Monday, January 12, 2009

The Cause of All This Trouble


He actually kind of looks like a little Newt. His hair is kind of blonde under that hat, and he has a big bald spot right on the pointy part of his skull. We're thinking of how to give him a little baby combover until it grows in.
I'm sure there will be lots more pictures and stories, but right now I feel like I've been hit by a truck. A little bitty 6 lb. 15 oz. truck.
I'm exhausted, and happy, and I don't know what else. Thanks for all your good thoughts, internet. They weren't as helpful as the epidural, but they still helped bear me through the hard parts.
Wiley sends his love. And so do Mr. Newt and I.

69 comments:

Never Clever said...

AHHHHHH! CONGRATULATIONS Mama!

You did good. He's gorgeous. I am so happy for you and Mr. Newt.

Anonymous said...

He is beautiful!

Susan K said...

This calls for a good ol' fashioned SQUEEEEEE!!!! He's absolutely beautiful. And so little! Congratulations. :)

The Steadfast Warrior said...

De-lurking to say congratulations! You're a trooper!!! And he's amazing. :)

Susan said...

Brilliant! Perfectly brilliant!

Anonymous said...

Ahh-he is scrumptuous! You did a great job--all that waiting and labor-get some sleep.

He really is a cute Newt. I'd "like him a lot" too! Much love, Jill

The Blatchford Family said...

Yay! Congrats!! Looks like I was way off of the date and weight guesses. Oh well.

He looks absolutely perfect! :)

Hillary said...

ohhh! oh he is beautiful! good work

Sue said...

Gorgeous. Congratulations to you and Mr. Newt, and welcome, Wiley! Just wonderful.

vietnamlan said...

Oh, he is wonderfully gorgeous! Welcome Wiley!!

Mama Simmons said...

Yes! Worth the trouble! Congrats, mom!

bb and mtb said...

Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!!!

peesticksandstones said...

WOW. WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, woman!! You made it. And you've made my day.

Enjoy your adorable little dude! Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best to you and Mr. Newt.

Anonymous said...

OMG Newt he is beauitufl - congratulations to Mom and Dad and welcome Wiley. You are soooo cute!!!

Mrs. Soup said...

OK, so I take back my pony poop comment. He's way too cute for pony poop! Congrats Newtie!! Welcome to the world Wiley!

Tash said...

Welcome Wiley!

Kiss that patch of blonde hair for me, mama.

Monica @ Writer Chic said...

Love it! He is GORGEOUS! Definitely worth all the "trouble." COngrats, mommy.

Kristi said...

Congratulations Momma, you did it & he's absolutely beautiful!!!

Celia said...

YAY!

Laustique said...

Welcome to the big show, Wiley! Congratulations, Mama Newt!! That's one cute baby you've got there.

Maria (MKC101103) said...

Welcome to the world JW!!! He's a cutie patootie! I'm so happy Wiley finally made his grand entrance and that you're all doing well :)

Katie said...

YAY Newt! I'm so happy JW made his entrance into the world. He is precious!

Patty Wood said...

He is gorgeous. Your fans in North Texas are so happy to welcome JW to the world. Congratulations to you and Mr. Newt.

Kristin (kekis) said...

He is FAR from "an ordinary baby." He is just SO CUTE! Congrats, congrats, congrats to you and Mr. Newt!!!

I'm glad you like him a lot. I do, too. Now get some rest when you can!

Cassie said...

Oh, congratulations! He is SO ADORABLE!

Busted said...

Congratulations!

karen said...

OHHHHHHH, he is BEAUTIFUL!!!! absolutely beautiful!!! congratulations to all three of you...God bless!!!

Joanne said...

Awww, what a sweetheart! Congratulations! We'll look forward to the details when you're up for it!

JuliaS said...

Awwwwwwww, what a cutie pants - pointy bald head and all!

Congratulations and many many good wishes for a long happy lifetime ahead!

Lauren said...

He's absolutely gorgeous! I'm so happy for you both. Congratulations!!!

Melissia said...

He is a beautiful baby. And look how alert he is! I am so glad he is here and now the fun begins for you. Congratulations to both you and Mr Newt.

Sanan said...

Oh dear! The little Newt is simply gorgeous! Congrats on the safe arrival.

May said...

Hooray! What a handsome lad!

Rachel said...

Congatulations! He's quite adorable.

Anonymous said...

That is the cutest little Newtling I've ever seen! And his eyes are open -- we couldn't catch a picture of Kiran with his eyes open for the first week! Welcome to the world, Wiley, and welcome to the world of parenting, Newtlet and Mr. Newtlet!

- dr.girlfriend

the misfit said...

Congratulations!

Miz Bug said...

Now that you've told us birthday and weight, here's YOUR limerick:

There once was a baby named John Wiley
who made his parents all smiley
he had fingers and toes
and a cute button nose
we will fete him with myrtle, but shyly

Fiddle1 said...

Gorgeous! Great Job mom! Yippee! Congratulations! Get some sleep!

Anonymous said...

What is a baby newt called?
In: Salamanders and Newts

When a newt comes out of the egg, but still stays in the water it is called a larva
Some newts have a terrestrial juvenile stage these are called efts

Some people just call them "kewt".

______

I think "eft" is better than "larva", but I'm still going with the newtling.

- dr. g

Anonymous said...

Congrats Newt! He's beautiful! So very happy for you guys, sending lots of love xoxoxo
cherryblossom25

chiara said...

oh! congratulations! how wonderful!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to you both!! He is gorgeous!

Barbara said...

Perfect.

Congratulations!

xxx

Jane said...

Holy crap, that is one CUTE NEWT!! Seriously, well done. I'm so happy that he's here! :)

K @ ourboxofrain said...

Congratulations!!!! He is so, so sweet!

Photogrl said...

He's SO cute!!!

Congrats to you and Mr. Newt.

Laura said...

So cute and perfect. Good luck and congratulations.

Justin and Natalie said...

What a cutie!

jaime said...

Congratulations!

Emily said...

He's adorable! Congrats!

Amy said...

What an adorable little boy! He's so cute! Congratulations!

Debbie said...

Oh happy day! What a cutie.

kate said...

Congrats Mama! Welcome to the world Wiley! :D

Amanda said...

He's precious!!! Congratulations!!!

Cassandra said...

Congratulations and best wishes!!

sushilover said...

Oh he is just soooooooooooo adorable! Can you believe that this was living inside of you! I am so excited for you!

Tracy said...

Oh, newtie.

I'm crying. He's wonderfully beautiful.

Joanne said...

HE IS BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

WiseGuy said...

Awww....he has got the pinkest cheeks! Congratulations to you!

christyna said...

he's adorable and was SO tiny OMG!! yay congrats and get some sleep, really, do it.

MBRox said...

Awwww! What a cute little stinker. Congratulations! It's been fun following your journey.... Enjoy him (like you wouldn't)!

Jill said...

Wow- he doesn't look at all like a plucked chicken-- good work!! Hugs (clarapist)

Jen said...

Congrats! He is handsome!

Jessica said...

congrats, newt! he's a handsome little bugger!

RainyPM said...

Congratulations! He is perfect.

Nine said...

CONGRATS!! He's adorable and I think the look on his face is precious. I bet he's thinking "You thought I gave you trouble because I was a little late? Just you wait, Ma, just you wait!"

Hija said...

What a cutie-pie! Congratulations!

Ms. Planner said...

OMG! He is ADORABLE. His little face is so so so very sweet. And his gaze into the camera lens. Ahhh. Congratulations. I am so very happy for you. Rest up and soak it all in.

Leslee said...

Congratulations! He's a BEAUTIFUL newt!