So, as some of you may have heard, we had a baby boy this past Wednesday, August 12th! And by “we” I mean “I”. I had a baby boy while my husband did the best he could to participate.
Really, though, I feel he was the model husband and father throughout the entire process, being both present and encouraging while looking tremendously guilty all the while. If it wasn’t confirmed before, it is now… my husband is perfect.
Thank you so much for your comments on the blog and Facebook, I am really overwhelmed by all the love.
In unrelated news, never give your password to Adam Avitable. He may look like a grown up on the outside, but he is, in fact, a twelve ten eight seven year old on the inside. A very disturbed seven year old that should be going to the school for “bad” kids, but can’t because even they don’t want him.
And, hello, I am not a Democrat. I’m a fiscally conservative socially conscious liberal with strong suspicions of government involvement in our personal lives and those of other nations. So, given Tariq’s unabashed love for free market capitalism, I think we may have a libertarian on our hands.
Either way, I am officially a mother of two. I have kids. I can say things like, “I have to go pick up the kids.” Or, “Be quiet, the kids are sleeping.”
Or, “Aren’t my kids beautiful?”
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Tami Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
Your kids are sooooooo beautiful!!! Congrats again
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
@Tami, Thank you, I can’t wait for you to see them!
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Kimberly Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 2:39 pm
Wonderful! They are gorgeous.
I loved Avitable’s post, however untrue, it WAS funny.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
@Kimberly, It *was* funny. But he’s still seven.
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Poppy Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
YAY to kids!!!!!!!! Congrats again, family!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
@Poppy, Thank you, I hope you can meet them when you come down here in October.
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Dave2 Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
Yes, indeed your kids ARE beautiful! Congratulations!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
@Dave2, I think so, obviously.
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Miss Britt Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
Yes, yes they are.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
@Miss Britt,
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Princess of the Universe Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
Congrats again darling!
xo
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
@Princess of the Universe, Thank you. Twice.
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B.E. Earl Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 4:33 pm
They’re okay.
If you are into that whole beautiful kid thing.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
@B.E. Earl, Hehehe. I am into the beautiful kid thing so that works.
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MidLifeMama Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
Congratulations and good luck! The thought of more than one child makes me want to take a nap. I don’t have experience with raising a girl, but boys are the bomb. And your kids ARE gorgeous.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
@MidLifeMama, I can’t wait to find out how cool raising a biy is going to be! I’m sure it *is* the bomb, and thanks!
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Avitable Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 7:39 pm
Well, they’re okay. Compared to their mom, that is.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
@Avitable, Awww. I feel like hitting you and hugging you at the same time. As usual.
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Sarah Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 7:42 pm
You have wonderfully beautiful kids. Congrats again, honey.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
@Sarah, Thank you!
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Elizabeth Kaylene Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
You so deserved the worst for giving Avitable your password! (;
Congratulations, for adding another beautiful child to your family, and for both of your beautiful kids!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
@Elizabeth Kaylene, I really shouldn’t complain, he did a great job with the post… even if he said the word “penis”, like 50 times.
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Elizabeth Kaylene Reply:
August 18th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
@Faiqa, I believe it was 51 times! ;D
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Blondefabulous Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
What a gorgeous family! I always treasured those first few days of new baby loving. I would gather my other children and we would all cuddle in bed watching TV and bonding!
Congratulations again!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
@Blondefabulous, Yeah, we’ve watched more TV in the past four days than we have all year. It’s been great. My daughter is totally into “How Clean Is Your House” and “What Not to Wear.” On her way…
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Jared Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
Awww
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
@Jared,
Can’t wait for you to meet him in person!
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Jared Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
@Faiqa, Yes, I am. I was upset that Britt went to visit you guys without me.
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Cara Pope Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 10:00 pm
Congratulations. You have beautiful KIDS and you will so enjoy your baby boy. Many blessings!!!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
@Cara Pope, Thanks, you’re the boy expert so I’ll take your word for it.
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Sheila (Charm School Reject) Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
They are both gorgeous. Congratulations again.
And, um, hello blog dedication! LOL
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
@Sheila (Charm School Reject), Is that sarcasm? I haven’t posted in, like, two weeks. So, I assume it’s sarcasm. Sheila being sarcastic. Big, Surprise. Oh, and happy birthday!!
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Coal Miner's Granddaughter Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
Look at that sweet picture! He’s smiling. And it’s not gas. Seriously.
And isn’t plurality with kids cool?
And Adam may be seven, but he’s a lovable seven. That you want to smack.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
@Coal Miner’s Granddaughter, He’s lovable because he’s smackable. And he loves being smackable. And being smacked.
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RebTurtle Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 10:07 pm
Your kids look great. I mean, they hardly look like Adam at all!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
@RebTurtle, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little at your insinuation. What I can’t figure out is if I’m sickened by the fact that you’ve insinuated that my kids are Adam’s or that he has kids, at all.
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Ayesha Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 10:39 pm
They are both mashallah sey adorable. Congrats to you and your family. I can’t wait to see the little one may be after he has first shots. Congrats again. N. definitely looks like a proud older sister
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
@Ayesha, I’d love for you to come over and see him, just let me know whenever!
