From the monthly archives:

October 2007

Introducing, Layla!

October 31, 2007

My first week with the baby has been a great one. It’s amazing to see glimpses of her personality and to watch her open eyes looking around the room in wonder. Rachelle and I have sat for hours on end just observing her and dancing with the feeling of overwhelming love and pride. People have [...]

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Dialated and Effaced

October 16, 2007

Rachelle and I are at the stage of pregnancy (about 36 weeks) where we have a doctor’s appointment every week. I don’t mind it, really, and enjoy spending time with my wife while waiting to find out more about the baby. I’m proud to say that I’ve made every appointment. Our doctor is fantastic. The [...]

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Our 1 Year Anniversary

October 15, 2007

This coming Sunday, October 21st, will be our first wedding anniversary. The year went by fast, and smooth. Rachelle and I have grown closer in just about every aspect. And what better way to celebrate our first year together than to pull a baby out of the oven to add to our team?
We have plans [...]

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Route 130 is a Death Trap

October 12, 2007

I have to travel Route 130 every day to get to my new job and it is a chaotic mess. It’s a narrow, two-lane road bordered by old rusty guard-rails, and contains countless traffic circles. It is known for being severely congested and for bordering the arm pit of the United States: The City of [...]

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Did My Wife’s Water Break?

October 6, 2007

It was Monday morning and I had just arrived at work after crawling my way through morning rush-hour traffic. As soon as my bottom touched the chair, my phone rang. I answered and was greeted with the comforting phrase: “Honey, my water broke.” Mixed emotions ran through me. Was this really it? We were only [...]

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I Love Disney World

October 5, 2007

Recently, for some reason, I have been extremely excited to plan another vacation to Disney World. My wife and I have been to Disney twice together, while I’ve been there three times before I met her. Other people my age seem to be bored by it, but something about that place makes me feel like [...]

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The Wife is Sick Today

October 4, 2007

Rachelle isn’t feeling good today. It’s a no-win situation. When she is sick, I don’t get fed. Don’t get me wrong, we’ll eat; she’s just a wiz in the kitchen while it’s difficult for me to heat up frozen pizza without becoming dangerously close to burning down the house.

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Advice for the Pregnant

October 3, 2007

Ladies, it’s no secret that you have to endure severe emotional and physical pain during the course of a pregnancy. Dramatic changes to hormones as well as the body could transform any given preggo into a missile of mass destruction at the drop of a hat. After witnessing what my wife had to go through [...]

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Review: Unisar Bebe Sounds

October 2, 2007

Unisar Bebe Sounds claims to be a prenatal heart listener. On their website they state:
How exciting to hear the sounds of your unborn baby’s little kicks, soft hiccups, and rapidly beating heart in the privacy of your own home. You should hear these sounds at the beginning of your third trimester.
What will her heartbeat [...]

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Hannah Who?

October 2, 2007

For the last week I’ve been overhearing a coworker desperately trying to get her mitts on Hannah Montanta concert tickets. The raw passion in her voice towards these tickets was amazing. After much effort, she finally landed four GOOD tickets. Out of curiosity, I looked up the value of these tickets and learned that they [...]

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