DISQUS

Scobleizer: Another Stanford University Startup coming September 2007

  • Julie Leung · 2 years ago
    Congratulations! We are excited and happy for you. I'll always remember the look on Maryam's face when I last saw her. ;-) Blessings to you and your whole family. If there's any way we can help, please let us know.
  • Andrew · 2 years ago
    Congratulations. We did something similar with our recent addition in that we choose a hospital a bit farther away but one we thought had better care. Of course, when the time came, well, that was a pretty fun drive...(fun for me at least--the wife was about to kick out the windows).

    Good luck.
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Andrew: there've been a few babies born on Seattle freeways in the past few months. Hopefully that doesn't happen to us!
  • Simon Bisson · 2 years ago
    Congratulations from t'other side of the pond.
  • Kevin Schofield · 2 years ago
    Dude! Congratulations!
  • colin · 2 years ago
    Wonderous news.

    Will you be announcing gender on your blog?

    How about "Seagate" for a name? ;)

    Hope all goes well.
  • hugh macleod · 2 years ago
    Congrats to you both!!!! Wonderful news!
  • brittonnewmedia · 2 years ago
    Congratulations, Robert and Maryam! We wish you and yours all the best. My wife says that the lovable early years, are what sustain you during the teenage years. All in all, we woudn't trade being parents for anything, even considering the teen years.
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Colin: heheh. Seagate has a nice ring about it but Maryam said "no!" :-)

    We won't know gender for a few more months. Patrick didn't show his gender until a couple of weeks before birth and he was getting pictures taken every few weeks (his mom had gestational diabetes).
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    brittonnewmedia: so far Patrick's been a teenager for a few months and he's been a dream. I keep wondering when the other shoe will drop.
  • Skrocki · 2 years ago
    w00t! Congrats! :-) Before you create scobleizette.com or scobleizerJr.com, you might want to check this out: http://news.com.com/Blogging+your+baby/2009-102...
    Kind of made me start wondering if my kid will one day think I violated her privacy by blogging about her. I can envision her now in an interview down the road..."So, I see here according to your mother's blog that as a child you had a Rainman-like obsession with color-sorting your clothes in your closet. How will that affect your work here?"
  • Bryan Zug · 2 years ago
    Congrats guys -- the Zug's are overjoyed for you!!

    I think the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital oversees part of the maternity ward for Stanford -- so some of the medical software training systems I work on may play a part -- funny how things come together -- much love
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Skrocki: my kids will have to live with a blurry private life. It is a tough issue. On the other hand, any employer who asked such a question would be a good one to avoid.
  • Chris Hoskin · 2 years ago
    Congratulations.

    Start building up the sleep reserves now. You'll soon be on the night-shift! But its a great gig

    chris@rawstylus.wordpress.com
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Chris: heheh. I don't get sleep as it is. I'll just trade blogging time for baby time.
  • popwheel · 2 years ago
    Congrats!
    Having a baby is incredible! My baby just turned 12yrs and I miss the newborn age :-)

    Good Luck and try not to be nervous about the pregnancy. I'm sure everything will be smooth sailing!
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    popwheel: bring your 12-year-old over. My 13-year-old will get him addicted to WoW or something on the Xbox.
  • drew olanoff · 2 years ago
    congrats to you both!!!! a young twitter-er in the making :)
  • Kevin C. Tofel · 2 years ago
    Saw the news on Twitter; best of luck on the new addition! :)
  • Al Pascual · 2 years ago
    The most interesting news in this blog since you left Microsoft!
    Just kidding, congratulation to the both of you! I do not know when you had time ;-)
  • Kevin Dente · 2 years ago
    Congrats, Robert. The question is, will you still have time to read all those blogs with a little one around. ;)
  • guido van nispen · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to the two (three) of you!
  • Kevin OKeefe · 2 years ago
    Congrats Robert, and to Maryam as well. Not traveling for 6 months with the birth of your child - you sound like Tiger Woods.
  • Steven Hodson · 2 years ago
    congradulations to both of you.
  • Rob Stevens · 2 years ago
    Felicitations, Robert, Mariam, and Baby Scoble! Let's just pray that the baby gets Mariam's looks and your infectious laugh! :)
  • Mark Garner · 2 years ago
    Hey - congrats!
  • Mike Cohen · 2 years ago
    Congratulations!
  • Neil Ford · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to you both!

