Sunday, February 14, 2010

Presenting . . .

The newest addition to the Blackrock menagerie:

Thinking great thoughts already. Possibly, "When's snack time, lady?"

If he looks a little yellow to you, that's because he is. He has some jaundice. Apparently the result of my blood type and his being the most incompatible combination of all. YAY! So we have to bring him to get checked at the pediatrician tomorrow. He may have to have a little tanning session, but nothing major. In fact, I might be tempted to join him under those lights.

As for the name . . . I'm sorry, but I must keep the mystery alive. However, since he was man-cub when he was in utero, I think it would be appropriate to continue the theme. Therefore, I christen him with his blog name of Cubby.

Welcome to the Blackrock party, Cubby. Now hang on for the ride.

33 comments:

sweetbird said...

You two sure did make a cute baby. He's absolutely beautiful, Kristin - and judging from the few photos of you I've seen on here he looks just like you!

I can't wait to hear about the adventures of you and Cubby!

me again said...

Welcome to the (blog) universe, Cubby! You are one cute-patootie :-)

me again said...

cutIe-patootie.....
my keyboard keeps skipping letters these days......

Phoo-D said...

He's adorable! What a nice head of dark hair. Cubby is the perfect nickname. Congratulations again you guys!

Judi said...

Welcome to the world, Cubby! We've been waiting for you.

Anonymous said...

Awwwwwwwww how sweet. Cubby he is then. We will be awaiting tales of mummyhood.
I must say you hardly layed down to have him and you are up and going again. :) What a woman !
Beth
word verfication 'punden'

where wolves keep their joke supply

Sherry said...

Just an adorable baby! You are so blessed. Welcome to parenthood! Your life will never be the same!!!

julia said...

He's beautiful, Congratulations. Julie

rls said...

Looks to me like he's thinking "When's nap time?" but maybe that's because that is what I am thinking right now...

My daughter got to do the tanning sessions, too. They had a little portable light panel about 5x7 that she could just wear under her clothes next to her skin - very handy - and it provided her first nickname: Glowworm.

Chiot's Run said...

Cute - is that a dog in the background on the floor???

Daisy said...

He looks wonderful! Infant Jaundice clears up quickly; my first-born had a little yellowish tinge, too. Take it easy; enjoy your sweet little Cubby!

Katie T said...

Infant jaundice is TOTALLY normal (despite doctors freaking out about it). If the levels were really, really high then it might be reason to worry, but borderline jaundice (or even slightly above borderline) happens to most babies in the first week. The treatment for it just depends on how much the doctors trust that you'll go home, keep breastfeeding (if you're doing that), and get your baby to start pooping that bilirubin out!

(I'm a Nurse-midwifery student/breastfeeding educator)

Kristin @ Going Country said...

Susy: Yup, that's Mia back there. She LOVES this kid. To the point of irritation, sometimes, but still, it's nice to know we don't have to worry about the dog biting the baby.

Serial Swooper said...

I too was a bilirubin baby so he and I are cool like that.

Also, he's so not thinking "when's snacktime?". He's thinking "if I poop now, will I read about it on your blog tomorrow?"

Mia said...

Congratulations! :)))

Sara said...

Cubby is adorable. And he looks like you, Kristin!

jean said...

My son also had the yellow skin tinge. We put his bassinet in front of the window and let all the sun light work its magic. His levels only required two little visits back to the hospital. It passes quickly. He looks so perfect. Congratulations again.

Garden Pheenix said...

He;s pretty gorgeous. Congrats :cD

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! He's beautiful!
Hope Momma and A and everyone are doing well!

Anonymous said...

Cubby--The last time I heard that name was on the Mickey Mouse Club Show. Cubby was a drummer and child star. May your Cubby have equal successes!

Susan said...

He's so beautiful. Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

YAY! Welcome, Cubby! You are so incredibly adorable! And boatloads of congratulations to your parents, who I imagine are busting at the seams with love right now. Oh, and also: do your Mama a solid and be a good sleeper.

Alyssa said...

Oh, he's adorable! Can't wait to meet him in person!

inadvertent farmer said...

Welcome little one...enjoy the adventure that will by your life!

Alicia said...

Totally beautiful. :)

Tami Bami Wami said...

Oh yeah i like this...Cubby and his cousins will form the new mousketeers of blackrock. *g*

FinnyKnits said...

Hi, man! Welcome to the club. I can't wait to see which small wild animal your father has you slay first.

:)

mdvelazquez said...

He's beautiful, Kristin!

Welcome, Cubby!

dkaz said...

Congrats! I had a little golden child, too! He looks beautiful - have a great time with him!

Melinda said...

Nice to see you Cubby!!
Welcome to the world and the great life ahead of you...

(((hugs from Oklahoma))

SaintTigerlily said...

GAH! He is so super adorable and I can't wait to hear EVERY DETAIL. Do you hear that??? The woman you have never met wants to hear every detail of one of your most intimate life experiences.

You have every right to tell me to piss off.

Lots of love and good things to all of you. Well done lady.

Julie said...

Aw! I'm so glad I checked in. Many congrats to you, I'm glad you're both doing well. He is just gorgeous!

QuiltedSimple said...

Oh he is cute. Congratulations!
Kris