I have pretty big news that I am finally able to share with you all. I am pregnant. Well, I'm technically not pregnant, but my wife is, so we are pregnant. This would be my first child and I am incredibly excited.
Not sure if you Twitter followers remember, but back on September 4th I twittered "OMG!" at 10:48 AM (EST). That is when I first found out. Then to be safe, we did another test at 6:08 PM, where I said "OMG!" again. Yes, it was positive again. Then the following morning, we tried one more time on September 5th at 2:27 AM (that seems way too early, I think it was later) and yes, it was "OMG!" positive! The final "OMG!" was when we got the confirmation from the Doctor at 11:18 AM that we were indeed pregnant!
So now, it is five months later and thank G-d, every thing looks to be healthy. We went for the hour long sonogram today and we saw the whole body including nose, eyes, head, ears, legs, fingers, toes, heart, belly, etc etc. It was a very rememberable experience.
In summary, we're pregnant. :)
FYI, the picture above is a random picture from Flickr that came up for the keyword search "sonogram."
Update: Here are many of the Twitter responses to this post. To see them, click here and a new window will open with them.


Comments
Congrats Barry!
Posted by: Jeremy Schoemaker | December 30, 2008 3:57 PM
OMG :)
B'sha'ah tova!
Posted by: Tamar Weinberg | December 30, 2008 3:57 PM
CONGRATS BARRY! //g
Posted by: Griffin | December 30, 2008 3:57 PM
WOW !!!!
That really IS big news, congrats! Picked out a name yet?
Posted by: Bill Hartzer | December 30, 2008 3:57 PM
Congratulations Barry! That's great news! I have two, so I know that kids will change your life for the better (and you'll get far less sleep). I wish you and your wife an easy pregnancy!
Posted by: Rick | December 30, 2008 3:58 PM
B'sha'ah tova! May the New Year bring your growing family health, joy, peace and happiness Barry. Thanks for all you give to this community.
Posted by: Marty | December 30, 2008 3:58 PM
I'm glad I saw the smiley face after "we're pregnant" :.) Congrats! I'm sure you'll be the first guy to twitter & change a diaper at the same time :.)
Posted by: Todd Mintz | December 30, 2008 3:58 PM
Awesome man! Congratulations! Babies are a ton of fun!
Posted by: Joe Hall | December 30, 2008 3:59 PM
Congrats! Babies are good. :-)
Posted by: QualityGal | December 30, 2008 4:01 PM
Congratulations Barry, that is the most terrific news!
Posted by: Michael D | December 30, 2008 4:02 PM
OH Behave!
Posted by: Ken Savage | December 30, 2008 4:02 PM
I remember those OMG's ;) That is fantastic news. Congrats to you and your wife... I look forward to the 2 am baby feeding tweets :)
Posted by: Joanna Lord | December 30, 2008 4:02 PM
I remember at least one of those "OMG"'s, LOL. I had responded with "WHAT!" or something...and you never replied. Now I know you were in shock.
SO excited for you both. This is awesome news. You two will be fantastic parents :)
Posted by: Kim Krause Berg | December 30, 2008 4:02 PM
Woot! Good job bro. :D
Now, remember, don't tell anyone the name until you've secured the baby's domain name. You don't want anyone encroaching on the kid's personal branding. :P
Posted by: Michael VanDeMar | December 30, 2008 4:02 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the world of parenting!
Posted by: David Wallace | December 30, 2008 4:02 PM
Congrats Barry!!! That is fantastic - Mazel Tov!
Posted by: Kate Morris | December 30, 2008 4:03 PM
בשעה טובה
welcome to the club. i have a feeling you will rock as a dad... :)
Posted by: neyne | December 30, 2008 4:04 PM
Great news Barry! Congrats! Nothing like children to help you see what's really important in life. Enjoy!
Posted by: Gregory Banse | December 30, 2008 4:05 PM
Congratulations Barry! When are you going to start a Twitter acct for the baby? "I kicked mommy".... haha ;)
Posted by: Anna | December 30, 2008 4:06 PM
Thanks everyone!
>> Now, remember, don't tell anyone the name until you've secured the baby's domain name
LOL, so true, so true!
>>> OMG!
Kim, I had a feeling you would remember that. Thanks Joanna!
Thanks everyone!
Posted by: Barry Schwartz | December 30, 2008 4:06 PM
Great News; Congratulations!
Posted by: Dan Perry | December 30, 2008 4:07 PM
Congratulations Barry! All my best to you and the family!
Mazel tov,
Pete
Posted by: Pete W | December 30, 2008 4:08 PM
Congrats! Enjoy, the first pregnancy is always the most intense one :)
Posted by: Bas van den Beld | December 30, 2008 4:09 PM
Congratulations!
I just became father of a daughter Sara.
Enjoy this part of life!
Harro
Posted by: Harro Bos | December 30, 2008 4:12 PM
Wow. Congratulations, Barry! What incredibly wonderful news. Enjoy the quiet time with your wife NOW, because soon you will go into the hospital as two people and emerge with a third, that - strangely, scarily and awesomely - completes you as a family. Happy family adventures!
Posted by: Charlotte | December 30, 2008 4:12 PM
Congrats to you and your wife, Barry! Being a dad is the greatest thing in the world. You'll love it. :)
Posted by: Matt McGee | December 30, 2008 4:13 PM
Congrats, Barry. There is NOTHING like being a dad.
Posted by: Frank Reed | December 30, 2008 4:15 PM
B'sha'a tova! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kerstin B-A | December 30, 2008 4:15 PM
Congratulations Barry!
That's awesome news.
