Kiera Soleil Pond was born on 2 October @ 8:25 pm. She weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. She has lots of black hair. I am so excited to be a father. It's amazing how much I love her. Sarah was so strong throughout the entire pregancy. I am so proud of her! She is already such an awesome mother! Kiera so strong. She already rolls on to her side. She loves to look around and go on little walks. She likes to keep moving, but is also very content to sit and "talk" with her parents. We are so blessed to have her in our home!

It's October!!

We made it to October! That is actually a good thing because now my insurance from this district kicks in today and I don't have to pay the high rates from my COBRA for my last district. It is great! Sarah is still doing great. I am so impressed with how strong she is. She is truly my hero.
Tomorrow, at the latest, our daughter will be born. I am so excited!!

Waiting

I'm sitting here in my classroom, looking at my sub-plans. I wasn't planning on being here today. It's kind of strange and somewhat frustrating. Yesterday morning, Sarah's contractions were pretty regular. They were 5 mins apart. I timed them for an hour. After that we decided that it was probably the best to get to the hospital. So, we did. after sitting in the birthing room for an hour or so, a doctor came in, checked things out and said, "Go home." Both Sarah and I were a little stunned. No, "You're this far along..." or anything. Just "Go home." We ended up going over to Sarah's aunts house and seeing if anything progressed further. We went on a good long walk but nothing. So... here I am. Sitting in my classroom, looking at my sub-plans...

First Week...

So, I just finished my first week of teaching in California. I love it. My class has its challenges, but it is so great to come to work everyday. Because of the 4th of July holiday, we have no school tomorrow. This week was really great. It was good to be back in the classroom after sitting for 2 weeks since we moved. I love work!
On Tuesday, as I was leaving my classroom, I had such a feeling of validation and peace that what I am doing is what I am supposed to be. Such a great feeling! I know I am in the right place and doing that which is meant for me to do. It is such a blessing.
We are still living with Sarah's dad in Perris. It's great to be up there with him. He's a great man. All of our stuff is sitting in his garage until our place is ready on the 15th (July). It will be good to get into our place. Mostly because it will be 45 miles closer to where I work. Right now I am leaving the house at 5:30 to get to work by 7:15. Fortunately my truck is getting incredible gas mileage: around 26 mpg. I'm excited. Great fuel economy or not though, once we move I will ride my bike to and from work. That means no fuel spent and no money put out for it. Gas is crazy down here. It takes over $100 to fill Sarah's truck.
Sarah is doing well with being pregnant. She is so strong! With her work this last year at her school she definately deserves a nice long rest. She has been coping pretty well with the heat and is learning to take naps... Something she never could do before. We are so excited to become parents and can't wait (but will have to) for September.
Life is good!

My Lil' Princess!

My queen is going to have my princess!
We got the ultrasound today and IT'S A GIRL. We are so excited!
Think of all the young guys I am going to get to scare off!! Awesome!
Things are going great. Sarah is doing well! She is totally amazing! My tough, beautiful lil' wife!
We are so excited to have a daughter. We went to Babies R Us tonight after the doctor and bought our first baby girl item: a little pink hooded towel with a whale on it. Totally cute!

That's Our Baby!!

We went to the Dr. today because when we went last week we couldn't hear the heartbeat very well. Today they did an ultrasound so we could hear the heartbeat. A total bonus was that we were also able to see our baby! It's 2-2.5" long right now. It's so awesome!!! That is OUR child! It was so cool to see. I almost cried... But Sarah would have made fun of me... :)

Look at those lil' feet!!

Week eleven. Look at those little feet! The toes separated. We were looking on this one website and it has pictures that are during the growth of a fetus. We are so EXCITED!! We are going to be going to the dr. this week. We're hoping that we'll be able to hear our child's heartbeat. Sarah has gone 2 days without throwing up. Terrific!

To my Valentine...

Sarah, I don’t know how I can put my feelings into words. I know that at times, I may not do everything that I should. I make a lot of mistakes. Sometimes I even make the same mistakes multiple times. I am trying. I try everyday to do better. I try to show how much I love you. I do love you. Over the past month I have been able to change my view of you; from not only my wife, but as the mother of our children. I am so excited to be a parent with you. Are children will look to you with love and respect. You have taught me so much in the short time we have known each other. We are having a child. I look forward to walking through eternity with your hand in mine. I am yours forever.

I just don't know what to do...

So... Sarah has been sick for the past week. She can't eat much and what she does usually comes back up. It's hard to see her miserable. I don't know what I can do to help her. It really is a feeling of helplessness. It's hard. I know it's not as hard as what she is going through, but really is hard to see her like this. It's totally bitter-sweet though because our child is developing inside her. So, I am excited to be going through the process of becoming a parent but... it's hard. I guess they say that, "Anything that is worth it, is not going to be easy." (That's a total paraphrase) It is hard. It's really going to be worth it! I love Sarah! She is such a tough woman. She's my hero right now.

Pregnancy...

Pregnancy does some funny things to people...
The other night Sarah was really hungry and we went to Chuck-A-Rama. We got food and Sarah matched me plate for plate. This is totally amazing when you realize that she normally has a hard time finishing one plate worth of food. Growing a baby takes a lot of energy!!

Great News!!!

I've got some news... Sarah just got off the phone with the Dr.'s office... She's pregnant!!! We're having a baby!!!! We're totally excited. I'm gonna be a father! I'm speechless...