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OK, this one...I just...I...I...I... (Original Post) WilliamPitt Apr 2013 OP
Awwwwww... Aristus Apr 2013 #1
Awww ... Precious! Trajan Apr 2013 #2
Awww warrior1 Apr 2013 #3
Gorgeous, man. cliffordu Apr 2013 #4
Will Pitt's baby's photos are competing with the cat pictures. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #5
He posted one of his cat's giant round butt next to the baby's tiny head. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #16
Tough, the baby wins tavalon Apr 2013 #53
I'm waiting for Will to do something really spectacular while he's sleep deprived. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #56
That is magnificent tavalon Apr 2013 #58
Adorable baby trumps HappyMe Apr 2013 #68
So beautiful ellaydubya Apr 2013 #6
Aw, man... Wait Wut Apr 2013 #7
awww barbtries Apr 2013 #8
Aww... So sweet! DianaForRussFeingold Apr 2013 #9
Lovely NAPSTERS! elleng Apr 2013 #10
When my baby girl (now 14 yrs) kag Apr 2013 #11
Great photo, one to be very proud of. Shrike47 Apr 2013 #12
Oh my. Is that sweet little thing yours? Either way, he/she is cute!!! rmax Apr 2013 #13
Such an amazing picture, Will... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #14
There are few pleasures greater Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #15
I know! Tell me about it! tavalon Apr 2013 #54
How wonderful for you! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #70
tavalon, are you a pediatrician? Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #78
Nope, Neonatal Nurse tavalon Apr 2013 #85
I love babies' teeny tiny ears. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #17
Awwwwwww!!!! LoisB Apr 2013 #18
My dad and brother loved nothing better than hedgehog Apr 2013 #19
AWWWWWW BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #20
Beautiful. Just beautiful. That is all.. Demoiselle Apr 2013 #21
this is the glory of the first child. mopinko Apr 2013 #22
That is the stuff of life right there. nolabear Apr 2013 #23
Bonding that can never be broken. Scuba Apr 2013 #24
She's so darn cute. Little Star Apr 2013 #25
~ In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #26
Priceless. So happy for you. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #27
Opps, too late! She's stolen your heart.... mountain grammy Apr 2013 #28
+1 LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #38
Your 2nd "Grumpy Kitty" has won your heart..! KoKo Apr 2013 #29
She's adorable.........and daddy looks happy, too! PDJane Apr 2013 #30
Good one, dad! loudsue Apr 2013 #31
Yeah, the love for a child is purer, I think, than romantic love tavalon Apr 2013 #57
Exquisite. That image needs to be framed and on a wall. (nt) Paladin Apr 2013 #32
+1 LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #37
Heart grabbing to see the trust and devotion. Only a week old - and already so gorgeous. Mira Apr 2013 #33
My favorite one so far. annabanana Apr 2013 #34
Look at her perfect little face! NastyRiffraff Apr 2013 #35
Aw, grandpa looks PLUMB TUCKERED! Robb Apr 2013 #36
Awesome!!!! Playinghardball Apr 2013 #39
Are you gonna be one of *those guys* who pull out a 1000 new pix of the kid every time you see them? baldguy Apr 2013 #40
With you? WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #42
If you would, I would enjoy every one. You are so blessed. I'm so happy for you and Mama Pitt. The Wielding Truth Apr 2013 #75
Baldguy is just jealous! Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #79
. baldguy Apr 2013 #86
Love it, Will. Looks like she's already got LibDemAlways Apr 2013 #41
But a "real man" let's the Ilsa Apr 2013 #43
Gosh, you're younger than I imagined you to be. Lola, however, is just right. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #44
Damn Will... You've Gotten Grey (I Prefer To Call It Silver)... WillyT Apr 2013 #45
My son calls my gray 'my halo'. Of course, he knows what side his bread is buttered on. n/t woodsprite Apr 2013 #76
What pure joy. This is the best time of your life, Wiliam Pitt. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #46
Father and Daughter Crewleader Apr 2013 #47
blessing sigmasix Apr 2013 #48
Yet another awwwwwww...... tpsbmam Apr 2013 #49
Aww, the tininess of her ear compared to your fingers is adorable. pacalo Apr 2013 #50
Okay,...now yer pinned. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #51
I don't recommend posting a picture of what I'm about to describe but it is heaven tavalon Apr 2013 #52
Thumbs up, Tavalon! vanlassie Apr 2013 #62
Yeah, I think Kangaroo Care should go viral tavalon Apr 2013 #87
I recall the original Nils Bergmann studies vanlassie Apr 2013 #88
They do this in some hospitals immediately after birth...before the baby is even cleaned off. Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #80
Man, I remember that age... opiate69 Apr 2013 #55
She's got you now and it's gonna be just fine tavalon Apr 2013 #59
One happy baby... ReRe Apr 2013 #60
Couldn't be any sweeter. IrishEyes Apr 2013 #61
Just precious!!! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #63
If you think it's bad now . . . colorado_ufo Apr 2013 #64
Awww, Will Hekate Apr 2013 #65
People tell me I have some kind of 'weird' intuition about this sort of thing, but,... Ferretherder Apr 2013 #66
Absolutely precious TxDemChem Apr 2013 #67
So sweet and cozy. HappyMe Apr 2013 #69
"Daddy's Little Girl" ProfessionalLeftist Apr 2013 #71
Awwww...And "Little Girl's Daddy" Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #81
Cutest remake of "Alien" ever! mikeytherat Apr 2013 #72
That's a wonderful sendoff to work lunatica Apr 2013 #73
Yeah, that one is pretty sweet. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2013 #74
Just so you know, I gave Will a little tea set so Raven Apr 2013 #84
I vote for them! nt Walk away Apr 2013 #77
Must..... not.... hit.... recommend..... button...... chknltl Apr 2013 #82
Great. dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #83

