It’s a little after 1AM as I start writing this blog entry, but I don’t want to let another day pass before I share some great news with everyone visiting here.
On September 24th (a Monday) I woke up in the wee hours of the morning feeling sick, so I emailed my boss that I wouldn’t be in, and then took a Phenergan to help with the nausea. Anyone who knows anything about Phenergan knows that it pretty much knocks you out for the majority of the day, and it held up to it’s reputation on that day, too. I slept on the couch for the rest of the morning so that I could easily roll over and throw up into a trash can. I barely remember Jessica waking me up to tell me she was going to work. I was completely wiped out.
I was practically comatose when I was awakened by the ringing telephone. I have no idea how that woke me up, but it did. I rolled over and answered the telephone. I could barely open my eyes. It was Jessica, and she sounded upset as she muttered something to me, so that sort of got my attention. I replied with a sleepy “huh?” She then came back a little louder and clearer this time and said “I’m pregnant!” Needless to say, this woke me up immediately. At that moment I found out what some people are talking about when I’ve heard them talk about being completely drunk, but immediately sobering up when something scary happens to them.
I didn’t know what to say, so I tried to comfort her and then I got up (still sick) and went to her office and talked to her. She was only upset because she was worried about America having to grow up too soon. I assured her that this was going to be extremely beneficial to both children because they would be close. I went back home and tried to finish my recovery (of course sleeping was impossible by this time).
When Jessica came home, she seemed to be over the shock and she was ecstatic about our new blessing! We’re both excited about having another child. Some would say this is too early (America will only be 13 months old by then) but I would argue that this is a good thing. I want America to be close to her sibling(s). The only thing I’m worried about is Jessica and the baby’s health. This is pretty soon after America’s arrival and I worry that Jessica’s body might not have fully recovered, yet. But all of this is in God’s hands… it always has been, and it always will be.
Jessica’s first appointment is on October 11th. By then we should be able to see and hear the heartbeat. I’d say they’ll give us an estimated due date. According to my calculations (which Jessica disagrees with) the due date should be June 7. She thinks it’s more like May 22. We’ll see who’s right…
Anyway, keep us in your prayers! 
Kevin
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