8 weeks

Happy Easter! So this is when we were originally going to tell our families about Baby Miles but those plans changed. Oh well! Since the last time I posted, I have noticed some changes. During this past week, I started to feel "off", not really sick but not really myself either. Smells have started to bother me, like the whiteboard markers at school. How am I going to avoid that!?! Some of my clothes are starting to be a little tighter. I am not sure if this is due to me wanting to look pregnant or if I am really starting to get "bigger".

I read today that our baby is the size of a kidney bean. It continues to amaze me how much growing and changing happens each week. Due to our "scare" I have had three ultrasounds already and each time the heartbeat of our miracle has gotten stronger. I thank God everyday for sending this gift to us. I am excited to be the best mom that I know how to be and to watch my amazing husband be the best dad ever!

Baby dad's 1st post

Well now it is my turn to finally post. So just reading the title of Sara's blog just makes me feel so many different emotions. I don't even really know where to start. I've always wanted to have a baby when the timing was perfect. Thing is though, you are not in control of that situation. God has all the control. So what are all the emotions that I have running wild in me you ask: about 60% Joy, 40% Stress/Frustration/Worry. The joy is I'm having it with my wife after we were married and doing it right in God's world. Other joy, there is no other women on this Earth I would rather be the mother of my child than my wife Sara. More joy is that I know that no matter what happens God will be the focus of our marriage and Sara will always be there for me and support me. The stress, frustration, and worry comes down to basically two things. I do not have a full time job and being the man of the house and expecting a baby I want to do whatever I can possible can to make sure we make ends meet. I'm a certified teacher and if I don't get a teaching job I'm so worried about looking outside the education box and find work else where. Sara and I really want to get a house more so now since we are expecting our baby Miles. If I continue to prayer I know God will provide for us and continue to keep my worry at a minimum which he has help with me already.

Reactions

Due to our ER trip on Friday, we felt like we needed to tell our family and close friends what had happened so that we could have as many prayers as possible. Although it wasn't how we had planned to tell people it was great to see and hear everyone's reactions. Here are some of them... My brothers: Really?! That's awesome! Congratulations sister! Justin to Cody: "Great Job!" We went out to eat for Rich's birthday, while we were waiting to order, Cilla misunderstood Katie and said something about making babies. Cody said "we're making babies". Cilla said "yeah, are you expecting?" Cody said "Yes!" Cilla responded with excitement and tears. We will wait to tell anyone and everyone as it is still early in the pregnancy but it was fun to tell them and for them to finally know. It was hard to keep the secret!

Yesterday I was officially six weeks pregnant. I can still hardly believe that it is true. We had a scare and I ended up in the emergency room to check "things" out though. I had blood work done and an ultrasound. What an amazing thing to witness! I hope that I get to have many more of these so that we can watch our baby grow and change. I saw the heartbeat of our tiny miracle! The doctor ordered me to rest and to do nothing strenuous. I am praying really hard that everything will turn out to be ok. I want to meet you Baby Miles. I want to see your beautiful eyes and touch your soft skin. I want to teach you and play with you. I want to watch you with your daddy. Dear Lord, You have blessed me with this wonderful gift of life. Please help my body to accept it and to heal where it needs healing. Protect this baby growing inside of me. We love You and know that you are in control. I pray that I have peace. You are awesome and holy. Amen

It is the start of week 5 and I can still hardly believe that I am pregnant. I have a few symptoms but overall feel pretty good. We have not told anyone yet and we will wait until after the initial doctors appointment. I guess I want the doctor to tell me that I am pregnant and not just believe an at-home test. Then I can feel free to tell those that we love. We are trying to figure out a creative way to tell our family and I think that we have come up with something. I can't wait to see everyone's reactions! I, of course, have started doing all sorts of reading on pregnancy. Right now, my precious baby, you are the size of a sesame seed. All of your organs are starting to be formed and hopefully next week we can hear your heart. I can't wait to be your mom and you will have a wonderful dad. I have waited for you so long. God has given you to us and we can't wait to meet you!