Fine news

I am ecstatic to announce a new Happy Mutant on the scene: Poesy Emmeline Fibonacci Nautilus Taylor Doctorow. Hatched at home, in a pool, this morning, in London, weighing 9 lbs and 6 oz. All bits correct and accounted for. Already stolen the hearts of all who see her.

Consider me on paternity leave until further notice. Link

[#1 posted by remmelt , February 3, 2008 5:10 AM]

Congratulations!!

[#2 posted by Maurik , February 3, 2008 5:10 AM]

Grats!

[#3 posted by Jack Fear , February 3, 2008 5:10 AM]

Many happy returns! TEAM PARENTHOOD GO!

[#4 posted by elchucko , February 3, 2008 5:11 AM]

Congratulations! Always happy to see such a cute increase in the population. Have fun, and I hope you won't miss sleeping, lol!

[#5 posted by shanealeslie , February 3, 2008 5:19 AM]

YAY!!! Congratulations Cory.
This means that not only can you use your e-book generated wuffie in exchange for dinner for two, now three, at Shanghai Cowgirl on any Friday night or Sunday Brunch, but you also use it for up to 10 yours of babysitting when you happen to be in Toronto. I just hope that you'll still get enough time to write, the birth of my daughter became a total time sink - I procrastinate writing by playing with her.

[#6 posted by Jake von Slatt , February 3, 2008 5:24 AM]

What great names! Congratulations Cory!

[#7 posted by hng23 , February 3, 2008 5:26 AM]

Oh, Cory. I remember when you were just a highschool kid working at Bakka & now you're all grown up. Congratulations!

[#8 posted by kleinerblogger , February 3, 2008 5:29 AM]

Congratulations!

[#9 posted by jsj , February 3, 2008 5:33 AM]

Too cool man, a junior Doctorow to take on the fight. Welcome to our beautiful new sister.

[#10 posted by wmbozarth , February 3, 2008 5:36 AM]

Congratulations Cory!

[#11 posted by Bob , February 3, 2008 5:41 AM]

Well, well, well, well, well. Many happy returns, happy birthday to the new owner of such a prodigious array of names, best wishes and all that.

[#12 posted by FoetusNail , February 3, 2008 5:41 AM]

Congratulations on her birth and kudos for having a her at home where mommies and babies belong! Born green, live green!

[#13 posted by nzruss , February 3, 2008 5:43 AM]

Congrats!!!

[#14 posted by dirtdirt , February 3, 2008 5:43 AM]

Mazel Tov!

[#15 posted by Miss Cellania , February 3, 2008 5:47 AM]

Oh, congratulations on such a beautiful daughter! Too bad you won't have any names available for the next child. Kudos all around!

[#16 posted by ratbastid , February 3, 2008 5:47 AM]

Congrats, Cory--she looks just like you!

I'm trying to imagine what her teenage rebellion will look like. "No, Dad, I WILL buy DRM'ed music files, and you can't stop me! I reject your free culture ideals!"

[#17 posted by ridestowe , February 3, 2008 5:49 AM]

hooray, someone smart is contributing to the genepool!

[#18 posted by Marilyn Terrell , February 3, 2008 5:54 AM]

Man, that's a significantly sized baby to be born at home! Congrats to dad and especially mom. I love that determined expression on her face, like, "I don't care how many times you click that camera at me, you are NOT going to wake me up, after all I've been through!"

[#19 posted by wgmleslie , February 3, 2008 6:01 AM]

Wonderful! Congratulations on your new addition!

Oh, and 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393!

[#20 posted by Nelson.C , February 3, 2008 6:01 AM]

Yay, congrats! Have a virtual handshake. Sure is cute for a mutant.

[#21 posted by griffey , February 3, 2008 6:08 AM]

Congratulations, Cory...my daughter made her appearance Dec 15, and I can tell you unequivocally that the whole world just gets brighter.

Can't wait to hear her story.

[#22 posted by Ninja Monkey , February 3, 2008 6:16 AM]

Someone get that baby a set of goggles and a cape!

[#23 posted by ADDCast , February 3, 2008 6:18 AM]

This is awesome news. Congratulations to you and your entire family.

I love the names.

[#24 posted by Pipenta , February 3, 2008 6:22 AM]

She's lovely.

[#25 posted by Mnemesis , February 3, 2008 6:29 AM]

Congratulations and omedetou gozaimasu! From my Not quite English speaking wife.
Enjoy the sleep you can get while you can get it!

[#26 posted by porn for creative souls , February 3, 2008 6:37 AM]

mazel tov!

