First things first: Child was induced two weeks early on October 3. Al Sharpton's birthday is October 3. Coincidence? Think about it.
CHAPTER ONE: BEFORE
Emily can't bear the sight of needles being inserted in her, so naturally she refuses to watch an IV catheter being shoved into her wrist.
I hacked the in-room heart monitor so we could look at Garrett as a poopy..
Well, actually...
Ok, ok I brought my entire PC setup from home because we were in that room for over 17 hours. Oh, and probably because I am a nerd. Was making this very site so it could be up moments after birth.. Talk about a deadline, huh? Do you expect anything less from a guy who makes sure the domain name is available before agreeing on a name for his kid? just kidding... kinda..
Epidural working its way in
Bob Vila here for the Sears Craftsman Obstetrics Toolkit
CHAPTER TWO: FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN
First shot ever of kiddo. Picture #1 of 948027.
Zachary was 7 pounds 4 ounces, 20 inches long, born at 11:15am Central time. During Jeopardy. He is the family's first Texan.
Second shot = a lil' smile, with a little antibiotic shmutz on his eyes.
*wink*
Mom
Assorted baby faces
Show 'em what you think about Katie Couric anchoring the news..
Pops
The fantastic Doctor Mickey Hooper.
Smeepy
Meet Garrett the dog.
some assorted comments:
| from | comment | Jennifer | Congratulations! He is gorgeous! |
| Bill | YAY!!! Beautiful kiddo. I've got a grin from ear to ear. :) |
| Jeremy | Congrats Robert and Emily. I can't wait to meet him. |
| Crystal | You had a freakin baby!! And he's freaking adorable! I like how he's smiling in the Pops pic =) Yay!!! |
| Super coach Steve H | Hah they real good!!! His first word is gonna be o0xst or fubada, I can feel it!!!! Congrats on them sodas you two..thats real fine stuff indeed! |
| Jessica B | What a beautiful baby! And the parents, not too shabby. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing the pictures. Fubada |
| ChristinaO | That is one beautiful child and wonderful family I see there. Am so very happy for you both!! He's amazing!! A super coach 100%!! |
| Aunt Amy | Welcome Zachary! I am excited to meet you and hear all about you as you grow. Emily and Robert--you make great parents. Love, Amy |
| Gramma Gia | So nice to see everyone looking well and happy. Congratulations mom and pop - and welcome to the world, Zachary! Can't wait to meet you in person. |
| Uncle Geronimo | A hearty congrats to your new FAMILY! All my love and best wishes. |
| Grandpa Carl | Wonderful! |
| Tom | dooood...you really need to buy a laptop! |
| Dick Gann | Congratulations! Now the fun begins. |
| Cousin Ben | SWEET!! Congratulations on the birth of your first child. He's beautiful! Plus, he's now an international www star. It's funny how you can see him taking in his first images of Mom, Dad and the world around him. Hooray for Zachary Sharpton ... I mean McKee!! P.S. - Robert, you desperately need a laptop. |
| Rozanne Gann | I am so hapy for you all!! He is wonderful. Can't wait to hold him!! Zachary is a great name. (my #1 grandson!) |
| Liza | My gosh Robert, I had no idea! Congratulations on your Y chromosomes making it all the way home! |
| Joooolie | Ohmigod. Little baby Mckee!!!!!!!! What a cutie pie. He looks so tiny. Welcome to the world, Zack. |
| Cheez | CongratulatioOxes pops! |
| JoHambone | I'm all verklempt looking at the photos of the little one. Many congrats! |
| Joshy | WOOT! Such a kyootie! And they let you take pics! *applause* |
| Blake Sims | Hazzah! Congratulations on the little one. That's one lucky kid. He'll have his own press pass before he has a license and be playing the steeldrums before he's walking. Good work. p.s. the domain name thing is awesome... |
| Cuz Debby | Felicitaciones! What a beautiful baby! You all look so happy! Cow-a-moo-sing! Luv ya like no udder! |
| Aunt Joan Uncle Jerry |
GREAT PICTURES. CONGRATULATIONS, HOPE YOUR ALL DOING WELL! LOVE YOU. |
| Quincy | Welcome to this wacky world, Zachary! You're so Beautiful!! I love it that you're smiling fresh out the oven. (your dad's genes) Speaking of which, you couldn't have chosen more awesome parents. You're gonna have blast! I can't wait to meet you. Until then, Keep Shining! |
| Zach | congrats !!! I am very happy for you both. And, I must say that the choice of names, and the "hairline" make me feel special. Hope all is well. Best of luck. Zach |
| Justoon | CONGRATULATIONS! HE'S SO CUDDLY-WUDDLY CUTE. =) |
| Cousin Dan | awesome pics, awesome site, awesome job and great-looking addition to the family! |
| Daveg | Congrats!!!!! Did you check the domain first before naming him? |
| Daveg | heh, obviously my reply was sent before READING your page :) Nice work |
| Droo | grats! and I didn't even know youze were expecting ..... time for ol' lobs to settle down a bit? :) |