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Finn Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 10:50 pm
How could they be anything but beautiful? Congratulations, honey. You did good.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
@Finn, Aww, thanks.
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adnan. Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 10:59 pm
that photo is just wow.
wow.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
@adnan., I know, right?
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Sybil Law Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 11:12 pm
LOVE that picture!!!!!!
You are the best, and you have a fantastic family!!!
Frame that pic.
xo
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
@Sybil Law, You are so sweet. Thanks for never being afraid to be so generous in your compliments. Really, you make my day, sometimes.
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Lexi Said,
August 16, 2009 @ 11:39 pm
Congratulations! They are beautiful indeed.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
@Lexi, Thank you so much.
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SciFi Dad Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 7:48 am
Congratulations, Faiqa. They are both beautiful.
On a very related note, do you feel like a family now, as Tariq said so long ago?
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
@SciFi Dad, I do. I know what he meant by that, now.
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Hilly Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 8:35 am
Congratulations! And yes, your kids are amazingly beautiful (as you and Tariq are too).
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
@Hilly, Aww, thanks. He’ll be happy to know that you think he’s beautiful. Tariq, I mean.
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NYCWD Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 9:19 am
Wait.
You mean you were pregnant?
Why did anyone tell me!!!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
@NYCWD, Snort. I wasn’t pregnant. Actually, I gained 60 lbs (!!) due to midnight comfort eating, couldn’t bear the shame and kidnapped someone else’s kid in an effort to cover up my lack of self control.
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Ren Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
Welcome to the “kids” club!
Hey, wait, “I’m a fiscally conservative socially conscious liberal with strong suspicions of government involvement in our personal lives and those of other nations.” We need a party.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
@Ren, If they had a party for people like us, we wouldn’t join it, anyway. Parties are for people need people to tell them what to think.
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delmer Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
Congratulations!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
@delmer, Thanks!
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Kate Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
Yes, they ARE beautiful.
Why aren’t we Facebook friends? Is it because I think Adam is funny?
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
@Kate, Friend me! “Faiqa Khan.”
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Slyde Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 2:42 pm
that is an outstanding picture!
big congrats to u guys!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
@Slyde, Thanks, it was taken by Tariq, who is normally an unusually bad photographer.
Kidding, honey. Not really.
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Twinkie Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
Awwwwww….. look at those two! BFF’s already! Until they turn preteen of course and discover sibling rivalry. They will get over that eventually, by 18 years old. Then again, BFF’s for life!
(woot)
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Faiqa Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
@Twinkie, Exaactly.
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hello haha narf Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
when describing your kids, “beautiful” is an understatement.
i’m so happy for you and (the perfect) tariq!
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Faiqa Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 12:14 am
@hello haha narf, Thanks, hon, they are all definitely keepers! Can’t wait for you to come down here so you can drool over them in person.
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Becky Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 10:51 pm
Oh my gosh, Faiqa. What a beautiful picture! How’s the big sister doing? I am so happy and excited for your family
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Faiqa Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 12:17 am
@Becky, Thanks! Big sister is doing great! IN fact, she is downright impressive. She loves holding him, gets mad because she can’t change his diaper or give him a bottle (I’m nursing him), and scolds me and her dad for being to loud or for not holding him the right way. LIterally, she acts like a second mother. I’m waiting for a little jealous acting out, but thus far, nothing.
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Becca Said,
August 18, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Those babies are gorgeous!!!! I loved Avitable’s post, did he get you while you were on pain meds???
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Faiqa Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 12:18 am
@Becca, No, actually, he’s had my password for a while. I can’t be bothered with learning how to do trivial things like add plug ins or update my version of wordpress, so Adam does all that for me. So, I guess I shouldn’t complain too much.
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Selma Said,
August 19, 2009 @ 8:48 am
They are just so precious. That is a photo to be treasured. It must be a lovely feeling to say: ‘my kids.’
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Faiqa Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 12:19 am
@Selma, Thanks, I do love the photo, it really conveys how much she has been doting over him this past week… and even before that.
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HoosierGirl Said,
August 19, 2009 @ 10:21 pm
Yay, yay, yay! Congratulations! They look beautiful, both of them. How’s he doing now?
Watch out – boys are completely different (brilliant observation, I know). But I love my boys – they’re fun!
J.
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Faiqa Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 12:20 am
@HoosierGirl, Thank you!! I’m really excited about raising a boy, mostly because I’m excited about how great his dad is going to be with him.
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Komal Said,
August 20, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
I have been waiting for a picture like this. Absolutely stunning. You’re incrediable. I miss Nuha everyday send all my lovin
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Sarcastica Said,
August 27, 2009 @ 9:28 am
Finally making it online to see the pictures! GORGEOUS! He is so perfect! So is she!
good work 
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Faiqa Said,
August 28, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
@Sarcastica, Thanks! Yours is gorgeous, too. I’ve been keeping up.
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martymankins Said,
September 13, 2009 @ 9:44 am
I am VERY late to the game here, but wanted to say congrats on the new arrival. I’ll try not to be a stranger in the future.
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