[#27 posted by cmuncey , February 3, 2008 6:39 AM]

Congratulations!

[#28 posted by StyleSwag , February 3, 2008 6:39 AM]

Congratulations! Better start teaching her how to spell all those names now. I hear it's pretty competitive at Mutant X Academy Pre-K/Nursery School!

Doesn't she smell good? Someone needs to bottle those smells - New Baby, New Car, New Puppy, New Doll, New Shoes.

[#29 posted by benediktus , February 3, 2008 6:43 AM]

herzlichen glueckwunsch! i know exacly how you feel. happy hormone-loaded first days (and nights) with your newcomer (and wow, that's a big girl).

[#30 posted by thordora , February 3, 2008 6:46 AM]

Congrats! She's lovely! Buy some red bull, and get ready to fall in love again. :)

[#31 posted by Ape Lad , February 3, 2008 6:54 AM]

Congratulations! Parenting is fun!

[#32 posted by matociquala , February 3, 2008 6:59 AM]

Congratulations to all three of you.

Yay!

[#33 posted by johen , February 3, 2008 7:00 AM]

Congrats!

[#34 posted by MOONBAT , February 3, 2008 7:02 AM]

I thought you were gay.

I also thought you had an MFA, which apparently isn't true either.

"Cory Doctorow has no college degree, just a busy Web site and some provocative views on copyright"

http://chronicle.com/free/v53/i31/31a03001.htm

It's good to be wrong. When you think you know who people are, it's much easier to judge them.

[#35 posted by Davin , February 3, 2008 7:02 AM]

Congratulations! That's a mighty long name.

[#36 posted by Evelyn Browne , February 3, 2008 7:07 AM]

Congratulations!

[#37 posted by klg19 , February 3, 2008 7:18 AM]

Beautiful baby, fantastic name--congratulations to the entire Doctorow clan!

[#38 posted by Perla , February 3, 2008 7:19 AM]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwww.... congrats Cory!!! She's so gorgeous. Felicidades from Spain

[#39 posted by GammaBlog , February 3, 2008 7:21 AM]

They are a lovely bunch of names, plenty to choose from if Poesy won't do.

[#40 posted by cajunfj40 , February 3, 2008 7:24 AM]

Congratulations, and Welcome to the World to Poesy!

Sing to her a lot, hold her a lot, let her know she's loved - though it's sometimes heart-wrenching to have to tell my daughter "bye bye" in the morning when I'm off to work (if she's even awake yet...) she knows who Daddy is and breaks into a huge smile when she hears the door opening at That Time Of The Evening.

Being a Daddy will change you, mostly in good ways, and you and your wife will become a stronger team than ever. Best of luck to you all!

I like "Poesy" as a name, too. We gave our daughter first and middle names and call her a nickname put together from them, so she'll have plenty of names to pick from when she decides who she wants to be known as. Poesy will have even more!

Spend time with her - she'll only be small once...

Take care,
-cajun

[#41 posted by Gisburne , February 3, 2008 7:29 AM]

Congratulations, but... pls tll m y r jkng bt ths nms. 'v nvr ndrstnd th qst t nflct vr mr tlndsh nd, ltmtly, mbrrssng nms n chldrn. Wll, t lst sh wll hv t b wll dctd, f nly t b bl t wrt hr wn nm. Bt gn, congratulations.

[#42 posted by Gal_n_AL , February 3, 2008 7:31 AM]

Moonbat, you are one sad little creep! Did you not happen to notice Cory just had a baby born?!? You need a life and some joy in it. Stop trying to be the fly in the punchbowl.

[#43 posted by Gal_n_AL , February 3, 2008 7:35 AM]

to Posey's mom: hat's off to you, girl. you have my respect. I had 2 unmedicated births, but I was way too chicken sh** to have them at home. Your baby is beautiful in every single way! Mazeltov!

[#44 posted by Robbo , February 3, 2008 7:36 AM]

Mutants rule! My best to you all.

You can now look forward to 20 years of sleep deprivation.

Cheers.

[#45 posted by sunsetcat , February 3, 2008 7:41 AM]

Congratulations!

[#46 posted by yotta , February 3, 2008 7:43 AM]

Mazel!

*Interesting. For years he manages to keep his private life private. He spawns a happy little mutant and now can't keep from drooling in public.*

[#47 posted by elliot winner , February 3, 2008 7:45 AM]

Congrats, Cory! That's a fine lookin' hatchling you got there.

[#48 posted by Tits McGee , February 3, 2008 7:49 AM]

Congratulations! She's lovely.

