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finally some nice celeb news!

16 years ago

Neil Patrick Harris and longtime partner David Burtka's twins from a surrogate mother were born Tuesday, Oct. 12, NPH reported via Twitter.

"Babies!!" Harris, 37, wrote. The twins are named Gideon Scott and Harper Grace. "All of us are happy, healthy, tired, and a little pukey."

Harris tweeted in August that he and Burtka, his 35-year-old man of six years, would have children: "So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall. We're super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our privacy..." he tweeted.

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liljunkr
16 years ago
That is nice. I was wondering when the babies would be born earlier. I love the quote! "All of us are happy, healthy, tired, and a little pukey."
How many of us know that feeling? LOL

Best Wishes to the Dads and the babies. Blessings to the birth Mom for doing such a kind act for a loving couple.

LIL
sheilajoyce_gw
16 years ago
He seems like a delightful fellow. I have never watched his shows, but I loved his hosting of the Emmy Awards. I bet he will make a great dad.
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pammyfay
16 years ago
I'm happy for them, but this bothers me: They tweet that they are having children, then ask for privacy? Seems to me they should just get off Twitter and have their press rep issue a statement and then live their lives. But I have a feeling we'll be hearing about further tweets and press releases from them. (Which is OK by me--I love seeing baby pictures! But all I'm saying is you can't have it both ways and be taken seriously for taking your stand, KWIM?)
alisande
16 years ago
How very cool! I like their names.....although Gideon will always remind me of Gideon Bibles in motel rooms. :-)

I was also happy to hear about the Travolta pregnancy.
matti5
16 years ago
Congrats to them! I wish them a lifetime of joy and happiness!

I too was thrilled to hear that Kelly and John Travolta are expecting.
petaloid
16 years ago
I've only heard good things about these guys, and I feel sure they will be devoted to their twins.

As for the Travoltas, I am very happy for them too and hope their new baby brings them much joy.
teresava
16 years ago
I love Neil Patrick Harris! His character on "How I met your Mother" is hysterical, but hopefully unlike him!

So, do you suppose Gideon and Harper are boys, girls, one of each?? These days the names could go either way. I think they are really cute, although it reminds me of Harper Lee (To Kill A Mockingbird).
patti43
16 years ago
The Travolta's call Ocala their home. The actually live in the little community of Anthony in a huge home with two attached-to-the-house parking spaces for the jets. They are very kind and raise all kinds of money for our community. I think (hope) people around here let them live in peace and privacy. I'd feel a lot easier if she wasn't 48. Just a worrywart here, but they went through too much losing their son.
ritamay91710
16 years ago
teresava----Gideon is the boy and Harper is the girl.

I really like NPH, and wish all the best for him and his partner!!!
danihoney
16 years ago
Doogie is a daddy!!

He'll always be 'Doogie Houser' to me.

Having a baby at 48 makes me nervous. So many risks.
(keeping my fingers crossed for them)

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