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calimary

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27. Well, some of us do. Me, for instance.

Mon Jul 22, 2013, 04:01 AM

Jul 2013

It'd be nice to have some genuinely pleasant news for a change. I'm just so worn-down.

And hey, say what you will, but I like her. I like the idea that the royals can be like regular folks and marry for love. I like that she's a commoner. I like the idea that they want to give their offspring a normal life. I like that someone like him - who was raised to be closer to the people - is gonna be monarch someday. How can he be a good king, even as a figurehead, if he doesn't have a sense of understanding his people?

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Breaking: The Dutchess Kate is in labor!!! [View all] Lil Missy Jul 2013 OP

HA... Pelican Jul 2013 #1

I was in a sleepy haze last night while the TV was on when "Late Breaking News" happened at chelsea0011 Jul 2013 #96

From Twitter... Tx4obama Jul 2013 #2

+1 TDale313 Jul 2013 #6

OMG...... Historic NY Jul 2013 #7

Me too, I hope it is a girl... Alexandra. secondwind Jul 2013 #49

My gut says JoDog Jul 2013 #88

I was hoping for Diana. ananda Jul 2013 #98

I don't think Wm will have Mrs. Middleton's name "Carol" in any way given pride of place. Why WinkyDink Jul 2013 #116

"Caroline" also is one of the feminine versions JoDog Jul 2013 #144

Maybe "Elizabeth Victoria Diana." I do hope that Diana is represented somehow anneboleyn Jul 2013 #149

I'm rooting for a girl as well davidpdx Jul 2013 #67

That's great news! I usually don't follow stuff like this, but I remember liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #3

God bless her and her baby! And her husband! hrmjustin Jul 2013 #4

I hope all goes well. It'd be devasting to Kate if something went wrong w/ the whole world watching Tx4obama Jul 2013 #11

She has good doctors so hopefully things will go well. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #13

More ... Tx4obama Jul 2013 #5

AP article Tx4obama Jul 2013 #8

Dr. Marcus Setchell, On Her Majesty's Secret Cervix. Bosonic Jul 2013 #121

Funny! CTyankee Jul 2013 #148

Fuck royalty. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #9

Amen to that! This labor will be the only work she ever does in her life. byeya Jul 2013 #71

+237 Atman Jul 2013 #80

We sure did fight and defeat them. I have 5 ancestors who fought in the Revolution who had byeya Jul 2013 #83

LOL!! Whisp Jul 2013 #95

that isn't totally fair treestar Jul 2013 #190

Thank you! The response to this post is embarrassing! n-t Logical Jul 2013 #75

Thread note Shivering Jemmy Jul 2013 #85

To Hell with the Monarchy! Chan790 Jul 2013 #93

Indeed. It's fucking humiliating that in the West in 2013, we have people who still expected to be NuclearDem Jul 2013 #108

CONGRATULATIONS to Will & Kate!! nt Raine Jul 2013 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author LumosMaxima Jul 2013 #12

I think it would be awful for the twin that was born second... Tx4obama Jul 2013 #14

I have a niece who IS pregnant with twins! ;-) n/t ReRe Jul 2013 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author LumosMaxima Jul 2013 #21

She is ecstatic with expectancy. Everything is going great. 22 weeks in now. n/t ReRe Jul 2013 #24

It's probably not twins kdmorris Jul 2013 #68

You just gave birth to twins on June 19? Did I read that right? Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #151

Yep! They will be 5 weeks old on Wednesday kdmorris Jul 2013 #162

Congratulations! (nt) PotatoChip Jul 2013 #163

Thank you! n/t kdmorris Jul 2013 #174

grand double congratulations and best of luck Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #182

Thank you kdmorris Jul 2013 #192

Congrats to the welfare mother to be! n/t Moses2SandyKoufax Jul 2013 #15

Gawd I LOVE You! HangOnKids Jul 2013 #26

It seems like most people think it will be a girl. Boudica the Lyoness Jul 2013 #16