[#49 posted by SarahWriter , February 3, 2008 7:52 AM]

Gorgeous little mutant baby! Wonderful names! Congratulations to you all. You never know how much you can love until you hold your baby.

And you do realize you have doomed her to a life of "No, my name's NOT POSY."

[#50 posted by FredM , February 3, 2008 7:52 AM]

Hey! It's a Haiku
Poesy Emmeline
Fibonacci Nautilus
Taylor Doctorow

[#51 posted by Euryale , February 3, 2008 7:52 AM]

Congratulations to the new parents! Quite a collection of names. I'm particularly fond of Emmeline, though my inner geek is jumping for joy at "Fibonacci Nautilus".

[#52 posted by Stef , February 3, 2008 7:53 AM]

Aww! Congratulations!

[#53 posted by calebcharles , February 3, 2008 7:56 AM]

All the best to you and yours.

[#54 posted by Fee , February 3, 2008 7:58 AM]

Congratulations... but hang on, *how many* babies is that name attached to?

It's a pretty long set of initials to saddle her with - no form will ever be long enough!

[#55 posted by fabiofree , February 3, 2008 8:01 AM]

Mazel Tov

Very cute - (not all babies are cute, you know..)
Don't forget to just stand and stare for at least an hour a day.

[#56 posted by Deb , February 3, 2008 8:08 AM]

Congratulations to you and your wife. Another darling Canadian to help steal hearts *giggle* Enjoy the paternity leave, and enjoy!

[#57 posted by Cupcake Faerie , February 3, 2008 8:08 AM]

Big congrats! She's spectacular !

[#58 posted by Dan , February 3, 2008 8:13 AM]

Welcome to the world, Little One. Do try to keep an eye on the old man.

[#59 posted by Peter , February 3, 2008 8:14 AM]

Congrats! Is she being released under Creative Commons?

Great set of names, too. I think if I ever have a kid, I might have to give one of them the middle name Steampunk, though.

[#60 posted by brianeisley , February 3, 2008 8:17 AM]

Congratulations, Cory. And such a spectacular arrangement of names! Welcome, Poesy!

[#61 posted by License Farm , February 3, 2008 8:21 AM]

Truly your best creation yet, and a collaboration, no less.

P.E.F.N.T.D. is going to be hell to monogram, though.

Again, congratulations, and again, and again.

[#62 posted by btm , February 3, 2008 8:23 AM]

Congrats!

[#63 posted by Fritz Bogott , February 3, 2008 8:27 AM]

Hooray! Congratulations! I wish for you what my daughters have brought me: Daily helpings of jubilation and glee!

[#64 posted by AccordionGuy , February 3, 2008 8:32 AM]

Congrats, Cory and Alice, and welcome to planet Earth, Poesy!

[#65 posted by Kat Walsh , February 3, 2008 8:33 AM]

Congratulations on your lovely derivative work! :-)

[#66 posted by Michael Brutsch , February 3, 2008 8:40 AM]

Congratulations!

[#67 posted by Dean , February 3, 2008 8:42 AM]

Congratulations! How wonderful!

[#68 posted by arikol , February 3, 2008 8:43 AM]

Congratulations on your gorgeous little girl.

As the proud father of an 8 month old I can state that the pride and happiness just keep on rolling in, in waves (tsunami sized). Enjoy it, and don't let the "sleepless nights" naysayers scare you. Having a little one is tough at times but oh, so worth it.

And she looks so healthy :)

[#69 posted by schilsound , February 3, 2008 8:43 AM]

Our newest is four months old.

I can't stop staring into her eyes.

Enjoy your hiatus, and please do keep track of the hours you spend gazing, eh?

[#70 posted by Mary Robinette Kowal , February 3, 2008 8:45 AM]

Congratulations on your new daughter. The stories behind her names are wonderful.

[#71 posted by Sarah Silverman , February 3, 2008 8:46 AM]

Hey Cory, you left out Katamari Damacy. It's not too late to re-file the birth certificate.

[#72 posted by Thomas , February 3, 2008 8:48 AM]

Hey, congratulations, Cory! I didn't know you were pregnant.

Hey, can I borrow your hot air balloon while you're on leave? You'll be lighter-than-air on your own for quite a while. Permanently, perhaps.

I'm so delighted for you!

[#73 posted by Joel Johnson , February 3, 2008 8:51 AM]

Here comes poop! Much love to you both.

[#74 posted by Memepunks , February 3, 2008 8:53 AM]

Congratulations Cory!
Although I've truly loved all your stories, this is your best work yet! Best wishes to you, your co-author, and your new creation. Look out world, Poesy is just getting started!

