Daddy is talking about being nervous/scared and not being in control. Boy oh boy, what does he think Mommy and I are going to go through? I mean, I am standing on my head for the next 8.5 weeks. God only knows what it will be like when I come out.

Mommy is getting larger, her waddle is getting wider, ankles are beginning to swell, and she is just tired. Imagine how Mommy must feel wondering whether it will be painful, how painful it will be, will she be able to do it, etc… I know this is what she has been thinking, I hear her talking to herself (especially while she is in the childbirth class).

Can someone calm Daddy down before he freaks out?

Good night and see you in about 8 weeks.

Love,

Connor James

Victoria and I (as well as Connor) have all been getting ready for our new arrival. We got together this weekend and put together a “to do list” and a “need to buy” list. Boy, we thought we were pretty well prepared but didn’t realize all the loose ends that needed to be done (ie. minor home repairs, photography business work, etc…). Looks like we have most things identified and plan to start knocking most of this out real soon. Of course, Christmas just adds to the “to do list”.

I mentioned that Connor is getting ready too. Well, we visited the doctor today and the doctor believes he has rotated and is now head down. I asked if he was going to stay like that and the doctor said that usually they don’t rotate much once they go head down this late in the pregnancy. Yet another sign that Connor will soon be joining us.

We are excited, nervous, scared, worried, and excited (did I say that already?).

We are quickly educating ourselves on breastfeeding because Victoria wants to give that a try. We went to a class on it and ordered a DVD from online.

The grandparents are getting ready too. They have their pack-n-plays and are anticipating the moment.

I feel like I have read so much that I won’t be able to remember any of it. I am sure a lot of it will come natural but it definitely is a scary feeling not knowing what to expect or how to care for an infant. Most of you know that I am some what of a control freak and like to have things very structured and in my control. In the past few months, I have begun to realize that things are and will change in that respect, so I am slowly letting things happen as they will.

We both are very exciting and looking forward to this new chapter in our lives.