Baitball Blogger

(46,576 posts)
56. I'm waiting for Will to do something really spectacular while he's sleep deprived.
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 12:40 AM
Apr 2013

Like this, for instance:

ellaydubya

(354 posts)
6. So beautiful
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:57 PM
Apr 2013

It brought tears to my eyes. Her perfect little head and her Daddy's hand...it is hard to get better than this.

Thanks for sharing- it brought back a wealth of memories of my own children, now in their thirties. That feeling of awe and pure love-keep it always in your heart.

Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
7. Aw, man...
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:59 PM
Apr 2013

...that one actually got me misty.

That little girl is going to be one spoiled little daddy's girl.

kag

(4,076 posts)
11. When my baby girl (now 14 yrs)
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 07:18 PM
Apr 2013

was that size, that was her favorite sleeping position. My husband would always get up with her around 4 or 5am, assume that position on the couch, and that is where I would find them when I got up an hour or two later. Almost every morning for a couple of years.

Congrats, WP. She is a real beauty. Hope mom is doing well.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
15. There are few pleasures greater
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 07:29 PM
Apr 2013

than having your child asleep on you chest...lulled by the beating of your heart.

Beautiful pic...thanks for sharing it.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
54. I know! Tell me about it!
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 12:38 AM
Apr 2013

There is one thing just a little better for me. I get to do it whenever I'm at work and I do bond with these little ones but in the end, I happily hand them off to their loving families. But I still get the opportunity to snuggle with babies on a regular basis. Thank you for reminding me that I love my calling.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
85. Nope, Neonatal Nurse
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 07:08 PM
Apr 2013

Working night shift. When the parents need a night off, babies still need love. So, along with my medical duties, I get in some snuggle baby time. I may not always get my specified 15 minute break off the unit but snuggling a baby to sleep counts double as far as I'm concerned.

As a matter of fact, I'm just getting my coffee and will be heading to work at 6pm.

mountain grammy

(26,571 posts)
28. Opps, too late! She's stolen your heart....
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 08:33 PM
Apr 2013

Had a fight with my 24 year old daughter today. After seeing this picture, I called her to say "I still love you."

KoKo

(84,711 posts)
29. Your 2nd "Grumpy Kitty" has won your heart..!
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 08:36 PM
Apr 2013

She really is a cutie...and for a newborn...she has her own style...it came through in your first post!

She's quite special..

to you and your wife.... It really is a fun time...and the best of times in many ways. You shall see...

loudsue

(14,087 posts)
31. Good one, dad!
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 08:41 PM
Apr 2013

It has always been said that you never REALLY fall in love until you have a child. That defines love.

It's really sweet, WillPitt.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
57. Yeah, the love for a child is purer, I think, than romantic love
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 12:41 AM
Apr 2013

Of course, my partner of 11 years just threw me over for a really crazy bitch who hates my kiddo. We are moving mountains to get my kiddo away from my partner and his new crazy toy. So, I might be biased.

Mira

(22,378 posts)
33. Heart grabbing to see the trust and devotion. Only a week old - and already so gorgeous.
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 08:47 PM
Apr 2013

Precious little baby girl, happy Dad.
Love the photo.

 

baldguy

(36,649 posts)
40. Are you gonna be one of *those guys* who pull out a 1000 new pix of the kid every time you see them?
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:13 PM
Apr 2013

"Look out! Here comes WilliamPitt again! Hide! Hide!"

LibDemAlways

(15,139 posts)
41. Love it, Will. Looks like she's already got
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:16 PM
Apr 2013

daddy wrapped around her little finger. You are in for quite a ride!!

Ilsa

(61,675 posts)
43. But a "real man" let's the
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:22 PM
Apr 2013

Little precious one sleep there without the nappy over his soft Hanes tshirt!
Just kidding!
I've got loads of those pics, even several with my baby and the toddler napping on Mommy (me).
That feeling is the best feeling in the world!
She's just wonderful.

