# I Have A New Niece! Woohoo! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 4, 2001, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342 "2001-01-04T03:24:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/1 "2001-01-04T03:24:49Z")
My sister had her baby today! It’s a girl, 6 lbs. 12 oz., 20 1/2 inches long. She doesn’t have a name yet. My sister & her husband did the same thing with this one that they did with their first child a couple of years ago–picked a few names that they like, and they’re going to see which one fits. So far, there’s five that they like–Caroline, Allison, Jane, Jillian, and Leah. I’m kinda partial to Jillian, myself. Apparently, my sister’s labor was strikingly similar to mine, when my daughter was born. The length was about the same (roughly five hours), and even the time it started and finished (hers started at about 3 am, and the baby was born at 8:04–mine started at about 3:30 am, and my daughter was born at 8:24). I was having an outrageously crappy day. This made me feel better. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kricket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f14d63/32.png) [@Kricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kricket)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/2 "2001-01-04T03:27:05Z")
That is wonderful! When you get to visit her giver her a big kiss for me. And then you have to tell me all about her. ---
**Author:** ![Simetra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Simetra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simetra)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/3 "2001-01-04T03:28:06Z")
Congrats to your sis **Persephone**! That’s way cool. Hope your day gets better. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![robgruver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@robgruver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robgruver)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/4 "2001-01-04T03:34:44Z")
CONGRATS!!! Both of my wife’s brothers are due in July of next year, so I will have two coming then! Give my best to your Sister and her family from this Doper. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/5 "2001-01-04T03:40:29Z")
That rocks! Cristi, or let me be proper, **Persephone** , that’s a cool deal. I’ve got little feet coming from my brother and sis-in-law towards the end of this month. They’ve avoided knowing whether it’s a boy or a girl (slap me if you will, but I’ve got nieces (love’em to death); I’m rootin’ for a boy). Maybe we can get’em married up. Cool stuff, Cristi. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/6 "2001-01-04T04:10:30Z")
Congratulations Persephone! I hope mother and child are doing well. It really CAN brighten you day, huh? My sister is due in the third week of February, with a second boy. She’s forty-one, so we are all hoping she stays healthy. Her first child is old enough(almost seven) to be glad of a baby brother(it is a boy coming) and hopefully won’t get his nose all out of joint at the attention the little one will get. I never had kids, although I wanted them, so having the nephews is the next best thing. Let us know when they settle on a name, will you? ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/7 "2001-01-04T05:37:55Z")
Baker & beatle: My daughter’s birthday is February 23rd. Maybe your little bundles of joy will come in right about then. That would be WAY cool! 😃 Oh and beatle, maybe if your bro & sis-in-law have a boy, he might be interested in older women? I’m trying to marry off my daughter. She’s three. _Really, really three._:eek: ---
**Author:** ![Serendipity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Serendipity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serendipity)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/8 "2001-01-04T05:45:15Z")
Congratulations, **Aunt Persephone**! 😃 Let us know when your sister and brother-in-law pick out a name. (I’m partial to Jillian, too.) ---
**Author:** ![evilbeth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/evilbeth/32/2268_2.png) [@evilbeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilbeth)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/9 "2001-01-04T05:46:38Z")
Cristi–congratulations! (And put in a good word for Allison–it’s my middle name!) BTW, \*_love_ your sig! But are you sure you want to clean up after our hot, sweaty sex? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bagkitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ab992/32.png) [@bagkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bagkitty)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/10 "2001-01-04T06:41:23Z")
I guess it would really bother some people if I were to post the same thing I did when someone announced they had a new puppy? Ah, what the hell. “Congrats, I have recipes if you need some.” ---
**Author:** ![Strainger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strainger/32/244_2.png) [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/11 "2001-01-04T16:38:46Z")
Congratulations, Persephone! I just saw my brand new niece over Christmas (She was born in November). I know you’re excited! ---
**Author:** ![Crunchy\_Frog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ebca7d/32.png) [@Crunchy\_Frog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crunchy_Frog)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/12 "2001-01-04T16:54:53Z")
Congrat **Persephone** and **Persephone’s sister**! My neice was born back in June. She was a beautiful baby once her head finally got to a normal shape and she stopped changing colors. Until then, she was just kinda freaky-lookin. (j/j) My advice, if you don’t want to babysit, do what I do: When the parents are around offer to feed the baby some of your steak off the end of a steak knife, demonstrate for them that you know baby CPR and proceed to mangle the doll you’re demonstrating with (bonus if the head pops off!), and tell them your place is perfect for watching little kids now that you haven’t seen any rats for at least 2 weeks. Guaranteed when they want a night out, they won’t come asking you to watch the baby. Of course, disregard all that if you do want to babysit. Personally, I’m waiting till the kid is old enough to get me a beer while the game’s on before offering my services. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/13 "2001-01-04T17:09:58Z")
Congratulations! Give the little one all our best kisses! Oh and by the way, Crunchy- thanks for making coffee come squirting out of my nose! LMAO! ---
**Author:** ![Globe-trotter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cab0a1/32.png) [@Globe-trotter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Globe-trotter)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2001, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/14 "2001-01-04T17:11:02Z")
Congratulations, auntie Persephone! I’ve recently become a first-time auntie myself on December 21st. I’m so proud, I could just burst. I find myself talking about my niece to one and all, and sending her pics to people. (Not that they care, but hey, they humour me.) Congrats again! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2001, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/15 "2001-01-05T02:36:34Z")
Congratulations on your new niece, hon! Say, I just had a thought…Yes, I DO have them, so those who doubt should just shut up… Does this make me a virtual aunt? After all, through no fault of my own, I am married to **Persephone** and her virtual husband Euty. Now, I shall run out and buy a baby gift. So…congratulations to ME, too! Scotti (Doing the Happy Dance!} ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2001, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/16 "2001-01-05T03:15:52Z")
Horaay for Auntie Cristi! What fun, a new baby to cuddle and enjoy and someone for a toddler to poke and jab. I like girls names for a name. Name her like she was British royalty. Wouldn’t that be fun at the DMV in years to come. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2001, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/17 "2001-01-05T03:45:45Z")
> [@](#): > > Wouldn’t that be fun at the DMV in years to come. Oh, they’re already in for that. They’ve got a hyphenated last name. A long one. Sigh. > [@](#): > > “Congrats, I have recipes if you need some.” I’ve already got two kids, and my sister already has one. We swap baby recipes. 😃 Scotti: You & evilbeth both! Hey…does that make us like the Three Weird Sisters from _Dracula_? Ooooooh… I just got the word. The baby’s name is…Allison. And **evilbeth,** if your first name happens to be Elizabeth, I’ll put in two good words for you. That’s the baby’s middle name. 😃 (ps–yes, I’ll clean up after your hot sweaty sex. Just give me a generous allowance and a small room for my crafts, and we’ll be all set. :D) ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2001, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-niece-woohoo/48342/18 "2001-01-05T03:57:51Z")
Hey, Elizabeth is my middle name too! Congratulations, Persephone! I’d love to be an aunt…someday…my brother’s only sixteen, you understand, I would be a bit perturbed if I were presented with a niece or nephew just yet. 🙂 Aunts kick ass. At least mine does.