    - Neil.
  • Dave Persing · 2 years ago
    Congratulations Robert! Best of luck with the new kiddo!
  • Halley Suitt · 2 years ago
    So glad for you guys and thrilled to be here on the day you announced the big news. And Robert, what's this other big honor I hear ... PC Mag's Top 15 Web 2.0 Innovators ... did I get that right? Brag a little!
  • Josh Morgan · 2 years ago
    As a product of Stanford University Hospital, Congratulations!

    PS- Will the birth by podcasted?
  • Mack D. Male · 2 years ago
    Congrats Robert! I look forward to reading all about mini-Scoble.
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Josh: Maryam says "no recording equipment!"

    Translation: we'll see. :-)
  • Ian Robins · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to you and Maryam! It's wonderful news!
  • Kevin Werbach · 2 years ago
    Congrats to you both!

    If the new new Scoble needs someone more her/his age to learn the ropes of WoW from, I'm sure my 4-year-old would oblige.
  • Kevin Harder · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to you and Maryam!
  • OnTheTech · 2 years ago
    Congratulations!
  • Michael Gartenberg · 2 years ago
    Wonderful news. Congratulations to both of you :)
  • Renee Blodgett · 2 years ago
    CONGRATS TO BOTH YOU Robert :-) YAY. Maryam girl - email me will ya?? You/Robert knows how to reach me.

    Renee
  • Joe Suh · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to the Scobles. Looking forward to hearing about the product launch ;)
  • Michael Markman · 2 years ago
    mazel tov! The more Scobles the merrier.
  • Artificial Inc. · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to both of you! The Scoblization of the world is continuing right on course. Try to work 'Pod' into his/her name somehow ;-)

    Mike
  • Gert Van Gool · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to the both of you!

    Let's hope there are no delays in the shipping :)
  • Zoli Erdos · 2 years ago
    Bootstrapped or VC funded? :-)

    Congrat's!
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Zoli: we'll need some more VC funding to put this kid back into Stanford in 18 years! :-)
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Artificial: hmmm, now THAT would be a PR event! :-)
  • Sarah · 2 years ago
    Many Congratulations to you both!

    I look forward to meeting the little one on many of it's little adventures with you both!

    Yay!
  • Andrew · 2 years ago
    Maybe it is a sign:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6421053.stm

    "One of Bosnia's three-member presidency has helped a woman in labour by escorting her car to hospital at high speed with his motorcade.

    Zeljko Komsic noticed a distressed couple driving fast near the town of Maglaj late on Saturday.

    Suad Ibrahimovic said he and his wife, Jasminka, were so grateful that they would name the baby after him."
  • Eddie Codel · 2 years ago
    Congrats to you both!! That's amazing news. I have a feeling your new one will be the most flickrd/twitterd/blogged little one of the decade.
  • Jeff Sandquist · 2 years ago
    Congratulations Maryam and Robert!
  • Tony · 2 years ago
    Many congratulations!

    As a recently new dad myself, something I've learned:

    1. when your wife is pregnant, she is always right -- just, don't bother arguing. Just don't. ;)

    2. after the baby is born, use both parents to help babysit -- they'll enjoy it, and you'll get much needed sleep.

    Cheers
    tony @ dji
  • Jeremy Toeman · 2 years ago
    Mazel Tov!
  • Tim Crandley · 2 years ago
    First, congrats to Patrick! He gets to be a big brother, and that is a very special thing. You get to teach a sibling how to get things done, what to do and not to do, and how to sneak food into your room when you are hungry but it's close to dinner. I want to warn you Patrick: You brother/sister will destroy you in video games. No matter how good you think you are, by the time they are playing (around 5) they will be better than you are now. Start preparing yourself now.

    Second, super congrats to you and Maryam! I'm kinda surprised you found out yesterday that you have been expecting for so long... usual the morning sickness and body pains/changes are a dead give away. My wife and I just had a baby last October, so good luck with it all.

    And don't get too set on a hospital. My wife and I had planned to go to a specific place in the DC area, but got stuck in rush hour traffic and ended up having to call 911 to have them take her to the nearest place (Baby and mom were fine, just our baby girl was coming faster than I could get her to a hospital).

    Again, good luck! If you are in the DC area and need anything let me know.
  • McD · 2 years ago
    "Live is what happens when you're busy"... blogging about your life.

