I'm a Dad!
Lola Jane Pitt arrived at 2:09pm, weighing in at seven pounds even. Mother and baby are both doing absolutely great.
So...now what do I do?
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enjoy baby and sleep when you can
congrats
It's a big adventure.
There are ups and downs.
It's all worth it, every bit of it.
or have you been the victim of the second best April Fool's Day Joke I ever heard of?
rocktivity
believe me.
To cover your bail for beating the shit out of the first guy that makes her cry. 
Seriously.
And congratulations, man! 
ETA: And teach her the most important thing... The Yankees SUUUCCCKKKK!
. . .your priorities are your daughter and your better half.
Congratulations and Godspeed.
Congratulations Daddy!
Everything ..........
Be happy and do whatever needs to be done 
Now you look forward to all the changes in the rest of your lives!
you will obtain the patience level of a saint and you will be a daddy for life.
Take a nap then make sure you have supplies at home: Diapers, rash cream, some container for the toxic waste, and don't let the hospital keep the oversized receiving blankets. Take everything the nurses give you. Like that plastic hair brush, its awesome for years.
Enjoy!!!
Oh, and nows the time to open the 529 college savings plan. A great place to put gift cash from grandparents and others... Putting in $25/mo or so will make a difference in he long run.
Congratulations to you dad, and to mom.
Now you sit back, strap yourself in and prepare for the most amazing ride of your life! Take tons of pictures, she's going to change almost daily and you'll need the cute ones to remind you why you adore her so much when she goes through her early teen years. Don't be afraid of those years though, they're a part of the amazing journey to adulthood your little girl embarked on today.
I'm so happy for the both of you. This is such a beautiful chapter of your lives to be embarking on.
Have a baby car seat? Does hospital provide one?
I like the name Lola.
And take mom or the new grandma with you! 
The whole rest of your life will be changed, starting on April Fool's day.
Congratulations!
Oh happy day. I am so glad everybody is fine and perfect.
Have a nice life!
Be well, Will Pitt.
And be humble. I know you'll work even harder with this much more at stake!
Blessings upon you child, Lola Jane!
watch everything those nurses do. In a couple days you are going to go home and realize the mistake the hospital made- they send a newborn home with a person who has no idea what to do. They did it to me, twice
Enjoy the good, the bad and everything in between. Some day you will fondly remember those sleepless nights and wish you had one more- though not too long or late.
Congrats
p.s. you always have less diapers on hand than you think...
You'll have at least the next 18 years to figure it all out
What a day for you and your wife! All first-time parents panic whether they admit it or not. Fortunately, you very quickly get the hang of it and your life changes forever in a good way. Yes, sleep will be less attainable for awhile, but soon Lola will settle into a routine which gives you time to ENJOY her.
Congratulations - well done!
I love the name!
Welcome to the night-owl time zone! You won't get quality sleep for awhile, but just keep in mind that it won't be forever.
Fun, fun, fun times to come -- there's nothing more rewarding than being a parent.
Congratulations to you and the Mrs! Lola is a beautiful name. 
Babies are fun. Eventually they become teenagers. 
is this an April Fools?? 
Seriously though, Congratulations!! Your life will never be the same. 
Say goodbye to this 
for a while. You'll be looking more like this: 
But that part doesn't last long and it is so worth it for all the 
. As she grows, she will be an 
and a 
. She will make you 
and also make you 
. You'll be doing a lot of this: 
and a lot of this: 
and sometimes this: 
this: 
and this:
Hopefully those will be tempered with plenty of this: 
There will be milestones and firsts along the way, like: 
to name a few. Just remember when things get really you may feel like 
or even .
But with lots of love and hard work, you'll eventually get her to this: 
Congratulations again!! Enjoy the ride!
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I don't drink this stuff, but keep it around just in case.
Oh, what do you do? Besides panic, prepare for many nights of waking up at 2AM. BTW, The above post (#69) is funny. Its like a historical story book of some kind. Really funny.
Welcome to the world Lola Jane Pitt!
Now you enjoy the rest of your life with the most precious gift
Welcome to the "Daddy Club."
Better yet, buy 3.
Unless you're going the 'green' route of cotton diapers.
When our daughter was born in 1971 disposable diapers were relatively new and expensive.
'We' ( Miz t.) cleaned (a very smelly job) and washed cotton diapers (be CAREFUL with the safety pins!), but those diapers made great dish towels and polishing rags for years afterwords. I missed them when they finally wore out.
I think our daughter was in high school by then.
I didn't have a shotgun, but I used to mess around with a bullwhip.
Got to be pretty good with it.
I kept it coiled and hanging from a hook on the mantle over the fireplace.
