*Update* Raptorling news. *Update*

BlueBard · March 03, 2008, 08:50:32 AM

I'll have to check out the pics when I get home.

Congratulations, Raptor!

Raptor · March 04, 2008, 10:03:03 AM

Thanks everyone.

Mom and baby are home from the hospital now. We came home Sunday and took the day to get situated. Grandma and Grandpa came to visit yesterday, so this is the first chance I've had for an update.

One of the things my wife and I were concerned about was one of our cats, Lucifer. He has a tendency to be a bit antisocial with visitors, so we were very worried about how well he would handle the new baby. Well, a few hours after coming home, I was sitting with the baby sleeping on my chest and Lucifer decided to climb on my lap. I was ready to smack him away when he just plopped down and started purring. My wife was floored and grabbed the camera. Note the worried look in my face in the first picture.

So that is one hurdle we've cleared. So far everything is right on track and everyone is doing fine except for Mrs. Raptor not being able to get any sleep. I keep urging her to nap whenever possible, so hopefully she will be able to get enough sleep.

Thanks to everyone for the great comments.

El Condor · March 04, 2008, 11:43:31 AM

What a gorgeous baby. Here's to the adorable family! :waterwizard

Animals have spookily amazing instincts for babies and people who are ailing; perhaps a "vulnerability instinct". It looks like Lucifer will be downright angelic with her.

EC

Glitch Girl · March 05, 2008, 07:57:11 AM

Awww... :)

El Condro's right - cats have suprising insight on things like this. I'm glad all is working out well.

Viking · March 05, 2008, 09:40:40 AM

I dunno... the look in that cat's eyes says, "Get that camera away from my next meal!"

But I jest, I kid! Thanks for sharing the pictures, Raptor - hope your family continues to do well!

"A cat isn't a pet - it's just using you for free room and board!"
--Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson

The Phantom Eyebrow · March 05, 2008, 11:31:17 AM

Great pics all right and while I think that cats are the devil's lap-dogs (so to speak), it seems like everything is settling down nicely. Its a good thing that you're aware of a danger that might not even exist (have I tied myself in knots with this yet?).

Might I add: the look on your face in the first pic is priceless!

Protomorph · March 10, 2008, 06:51:38 PM

Your cat Lucifer has very similar markings to one of my cats, Oracle.

Kitties are usually ogod with babies, but I wouldnt leave them alone together until the baby is a little bit older.

bredon7777 · March 10, 2008, 07:37:09 PM

Congrats!

She's adorable!

Alaric · March 11, 2008, 07:42:41 AM

Quote from: Raptor on March 04, 2008, 10:03:03 AM

Caption: Ah, the extra pair of opposable thumbs I ordered has arrived!

Raptor · March 11, 2008, 02:52:49 PM

LMAO! :roll:

BlueBard · March 12, 2008, 12:54:20 PM

Quote from: Glitch Girl on March 05, 2008, 07:57:11 AM
Awww... :)

El Condro's right - cats have suprising insight on things like this. I'm glad all is working out well.

You should see the kinds of things my toddler gets away with doing to the cat...