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!