    This child is likely to be very well documented...
    in video, blog posts and podcasts.

    One thing is sure, it will be well loved and have access to some really great toys.
  • Ujjal Pathak · 2 years ago
    Rob's first question to Scoble Jr. II - "Who are you?"

    :)
  • Dave Winer · 2 years ago
    Mazel tov and congratulations.

    If you want an idea for a name, how about Scoble 3.0?

    Big win: Not gender-specific, and totally geek-friendly. And it pays proper respect to Brother Patrick. :-)
  • Jon Moss · 2 years ago
    Congrats to you all Robert!

    Best wishes from the UK.
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Ujjal: heheh, the answer to that one won't come anytime soon! But it's always fun to watch a person emerge.

    Dave: Nah, I don't want to give the kid a name that'd get him taped to a tree in high school! :-)

    Tim: tell me about it. Maryam and I just went through Europe, too, and she didn't have many symptoms other than her usual "eat chocolate" urges were gone.
  • Rachel · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to you both!
  • Karoli · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to both of you! That's wonderful news!
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Tony: Haven't you learned yet? Wives are always correct whether pregnant or not. The consequences of not understanding that are just harsher during pregnancies. :-)
  • Armand · 2 years ago
    Big congrats to all the Scoble clan! Best of luck!
  • Sue · 2 years ago
    I find it hugely appropriate that you announced this on my birthday. I'm feeling very auntie-ish.
  • Rahul Dave · 2 years ago
    Congrats Robert!
  • Sotek · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to both you and your wife!
  • brijwhiz · 2 years ago
    A very hearty congratulations to Maryam, Patrick and yourself.
    Robert your are very right about wives:)
  • Jim Posner · 2 years ago
    Congratulations! We had our first child 16 months ago and what a wild ride it's been. Nothing like unconditional love to rock your world, as I am sure you know.
  • Garrett Fitzgerald · 2 years ago
    Hey, congratulations!

    Wonder how much trouble you'd get into for signing a 2-month-old up for Second Life...
  • Anita Rowland · 2 years ago
    Hurrah for Maryam and you and Patrick and baby!
  • Toby · 2 years ago
    Robert - Adding more congrats! Very exciting news.
  • macbeach · 2 years ago
    Congratulations and best of luck!
  • David Dalka · 2 years ago
    Congrats
  • Jacob Levy · 2 years ago
    Congrats to Robert and Maryam! Exciting news!
  • Tom Newman · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to you and Maryam. We'll miss you at Podcast Expo. It will be interesting reading how you handle sticking close to home for all those months. :-)

    Being so public with your life is a hard thing to do but it does bring you much support and friendship as can be seen by the comments on this post.
  • sdpurtill · 2 years ago
    Congratulations Robert! Glad to hear the news.
  • dbarefoot · 2 years ago
    Congrats!
  • saran · 2 years ago
    Congratulations, Robert! Best of luck, hhhmmm I have to read your kids blog too..
  • Alex Williams · 2 years ago
    Congrats, Robert. Wonderful news.
  • Sylvia Paull · 2 years ago
    Can babycasting be far behind? You two would be my choice for parents, if i'd had had a choice. With a built-in savant brother, no less, to teach me everything about Web 2.0. Enjoy serenity while it lasts.
  • Susan Mernit · 2 years ago
    Congrats!!! This is such great news--I am so happy for you both--you will love having another child.
  • Brian M · 2 years ago
    Congratulations! This trumps the news by far of making it into the Top 50 of PC World's most influential Web People! Congratulations again!
  • Adnan Wasim · 2 years ago
    Congratulations!
  • Emre Sokullu · 2 years ago
    Congratulations Robert,
  • Jan Kabili · 2 years ago
    Patrick deserves big congratulations too. Someone is going to be very, very lucky to have him as a big brother. And of course, congrats to you Robert and Maryam too. Ain't life great!

    Jan
  • Greg · 2 years ago
    That is very exciting for you both! Congratulations!
  • Andrew Ferguson · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to you and Maryam!
  • Susan F. Heywood · 2 years ago
    What wonderful news for you and your family--Congratulations!
  • John Tokash · 2 years ago
    Congrats!!!
  • Michael Parekh · 2 years ago
    That's absolutely wonderful news...hearty congratulations to the Scoble clan...
    :))
  • Don · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to you, Maryam and Patrick!

