John's Pregnancy Journal
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John's Pregnancy Journal
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Thursday, June 20 Well we're pregnant. Actually Kris is pregnant but since I have responsibilties associated with the pregnancy, like making entries in this journal, I think I'll say "we're pregnant". I've been slightly lax in posting my thoughts, but that's mainly because the pregnancy has snuck up on me. We were talking about trying to get pregnant. Kris read a lot of books on the subject, took her temperature faithfully each morning, and determined the day and time when conception would be most likely. Still, I wasn't convinced it would happen. I'm a skeptic. I've also heard that many, perhaps most, couples aren't successful at conception when they first decide to try. Who knew? First time out of the gate - pregnant. Thinking rationally, there's a lot to do. Mainly finding a job. I think insurance would be a good idea. My employment contract at Otterbein College is up tomorrow and I don't have a single good lead on my next job. When I do find a job we're going to have to move. Kris will have to find a doctor. We'll need a lot of stuff. My life to this point hasn't really been about acquiring baby things - blah, blah, blah. Emotionally, I'm going to be a father! I don't know how it's going to affect me. When I know something is coming, an event on the horizon that's scheduled, then regardless of the impact it may have on me my outward emotions are generally reserved because I've been preparing for it and have already come to grips with it. I don't think the birth of my first child is something I'm going to be able to come to grips with before the event. I'm expecting an avalanche of emotion. I'm just glad Kris will be there to help me through it and talk me down. That's her role, right? |
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