I’m going to do my best to follow the precedent set forth by fellow parent Black Belt Mama, and only refer to my kid by a cool nickname. And as everyone knows my last name is Mackel, so I guess this would make me and wife’s newest little guy, Little Mac!
He was born May 31st, Friday morning at right around 6:55am at a very healthy 8 pounds, 9 ounces. The wife of course did an amazing job, and did it all naturally. She told me at about 1am that morning that she was starting to have contractions and that they were 15 minutes apart. By 3:30ish they were about 5 minutes, and at the hospital at 4:30, she was having trouble standing up. She was a real trooper though, and didn’t come half as close to all those movies and shows I see about mothers going through such agony, cursing out their husbands and crushing their hands. Don’t get me wrong, she was FEEEEEELIN it and said it the most pain she’s ever experienced, but she was awesome.When the baby came out, there were some little problems, most notably the cord wrapped around his neck and his gigantic head and shoulders, but as they say, alls well that ends well.Wifey ended up being released from the hospital the day after, since she couldn’t get any rest with our baby by her bedside, all the nurses contantly going in and out, and another mom’s baby only a curtain away. Since then, life is definitely different, (in a good way), but I’m not gonna lie…Saturday was hellacious.We were both working on about 2 hours of sleep, (for the wife add a day), and both of us were soon looking like the Living Dead. But thankfully we got into some kind of rhythm after that, we have a beautiful baby boy who sleeps really well after feeding and we’re all doing swell.And apart from all the things I could say about how becoming a parent changes your life, it’s the best thing ever blah blah blah, it’s great to know that so many people care about you and your loved ones. Much like when you’re getting married, it’s one of those surreal experiences that makes you realize just how special you and your family are to so many people. And you know, I thought the love would only come from the people I’ve met, but to my surprise and delight (and the wife’s too), so many of the people I’ve become connected to in the “blogosphere” were quick to send their warm wishes and congrats.So without further ado, I have to just say thank you to the wonderfully artistic and critique loving
Beth Ellen, the Baron of Brown –
The Brown Baron, my pal from across the pond
Pete Cullen, the always connected and plugged in
Listikal and of course to the ever engaging, friendly and informative
Black Belt Mama for the warm wishes. (#):D
June 4th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
He’s an angel! Nice going.
June 4th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
He’s adorable BM. I’m sure you’re on top of the world right now.
June 4th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Congratulations! I envy you.. I certainly want kids just not anytime soon. Need to find a wife first.
June 5th, 2007 at 7:13 am
Thanks guys! I am feeling pretty good these days, but maybe that’s because I’m the dad and not the mom. If I had to wake up every couple of hours to feed the baby, I doubt I’d be so chipper!
@Brown – Most of the time he is! He really lucked up, he sleeps and eats great!
@Apex – I was really lucky to find someone so on point with me as far as the important things in life like kids and scruples and the like. …If only she liked video games!!! ARRRRGGGGGGH
But that’s what kids are for. (#);D
June 5th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Congratulations to you both Bush, that’s awesome! Those late night feeds await. Nice job buddy!
June 5th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Yeah, those feeds have been doable thus far just because I haven’t been working. Starting tomorrow, I’m probably gonna be back at the grind. Won’t be fun, I’ll tell you that.
June 5th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
He is an absolute DOLL! OH MY GOD IWANTANOTHERBABYRIGHTNOW!
The first day is always absolute hell. It’s like everyone tells you how much your life is going to change but you have NO IDEA until you walk that new baby through your front door and suddenly the whole world revolves around this little being. I’m sure you already have been told this, but sleep when the baby sleeps-both of you if you can. Forget cleaning the house, and even showering. Sleep always comes FIRST!
He’s adorable and he has an adorable nickname-way more creative than mine by the way! Keep the pictures coming!!!
June 6th, 2007 at 4:53 am
You know BBM, I think that’s the best piece of advice yet, and you summed it up so well… “Sleep always comes FIRST!”
Just when I thought a handle on that, me and the wife are STRUGGLING to get out of bed this morning and it’s funny too because I went so out my way last night to get everything done so I COULD get some sleep. But when the wife is constantly getting up and the baby always needs to be fed…Well, YOU KNOW. (#):)
And thanks for the compliments on the nickname too… I think I may take your advice and start a new blog for all the baby/kid stuff I will undoubtedly endure over the next 20ish years. We’ll see…That first step is always the hardest.
June 8th, 2007 at 6:23 am
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. Your life will never be the same again!!
He’s just adorable and a great nickname for him too! 
June 8th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Thanks a lot Mandy! Only bad thing is if I have another one anytime soon, what am I going to come up with for them!? AY YI YI
June 16th, 2007 at 7:27 am
What a beautiful baby… Congratulations again and I do appreciate your input at my blog. I might whine a little bit if you get too tough in your critiques though… heh heh.
June 17th, 2007 at 8:50 am
Isn’t he precious? Congrats and Happy Father’s Day!
My daughter is a May baby she was born on May 21st. I had a natural delivery. She was born in a free standing birth center. The first four months, for me, were exhausting. She didn’t sleep too much. She still doesn’t, lol.
June 17th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
May babies of the world, UNITE!
August 16th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
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