It’s Mom’s turn for a nap.

Babys seem like relative magnets. Alisha’s parents came to visit last Wednesday, cooked us a nice dinner, held Robin and headed home. I wish I would have gotten some pictures, but I really didn’t think about it at the time.

My parents came by for a short visit on Thursday. They held Robin for awhile and headed out for dinner.

Today, my parents, grandparents and an aunt came over. Robin was excellent.

I think just about everyone got a least one chance to hold him.

We even got a bit of a family photo.
More photos.

Dad needed a nap.

So, I’ve told these stories enough that I need to write them down and in honor of Robin’s 1 week “birthday” tonight, here they are.
(Medical details and terms after the break.)
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Robin had his first doctor visit yesterday, 6 lbs 6 3/4 oz, 19 1/2″ long. That was still weight loss, so we had to go back for a check today. He’s gained 1/4 oz, so no more visits until the 1 month checkup, The breastfeeding clinic at Carle will do walk-in weight checks, so if we are worried we may visit on Monday.

He seems to like the carseat once he’s fallen asleep.

Robin Maxwell Betka says hello!

He was born, weighed 6 lbs 14 oz and was 19″ long. Mom and baby are doing fine, we came home from the hospital today. More pictures.

Somebody is getting ready to feed the Roo.

Thanks to a couple of people at Carle for the bibb and bowl and the future Uncle Ben for the Disney kangaroo.

My wife got me The Baby Owner’s Manual for a Christmas present. I have to agree with the commenters on Parent Hacks that it is an excellent book for geek parent to be. With chapter titles like “Crying: Troubleshooting the Baby’s Audio Cues” and “Feeding: Understanding the Baby’s Power Supply”, how can a book not be worth reading?
I will admit that it seems to have the same effect as most parenting classes: reinforcement of existing common sense. But there are some nuggets of knowledge that you might not find in other places. Also, the index uses terms that most geeks can relate to.

I have a feeling I’ll be reading this site on a regular basis in the near future. (Via BoingBoing)

Since somebody wants to see a picture of our new 2006 Honda Accord EX Sedan:

It’s been too cold out the last two days to take a decent outdoor shot, or to wash it, so there it is, in all it’s salty, grimy silverness. And, yes, before you ask, the Dakota is gone, it got traded in.