FailureToCommunicate

(13,989 posts)
44. Gosh, you're younger than I imagined you to be. Lola, however, is just right.
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:28 PM
Apr 2013

Glad to see evidence of you both getting some 'shut eye'

Or were you only pretending?

Cheers again!

 

WillyT

(72,631 posts)
45. Damn Will... You've Gotten Grey (I Prefer To Call It Silver)...
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:35 PM
Apr 2013


But then... so have I...

She's absolutely PRECIOUS !!!

Congrats to you and yours.




JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
46. What pure joy. This is the best time of your life, Wiliam Pitt.
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:44 PM
Apr 2013

Be patient. Never, ever lose your patience (at least don't lose it more often than you have to).

When my first baby was small, a friend of mine who had raised five children advised me: "Remember. Whatever you give to your child, your child will give back to you."

My grown children are wonderful.

I'm very grateful for my friend's advice.

sigmasix

(794 posts)
48. blessing
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 10:04 PM
Apr 2013

being a good father is one of the most important things a man can do. Looks like you've got it mastered- congratulations! What a wonderful picture.

tpsbmam

(3,927 posts)
49. Yet another awwwwwww......
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 10:17 PM
Apr 2013

can't help it -- it's what I said when I saw that picture.

Awwwwwwww.

Absolutely precious.



tavalon

(27,985 posts)
52. I don't recommend posting a picture of what I'm about to describe but it is heaven
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 12:35 AM
Apr 2013

for mommies, daddies and babies. It's called Kangaroo Care and we utilize it in our NICU. You are actually demonstrating it with just a couple of modifications needed. Daddy's shirt comes off. Baby's wrap and clothes, everything but the diaper comes off. Press the two humans together just as you see them here, maybe with baby up a little closer to daddy's heart. Cover with blanket and sheer joy and love will abound. Works just as well with Mom, even better because of the potential for snack time.

It's well past time that Kangaroo Care moves out of the NICU and into new parent's homes. It is just as developmentally magnificent for newborns as for 28 weekers.


Magnificent picture Will.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
87. Yeah, I think Kangaroo Care should go viral
Thu Apr 11, 2013, 12:08 AM
Apr 2013

I can't think of a single thing better for parents and newborns, well, besides breastfeeding. Speaking of which, I can't count the number of youngin's kangarooing with their fathers who try to go for a snack. The looks on both of their faces are priceless, absolutely priceless.

Edited to add: The coolest dad remark to his child was, "honey, those ones don't work. Wanna go to mommy?" He never missed a beat and I'll never forget that.

vanlassie

(5,637 posts)
88. I recall the original Nils Bergmann studies
Thu Apr 11, 2013, 12:33 AM
Apr 2013

found a huge long term positive impact on fathers- fathers who had previously been non-involved with other offspring became attentive and bonded following KC with a subsequent newborn. Powerful. I have pictures of my son skin to skin in the hospital with both of his sons. Made me so proud!

Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts)
80. They do this in some hospitals immediately after birth...before the baby is even cleaned off.
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 04:03 PM
Apr 2013

I got a picture of my D-i-L and baby using this method. That was 2 1/2 years ago and I had never heard of it. Nice to have the reasoning behind it explained.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
59. She's got you now and it's gonna be just fine
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 12:44 AM
Apr 2013

This is a whole new level on the love scale. Revel in it. And try to remember when she turns 15 and her eyes roll at every thing you say that this is the real deal.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
60. One happy baby...
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 02:26 AM
Apr 2013

.... and one happy daddy. You're doing marvelous, Will.
You are now a professional baby-whisperer.

 

Manifestor_of_Light

(21,046 posts)
63. Just precious!!!
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 03:09 AM
Apr 2013

Beautiful!
Ya lucked out, Will, ya got a beautiful baby!!
Not all babies are cute. You are in true love.


colorado_ufo

(5,717 posts)
64. If you think it's bad now . . .
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 03:52 AM
Apr 2013

just wait until she runs to you, throws her arms around you, and says, "I love you, Daddy!"

And if you think that's bad, wait until you send her off that first day of school.

And if you think that's bad, wait until you see her in a cap and gown.

And if you think THAT's bad, wait until you see her in a wedding dress - and have to walk her down the aisle!

And yet none of that will compare with the day she hands you your first grandchild to hold.

The best, and the hardest, as there are no words.

Ferretherder

(1,445 posts)
66. People tell me I have some kind of 'weird' intuition about this sort of thing, but,...
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 07:00 AM
Apr 2013

...I think you're kinda diggin' this whole daddy' thang.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
74. Yeah, that one is pretty sweet.
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:41 AM
Apr 2013

But personally, I am waiting for the pictures of Dad's first tea party. Make sure to wear a pretty hat, Daddy!

Raven

(13,872 posts)
84. Just so you know, I gave Will a little tea set so
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 06:33 PM
Apr 2013

he is all set and ready to go. I'll be sure to get a picture of that!

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