Eight months of pregnancy, five weeks of hospital bed rest, two and half hours in the operating room and four days of recovery and we came home with this:
Even though he's already puked on me and peed on my leg earlier tonight, I think he's worth it.
Sorry it took so long for a photo, or to respond to anybody's comments, but like I said, we were in hospital for four days after delivery so both Supreme Leader and Baby X could recover. Plus we're all on the three hour feeding cycle now so sitting down at the computer just makes me want to lay my head down on the keyboard. I'll fill in the details later.
No, the baby doesn't have a name yet. Well, actually he has two, Aiden and Finn, we just can't decide which one we like most. We had hoped that once he was born we'd just know which one to choose, but that hasn't happened yet. Meh, we've got a month before we have to send in the paperwork.
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Just arrived and he's got Attitude already. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, man! He's gorgeous! Just name him Aidan Finn Dumbass....it has a great ring to it.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love the look. He's already prepping to deal with 2 older brothers. Congrats to you and SL (hope she's doing well). I love the name Finn!!!!!!!! It's so cool. And really, I can't believe you didn't name him Luke.
ReplyDeleteIsn't he gorgeous! Many congrats from my side of the pond! I think Finn is a great name, BTW.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, he is gorgeous! Both names are cool :)
ReplyDeleteYou could use Both names? :) My parents called me Both of my names until grade 4 when I insisted on going by 1. He can pick out which one works. Congratulations to you and your family. Healing Vibes to the Supreme Leader
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little guy! A million congratulations to you and Supreme Leader :)
ReplyDeleteGetting puked and peed on by such an adorable creature - priceless
ReplyDeleteOk, now that you are in this wonderful place, I have one thing to say:
ReplyDeleteYou know how you have two arms and two legs and two eyes? ...but now you have three kids... bwahahahaha get ready for the adventure! It's more like some test that a twisted mind came up with but hey, adventure.. insanity test... all the same in my book.
Welcome to the club, Oh Captain My Captain. I made it this far: my baby #3 is 16. I'm sure you will do fine.
Congrats and best wishes to you and SL.
oh, and if it matters, I vote for Finn. (I know three couples with a newborn named 'Aiden' Great name, just a lot of them.)
Congratulations!! He is beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteFinn and Aiden are both great names, but I vote for X. Right now he's Baby X later he can be Toddler X, Boy X, Teen X and finally The X Man. I love Wolverine!! I digress, anyway congratulations to you and SL.
ReplyDeleteFinn! That is sooo much better than Baby Dumbass. He is gorgeous. Oh, the little hands just slay me. What must they think of us when they are brand new like that?! is it clear yet that I'm a sucker for babies? All the very best ( and b best I mean sleep whenever possible) to you and the Supreme Leader, and the sibs.
ReplyDeleteCongrats ALL AROUND! And whatever his name is, he sure is a Keeper!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the bloggy world, Mickey Finn! It won't be long before daddy will have you holding signs.
ReplyDeleteNothing quite like the 3 hour feeding schedule. I'm sending you and SL caffeinated vibes to get through this phase.
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable! And if my 2 cents count, go with Finn. Aiden is in the top 20 names this year, I think.
Having the whole crew back together again at home. Yeah! Congrats Captain.
ReplyDeleteFinn McCool! Just add Tordoff!
ReplyDeleteA lovely gift, my man. Glad everyone is home safe and dry. Great picture, too.
Don't lay your head on the keyboardddddddddddddddddddddddd*pop* because that happens, and drooling might make the keys sticky.
Awww, he's so cute! I love new babies. They smell good, look cute and have the softest skin.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy that little sweetie, whatever his name is (I like both!)
Congratulations! There is nothing more beautiful than new life. Glad everyone is doing well - exhausted, but well.
ReplyDeleteOh my word! He's adorable! Finn is a great name. Just watch him be on the swim team, though. Hmn...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and yours on this beautiful, beautiful little bundle of awesomeness.
You can just call him gorgeous. Because he is. Nice work, and congratulations again the whole family.
ReplyDeletecongratulations to ya'll He is so beautiful..
ReplyDeleteMazel tov! Whatever you pick, he's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteHe's gorgeous!!! Love the names you've chosen!
ReplyDeleteHe's perfect. Congratulations. Lucky you, SL and brothers... and lucky Aiden Finn... or Finn Aiden. Don't worry about "responding", just enjoy, rest and eat. I'm cheering for your team!
ReplyDeleteAren't Canadian babies allowed two names like their wealthier cousins to the South? If so, I say go for Aiden Finn so his initials won't be FAT. As a man, I understand that the most important thing to consider when naming another male is whether or not it will get him attacked on the playground.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Even though so many babies look deeply disgruntled during their first couple of weeks -- beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFRESH BABY!!!!! I just love fresh babies!
ReplyDeleteI think you should use both names. Aiden Finn. Or combine them. Finaiden. Faiden. Aifinnden.
LOL! I am cracking my own self up over here...
