(We want baby pics!)
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 7:41 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Congrats! Seriously, wow. I'm envious. Awesome.
posted by Ivan Fyodorovich at 7:42 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! I'm glad all of your hard work and stress have worked out for you in the end. :)
posted by jillithd at 7:46 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Yay! (And this is where I sheepishly admit that my brain's automatic gender assignment tool had OmieWise down in the wrong column. Welp, now that's fixed.)
posted by ocherdraco at 7:50 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Tell Me No Lies: " (side question: was there a site outage 9 months ago that we suddenly have all these babies?)"

I wondered something similar at our last MetaTalk baby shower and went back 9 months but couldn't find anything.

Congratulations to the proud parents. I remember your comment from last July, OmieWise, and it (and a lot of that thread) really changed the way I look at a lot of things regarding fertility. I'm very happy for you.

As for Metafilter's recent baby boom, there's no way to say what comes to mind without sounding creepy - but I'll try to come across as non-creepy as possible.

I can't help but not be happy about the babies but also for the babies because they are lucking out with the parents they're getting.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 7:54 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Awesome possum!
posted by drlith at 7:56 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

pics or it didn't happen
posted by cjorgensen at 7:59 AM on July 27, 2012 [3 favorites]

Yay, etc!
posted by shakespeherian at 8:07 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

I don't think there's a baby boom at all. I just think it's an awareness cluster where people are realizing that the mods are apparently not closing these threads and folks have come to think they are acceptable posts for MeTa. While I wish all the new parents the best of luck and a happy life for their child, I personally don't think they are appropriate posts for MeTa. It's not a feature request, a bug, or a site issue that needs the community to weigh in on, and seems like something that would go great on your own personal blog.

Congratulations.
posted by laconic skeuomorph at 8:07 AM on July 27, 2012

Baby posts are fine for MetaTalk. They're one of the few things here that (mostly) go well.

I wish you and your family every happiness OmieWise, I know this has been a bumpy road for you.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 8:11 AM on July 27, 2012 [6 favorites]

Baby posts are always fine!

Congrats!
posted by DreamerFi at 8:12 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Babies: They're one of the few things here that (mostly) go well.

Congratulations, OmieWise!
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 8:13 AM on July 27, 2012 [4 favorites]

Congratulations!
posted by needlegrrl at 8:17 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

"They're one of the few things here that (mostly) go well."

There's a baby post that went badly? That sort of makes me angry. WTH? (And I don't even really like babies. I love kids, but I kinda prefer them to be a bit more like people, say about twenty-four months and up. Obviously, then, I've never been a parent because parents always seem to love babies and forever appreciate all babies. Or something.)

I think baby threads are great because they're so happy-making — we get to share in another mefite's truly wondrous, glorious news. That's really cool.
posted by Ivan Fyodorovich at 8:17 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations, Omiewise! And agreed, we want pics as soon as we can get 'em.
posted by KathrynT at 8:18 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

More babies and more baby posts, please.

Congrats Omiewise and family!
posted by bilabial at 8:27 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Ok, here he is looking like he knows what's going on (even though that's an illusion). He and I are so alike already!

(I'm not being coy with the "he," we haven't settled on a name yet. John Lewis is not an option.)
posted by OmieWise at 8:29 AM on July 27, 2012 [6 favorites]

Ooh, he's cute!
posted by Ivan Fyodorovich at 8:30 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Please make his middle name Schmoopy, because that would be awesome.

Also, oh my god adorable! baby!
posted by rtha at 8:30 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

He's gorgeous! Congrats, OmieWise.
posted by angiep at 8:30 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Adorable! Congratulations!
posted by EvaDestruction at 8:32 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Mazel tov!
posted by catch as catch can at 8:34 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!
posted by purpleclover at 8:38 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Baby posts are fine for MetaTalk.

Noted! Cute kid, Omie!
posted by laconic skeuomorph at 8:42 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

DROWNING IN BABIES.
posted by The Whelk at 8:42 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

YAY! Congrats!
posted by idest at 8:48 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Wow, congrats! What a cutie!
posted by toodleydoodley at 8:53 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by the young rope-rider at 9:12 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats, OmieWise and family! He is indeed a cutie, in that slightly solemn way that babies do so well.

