I have an announcement to make!
It seems that my friend Catwoman and I have something in common:
I recently learned that I have a shocking medical condition. It’s almost too crazy to be believed, but the doctor says that a tiny human being is growing inside of me. Of course my immediate reaction is "But that’s impossible! Who’s responsible for this mad science? Dr Doom?!"
But the doctor explained that this is in fact a very normal condition in women my age. Apparently all humans are created this way. I’ll have to look into that later, but for now I have to make some big decisions, like how soon is too soon to send your child away to a mythical kingdom to learn kung-fu, or whether or not Winter Soldier can be a girl’s name.
So, I’m going to be a mom. Sorry in advance, kid. I hope you like Batman (because if you don’t…)
Hey, congratudamnlations!
You’ll do great, they’re easy….
Wait? Where is my son?
Er, I’ll be back! You’ll do great!
–M
Congratulations! My wife has also been afflicted recently. We’re trying to get past it.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
And don’t worry, I think most kids like Batman.
Congratulations! Way cool.
Fantastic!
Be prepared for your action figures to be conscripted when the child becomes… oh, 2 or so.
Hooray for you! You’ll be an excellent mother.
Congratulations!
Holy maternity leave Batman!
Congrats!
Congrats!
My wife is also pregers. My first genetic offspring will be here within a few weeks.
And my son WILL like Iron Man.
Congrats.
I love that you couched this in terms of Catwoman.
Yay, little Selina Winter Daredevilyn Wayne! Or Bruce!
I actually don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl, and I probably won’t until it’s born because they won’t tell you in Nova Scotia.
I know whtat’s going to be. Darn lucky. All the best.
I know what’s going to be. Darn lucky. All the best.
Congrats!
According to my big sister, every pregnancy experience is unique and probably different from what you read in books of hear in horror stories from middle aged women who delivered their babies back in the Dark Ages. Don’t panic unless your doctor says there’s reason to panic.
Keep yourself propperly monitored, recruit help from trustworthy female relatives/close friends and throw a baby shower BEFORE starting to go shopping for the baby. Saves a lot of money, I’m told.
And please, PLEASE: speaking for your baby, please avoid comic book names. It’s hard to be a kid these days, don’t make it worse by naming your kid Katma Tui or Erik Lehnsherr
I’d hope for a Alien-like chestburster, but I like having you around, so nix on that. Good luck!
Congratulations!
I think 8 is usually the acceptable age to send children away to mystical lands and I’m not sure about Winter Soldier, but Bucky has been used for boys and girls.
And unless you have a little super villain, what kind of kid wouldn’t like Batman? ;)
Now that the news is out, I reckon that we should have a contest to suggest the worst name for your child. So that you can avoid it, of course.
I guess that Nick Cage has already put Kal-El on the table.
Congratulations! Despite what Doctor Doom or Professor Ivo or any other the other mad scientest say, creating life the old-fashioned way is MUCH more fun. And your hair and fingernails will be fabulous for some reason!
Hal, Guy, John, Kyle and Kilowog are all excellent names.
Congratulations!!!
My vote goes for Ted, but Winter Soldier is pretty too. :)
Congrats, Rachelle. I have two daughters, Amanda (13) and Jessica (11), and they BOTH love super-heroes (they used to make their mother drive home faster from Girl Guides so they wouldn’t miss Justice League on TV).
Some advice:
1) During your pregnancy, write things down (ie. memoirs) because once you have the baby, you WILL forget the previous nine months.
2)Take your Folic Acid which will reduce chances of brain and spinal defects in your baby.
3) [Sorry if this next suggestion sounds creepy or inappropriate - especially coming from a guy] Breastfeed! Nothing will nourish and stimulate your babies immune system more than breastfeeding (again, sorry if the creep factor is too high). I can count the number of times on one hand that each of my girls has been sick with a stomach flu.
4) Play music. Babies respond to music while in the womb. I suggest the soundtrack from “Superman: The Movie” by John Williams.
5)If I think of anything else…
WHY WOULD YOU EAT A BABY RACHELLE WHY?
Although hey! Congratulations! That’s awesome!
Congratulations! I look forward to finding out which superhero-inspired name your baby shall wield. Me? I’m pulling for “The Watcher”.
If Batman isn’t the father of Rachelle’s baby, that’s a big fuck-you to the true fans.
Congrats all around, but Winter Soldier is hardly a proper name for a girl.
She shall be called “Bucky”.
Just wanted to say congratulations!
Wait– you and Catwoman both wear full body armor leather suits when using the bathroom? ‘Cause that’s just weird…
OK, all kidding aside– First, the good news: This condition is temporary, and although will progressively become more annoying with time, will pass after several months.
Now, the less good news: Many women diagnosed with this condition are frequently afflicted with something far more troubling to one’s health over the long term, known as motherhood. Survivors of this condition are sometimes known as “Parents”. Remember: while everyone thinks babies are the cutest thing, they sometime tend to forget that soon there will be a teenager taking that baby’s place, and that teenager may well push you to your limits, even thinking that Rob Liefeld is the best artist mankind has ever known. So, uh,… good luck. And congrats!!
Congrats! I, too, am harboring a small being and I haven’t yet put it to my husband whether we could give him the middle name Bruce. LOL. I have my two year old saying Batman fairly regularly though. He’s learning well.
If it’s a boy his first name could be Bruce and his middle name Wayne, I know a guy like that.
Congratulations! But, you know, kids do eat comics. I’m just sayin’.
Congratulations! I look forward to reading about the tike’s 4th birthday In fifteen years time, and then his/her adventures as a grown up in a possible alternative future earth in a spin off blog.
Congratulations!
Congratulations! And, yes, babies DO eat comics — Mighty Mite certainly did. But, awww, they look so CUTE doing it. :-)
I will have a special pile of Jeph Loeb comics just for eating.
That can’t be good for a baby. Just give ‘em some rum so they’ll sleep.
Awesome, congratulations!
Congrats! hello, Talia Selina!
How cool is THIS! TO raise a little spud in the Batcave right from the beginning? You would hope that some baby stores carry those tiny utility belts. And its NEVER too early to start batarang lessons. Saved Bruce’s ass more times than we can count and you know the playground these days. Its a jungle out there.
Mazel tov!
Have fun.
Be sure to come up with an appropriately embarrassing name for the blob. I wanted to name my daughter Kara Zor-El, but the wife didn’t go for it.
Sincere Congratulations to both of you! This will truly be the greatest and worst thing that will ever happen to you - in the best way.
BTW - you have total control of their Batman fandom for the first five years. After that, they somehow develop a mind of their own and Star Wars: the Clone Wars takes over. God speed, my friends.
Babies, even small girl ones, can be made to appreciate Batman. Case in point: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrocketship/3940884627/
Congrats!
Congrats! That’s awesome news!