Yes, it’s a boy……
…..and his name is Maddox-Pax-Knox.
You like?
3kg, five hour labour (give or take), great birth, magnificent epidural and generally Over The Moon. Home now and trying to remember how to put on those teeny tiny socks. He’s very much a third child – somehow I pretty much forgot to buy anything small enough to fit him and much of the other paraphanalia you accumulate before your first baby……but he is absolutely delicious and I am besotted. We all are.
His name is actually Remy. Luca came up with the name months ago and it was on a shortlist of two or three. When we saw him, it was obvious.
Coco was not happy for several days and refused to say his name because she wanted us to name him Nutella. We told her when she grows up to be as big as Mummy and has her own baby, she can call him Nutella (heck, I’m sure someone somewhere already has….). The good news is that she’s already got a baby in her tummy and it’s going to be born "in half an hour".
As I mentioned last week (seems like a lifetime ago….I’ve almost forgotten how to type) I have locked and loaded a bunch of posts to keep you entertained while I remember how to get by on very little sleep and make milk.
Mia xxx
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I am so happy for you Mia!!
Aren’t little children gorgeous when their little baby brother comes home from the hospital? My daughter was 2 and a half and she copied everything I did with her little Baby Born doll. The ultimate was when she walked in with her top up and the doll at her breast. Soooo cute.
Mia, please relax and don’t fret with your blog. We are not going anywhere and will remain patient and loyal. Take time off to prioritise yourself and your babies. We will still be here when you get back.
Take wonderful care of yourself, and don’t forget – the housework can wait.
Huge congratulations to you and the family. You are AMAZING getting posts up whilst in these first few days – I couldn’t even summon up the energy to put on underwear most days. x
I’ve been o/s for ten days so let me add my belated but sincere congratulations to Mia and her family!
I’ve been o/s for ten days but let me add my belated but sincere congratulations to the whole family!
I’ve been o/s for ten days but let me add my belated but sincere congratulations to the whole family!
congrats Mia and family!!! welcome to your new baby boy…love the name!!!
have fun enjoying your new little man!
HI Mia, I’m not happy with my ‘congratulations’ message being on the Frockwatch page that has a picture of Hugh Hefner and his barbies, so just wanted to express again, my excitement and best wishes on the arrival of little Remy. LOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE the name, you have all outdone yourselves with that one (esp you Luca- great pick)
Mia, I think you have broken all mamamia records re: number of comments posted by people with this one! It must be nice to know there are so many people out there you love your work and are wishing you and your family well. Take care and fingers crossed for some sleep.
Best Wishes to you and your family Mia for your new arrival!
And it’s on CBB – good one Emma!
http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2008/08/mia-freedman.html
Looking forward to seeing a pic of your new little man, Remy!
Best Wishes to you and your family, Mia!
The news is on CBB too – good one Emma!
http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2008/08/mia-freedman.html
Hopefully you’ll post a pic on there too!
Looking forward to seeing your new little man.
When my little neighbor was 3, she met a 5yo boy in the playground.
She told me she loves him and she will marry him when she turns 4. She didn’t even know his name, but knew that he went to kindy.
Congratulations to you and the family Mia! Remy is a great name.
I do love Coco’s logic. Kids are awesome!!
Congratulations Mia and welcome to the world Remy!
Kelly@SHE-POWER
…. I meant sympathise in a good way – there’s LOTS and lots of good bits. I was just referring to baby brain from sleepless nights of breast feeding a newborn.
Ooohhh, congratulations! LOVE the name.
I’m glad your ‘birth plan’ all worked out. I had my third baby (a girl – Amelia) 3 weeks ago, so I can genuinely sympathise with what you’re going through!
xx
Yay! Congratulations Mia. I love the name too. And thank you so much for updating us all. xx
wow, congratulations to your family, cant wait to hear more about baby remy and (coco’s baby nutella) in a few weeks/months when you return to earth from planet baby and read this multitude of happy wishes from a bunch of people who may seem like strangers but in actuality interact with you every single day. So as i find something to occupy me until you return to the keyboard, i wish you love and the time to enjoy these first precious moments. Xx
ok, i’m suuuper late, but…. SUUUUUPER congratulations! and super name too! definitely better than Milo and Nutella!
oh yay! That’s the best news! Congratulations to you and yours, Mia!
Fantastic news on the safe arrival of Remy! Congratulations. I love his name, so sweet. Love the stories of Luca and Coco, hope they are having fun with him, and you’re getting plenty of rest.
Congratulations Mia – enjoy! I’m expecting twins (girl and boy) any minute. My four year old wants to call them after his best friends at preschool Harry and Nick. It’s possible – but not going to happen!
Congrats Mia and family!!
Congratulations Mia, very exciting … am glad to hear he arrived safely …
Look forward to having you back for ‘real’soon.
xxx
Sensational ! Love the name
Congratulations Mia and family….a bit late I know, but great news needs recognition !!
A bit late, but congratulations!
Congratulations, wonderful news! I was already clucky and thinking about number 3. After all this talk about newborns and milkyness I may have to think more seriously. Looking forward to hearing your tales of life with a 3rd child.
Congratulations, wonderful news! I was already clucky and thinking about number 3. After all this talk about newborns and milkyness I may have to think more seriously. Looking forward to hearing your tales of life with a 3rd child.