Just thought it was kind of a funny, quirky thing to have there.
I was "Indiana Jones" before his time.
Years later my daughter told me it really intimidated guys she brought over.
"The word went around that Mr. t. could LITERALLY whip your ass with that thing."
Love the name 'Lola'.
Whatever Lola want, Lola gets.
You'll see.
Congratulations.
Best to you and mom and your mom...Granny!
trof
You have just met the love of your life!
You will know what to do.
Sweet dreams baby Lola Jane.
PS: Sleep when you can and take a million pictures because it all goes by so quickly even though it does not seem like it at the time!
...but congratulations anyway...just in case
Sweet name.
Congratulations to you all.
Almost forgot:
I am sure others will post some details regarding the changes.
Many hugs and good vibes to your new little family.
You post pictures, that's what you do! Weren't you the one who used to crush us with cute pictures of your.nephew? Congratulations!
Me! Oooh, ooh, oooh, I know a Lola!
The only Lola I know is frigging A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!!!!!!!
Who is it? Lola Van Wagenen is the founding director of Clio Visualizing History. Dr. Van Wagenen has an amazing history herself.
I knew her in a previous life for both of us when we lived in NYC. I knew her when she was Lola Redford. Yep, Robert Redford's wife of almost 30 years when they got divorced. She was amazing then, too. (I was a teenager....they were my parents' friends. Spent time with them in Utah, a few dinners & I babysat for their kids a couple of times.)
Excellent name association for me!
Congratulations, Will & all of the Pitts! Wonderful, wonderful times ahead!
But is she a liberal?
You have great days ahead! I wish I could do it all over again! Enjoy the moments.
to you and your wife, Will! The fun has just begun
LOL!
Major congratulations, Dad & Mom!
Don't know what else to say than.....may your family be happy for many, many years to come, and beyond........ 
#1: Treat that lady like a Queen!
#2: If there is not a rocking chair by the bed, tell the staff to get one, pronto.
#3: After Mama has fed her, swaddle baby Lola Jane up nice and snuggly, and gently take her into your arms. Rock her slowly and sing softly to her. Any songs you know. Doesn't have to be lullabies. My hubby sang "Tie Me Kangaroo Down" and "If your Chewing Gum Looses It's Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight."
#4: Get some sleep whenever you can!
#5: Hand out more cigars? (Do they do that anymore?)
#6: Drink it all in!
Hugs to all!
N/T
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Welcome to the world and all its wonders, little Lola, and Congratulations to your mama and papa, and grand-mère!
This will be the best thing you've ever done.
And enjoy being a dad. I am happy for you!
Congratulations! Not too much advice from me---you and your wife will do just fine.
It may not seem like it, but it really does go by fast. My daughter turned 7 last week and I was watching videos of her first smile, her first steps, etc.... and I was practically in tears.
So happy for you----it's so special. Can't wait for pictures!
you'll be shocked at how fast time goes by - I still can't believe my daughter turned 10 six weeks ago.
Congratulations!
Hold Lola Jane. Sing to her, dance with her, laugh with her, cry with her, comfort her, watch over her as she explores her world and stretches her wings.
Take care of her mom.
Sleep when you can, and count Lola Jane as your greatest blessing even when you can't.
Beautiful name. Best birthday ever.
she will certainly wrap herself around your finger!
Congratulations to Raven also. . I'm happy all of you are doing well.
Beware - they are habit forming!
(mother of 6 here)
quickly find out what to do!! Congratulations! I think that is wonderful!
...and if you figure out what to do, let me in on it.
Do what is best and right for your family and don't worry about the rest.
And congrats!
Learn to change diapers. Be prepared to be wrapped around the little finger of a beautiful little girl.
from eight- to 30-months, over for Easter, I can virtually guarantee you the wonder, joy, and awe of parenthood never wanes.
I bet your heart is just bursting with joy, and wondrous love.
Congratulations to the Pitt Family!
Oh, and as a parent of twins -who are now off to college- may I say 'the ride' may get wild at times!
Congratulations!
Having followed DU since the beginning...so many of the wonderful posters here are like old friends and it is wonderful to see such joy!
Wishing Lola and her mom and dad a wonderful future!
LOVE the name....
make sure kitty still gets love!!!!!!!!! And....
Congratulations again!
I know I am a day late but William this is the great news to hear!
I am so happy for You and Mom, and Nana that Lola Jane has arrived.
You will know what to do, like always, follow your heart William.
Love to all of you!
A wonderful life to you all!
Enjoy the thrill and get ready to be wrapped permanently around a tiny, little finger.
I came to the DU today only to see if William's little girl had arrived. She has!
My aunt was named Lola, so I love the name!!
So happy!