I'm rooting for a girl, just to shake things up. Gotta test drive that "First born gets it" rule!! MADem Jul 2013 #17

NBC News: Prince William's wife Kate admitted into hospital in early stages of labor Rhiannon12866 Jul 2013 #18

cute pictures! liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #19

I remember him with Princess Diana, was a very cute baby... This is the pic I remember: Rhiannon12866 Jul 2013 #22

Baby Watch! ReRe Jul 2013 #23

I understand she's planning a water birth. Crunchy Frog Jul 2013 #29

Oh, well... that changes everything, doesn't it? ReRe Jul 2013 #32

You understand wrong. WinkyDink Jul 2013 #111

Maybe. Maybe not. Crunchy Frog Jul 2013 #193

Pitocin sucks xmas74 Jul 2013 #41

It doesn't do those things if.... ReRe Jul 2013 #42

My child was overdue. xmas74 Jul 2013 #46

Sister had C-Sections.. ReRe Jul 2013 #50

I had that happen too. I was a week and a half overdue, my water broke and I went to the hospital. bravenak Jul 2013 #52

My water hadn't broken but I was a week overdue. xmas74 Jul 2013 #197

I had pit/c-section with our 1st and unmed vbac for my 2nd woodsprite Jul 2013 #63

My c-section was not the best experience for me. xmas74 Jul 2013 #198

My c-sect started with my water breaking 3 wks early woodsprite Jul 2013 #206

Everything I've read and heard states that pic and cytotec is a no-no in a VBAC. xmas74 Jul 2013 #214

IMO PADemD Jul 2013 #207

That's how I felt after the c-section. xmas74 Jul 2013 #211

I'm with you PADemD Jul 2013 #100

I felt rushed by everyone xmas74 Jul 2013 #196

I had 3 deliveries newfie11 Jul 2013 #65

Pitocin is EVIL kdmorris Jul 2013 #73

ditto. Hated it. mainer Jul 2013 #155

Agreed. laundry_queen Jul 2013 #195

13 years later and my stomach still turns just thinking of it. xmas74 Jul 2013 #201

ugh, sounds familiar laundry_queen Jul 2013 #204

I was single and alone while in labor. xmas74 Jul 2013 #213

let me the first to say. . .(clears throat). . .WHO CARES!?!?!?! Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #25

Well, some of us do. Me, for instance. calimary Jul 2013 #27

me too. It's nice to see a part of Princess Di living on in those boys. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #30

Kate, unlike Diana, is a true commoner, not an aristocrat duffyduff Jul 2013 #134

Well, I DO.... ReRe Jul 2013 #35

Yes I do consider it. . .everyone has the right to their own stupid loves Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #47

It was interesting enough.... Inspired Jul 2013 #53

Long reply Shivering Jemmy Jul 2013 #89

Maybe You Could RobinA Jul 2013 #169

I don't care in the least. n/t RebelOne Jul 2013 #66

We seem to be in the minority. Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #69

Apparently a whole shitload of people do based on the comments on DU's multiple threads and pretty Rowdyboy Jul 2013 #105

Millions of people. Your opinion is, however, in the "Who cares?" category. WinkyDink Jul 2013 #112

Worshippers with no life? American Idol is not on right now? L0oniX Jul 2013 #141

Anyone who invests the time to write in this thread... LanternWaste Jul 2013 #154

It's history treestar Jul 2013 #160

That's another point, too. History. We don't have that kind of history in this country. calimary Jul 2013 #168

The fascination for royalty is here in the USA....including the reasons you posted above Sheepshank Jul 2013 #181

Yeah, and it's human nature to want what you don't have. calimary Jul 2013 #183

Hoping for a girl! Crunchy Frog Jul 2013 #28

Safe delivery and a healthy baby and Duchess most important ... But a girl would be excellent. politicat Jul 2013 #31

Breaking: Ken Cuccinelli demands inquiry into W&K's sex life. edbermac Jul 2013 #33

