Decisions, Decisions, Decisions...

12/18/12

Laura and I just got home from our 25 week check up, and we're happy to report that all is going well!!!  Both mom and baby are healthy and doing great!  The heart beat is very strong (and actually sounds more like a heart beat now, rather than quick "swooshes").  I've heard it several times now since we found out we were expecting back in July, and it's still the coolest sound in the world!!!  Farrrrrr better than a favorite song, friends laughing, gun shots on opening morning of deer hunting, a cold beer being cracked open after mowing the lawn, or sweet words from a loved one!!!

The decisions I referred to in the title is our decision on whether or not we still want to find out if we're having a boy or a girl.  Our doctor brought up the topic again tonight and asked us what we'd like to do.  She said if we want, she could order another ultrasound for us.  Previously, we were told there has to be a medical reason in order for this to happen, but judging by her comments tonight we feel she would be willing to order an ultrasound just to check things out if we'd like.  Then, indirectly, we'd hopefully find out what we're having.  I think I've mentioned previously how Laura has a moral road block in the way of taking this route simply because her previous job in neck and back rehab, she saw a lot of insurance companies covering BS medical procedures that weren't necessary.  So, now that we're getting towards the end of the time window of when it's easy to find out  what our baby is, we're forced with another decision to make.  Fortunately, all things being considered, this is a very easy decision and it's not a critical decision for us to make as new parents because our baby's health is not at stake. 

This new development tonight has me thinking and getting a little bit of perspective as a new parent.  I'm now making decisions about another life besides my own.  And like I said, this first decision we're making, is not too important in the grand scheme of things.  Some day, we'll look back on this "big" decision and probably laugh because it's very small in comparison to decisions we'll be making in the future!

On an unrelated note, to wrap up this post, I'd like to revisit my last post about the Sandyhook school shootings.  Everyone seems to be wondering what they can do to remember the lives lost and to memorialize them and so on.  Tonight I saw something that is apparently growing in popularity in the last day or so.  "26 Acts" it's being called, meaning perform 26 acts of kindness for others in honor/memory of the 26 individuals who lost their lives last Friday, Dec 14.  A former colleague of mine said that she is writing 26 individual letters to students she feels she needs to make better connections with.  She has half of them complete and delivered those today, and they were met with mixed responses from her middle schoolers; some confused, some grateful, some happy, and others frightened!!!  How can you find a way to complete your "26 acts?"  I'll keep you posted on mine...

Until the next posting, thanks for checking out my Daddy Diary.  And, as always, Laura, baby and I greatly appreciate your best wishes/thoughts/prayers you send our way!