The most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, can’t help but smile throughout his latest Facebook Live post, where the swimmer describes life with newborn baby Boomer Robert Phelps. Although not making an appearance within the video, Boomer is the main subject of the online conversation, with Phelps describing his time with the baby so far as ‘unbelievable’ and as ‘the best experience of his life’.
Weighing in at 6 lbs, 12 oz and measuring at 19.5 inches long, Boomer arrived 3 weeks early, with Phelps describing his son as having a full head of dark hair and blue eyes (at the moment).
As a possible nod to his son’s swimming future, Phelps said his son’s flexible movements give indications he may be double-jointed, complete with big feet and long fingers. Although, Phelps states that Boomer’s decision to swim will be left entirely up the kiddo himself.
While answering viewers questions, we find out that, yes, the plan is still for his mother, Debbie Phelps, fiancée Nicole Johnson and baby Boomer to attend the Olympics in Rio should Phelps make his 5th Games appearance.
Phelps also addresses how the couple came up with the name Boomer Robert, explaining simply that he and Nicole thought the name ‘Boomer’ was ‘different and cool.’ But, Robert does hold special significance as both the name of Phelps’ long-time coach Bob Bowman, as well as Phelps’ great grandmother whose name was Roberta.
phelps is the best
Well, it’s sadly apparent that “Boomer” is his given name. Why? Who in their right mind would do that to a child? SMH
I like the name. Think it’s a cute name for today, and a good name to grow up with.
But what is the child’s real name? I’ve looked and looked!
The real name is Boomer Robert Phelps. His parents thought Boomer was a cool name so they used it. I think it sounds like a nickname, but I’m not his mom or his dad, so I don’t get any say in it.
When is the wedding. Love, marriage, babies…that is the way it is done
Just a heartfelt congratulations and thanks for the years of perfection
Congrats to your accomplishments !! Family is #1., always remember that!!
No such thing as double jointed
You just have wider range of motion and you only have one joint
It’s a myth saying
Michael, congrats, we’re all proud! Keep your body shaven/waxed. It looks so much better..there are nine of us watching, and 100% agreed. Again, the USA is so proud, & Boomer looks Great!!!!