Love of the Unknown

Lauren and I get a weekly email from BabyCenter.com , and each week there are quotes from former expecting parents.  This week, the quote ended with the mother-to-be saying "I can honestly say I love him/her already."  That quote instantly resonated with me and I realized that while our unborn child is only the size of an avocado, and we've only seen grainy ultrasounds, they have now joined the lists of people for whom I would do anything, people for whom my love is unending.  Even now I am slightly moved to tears at the thought of one day holding our child in our arms, looking in their eyes and knowing the depth of love the courses through both of us for that little one.  It is rare in this life to find people you feel that way about, and it astounds me that I already do about someone I've never even met.  As this process has progressed, I have said to anyone who will listen that I believe it truly takes becoming a parent to finally understand your own parents, to understand why people do the things we do.  I understand why parents excuse away poor behavior from their kids... because their child is their world and they love them the same way that Lauren and I will love our child, the same way our parents love us.  

Ok enough for the sappy stuff, on to other fun things: Lauren has finally entered her 16th week which means...that she still has a long way to go but is getting closer.  We had a doctor's appointment last week and the doc pronounced Lauren and the baby good to go.  There is another appointment next week where good lord willing and the creek don't rise (for those of you from back home) we'll find out the gender!  There is one more big test in a few weeks and because I'm running off to Africa, Grandma Marilyn will be coming out to begin her role as the mother of the mother-to-be, and will be with Lauren for that test.  It seems like Lauren's "morning" sickness has decided to take a break for a little while although it does like to pop back up every once in a while, but all in all mom-to-be and child are great, and dad-to-be is waiting for the nod to start rubbing some feet, or go on a Foster's Freeze run, or some other rite and cliche of pregnancy. 

It's Official

Well now that the mass email has gone out, the world knows that the Brock-Brown household will soon have another addition.  I for one can't wait for the little bugger to show their head, although I am sure Lauren is happy to put that specific moment off a little longer.  I always knew that I wanted to have a family "some day" but when that day came I couldn't even imagine life any other way, and we haven't even met the little one yet.  Laugh if you will, don't worry Lauren does often, but there are still times I wake up with a smile on my face giggling at the thought that we are about to become parents.  I know we're in for it, no one is a stubborn as me, or my lovely wife, and if the ultra sound is any indication our offspring is going to fit right in.  But that being said, all I can say is bring it on.  I love it, I love the idea that soon we'll have a combination of Lauren and I- hopefully all Lauren's best traits and my sense of humor...ha haaaaaaa.  That's all for now, there will be more (sporadic) updates, and maybe even an ultra sound or picture of the little one growing (if Lauren allows).  Thank you to all who have passed on their well wishes.