Sooner then later

It’s about 2 weeks until Emma’s due date and I can honestly say I’m not that nervous. Kara is doing well and Emma looks healthy. The only thing the doctors have mentioned was that she is above average size for how far along Kara is. In my mind I was thinking no crap, you think that’s possible. I’m 6’ 5” and Kara is 5’ 9”, I’m not surprised. The only issue that makes this significant is it’s a policy here not to deliver babies over 4 Kgs (8.8 ibs) naturally. On Sunday Emma was 3.2 – 3.4 Kgs and we are going to take another look next week to see where she is at. Then we will be a little clearer on when she will be joining us on the outside.



Speaking about Emma being born, WOW, it’s almost here. I feel a lot like I did before going to college, joining the corps or coming out here. I’m as prepared as I probably could be but I know to expect something I’ve never experienced before. We have all the little do dads, cribs, strollers, walkie talkies and all in a subtle shade of pink. Kara and I have spent several weekends having fun putting together furniture and setting up her room. Now all we need is the little girl to finish it off.



Along with all of the gifts, people also love to give advice. My favorite piece is to sleep now because you won’t for the next 20 years. Huh, thanks for the encouragement. I don’t know what I will think about this statement in 6 months but I’m not that worried. I know life will change a lot but I don’t see me life coming to a screeching halt. I still have the goal of attending grad school online next year, I just won’t be taking a full load. Kara and I still want to travel, we just won’t do the backpacks and trains quite as much. Right now I’m truly excited about this next step and I think that’s why I don’t see this as being a hindrance but a blessing that will enrich us.