My 11 month old won't let me get any work done today. :)
Best,
Jeff
Posted by: Jeff Hinds | December 30, 2008 4:15 PM
Congrats, such great news
Posted by: Patrick Sexton | December 30, 2008 4:17 PM
AWESOME NEWS. Big Papa Barry!
Posted by: rumblepup | December 30, 2008 4:18 PM
congrats! b'sha tova!
Posted by: ldersh | December 30, 2008 4:18 PM
Congratulations ! Being a dad is the best.
Posted by: Lee Odden | December 30, 2008 4:18 PM
you say YOU are not pregnant then how do you explain the 50 pounds you've put on the past few months? sympathy pounds????
Posted by: siborg | December 30, 2008 4:19 PM
FYI, siborg is my brother-in-law.
Posted by: Barry Schwartz | December 30, 2008 4:21 PM
Congrats from me as well. I'm sure you'll love being a dad as much as I do.
Posted by: Brian Mark | December 30, 2008 4:23 PM
Congrats! So, when is *real* baby pic showing up on Flickr? Even more burning question: is there going to be a "Cartoon Baby Blog?" (URL not taken yet) Just wondering... ;-)
Posted by: BarbaraKB | December 30, 2008 4:24 PM
Congratulations, Barry, also for your wife of course! I wish you all the health and luck you could possibly have!
Posted by: Eduard Blacquière | December 30, 2008 4:25 PM
Excellent news for all involved, congratulations, and good luck.
Posted by: John Honeck | December 30, 2008 4:27 PM
Congrats, Barry! Though I don't know you personally, I'm sure you'll be a wonderful father, just by some of the things you've written on here in the past.
Posted by: Adam Snider | December 30, 2008 4:28 PM
B"H Barry, thats great news. Just to add on to what Charlotte said. I remember leaving the hospital with our first child and wondering why the hospital was letting use leave with this beautiful baby girl. Shouldn't we have to take a test or something! Are you sure we're qualified, hello!
The good news, it quickly passes and what you're left with is a love so powerful it will take your breath away. Enjoy every moment.
Posted by: Eric Haber | December 30, 2008 4:49 PM
Mazal Tov you guys!!! I had no idea!
Posted by: Ora | December 30, 2008 4:51 PM
Congrats Barry! Wish you both the best going forward!
Posted by: Justin | December 30, 2008 4:58 PM
Wow, congratulations! That's great news. :)
Posted by: Matt Cutts | December 30, 2008 5:18 PM
Thanks everyone, really appreciate all the comments. I also just added a link to all the nice twitter responses, thanks again!
Posted by: Barry Schwartz | December 30, 2008 5:42 PM
Congratulations to you both!
Posted by: Carrie Hill | December 30, 2008 5:57 PM
Congrats Barry...that's great news!!! Get your sleep now...
Posted by: Daron Babin | December 30, 2008 6:55 PM
Congratulations! What wonderful news - I'm excited and happy for you! :)
Posted by: Heather Lloyd-Martin | December 30, 2008 8:03 PM
That's really awsome news. Congratulations!
Posted by: Andrew Girdwood | December 30, 2008 8:05 PM
Congratulations to you and your wife!
Posted by: Mark A. | December 30, 2008 9:24 PM
Congrats! Really great news!
Posted by: Frank Fuchs | December 31, 2008 2:32 AM
Hi Barry,
That's awesome news! Now all you have to start running some keyword research on what name would monetize best and you're set!
בשעה טובה
Olivier
Posted by: Olivier | December 31, 2008 3:39 AM
Cheers man.
(PS: I'm soooo gonna vote for "pebbles")
Posted by: Wit | December 31, 2008 11:50 AM
CONGRATS we are so happy for you guys
and barry if u ask the wife she may say that u are carrying a baby too or twins LOL
JOKING
congrats we are so happy
Posted by: baby | December 31, 2008 12:03 PM
B'sha'ah tova! All the best in 2009! We are also expecting our 3rd B"H in April.
Posted by: Bryan Eisenberg | December 31, 2008 12:14 PM
Awe - congrats dude!
Ours just turned 2 and OMG she just turned 2 - OMG. (I think the OMG's will never stop!) lol
Posted by: Brett Tabke | December 31, 2008 12:30 PM
As a new mom, I can tell you that's HUGE NEWS! Congrats!
Posted by: Ann Smarty | December 31, 2008 12:32 PM
B'sha'ah tova! May you and your wife only have nachas from your new family.
Posted by: Jeffrey Eisenberg | December 31, 2008 12:33 PM
Mazel Tov and B'Sha'ah Tovah
Posted by: Michael Geneles | December 31, 2008 12:57 PM
Congratulations to you and your wife! My wife and I had our first just over a year ago and wound up with twins. Babies are a handful, but they're totally worth it. Again, congrats!
Posted by: Mike Wilton | January 1, 2009 2:25 PM
Congratulations to you and your wife!!:)
Posted by: Shweta | January 2, 2009 3:09 PM
Whoa! Had to read Overhead Twitter Friday to get your news... CONGRATS!! =)
Posted by: Rhea Drysdale | January 2, 2009 8:16 PM
Congrats Barry!
So is it gonna be a boy or a girl? Or is it too early to tell...
Posted by: Saad Kamal | January 3, 2009 6:31 PM
Congrats Barry! All the best to you, your wife, and the latest addition to the family!
Word to the wise - get in as much sleep now as you can!
Posted by: Xurxo Vidal | January 5, 2009 4:11 PM
B'Sha'ah Tova!
I'm also working on one (#2). Well, more my wife, but I do what I can...
Posted by: Eli | January 19, 2009 6:37 PM
(How did I miss this? Oh yeah...December 30...) B'Sha'ah Tova!
Posted by: Winooski | March 4, 2009 10:39 AM