Okay, so Melissa might not have picked this title EXACTLY, but here's the rub... We have learned a ton through each other this past 8 1/2 weeks that we wouldn't have changed it at all. After coming home from the doctor's office and taking this picture along with me up to Valencia, it started to feel very strange that I had a picture of our child with us. I kind of thought about those times when as a child we took those cheesy standard school photos (you know the ones where you felt like you cocked your head to the point where you felt it might fall off...), and it was like "I'm 'that dad' getting the photo" and keeping it in the car or in my wallet. Made me smile though. Anyways, our doctor verified the due date as December 15th after checking the size of the baby (18mm now compared to 6.5mm two weeks ago). Tests came back negative for cystic fibrosis which was a praise for us. Next thing on the list is coming back to the doctor in another month. Next appointment is set for June 8th. I should actually take the time while I have it now to mention how much Melissa and I both appreciate the doctor. She's been nothing short of helpful, and she's taken all the time in the world to answer our questions. We are truly thankful for Dr. Mandleman! Please continue to pray for the baby's health, and most of all for their salvation. Melissa and I have continually been reminding each other that this child is not ours, but the Lord's, and as such, we are merely stewards of this life. We look forward to more posts and will catch you all up soon.
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