. Cooley Hurd Jul 2013 #57

OMG....that pic is priceless! nt msanthrope Jul 2013 #72

Poor Harry npk Jul 2013 #34

Oh, but Harry's either at his brother's side or on his way as we speak. ;-) n/t ReRe Jul 2013 #36

I am sure he is very proud npk Jul 2013 #37

No poor Harry edbermac Jul 2013 #38

Yes there is always that npk Jul 2013 #39

Please. Like he ever before wished for his brother's early demise. WinkyDink Jul 2013 #113

Poor Andrew treestar Jul 2013 #161

Tracy Ulmann said it best Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2013 #40

And why do Americans spend so much energy giving a shit about them? Didn't we kick Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #48

Gov. Corbett wants to sell our lottery to them. PADemD Jul 2013 #101

Yup... we engaged in a revolutionary war to deny ourselves empathy for a foreign childbirth. LanternWaste Jul 2013 #156

there are millions of children born in foreign countries everyday. let's have empathy of them too Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #210

+ + byeya Jul 2013 #90

Is there a pool? 8lbs 7 oz. nt TeamPooka Jul 2013 #43

There was a pool, but it was deleted. PADemD Jul 2013 #102

I think that was mine. I self deleted, primarily because it wasn't worth the hassle of moving it... CTyankee Jul 2013 #127

I called 8lbs 7oz and he came in at 8lbs 6oz. I win! TeamPooka Jul 2013 #180

And thus begins woo me with science Jul 2013 #44

Shiny Royal Baby Coverage. Keep an eye on the overlords - this is a dangerous period. chimpymustgo Jul 2013 #79

That's right. The baby is a planned BFEE, Rove distraction. Is she even pregnant? Renew Deal Jul 2013 #81

Don't worry LordGlenconner Jul 2013 #171

A 19-post sock opining on my life? woo me with science Jul 2013 #173

Again, don't worry LordGlenconner Jul 2013 #176

+1000 PADemD Jul 2013 #208

I'm not a big fan of Royalty, in concept or in actuality. That said, I like babies and it's always Warren DeMontague Jul 2013 #45

Yay!!!! bravenak Jul 2013 #51

The Great Kate Wait may be over as Kate begins to Dilate liberal N proud Jul 2013 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author LumosMaxima Jul 2013 #55

They aren't really going to do that, are they? Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author LumosMaxima Jul 2013 #59

Then why isn't the media camped out at Buckingham? Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #60

The BBC has someone at the hospital AND Buckingham Palace muriel_volestrangler Jul 2013 #61

Oh, gotcha. Thanks. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #62

Its custom to do so. dipsydoodle Jul 2013 #76

I just saw the photo of the announcement, framed, on an easel Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #184

They even use a specific size piece of paper dipsydoodle Jul 2013 #185

Eh? Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #186

Maybe you called it foolscap folio ? dipsydoodle Jul 2013 #187

Never heard that term before Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #188

If it's a girl I hope they name her "Honey Boo Boo" B Calm Jul 2013 #56

Why can't a boy be Honey Boo Boo too? Silent3 Jul 2013 #70

I like Bubba better for a boy, it just sounds B Calm Jul 2013 #91

Are you under the impression the British royal family is American? WinkyDink Jul 2013 #114

two live feeds: steve2470 Jul 2013 #64

Who gives a crap? This is lounge crap! n-t Logical Jul 2013 #74

What if it turns out to be a baby alien hybrid? darkangel218 Jul 2013 #77

........................... WinkyDink Jul 2013 #115

Niagara Falls will be dyed blue for a boy or pink for a girl. dipsydoodle Jul 2013 #78

Breaking: People Getting Excited Over Nothing Daemonaquila Jul 2013 #82

+1000, unbelievable. n-t Logical Jul 2013 #86

It's just a baby Franker65 Jul 2013 #84

Great. Another welfare receipient having a baby on the public's dime. Orrex Jul 2013 #87

In the oppressive monarchy of the United Kingdom, everyone has their baby on the public's dime muriel_volestrangler Jul 2013 #92