Congrats hun, hope the little one brings you and your family much joy.
Love your site by the way, I read it religiously.
LOL! @ Nutella – that’s gorgeous!
Congratulations enjoy this wonderful time with your new baby boy xxx
Oh, Mia…! I can’t BELIEVE I have been obsessively logging on here 20 trillion times a day for the past 3 weeks like some freak of a person, and then the past two days have been laden down with my own sick children (ALL THREE aarrgghh!) and missed such a momentous post today! Especially when yesterday I gained not only a new niece but ALSO a new 2nd cousin, both girls, and it did cross my mind at midday “Wow I wonder if Mia will make the trifecta and also have hers soon and have a girl as I am guessing!”. How wrong was I?!
) xxxxxxxxxx
From my family to yours, much love and happiness and I love, love, LOVE the name! Absolutely perfect (LOL in my sleep-deprived state I did see the opening line and thought “what, the…?!”)
Can’t wait to see piccies ;o) Welcome to the World of Three Children
One of the best men I know is named Remy-he is kind, funny and hard working-I hope the same for you! God bless and congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting!! Wishing you and your family all the best..!! Welcome Remy!!
Such a beautiful name.. cutesy but strong..
Congratulations on the birth of Remy. May his life be filled with joy and love.
Congratulations! Love the idea of Nutella. Hope you’re getting plenty of sleep.
Congrats Mia! Glad to hear everthing’s going well. Loving the name too (although, Nutella is kinda cute, in a “I would so pay out anyone who gave their child that name” way).
Congratulation! great name!ciao
Congratulation! great name!ciao
Hip hip hooray
Well done and congrats to you and your growing clan. Remy is a cool name. I would think with a name like that he will be a future spunk.I put money on it that he ends up with the nick name nutella anyway. I luv the way little peoples minds work. Hope you get sum kip time
Wow, congrats!!!
CONGRATULATIONS MIA
having a baby in the house is so exciting. You have lovely taste in names, my 3month old half bro is called Luca so I’m obviously a fan and Remy is gorgeous too!! Enjoy this special time with your family.
xxx
Congrats Mia!
Remy sounds extremely cute!
Did Luca get the name from the Max Remy series?
xx.
Congratulations! Love the name, it’s gorgeous.
v cute!
i wanted to call my little sister lightbulb
thankgod my parents are the sensible type and ignored my 3 year old self
congrats
WELCOME REMY!!
I agree with coco how could you not call him nutella, what a perfect name.
I hope you all settle back into life with a new born easily, with as little dramas as possiable.
Congratulations, Mia!!
Congratulations to you and the family Mia!
Need I say congratualtions? I thought of you and all mamamia commentators yesterday… a friend of a friend (I know but still…) was telling her about his first class flying experiences and said the most ’star struck’ was when he was the only person in the 1st class lounge other than this lady and her boy. When this little kid kept coming up to him to say hi his mother kept apologising. It just happened to be ANGELINA and MADDOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND….They were lovely! Let’s all sigh, *sigh* and love them even more.
enjoy Remy and maybe some Nutella on toast.
Oh congratulations Mia and welcome to the world little Remy! Enjoy your first few beautiful/zombified weeks together
Thanks for sharing your news Mia!
Hope you’re not too tired.
Where can we send gifts?
I guess your friend was wrong, how’s she taking it?
http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/parenting/community/surprise-package-20080729-3mm4.html?page=-1
Congratulations to you all!
Congratulations Mia, Jason, Luca and Coco!
Yay, you guys. Kiss him and the other minis (not the car) for me.
Lovely news and I wish you all the best xx
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! I have to say, even though it’s a hard time, I’m kind of jealous. There’s something special about living in that milky, sleep deprived haze for a while. And you cannot beat the scent of a baby. Yep, really jealous now! I’ve been away for a while, and the thought of you not getting your epidural crossed my mind more than once, so I’m glad that worked out for you! Great name, too. Enjoy! xxxxx
Lovely news and I wish you all the best xx
I love that Luca picked the name! So sweet!
Great news Mia! What date was he born? Does he have a middle name?
Name: Rémy
Gender: Boy
Origin: French – Meaning: Oarsman
From Rheims, France ; (English) familiar form of Remington
Pronunciation:(RAY mee)
Form of: Remigius
I dunno if Mia is using the accent though.
Lisa McCune’s daughter is called Remy. I guess it is a bit of a feminine name, but can work for a boy too.
Well done you!!
Remy is definitely better than Nutela and Milo (actually I kinda like Milo).
Enjoy enjoy enjoy.
When you are able, we want pics.
Or is that gonna cost us millions?
Congratulations!!
Coco is hilarious – Nutella!! Congrats Mia to you and your family. Enjoy these moments – it all goes by so quickly…
A huge congratulations to you and your family Mia!! Remy – I like it infinitely more than Nutella. I’m sure he’s totally gorgeous and it’s good to hear it all went well.
I will have a glass of champagne in your honour tonight!! (or perhaps one for each child……)
x
Congrats!! I like the name Remy for a boy….it’s strong yet cool…
Congrats Mia & family!
I just clicked on to read yesterday’s post as the wrong paper was delivered to our house.
Wonderful news!
Remy is a great name!
Congratulations Mia! great name.