It's a boy!

While Jeremy has been hunting Coues deer and coyotes, I've been busy growing a little boy. That's right, a boy. During the anatomy sonogram at around 20 weeks, we discovered we have a son. Not only that, but all his anatomy is developing right on schedule. It took about 40 minutes to take all the measurements necessary to assure that he is healthy and it was truly amazing to spend that time in his world. He was almost constantly moving his arms and legs, rolling around and opening and closing his mouth. He wasn't a big fan of his face photographed, but we managed to get a few shots.

This is a profile of his head and upper torso and his mouth is open!

This one is in 3D.

Big News

Wanting life beyond our own is humanity in its simplest form. Jeremy and I are no exception to this simple rule. We’ve dreamed of giving life to a perfect combination of the best of us.

Raising a child will not be without its challenges. Due in June, I doubt I will be much use by April and May when we’re receiving and doctoring cattle. With just the two of us to get things done, the baby will have to go along as things need doing and help out as soon as he (or she) is able.

Although this is something we have discussed for quite a while, I must admit when I saw those two pink lines I felt a twinge of fear. It was soon replaced by excitement, but not before I contemplated that raising a child is a daunting responsibility. I think if parents-to-be aren’t a little bit overwhelmed by the task at hand, maybe they don’t fully grasp the challenge they are about to embark upon. It’s one that we accept and are looking forward to. Especially now that the nausea has somewhat abated.

This is the dating sonogram done around 10 weeks. The sonographer typed the word "BABY" next to it so there wouldn't be any confusion. I thought it looked like I was growing a peanut.