Atlantic City

For some reason in life, I have always attracted a crowd that some may consider a bit wacky. This past Friday confirms my findings. Melanie has been tired the past couple of days (I know all my fault) so South Philly friends decided to take a field trip to Atlantic City.

It was laughs the entire way, from the moment they picked me up at work to our final departure at the PATCO station (which I learned runs 24/7). It was during the field trip that they started calling me baby daddy. I guess you had to be there to laugh about it......

I promise to do a better entry next time.

Telling our family and friends

This week we started to tell our family and friends the big news. It is fun, but then again if you think about, everyone knows that we had sex (sorry, just had to throw that in there).

I called my father, and said "Hello Grandpa Snyder." His reaction was, "Are you trying to tell me something?" and he broke into laughter. When I spoke with my Uncle Dick, I called him Great Uncle Dick and he responded, "yeah, I know I am a good uncle." Then he got it.

A friend from Lake Forest sent me this email back after I sent him the link to the blog:

I'm not sure what's more frightening... you, the sign of balance,
Mr. One More Cocktail, you being a father, or you blogging about it
from the very beginning. Regardless of all my irreverent fears,
congratulations to you and Melanie!

While a friend from the 'hood sent an email saying:

I knew it. you guys were just playing it so cool. First, you start talking about doctors at Jefferson and then Melanie orders de-caf at Bennas. Come on, DE-CAF. You can't fool a fool.

I am starting to notice more kids in South Philly and around the city. I guess that this happens when you are expecting one of your own.

It is true - we are going to be parents!

We both woke up today a little nervous and were not sure what to expect from our first visit with the doctor. We went to the local coffee shop and got on the 7th Street bus heading north. I think that having a kid never really hits you until it actually appears. We met with Dr. Ufberg who was fantastic. He was so enthusiastic and excited -- this was the first time we had met him. He was like, ahhhh see it worked, congratulations, dad, how does it feel? Melanie then went through the routine exam and we had the ultra sound. WOW! We could see this little peanut and its heart beating. I think we both got a little choked up. The doctor said that everything looked very good and we could start telling our friends and family. On the picture of the ultra sound he typed in "Hi Mom and Dad" at first I thought, "wait a minute why is he typing hi to my parents" then it hit me I am dad and Melanie is mom.

On the way out of the doctor's office we ran into Beth Brand, a friend of ours in Philadelphia. Well, there is no hiding the news especially since I was there. She was excited as well. It is fun to think that our friends are starting new chapters in their lives at the same time.

Now wait until we tell the family this evening.....

Oh due date -- May 29, 2007 JFK's Birthday -- Yeah a Democrat!

Birthday

Well today is the day I turn 32. Melanie and I go to our first appointment next week Tuesday (five more days). I wonder what day they will predict for the kid's birthday. Hmmmm let me guess. I am going to say May 16. No reasoning behind it.

Here is what the New York Times said today:

Libra is the sign of balance, so you are always trying to find that point in your life where everything fits together perfectly. You may have come close in the past but you will come closer still over the next 12 months. Once you have found your equilibrium point, help other people find theirs.

Well, once I find mine I will let you know