Thanks so much for all the kind words…
Wow, you all like a good ship party! Me too, and what a party.
Today Thomas Hawk came and shot a bunch of photos that are really precious.
This one is my favorite photo of my dad.
Patrick has been carrying around our new Canon 5D and I predict he might give Thomas Hawk a run for the money! He’s gotten some awesome photos, we’ll get some up later so you can compare his photos with Thomas’. The kid has already started copying Thomas’ moves (machine guns the 5D, which takes up lots of memory cards very quickly. Milan has already had 8 gigabytes of photos taken of him. Damn, I remember when a gig of data storage was something only a huge corporation could afford.
Anyway, I’m beat and I had the easy job. I have a newfound respect for mothers.
Milan is spending his time in the special needs nursery because Maryam had a slight fever during birth. Turns out they are ultra paranoid about infections and so they are paying extra attention to Milan. Which means Maryam gets some very needed rest. Patrick and me are home now, back for more fun in the morning.
Another thing that has my attention on Maryam? Her epidural didn’t work very well. So, she gave birth saying it was like having a knife stuck in her and someone twisting it.
Some little known facts:
He was born at 2:24 a.m. this morning.
Weighed 9 lbs.
21 inches long.
Middle name is “William” after my dad’s name, pictured above.
We picked “Milan” because Maryam has been bugging me to take her to Italy for quite some time. When Milan showed up I told her “there goes your Italy trip for now.”
Anyway, we’re having a great time and thanks Thomas for the beautiful first-day images.
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September 14th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
I wish Maryam a speedy recovery. These images are just incredible…what a fine gift from a good friend.
September 14th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Congratulations! BTW, Milan shares the birthday with my 1st daughter (she turned 5 years old today).
9lbs is no little baby! I also wish Maryam a speedy recovery. Yup, we get the easy part, so now it’s the time to give back :-)
September 14th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
:) Congratulations to all!
September 14th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Congrats! We’re right behind ya by a few weeks!
September 15th, 2007 at 12:03 am
Robert & Maryam,
All my best to your family. This is a great day that trumps all else I am sure. I love the pic of you and your dad and your son. That stuff is priceless man.
Now Patrick gets to be a big brother. ;)
Thanks for sharing this touching moment of your life. Talk about transparency buddy.
Cheers!
September 15th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Congratulations Robert, Maryam and all. May this startup turn out to have the best board of directors, who lead it to unquestioned success.
September 15th, 2007 at 12:26 am
Congrats, Robert and Maryam! All the best! (and nice t-shirt).
September 15th, 2007 at 12:38 am
Congratulations Maryam, Robert, Milan and all Your family, best wishes and a life full of Job&Joy.
September 15th, 2007 at 1:36 am
Congratulations!
Enjoy the very precious moments with the baby.
take care
September 15th, 2007 at 2:05 am
BIG congratulations! )
September 15th, 2007 at 3:45 am
Congratulations!
September 15th, 2007 at 4:05 am
I gave birth to my 2nd child with no drugs at all. Maryam’s description of what it felt like was kind so as not to make you feel bad. ;-)
Congratulations!
September 15th, 2007 at 4:39 am
Congratulations to you all, and enjoy the lack of sleep (oy). Have wonderful times, and lots of healing and organic stuff. Glad for you all.
September 15th, 2007 at 5:00 am
Glad to hear that all is well and both mother and baby are healthy. I’m looking at this situation in my own life in the coming month, or rather whenever our first baby decides that he/she wants to great the world.
Thomas took some fantastic photos. I am looking forward to the photos that Patrick has taken. I think I need to get an additional 4GB card before the baby gets here and a new external hard drive just for the baby’s photos.
September 15th, 2007 at 5:44 am
Congrats Robert and family.
-Matt
September 15th, 2007 at 8:12 am
Congratulations! I am so glad everyone is doing great and made it safely through the journey! Makes you wonder what people did before there were hospitals. That is a real bummer that Maryam’s epidural did not take all the way. That happened to my wife also and it is not fun at all. (our son is one) I can’t believe how much I have enjoyed following along through this process. Thanks so much for sharing it with everyone. It really made me remember our birth experience and how the whole thing is such a whirlwind, crazy, intense, beautiful experience! Congratulations to again to everyone.
September 15th, 2007 at 8:45 am
I admire the transparency with which you handled the labor and delivery. I believe it will help others who are having their first baby and need to know it’s nothing to be afraid of (everyone always is)
I’m coming up next weekend to see Milan! (Well, to go to Health 2.0, too) But I will respect your need for privacy if Maryam needs rest. Let me know. And much love.
September 15th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Congrats and best of luck to baby Milan.
September 15th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Robert & Maryam Congrats! Alex went through some frustrations with getting an epidural as well… not fun. Seriously you’ve gotta respect mothers.
Our best to you and the family.
-Marcus
September 15th, 2007 at 10:02 am
9 lbs with no epidural!! Maryam is THE WOMAN!! Congratulations!!
September 15th, 2007 at 10:35 am
Congrat’s and God Bless
Cheers,
-jimmytomatoes
September 15th, 2007 at 10:40 am
Congratulations Scoble Family!
September 15th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Congrats, Robert and Maryam! Let us know what the experience is like. Our little one arrives in less than 2 months… Can’t wait!
September 15th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Ines: she had an epidural, it just wasn’t working as well as it should have been. Toward the end it didn’t work at all.
September 15th, 2007 at 10:56 am
kms007: make sure you get to the birthing classes. They helped immeasurably for us. Good luck and can’t wait to hear your stories.
September 15th, 2007 at 11:30 am
That is one handsome little baby. The photos Thomas Hawke took are very nice.
I like Milan. It has style, and Milan William Scoble rolls nicely off the tongue.
Congratulations to the entire family.
September 15th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Hey Congratulations Robert. I have three daughters and every birth was very special. Grab as much sleep as you can before he gets home ;-)
September 15th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
Awesome! Glad all went well.
September 15th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Congratulations!
September 15th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
So happy for you and Maryam! And Patrick, too. Wishing you joy and happiness and some sleep.
September 15th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
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September 15th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Congrats!
September 15th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Great stuff - congrats to you both
September 15th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
[...] … September 16th, 2007 at 12:10 am A belated congratulations to Robert and Miriam Scoble on the birth of their new baby. Robert and I haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but as a relatively new dad (my boy is almost [...]
September 15th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Congratulations in your new baby
September 16th, 2007 at 9:47 am
Mazel tov Robert to you, Maryam and Patrick on the newest Scoble! Sue and I are so happy and excited for all of you. Glad to hear both Maryam and Milan are doing well. Enjoy every moment!
September 16th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Congratulations! :) The pictures are wonderful.
September 17th, 2007 at 12:29 am
I’ve been traveling AND working hard, so am a couple of days behind. But WOW WOW WOW, congratulations and kudos to you both. The photographs are wonderful and Milan is gorgeous. Love and energy to you and Maryam. Know that I am thinking of you both.
September 17th, 2007 at 3:27 am
Congratulations to you and your family. I hope Maryam has a speedy recovery, that epidural sounded scary. Milan is a *great* name. Bless you all.
September 18th, 2007 at 3:16 am
SO WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing your joy; wishing you guys loads of health & happiness (and a longer lasting epidural for Milan’s future siblings!).
September 19th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
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September 24th, 2007 at 11:33 am
Congratulations and have fun with your son. The photographs are really beautiful.
Ganapathy.
p.s. I am a regular reader but never felt compelled to comment till today. Babies have that effect on people.
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