Hey all,
This is Todd. We had a big day on Tuesday in the baby department. Lynda went to her appointment and things looked great. She was even 1 cm dialated, which come to find out might not mean anything but we're hopeful for a 2008 child. We also met with our pediatrician.
Dr. Kody Moffatt at Children's Physicians in Bellevue. I'm thinking we'll like him. He put our mind at ease about vaccinations and them having no link to autism. That was something Lynda was a little uneasy about considering she works with kids with Autisim. One good word of advice he gave was to make sure to find ways to make his Birthday celebration completely different from Christmas celebration. I'd never thought about that but am glad we were told that. Good things to know!
We also went to the new parent class last night, which is the next class in line after four weeks of learning how to breathe correctly and relax during contractions. You know all the stuff she'll do during labor. So last night we actually get to the part where we really have no idea of what is going to happen.... what to do when we bring this little guy home.
It was nice to learn what to expect when he gets home. Those things noone tells you about. Like the skin on his head that peels away like dandruff within the first few weeks, or not to worry if he comes out with a little rash on him. It'll clear up in a while. Good things to know for sure but the thing that was touching to me was something else.
We're having this child at Bergen-Mercy hospital. Each time a baby is born, throughout the whole hospital, over the speaker comes a recording of a lullaby played by, who I think is Kenny G. You know the saxaphonist with the crazy curly mullet. Well, last night was the second time we've heard that song played during our class and like a switch was turned on, Lynda started tearing up a bit.
Let me tell you, that the mother of my child was moved to tears by someone else's child being born was one of the proudest moments of my life. She is going to be such a great mother. I can see, and have seen these last 8 months, a willingness to sacrifice her own comfort and needs for the good of my unborn child. It makes me love her more everyday.
If you have a word of encouragement for Lynda I know she would love to hear it. Please let her know how much you care for her in the coming months. Find ways to love on her and lift her up in prayer most of all.
Lord, surround her with angels even more this last month as we draw near to the end of pregnancy. Let her know she's loved and cared for by a heavenly father who sent his son we celebrate this time of year.
Lastly, thank you to all who have been by our side to help out already. To all who came to the baby showers. To those who couldn't but sent your love inspite of your presence. It is much appreciated to know the three of us are loved so much!
Thank you,
Todd and Lynda
1 comment:
I totally empathize with your wife....it is such an unexplainable experience to carry a child, feel it move, watch it grow, and give birth to it! I still get teary eyed when I hear a lullaby at a hospital because it is just one more miracle coming into this world. It is just one more reason God gives us to stand in amazement of him and glorify his power! Child are a true blessing and mothers (and fathers) have a special bond that only another mother can explain!! We are so very excited for you and you will do fine on the delivery!!
Aimee Mohr
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