Whoa! Orrex Jul 2013 #94

Breaking: Latisha Monroe from Detroit is in labor! nt Zorra Jul 2013 #97

My guess from another post that was removed PADemD Jul 2013 #99

Charlotte! Byronic Jul 2013 #104

It would be appropriate. Charlotte is my favorite of the potential female names though Rowdyboy Jul 2013 #107

Too many "Charlottes" and "Charlenes" already, in the Grimaldis. WinkyDink Jul 2013 #109

but not in the House of Windsor Byronic Jul 2013 #118

But some would still prefer REP Jul 2013 #167

Indeed! Byronic Jul 2013 #170

I wondered if perhaps there was a 'th' missing from your username REP Jul 2013 #191

Aversion to sunlight! Byronic Jul 2013 #199

Y Drych has been published since 1851 REP Jul 2013 #205

Are you originally from PA? PADemD Jul 2013 #209

Missouri REP Jul 2013 #212

I hope to god that kid is black. JNelson6563 Jul 2013 #103

No, actually you don't, so your joke fails. Sorry! WinkyDink Jul 2013 #110

My day is ruined, my conscience heavily burdened... JNelson6563 Jul 2013 #123

Nope. UnseenUndergrad Jul 2013 #172

I'm hoping it's a girl. nt City Lights Jul 2013 #106

I don't get the excitement.... Marrah_G Jul 2013 #117

Is this the equivalent of Snow White having a kid? S.A.M Jul 2013 #119

Hmm... Byronic Jul 2013 #120

Is it me or is this labor going on Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #122

Average labor is 10 hours. PADemD Jul 2013 #131

Oh my god why should I care? Apophis Jul 2013 #124

If you find out, please let me know. Currently I find watching grass grow more interesting. (n/t) spin Jul 2013 #126

You shouldn't care Byronic Jul 2013 #129

What's it to you? Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #132

Whether or not you care is entirely your choice. City Lights Jul 2013 #135

Because zOMG BABEEZ!! and we're all bestest BFFs with "Kate" REP Jul 2013 #165

Not sure, yet you do. Renew Deal Jul 2013 #178

It's Official!!! CJCRANE Jul 2013 #125

OMG. Please tell me this is really the Onion... CTyankee Jul 2013 #128

Had you going there for a minute CJCRANE Jul 2013 #130

You sure did! CTyankee Jul 2013 #133

It's the anti-christ. Trashing Dutchess & Kate L0oniX Jul 2013 #136

Me, too. Iggo Jul 2013 #139

I think she's having a baby just so she can collect more welfare!! lastlib Jul 2013 #137

The duchess of who? nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #138

Why do you hate the worshippers? L0oniX Jul 2013 #140

It's possible for many of us to be excited about the baby AND concerned about the poor Beaverhausen Jul 2013 #142

Ok... do so nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #143

Well done! Byronic Jul 2013 #146

Cambridge Byronic Jul 2013 #145

if this was my gig to cover I would be happy . olddots Jul 2013 #179

I would not, having come from another media circus nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #189

Absolutely right Byronic Jul 2013 #200

Over 12 hours now. She'll be exhausted mainer Jul 2013 #147

Argh. I have never had children but twelve hours of labor just sounds anneboleyn Jul 2013 #150

Royal Labor is an oxymoron markiv Jul 2013 #152

Ha! Iggo Jul 2013 #164

No, she's in Labour nt markiv Jul 2013 #153

BREAKING: George Zimmerman just showed up to the delivery room to deliver the baby. phleshdef Jul 2013 #157

lol treestar Jul 2013 #159

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #158

She's gone into labour? Then she joined MILLIONS of other women worldwide who went into labour Ecumenist Jul 2013 #166

It's a boy! PotatoChip Jul 2013 #175

Live now! A healthy boy, weighing 8lbs 6oz anneboleyn Jul 2013 #177

Congratulations to Will and Kate! I'm sure Princess Di would be a proud and thrilled grandmother! liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #194

Monday was a very good day. Major Hogwash Jul 2013 #202

And I thought she would have been a Torie WCGreen Jul 2013 #203