I love Mefite new baby posts. Sometimes it's nice to break up the monotony of MeTa posts discussing serious issues with some schmoopy.
posted by librarylis at 9:15 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Wonderful news, Omiewise!
posted by gaspode at 9:20 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Woohoo! Congratulations to the Omiewise family!
posted by Lynsey at 9:22 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Frankly, I'm getting a little babied-out. Flagged.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 9:25 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Just kidding! Congrats & hzzah!
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 9:25 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Such a cutie! Congratulations!! (And until I followed that Wikipedia link, I always read your name as OmnieWise).
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 9:30 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats! So many Metafilter babies happening lately. I almost have hope for the future again.
posted by bedhead at 9:50 AM on July 27, 2012

Oh he's gorgeous! Congrats!
posted by Specklet at 9:58 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

While I wish all the new parents the best of luck and a happy life for their child, I personally don't think they are appropriate posts for MeTa. It's not a feature request, a bug, or a site issue that needs the community to weigh in on, and seems like something that would go great on your own personal blog.

Here's the thing, laconic skeuomorph: a lot of people have met on MetaFilter, have friends on MetaFilter, and like to share happy news with the community. It's kind of site news. I met my husband on MetaChat (indirectly through MetaFilter) and I'm 7.5 months pregnant, so you bet you'll see a new baby post from us in about 6 weeks.

It's not like we're going to run out of space in MetaTalk, so just keep movin; if you see something you aren't interested in.
posted by Specklet at 10:03 AM on July 27, 2012 [7 favorites]

Congratulations, OmieWise and mrs!
posted by LobsterMitten at 10:07 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

It's kind of site news.

I disagree with you strongly but clearly I'm in the minority here so am happy to let the matter drop if everyone else is.
posted by laconic skeuomorph at 10:08 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! I'm so thrilled to see this!

I really appreciated your comments last year about IVF, which gave us a lot of helpful insight into the process which has helped give us a clearer view of what the process will be like if we decide to go down that path.
posted by Nimmie Amee at 10:26 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Hooray! The whole being-a-parent thing the first time around is such a great joy.
Best wishes for a happy & healthy childhood for your young 'un, and don't forget to dote on the mom a bit -- make sure she's not forgotten in the crush to celebrate the new baby.

Also, a really nice MeFite already got the baby an account!

Mathowie's long term growth plan is becoming increasingly evident.
posted by Devils Rancher at 10:28 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!
posted by Dano St at 10:29 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Matt could make bank by offering onesies and diaper covers and other baby-related things I bet. Binky blue!
posted by rtha at 10:32 AM on July 27, 2012 [4 favorites]

Congratulations!!
posted by en forme de poire at 10:36 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! Hooray for babies!
posted by DrGirlfriend at 10:38 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Tiny Hi 5s!
posted by Potomac Avenue at 10:46 AM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Those eyes! Those eyes!

Totally adorable, OmieWise. Congratulations!
posted by maudlin at 11:06 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

He's a cutie! Congratulations!
posted by marxchivist at 11:11 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!!
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 11:32 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by rumposinc at 11:44 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by Sidhedevil at 11:48 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Happy Baby!
posted by peagood at 11:50 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! The new generation of Mefites will meet-up to take over the world! Or maybe just the Internet. Or maybe just MeFi.
posted by smirkette at 11:53 AM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

♥ to Omie's new Homie
posted by Cranberry at 12:01 PM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Great news. Congratulations!
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 12:13 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! Bring on the Cuteness Games - all shall enter, all shall leave with doughnuts!
posted by arcticseal at 12:23 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Mazel tov, Omie, and thanks for the joyous news, anotherpanacea!
posted by languagehat at 1:52 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Also, you know, not to guild the lily or anything, but our chickens* laid their very first egg last night! I've had a feeling all along that my wife and our chickens would lay at the same time.


*Is there any way to tell which girl laid?
posted by OmieWise at 2:51 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

I am chicken sitting for a professor right now, and I can tell when the brown chicken lays eggs because they are brown eggs. However, there are three white chickens and all their eggs look the same. I'm sure this is a metaphor for race in the US, or something, but there you have it.
posted by ChuraChura at 3:14 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Actually it's the color of their earlobes which is correlated with the color of the eggs.
posted by rabbitrabbit at 3:42 PM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Mazel tov!
posted by trip and a half at 4:01 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

That is awesome but I will let you be the person to look at my professor's chickens' earlobes.
posted by ChuraChura at 4:48 PM on July 27, 2012 [2 favorites]

Huzzah! Congratulations!!
posted by goshling at 5:41 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! Well Done.
posted by space_cookie at 5:49 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

He sure does look like he knows what's going on.

