Monday, August 13, 2007
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
First Appointment
Well we've made it through our first couple appointments with flying colors. Our first appointment was just to get the needed fluids for lab work. A few days later we returned and met with the doc for the first time. We are using Dr. Kris Citty, who was recommended to us by many close friends of Sara. We were grateful that all of the lab work came out great. After a couple other quick test the doctor explained to us what his game plan is for the next few months.
We both feel very comfortable with the way Dr. Citty is handling everything. He plans on meeting with us at least once a month for the next few months. The third trimester we'll visit him about twice a month.
One thing that he did that was great, emotionally and mentally, was that he repeated how great this pregnancy was going to be. He reassured Sara that her body is in great shape and everything should go very well over the next few months. He recognized that there are always some things that are out of our control, but that we shouldn't even worry or think about those things.
The most exciting part of the appt. came when he was able to very precisely find our child's brand new heartbeat!!! It sounded nothing like an adult heart beat, it was more like the wooshing sound of a helicopter; going about that fast too! He said he was pumping at about 150 beats per minute.
A week from now we'll have our first ultrasound:)
still waiting for it to really hit me, that we're having a kid. Sara and I did joke last night about how we could use a kid because we're getting kind of bored around the house!
We both feel very comfortable with the way Dr. Citty is handling everything. He plans on meeting with us at least once a month for the next few months. The third trimester we'll visit him about twice a month.
One thing that he did that was great, emotionally and mentally, was that he repeated how great this pregnancy was going to be. He reassured Sara that her body is in great shape and everything should go very well over the next few months. He recognized that there are always some things that are out of our control, but that we shouldn't even worry or think about those things.
The most exciting part of the appt. came when he was able to very precisely find our child's brand new heartbeat!!! It sounded nothing like an adult heart beat, it was more like the wooshing sound of a helicopter; going about that fast too! He said he was pumping at about 150 beats per minute.
A week from now we'll have our first ultrasound:)
still waiting for it to really hit me, that we're having a kid. Sara and I did joke last night about how we could use a kid because we're getting kind of bored around the house!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Happy Fathers Day!?
I walked in the front door from work at our old apartment at 606 E Center. Sara was sitting at the sewing machine working on a quilt. Everything seemed normal, so I headed out of the living room to change out of my prison unifo--i mean work clothes, but then Sara tossed an envelope across the room at me. I suspected it was just a piece of mail, but then i noticed that it wasn't addressed, so it must have been for me, from her.
Well the card had something cute on the outside, i don't remember exactly what, and then on the inside it said "Happy Father's Day, Father-to-be!"
Sara and I had talked about trying to have a kid sometime this summer, and it had been my running joke that it could happen anytime, as we know God's in control. Sara also had been terrified of giving labor, realizing her petite frame, so my joking around about the matter was a way of loosening her up for the occasion whenever it may be.
So in the spirit of humor I said "well you couldn't wait till next weekend?" as Father's day was still a week away. She shook her head no as she looked at me with a grin on her face. Confused I said, "wait, does this mean your pregnant?" with tears welling up in her eyes she didn't say a word and nodded yes. I said, "Well how do you know?" She had not given me any previous hints toward this announcement. She then pulled out the "EPT" she had concealed under some of her sewing stuff. "Sure enough!" I said as I wrapped my arms around her while she cried tears of joy, at least I interpreted them as tears of joy.
For many years, I feel God has put a dream inside of me of having a family. I don't know why, but i'm certain that it has been on my heart for so long. This day was the beginning of a dream come true. Sara has also affirmed that my excitement on the occasion has made this sudden change in life, all the more worth it for her. We are praising God for this gift and trusting in him for a healthy pregnancy.
Well the card had something cute on the outside, i don't remember exactly what, and then on the inside it said "Happy Father's Day, Father-to-be!"
Sara and I had talked about trying to have a kid sometime this summer, and it had been my running joke that it could happen anytime, as we know God's in control. Sara also had been terrified of giving labor, realizing her petite frame, so my joking around about the matter was a way of loosening her up for the occasion whenever it may be.
So in the spirit of humor I said "well you couldn't wait till next weekend?" as Father's day was still a week away. She shook her head no as she looked at me with a grin on her face. Confused I said, "wait, does this mean your pregnant?" with tears welling up in her eyes she didn't say a word and nodded yes. I said, "Well how do you know?" She had not given me any previous hints toward this announcement. She then pulled out the "EPT" she had concealed under some of her sewing stuff. "Sure enough!" I said as I wrapped my arms around her while she cried tears of joy, at least I interpreted them as tears of joy.
For many years, I feel God has put a dream inside of me of having a family. I don't know why, but i'm certain that it has been on my heart for so long. This day was the beginning of a dream come true. Sara has also affirmed that my excitement on the occasion has made this sudden change in life, all the more worth it for her. We are praising God for this gift and trusting in him for a healthy pregnancy.
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