    But remember ... somethings shouldn't be taped and shared on the internet ... :-)
  • Scott Penton · 2 years ago
    Hey congratulations, that's Awesome! :)
  • The Populist · 2 years ago
    congrads. :D
  • Mark Harris · 2 years ago
    Fantastic News Robert, Congratulations to you and Maryam.
  • Partha · 2 years ago
    Congratz. Another Lary Page in the making ??
  • shannonclark · 2 years ago
    Congrats and best wishes! Having just attended the baby shower of one very close friend, and having a business partner who's wife is due in early June, it seems 2007 is the year for my friends to have more children!
  • watever · 2 years ago
    COngrats BigBoy
  • Sam Sethi · 2 years ago
    In the best traditions of David and Victoria Beckham are you going to name the baby after the location of the birth and possibly sell the publicity rights to either TechCrunch or GigaOm?

    Congratulations Robert and Maryam but when did you find the time. ;-)
  • Morrie · 2 years ago
    Well done team. Hope everything goes OK over the next few monthys. Congratulations.
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Sam: you can sneak a lot of activity in when you slow down your blog posting a bit. :-)
  • Pete Gilbert · 2 years ago
    Congratulations. You've been through all this before so you know whats coming but its exciting anyway. Well done.
  • JoeDuck · 2 years ago
    Congratulations Robert and Maryam!
    Haven't picked out names yet? If it's a boy how about Blog, if a girl, Blogirl.
  • Ivan Pope · 2 years ago
    Robert, Counting back three months I reckon that's a 'pissed as a newt' baby. :-)
  • Tonja · 2 years ago
    Congrats! That's great news.
  • James Alexander · 2 years ago
    Congrats Scoble!
  • Gregg Eldred · 2 years ago
    Congrats and best wishes to you, Maryam, and Patrick. I suppose that if you were still at MS, you could *really* say, "The 'Wow' starts now." (sorry, I couldn't resist)
  • Job Blogger · 2 years ago
    Congrats to both of you!!
  • Martha Feingold · 2 years ago
    Robert- Congratulations and also sorry I missed you when you were at the office recently. I was home dealing with one of my 3 babies born at Stanford...a great place to start out!
  • henriette weber andersen · 2 years ago
    congratulations to both of you =) children is such a blessing - my daughter is almost 3 now and I can't believe how fast time goes by when you're with family and people you love..

    a big congrats from Denmark again
  • Sheila · 2 years ago
    Congratulations and good luck :)
  • Steph · 2 years ago
    Congratulations! Not sure why, but when you mentioned you had an announcement, I could kind of feel this one coming ;-)
  • Craig · 2 years ago
    "Maryam and I are expecting a new child"
    As opposed to an old one? :-)
  • Tamar Weinberg · 2 years ago
    Mazel tov Scobles :)
  • John Biasi · 2 years ago
    Congratulations Robert and Maryam! Good luck and God bless.
  • Ugo · 2 years ago
    Congratulations!

    At which age will she/he start blogging?

    eh eh ;)
  • Anthony Papillion · 2 years ago
    Congrats Robert! This is fantastic news!
  • David Wall · 2 years ago
    Congratulations

    Could prove to be some interesting, shows forus all!
  • Evan Erwin · 2 years ago
    Wow, that's great Scoble! Congratulations!

    I hope it gets the geekiest, most Web 2.0 name possible ;)
  • victoria · 2 years ago
    Congratulations Robert & Maryam!!!

    This is so exciting! I love reading both of your blogs.
  • Jeffrey Keefer · 2 years ago
    Congrats, and the best for you all!
  • Steve Sloan · 2 years ago
    Very, very cool!

    Steve
  • Betsy Aoki · 2 years ago
    How wonderful! What happens when the kid goes teenager and rebals against blogging? :)
  • Austin Hill · 2 years ago
    Congratulations to both you and Maryam.

    +Austin
  • John Cass · 2 years ago
    Robert, congratulations to you and Maryam.
  • ekhzpeasmx · 2 years ago
  • hbjczxarpg · 2 years ago
    extreme gay asian sex boys
  • Maternity Clothes · 2 years ago
    Visit http://www.babiesnbellies.com for all your maternity clothes needs.
  • joern puetz · 2 years ago
    Many congratulations!

    As a recently new dad myself, something I’ve learned:

    1. when your wife is pregnant, she is always right — just, don’t bother arguing. Just don’t.