[#75 posted by bookninja , February 3, 2008 8:54 AM]

Congratulations, Cory! She's beautiful. Such a great round head for that large brain!! I love the name Poesy, but I vote for the nickname "Natch" or "Notch", depending on how you pronounce Fibbonacci. Enjoy it all and keep a secret diary of it from day one. I started at a year and regret letting the first 12 months go by unrecorded by anything except my faulty memory. Best to all of you.

[#76 posted by Andrew M. , February 3, 2008 8:55 AM]

Congratulations!

[#77 posted by Brother Phil , February 3, 2008 8:55 AM]

Congratulations!

All of love to you, your partner, and to Poesy!

Have a great time with all the joy you've got coming.

[#78 posted by isaacb2 , February 3, 2008 8:59 AM]

Mazal tov, proud father! May she be a blessing to you, and may she grow to a life of learning, of love, and of good deeds.

[#79 posted by David Pescovitz , February 3, 2008 9:00 AM]

Congrats, Cory and Alice! Happy birthday, Poesy! We're glad you're here. : )

[#80 posted by Art , February 3, 2008 9:02 AM]

All Best Wishes and Prayers for you and yours!!

[#81 posted by Art , February 3, 2008 9:03 AM]

Al Best Wishes for you and yours!!

[#82 posted by Ken Snider , February 3, 2008 9:09 AM]

Best wishes to the three of you. :)

[#83 posted by Teresa Nielsen Hayden / Moderator , February 3, 2008 9:13 AM]

Gal N Al, be nice to Moonbat -- he was saying he'd misjudged. It's a day for rejoicing.

Gisburne, it's a lovely name, it's only nine letters longer than my own, and it's hardly outlandish. For some points of comparison, check out the Utah Baby Namer.

[#84 posted by SapphireSniper , February 3, 2008 9:13 AM]

Congratulations Cory & Alice :) She's adorable! I am also offering babysitting services when you're in town :)

[#85 posted by Chevan , February 3, 2008 9:16 AM]

Congratulations!

[#86 posted by ponzo , February 3, 2008 9:18 AM]

Congratulations! May she and those who love her have health and happiness.

[#87 posted by W. James Au , February 3, 2008 9:20 AM]

Gloriously awesome news. I love the baby, love the parents... and love that you've included a link to every single name.

[#88 posted by Abbey , February 3, 2008 9:25 AM]

Congratulations, she's adorable!

[#89 posted by Rick. , February 3, 2008 9:27 AM]

Congratulations! Boing boing boing...

[#90 posted by agnot , February 3, 2008 9:30 AM]

Many fine congratulations Cory. Poesy look very peaceful. Happy parenting!

[#91 posted by sheetzam , February 3, 2008 9:30 AM]

Congratulations. I bet you now have a glimmer of how much your life is about to change. The only piece of advice I could possible give is not to try to stick too closely to any plans you made before she was born. Entropy knows all our plans have gone out the window immediately after the birth of both our kids.

Please please please don't stop writing, though. I really look forward to seeing how your writing changes now you're a dad.

[#92 posted by Alys , February 3, 2008 9:33 AM]

Congratulations!!
Absolutely fantastic news to wake up to this morning.

[#93 posted by Everbody , February 3, 2008 9:33 AM]

Cheers to the brilliant miniature human!

[#94 posted by youdiejoe , February 3, 2008 9:37 AM]

mucho congratos!

[#95 posted by librarygoblin , February 3, 2008 9:38 AM]

Mazel tov! What an outstanding name! (My wife looked at the picture and said, "Look! The baby has greater-than and less-than signs for eyes!" Which struck us both as very appropriate for a happy baby mutant.)

[#96 posted by jjasper , February 3, 2008 9:41 AM]

Congratulations!

[#97 posted by Ivan , February 3, 2008 9:42 AM]

YAY!

[#98 posted by Alex Spence , February 3, 2008 9:43 AM]

Congrats to you, sir!

[#99 posted by seyo , February 3, 2008 9:45 AM]

w00tz for all!

[#100 posted by strider_mt2k , February 3, 2008 9:47 AM]

All the best on this happy occasion!

[#101 posted by mkuplens , February 3, 2008 9:48 AM]

Wheee - named after my great-great-(great-?)aunt - too cool!

[#102 posted by spincycle , February 3, 2008 9:49 AM]

Cory, my most sincere congratulations to you!

May she turn the world on its ear!

[#103 posted by Tom P , February 3, 2008 9:49 AM]

Congratulations on a lovely baby, and a mightily impressive namedump!

