More on the doctor's visit

Technology these days are amazing, ultra-sounds especially. Not only did we get to see the little baby, but we actually heard the heartbeat. I was a bit worried when while we were waiting to see the doctor, but as soon as I saw the image and heard the baby's heartbeat, my own heart skipped a beat!

We were told that everything was "normal," and that the heartbeat was 130 beats per minute. I thought that was fast, but apparently this was good. We got a picture (which you've seen) and a DVD of the ultra-sound. Now I can see that little heartbeat any time I want. Now that is truly awesome.

As I've said before, that word normal has started to take on new meanings. According to everything that I've been reading, normal is: nausea, gaining weight (women and men), insomnia, endless trips to the doctor, tests-tests-tests, and a human being growing inside of someone you love. At what point is all of this normal??? We head back to the doctor Thursday to do more tests. Pray that they are all "normal" in the pregnancy sense of the word.

More later when we know it.

(DVD's are now on sale for the low, low price of $12.50. Please make all checks payable to the "We're Having a Baby and We Need Baby Supplies" Foundation c/o Brent Acuff, 1003 Forest Trail, You Know Where to Find Us, TX 78613. Please allow 4-to-never weeks for your DVD to ship. Hey, I've got 4 1/2 mouths to feed, I'm not above a little grubbing!)

You'll never believe it...

Yes...believe it or not, that's a picture of a baby. More specifically, "Little Baby Acuff!" 7 - 7 1/2 weeks at the time of this picture, so just about 2 months. Tammie and I are ecstatic, overjoyed...and a bit overwhelmed. After a year and a half of trying, the test came back with a +. Actually 2 +'s (Tammie took the test twice).

Hugs and kisses all around then, "Now what do we do?" It's one thing to talk about it, but an entirely different situation when it finally happens. Immediately called the doctor, were told to wait until 7 weeks, made an appointment, and now "Tada!" Confirmation from the doctor. Everything is looking good; everything is "normal" (this word is beginning to take on a totally different meaning). Due date is around February 6, 2008. And I've already started looking for baby things (I found a really COOL diaper bag for dudes! It's got skulls & crossbones on it).

Now comes the most important part. HELP!!! We now realize that we have absolutely no idea what we are doing or what to expect. This is a call to anyone out there with "child-rearing" experience. You can click below and leave comments of well-wishes and suggestions, words of encouragement and sympathy for us both. Tammie and I wanted to share the news with the world, and we will try to keep everyone posted and up-to-date with news and events.

Thanks for all of your encouragement and support in the past. Thank you in advance as well for your thoughts and prayers as we plunge headfirst into this world of pregnancy and parenting.