CONGRATULATIONS! XOXOXO to the family!
OMG he is absolutely precious! There's something about newborns that make you tear up. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'd go with Finn, Aiden is very popular these days (nttawwt).
GORGEOUS!! I'd go with Finn, because that was one of my choices but then I had two girls... so if you pick Finn, I can live vicariously though you. (Unless your last name is Ish. Then definitely not Finn.)
ReplyDeleteCongrats again. Well done!!
Dear Sir, congratuations on your newly obtained infant, made in SL. :D
ReplyDeleteI hope your wife & the rest of your family recover soon from this exciting yet tiring event. ;)
You could call him Aiden which means fire, since Finn etymologically means fair, bright and/or blonde.
P.S.: Man, he already does an impressive Mr.Spock-I'm-not-amused eyebrow! -_~
Much cuter contents of the tummy Death Star than the actual Death Star.
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely perfect!!
Congrats!
He's the cutest thing I've seen emerge from a death star! Congratulations on the handsome addition to your family.
ReplyDeleteThe peeing and puking is just an initiation, nothing personal :) Congrats on your newest little storm trooper, he's a cutie! I say give him both names .. you can never have enough names, right? =D
ReplyDeleteAll hail Supreme Baby!
ReplyDeleteCompletely beautiful--congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Keyboards can be quite comfy, kind of like a shiatsu pillow. Go for it.
ReplyDeleteOh my gaaaaaaaaaahd he is GORGEOUS!!!! What a perfect baby. I just want to nibble him, he is so delicious.
ReplyDeleteCongrats. And great job, SL, great job.
congratulations! he looks adorable...i like both the names so it would be a hard choice...hope mom and baby are both well...dont you love those pee and puke surprises, esp in the wee hour of the morning...
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Can I vote for Finn?
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwwwwww! Congrats! I'll vote for Aiden, because I want to use Finn at some point in the future :P
ReplyDeleteI think (apparently as others do) that Aiden Finn has a lovely ring to it. And if you call him Finn now, people will think you are a closet Glee lover.
ReplyDeleteIn other news, he looks disgruntled that his Dad and brothers played Star Wars on his house.
Just sayin'
Name him Finn Aiden and the kids will be calling him FAT his whole life. But then again, you could name him that and call him Fatordoff, and say it all Celtic-ish and you could probably pass him off as a hobbit or something.
ReplyDeleteCongrats.
Congratulations to you and your lovely wife. You have an amazingly beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteAwww, he's adorable! Congratulations, guys!
ReplyDeleteIf I were you, I'd go with Finn because Aiden is a wickedly popular name these days. Different is good!
Can't wait for more pics!
Just call him cute baby for the next 4 weeks!
ReplyDeleteHe is precious. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYou could try a combo name like Aiefinn or Finden. Finden could totally be the new Brendan... I think I'm onto something.
Whichever you pick - he's just perfect.
and the circle of life continues.
ReplyDeleteI think you should name him Simba.
he is beeyootiful, and the expression is priceless. I have cousin named Finn, and he likes it. When people say "huh?" he can say "as in HUCK, you dumbass" Congrats to you all!!
ReplyDeleteWell...he's just as gorgeous as the other two...but there's nothing quite so fresh as the skin of a newborn. He looks very alert, no? Perhaps he's thinking about how quickly he can work up a blog post about you.
ReplyDeleteThat is one handsome baby Captain. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI think you should combine both those names into 'Finaiden'.
He'd be Finaiden the Canadian.
Go for Finn. Aiden means "fiery one" - not sure you need that. He's a cutie, though!
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a cutie!
ReplyDeleteHe's so very beautiful. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteOh! Congrats all around. So happy for all of you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAiden from Ghost Whisperer and Finn from X-Files. Very nice choices! Glad all is well and the kid is a cutie...good work!
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Dear god, he's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAs for the name, go with both. As others have already said, Aiden Finn Dumbass has a great ring to it.
I can vouch that he is a beautiful baby. Quiet
ReplyDeleteand sweet, must take after his Mommy, right!
Hmmmn did you mention the boys are calling him
"Nniff" which, I think,is a step up from "Milk!"
Aw, he's so beautiful!!! Little teary over here, which might be the three glasses of wine I've consumed....but I think mostly it's because he is beyond perfect!
ReplyDeleteMy brother has twin boys - named Aidan and Finn! No joke. So I think either is great! Sending soothing, sleepy thoughts to Baby X...
Congrats....He is stinkin cute.
ReplyDeleteGlad momma and baby are doing good.
He totally looks like a Finn to me.... just saying.
Congrats to all of you! He's adorable by any name.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! He is BEAUTIFUL!!! He looks like a Finn to me :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful kid bro... many congratulations
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, though I'm thinking your wife pushed him out just so you would stop trying to do creative things with her belly.
ReplyDeleteBaby Dumbass! He's perfect.
ReplyDeleteEllie
I am voting for Finn. I just think it is so cute. Plus, there are gonna be like 5 Aiden's in his class.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteAnd I vote Finn.