[#104 posted by spincycle , February 3, 2008 9:51 AM]

Can I send a present for her? How?

[#105 posted by Miles , February 3, 2008 9:51 AM]

You seriously named your child Fibonacci?

[#106 posted by Takuan , February 3, 2008 9:54 AM]

Blessings be upon your house!

[#107 posted by Benjamin , February 3, 2008 9:55 AM]

I love originality in names. Way to name. : ) AND CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[#108 posted by Charlie Lesoine , February 3, 2008 10:03 AM]

Whaaaat??? Wheres the How-To? Instructables? Nice Human!!!

[#109 posted by meadhbh , February 3, 2008 10:04 AM]

SWEEEEEET!!

I'm sure everyone's giving you more advice than you need (or even want.) But just remember... parenthood is a process that's been in beta test for a long time. Just make sure that everyone in the family is getting _some_ rest, and you'll be fine. I was always amazed with how little sleep you actually need to change nappies.

Congrats! There's nothing more satisfying than taking part in the great chain of life... etc. etc.

P.S. - There's nothing wrong with naming your child after famous mathematicians. @miles... hush!

[#110 posted by Vitaly Chernobyl , February 3, 2008 10:09 AM]

Shine on sir! Congrats!

[#111 posted by el3mo , February 3, 2008 10:14 AM]

Congratulations, that truly is a wonderful thing.

[#112 posted by rosdoc , February 3, 2008 10:14 AM]

We're qvelling! You've made us soooo happy. Love Poesy's Bubbie and Zaidy

[#113 posted by jungle , February 3, 2008 10:17 AM]

Congratulations! :)

[#114 posted by craigggggg , February 3, 2008 10:21 AM]

ok someone has to say it

what the hell kind of name is that? its like a foot long.

[#115 posted by Xeni Jardin , February 3, 2008 10:23 AM]

Congratulations, Cory and Alice! Welcome to earth, Poesy!!!!

I for one welcome our baby overlords.

[#116 posted by Irene Delse , February 3, 2008 10:24 AM]

I imagine baby Poesy's first thoughts: "First they mistake me for a porpoise, then it's paparazzi time! I'll keep my eyes shut, nah."

He, he ;-)

Congrat, then, happy parents!

[#117 posted by legotech , February 3, 2008 10:25 AM]

I need an address...there are "Future Imagineer" baby things at work that need to be sent to Posey!

CONGRATS...and really...where can I send stuff? :)

[#118 posted by noen , February 3, 2008 10:25 AM]

Congratulations!!

[#119 posted by fuzzferatu , February 3, 2008 10:25 AM]

Hooray! Good for you guys! Congrats.

[#120 posted by kelly , February 3, 2008 10:27 AM]

Felicitations!

[#121 posted by selfunfocused , February 3, 2008 10:29 AM]

Congrats! If your wonderful little girl ends up having quite a set of lungs, be sure to podcast a few minutes of it so we can get a taste of the joys of parenting.

[#122 posted by neeraj , February 3, 2008 10:29 AM]

Congratulations and a happy life to everyone! Spread those genes!

[#123 posted by doh nuttz , February 3, 2008 10:31 AM]

Alice Cooper, Dan Quayle, and some guy send regards from tomorrow...

[#124 posted by Dave Bullock (eecue) , February 3, 2008 10:36 AM]

Congrats! So cute! Great name(s)!

Btw, shouldn't this post go in gadgets?

=]

[#125 posted by Justin Mason , February 3, 2008 10:36 AM]

awesome! congrats and good luck changing all those nappies ;)

[#126 posted by Dan , February 3, 2008 10:41 AM]

Yes.. yes... Now that all the good tidings are out of the way, I need to ask:

Is your daughter driving yet, Cory?

I need a ride to a Super Bowl party.

[#127 posted by Wil Wheaton , February 3, 2008 10:42 AM]

Congratulations, Cory! Good luck tracking down baby-sized goggles and capes.

[#128 posted by Jordan Block , February 3, 2008 10:45 AM]

Grats!

[#129 posted by Rebecca in Hoboken , February 3, 2008 10:49 AM]

Congratulations to you and Alice. The baby is adorable!

[#130 posted by Georgia Tills , February 3, 2008 10:50 AM]

Your baby has the colouring of the 'longevity peach buns' resturants serve at Chinese birthday parties! :D :D

[#131 posted by firepile , February 3, 2008 10:54 AM]

Congratulations, Cory! I anticipate Steampunk car seats and retro-futuristic diaper bags ASAP!