| Bill & Lois | Congratulations!!! |
| Momma Hunt | Steve's Mom here. What a gorgeous little man!!! I just talked to Steve on the phone and found out about Zachary! I hope it went easily for her --- one way or the other, all the crummy stuff becomes a more-than-dim memory! Tell Emily that seeing that little guy look at her the way he did caused me to smile and tear up a bit! There's absolutely nothing liked the love between parents and a child --- but especially between baby and Mom those very early years. You two are in for the best thing that will ever happen to you (except for any other little McKee's you might have, of course). I'll be thinking of all three of you!! Lots of love, Terri |
| Lesley | Great job-Mommy and Daddy! I love Zachary and I can't wait for him and Kalista to play!!! |
| Christian Simpson | Great site! Too funny about you checking on the domain name of your to be son.... Classic! Sometimes I feel like I am a computer nerd too but you just made me fell a lot better ;-) Anyway, Congratulations on you new son and keep up the good internet site! |
| Emo Jordan | Many congratulations !!! |
| Lori Hill | Hi Emily - glad everything went all right. What a surprise! Very cute little guy! |
| Michelle Fraser | Congratulations! I'm so happy for you two! He is absolutely precious. Let me know if you need anything. |
| Renee | Congrats!!! Look at that hansome Boy. Welcome to mommyhood (and daddyhood). I can't wait to see him in person. |
| Quincy | Welcome to this wacky world, Zachary! You're so Beautiful!! I love it that you're smiling fresh out the oven. (your dad's genes) Speaking of which, you couldn't have chosen more awesome parents. You're gonna have blast! I can't wait to meet you. Until then, Keep Shining! |
| Zach Scott | congrats !!! I am very happy for you both. And, I must say that the choice of names, and the "hairline" make me feel special. Hope all is well. Best of luck. |
| Kim | Ahhhhh! He's so precious. Congratulations to you both! |
| Bean | Oh shit... one of you in the world is bad enough ;) Congrats! |
| dionyisan | holy crap, robs, you've got spawn! and what an adorable one it is :) the Pops pic with him smiling is sooo classic. Cant wait to regale him with all the tales of ye olde dadde's days of yore! Congrats Emmy! You look like a lovely mommy :) You made it thru, now the best is yet to come! |
| Maile | What a beautiful baby :) Congradulations! |
| Brie | He's so cute!!! I can't wait to meet him. Congratulations!!!!!!!! |
| Angie & Travis | CONGRATULATIONS!!! He is handsome!!! He will bring you more joy than you can ever imagine! |
| gramps art | congrats to you both your ancestors and myself thank you for carrying on the family name through your beautiful baby boy. zach- garrett will give you the lowdown on how to handle your fantastic parents, you are going to have a happy & humorous life and thats a good thing. love yas, your very proud granpa |
| Marsha Riley | Babies are such a blessing and GOD has blessed you; he's beautiful and looks perfect; congradulations on a "job" well done. |
| deex | HOLY GOD YOU HAD A LOBSTETTE! Congrats brotha!@!# |
| mom | of course hes beautiful.what else would you expect from two beautiful parents |
| Cuz Betsy | Welcome cuz Zach! I hope you're ready for this crazy world. Too bad you don't live closer so Russ and I could be your doctors! |
| Cuz Nik | Howdy Y'all. Congrats on CuzZak. I really miss you. Love CuzNik. p.s. Have you been on any dopey gameshows lately? |
| Susan | Kid!! Wow!! What a good-looking boy. I can't figure out whom he looks like - could the parents please post pictures of themselves making the above faces for easy comparison? |
| meredith | cute little one. congrats. =) |
| Barbara, Michael, Richard | Congrats guys! Your dad told us about the site. It's so great! He is beautiful! We wish u 3 the best! All our love!!!! B,M&R |
| Karmen | Congrats! Zachary is absolutely adorable. I can't wait to meet him someday. He was born on such a great day! :) I'm glad we get to share the same birthday! |
| Kayla | awwww wow he is soo adorable!! yay i have baby cousin!!! i cant wait to see him!! CONGRATULATIONS! love you all |
| Lacey | AHHHH, so no one told me about all this! haha he's so cute!! so when can i babysit? =] i love you guys, hope to see you soon! |
| Russ Spadaro | He looks great! Another customer. |
| Brian | Let's get this kid some dice already!!! |
| Matt, Holly & Lucy | Wow you guys! We just got back into town (was in NY for my 30th) and received the fantastic news and link. He is AMAZING. We are so thrilled for you both...you will be great parents and we can't wait to meet Zachary. Lucy is already asking me for a playdate with Zach. We'll call soon so we can hear the whole exciting story. We love you! |
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