What a cutie. Congrats to you and your SL. Good job! Finn is a great name; it's also the name of the Canucks mascot...which could work to his advantage when he bites other kids' heads.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and what a lovely baby - brings back memories, my eldest is 28 now - seems like yesterday she was a little mite!!
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He's beautiful...and whatever name you choose will suit him well, both are excellent choices! Congrats on adding another gorgeous little boy to the clan, I'm thrilled for you!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is beautiful. Love the look
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! Congrats on a healthy baby!
ReplyDeleteLet the forced insomnia begin!
Just kidding.
But babies are rough.
I wish you ALL the best of everything. :)
Congratulations, captain. He's a great-lookin' little guy. May you all get some rest:)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And already he's left you confused. Kids know exactly what they're doing, as I'm sure you know by now. Aaaahhhh, parenthood.
ReplyDeleteP.S. My son-in-law's name is Finn, and I think it's the cutest name ever.
Awwwww! CONGRATS! He is ADORABLE! Why not give him both names? They're both cool! I read somewhere that if you give your kid at least 4 names (counting their last name) they'll grow up to be really successful. I probably should have given Princess Nagger an extra name if I wanted to really test that theory out. ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking wee boy. Take care of him, congrats to all and enjoy all the sleepless nights.
ReplyDeleteWOW what a PERFECT baby! CONGRADS!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely priceless. What an adorable baby! And I say Finn, all the way!
ReplyDeleteawww, cute. Such a blessing.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like Aidan Finn! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAiden Finn, (sorry-no spell check) He is beautiful, and I am so happy for you all!
ReplyDeleteDang, just reading this makes me tired. Beautiful son sir. Well done.
ReplyDeleteStopping back by to wish you a very Happy Father's Day! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL I remember using the 30 day excuse almost 30 years ago.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what you choose its all good -- just take care of that wonderful family and we will be here when you return to "normal" - about 2028 right??
Best early Father's Day gift ever. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What a cutie...What do his brothers think?
ReplyDeleteI love the name Aiden. My 13yr old said Finn is an easy name to make fun of. But it is up to you..Her words.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
Congratulations !!
Gerardine
WOOOOOOOOOO!!! OMG! Finnaiden is ADORABLE! Yes, yes, oh yes, he's a keeper. Congratulations to you and your whole family. Happiest of Father's Days to you!
ReplyDeleteOh, and by the way, of COURSE I got the pelican reference! I've got little ones too! :D
Holy crap, you guys do make cute kids. Congrats, he was worth the wait. And I like Finn. And everyone knows that I am the smartest person in the world so you should listen to me. Duh.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so glad he and mommy are both doing well. You all had a long go of it.
ReplyDeleteI like both names. Not that you asked me...
Congrats out to ya! I like Baby X...but I guess Aiden or Finn are awesome names too.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww..... congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and the family. The least you could have done was had him hold up a sign. Maybe next time.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! Y'all did great!
ReplyDeletei feel like i've been gone for an eternity. i come bk to blogging (somewhat lol) and everyone is having babies lol congrats to you and supreme leader. wow, you were properly initiated w the puke and pee. i'd go w both names, too. how do the big brothers like their baby brother? :o)
ReplyDeleteDude, that face has "kick-ass" all over it. You're doomed.
ReplyDeleteBut really, what an angel. Congratulations to you and your family.
Wow! I have been gone a long time. What a cute little one....Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the Supreme Leader, You and the whole fam. He is one handsome dude. Mom must have good genes.
ReplyDeleteYou sure he's yours? He looks Asian...
ReplyDeleteHa!!! So NOT pc...doncha love that?
Say hey to mama and thousand of blessed wishes for the new numma wan san...:)))
You have a million comments so this has probably already come up (I'm not going back to check), but you need to name him Finn. There is an Aiden/Cayden/Hayden/Jaden/Brayden epidemic that we should focus on stopping. Unless of course you have already named him Aiden, and then I think it’s a wonderful name that suits him beautifully.
ReplyDeleteOh, and either way he is SUPER cute. And I can tell by the picture he smells great.
ReplyDeleteSo what happened, Captain? Got a name for the little bugger yet?
ReplyDeleteHope you and SL are doing well, and not too sleep deprived. And that the boys are happy and being helpful with their new lil bro.
You just said like, one of the most PERFECT things at the PERFECT times to me that anyone could have. Damnit. Thank you SO MUCH. I'm putting 'eyes on the prize' in big letters above my mirror.
ReplyDeleteyours in gettingitness,
maggie may
Congrats!! What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy. I vote Finn. One of Jude's sweetest friends is named Finn, so I'm partial.
ReplyDeletecannot believe i'm getting here so late.
ReplyDeletethen again ... you can blame it on my little finn.
5 months later and i'm still behind on things!
oh and did i mention i LOVE the name finn?
Captain, I've been gone too long! He's absolutely beautiful! CONGRATULATIONS! Finn or Aiden? I like them both.
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