Congratulations to all of you and welcome to little dude!
posted by tangerine at 6:01 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Adorable! Congrats to you and yours!
posted by youcancallmeal at 7:35 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

He's adorable! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs! I remember that comment, too, and I'm so glad things worked out.
posted by Phire at 8:29 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Many many congrats and best of luck - this first month is a wild, wild ride.
posted by tristeza at 8:44 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

(I'm not being coy with the "he," we haven't settled on a name yet. John Lewis is not an option.)

We didn't name our girl for 8 days - does not go down well with friends and family but you gotta do what you gotta do. :)
posted by tristeza at 8:48 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!!
posted by Majorita at 9:02 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! Many blessings on your new fellow!
posted by msali at 10:04 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Such a handsome boy! Congratulations!
posted by deborah at 10:17 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats and good luck! Be ready, the first 18 years fly by quickly.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 10:24 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations. The next few years are going to be grand for you and your wife. There is nothing that allows you too see the world anew like a new baby!
posted by readery at 10:42 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congrats!
posted by darth_tedious at 10:55 PM on July 27, 2012 [1 favorite]

Oh congratulations Omiewise and Mrs Omiewise, and welcome to the world baby! He is so beautiful I actually gasped when I opened the Flickr photo. Mazel tov!
posted by feets at 4:23 AM on July 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations! He is a cutie!
posted by onlyconnect at 4:57 AM on July 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations, Omiewise! Welcome, baby!

And seriously, this baby cohort needs a name.
posted by likeso at 5:41 AM on July 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

Hooray for new baby!!

He is so great, Omewise!

I hope your wife and your boy are resting comfortably.
posted by zizzle at 5:52 AM on July 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

Well, I'm new here and haven't encountered Omiewise. But congratulations nonetheless.
posted by Sleeper at 11:36 AM on July 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

Huzzah! I know this child is going to grow up in a household filled with love and good music. Well done. Congratulations.
posted by safetyfork at 2:10 PM on July 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

YAY BABBY!!!!!!!! Congrats to all three of you.
posted by sonika at 2:22 PM on July 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

Gorgeous boy! Congratulations!
posted by Defying Gravity at 6:51 AM on July 29, 2012

Congratulations!
posted by box at 8:08 AM on July 29, 2012 [1 favorite]

Aw, he's adorable, especially when his face is all scrunched up! Congratulations. Hi, little wise baby!
posted by heyho at 10:16 AM on July 29, 2012 [2 favorites]

So cute! Mazel tov.
posted by palliser at 1:14 PM on July 29, 2012 [1 favorite]

Congratulations!
posted by Renoroc at 3:19 PM on July 29, 2012 [1 favorite]

And seriously, this baby cohort needs a name.
posted by likeso at 8:41 AM on July 28 [1 favorite +] [!]

There is no cabal baby cohort.
posted by bilabial at 4:29 PM on July 29, 2012

Uh, no. No, of course there isn't. I misspoke. I'll... I'll get to work on those latrines now, ma'am.
posted by likeso at 6:18 PM on July 29, 2012

Beautiful baby!
Put your nose at the nape of his neck, inhale, that is what heaven smells like : )
posted by JujuB at 8:01 PM on July 29, 2012 [2 favorites]

Congratulations! Babies fuckin RULE!
posted by flapjax at midnite at 8:59 PM on July 29, 2012 [1 favorite]

Put your nose at the nape of his neck, inhale, that is what heaven smells like

That is SO true. That infant smell, it's really wonderful. Wish I coulda bottled that: now every time my baby (who's 12 now) kinda pisses me off I'd just unscrew the bottle and take a whiff. It'd make things better.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 9:03 PM on July 29, 2012

Congratulations! He's a cutie :)
posted by Joh at 10:15 PM on July 29, 2012 [1 favorite]

Wooohooooo babies!!! Love him, he's soooo cute!

O.O chickens have earlobes!
posted by IndigoRain at 2:03 PM on July 30, 2012 [1 favorite]

Oh wow! I'm late to this party but definitely wanted to share my congratulations. I'm sure this makes you and your whole family very happy, OmieWise, and many joyful days to you all.
posted by Miko at 8:36 PM on July 30, 2012 [1 favorite]