From the Man's point of View

Ok, I know that I am odd, and have a very weird memory, but I am loving this pregnancy.  Katja is even more beautiful than ever, and I find more energy and desire to do more things around the house, trying to make Katja feel more at ease.

After the trying and failure, I was, and still am, very excited to finally have the opportunity to expand our family.  When we were told that she is was pregnant, I was excited.  When we found out it was twins, I was shocked.

I watched Katja go through the subtle changes of pregnancy, fighting the urge to not tell my friends or family, because she needed to 1st tell her boss, since she just got that new job.  I guess these "nursing eyes" and "nursing brain" is impossible to turn off.  So I watch her change and love every minute of it.

I have spent a lot of time getting the room ready for the twins.  Painting, moulding, trim, new doors, cribs, etc.  It has been a lot of work, but it helps me feel like a dad (and a husband) doing all that.  Now it is just small stuff to touch up, and get them home soon!

Picking out the theme was difficult.  Trying to agree with a pregnant woman is difficult!  She cannot make up her mind, and no matter what I say or do is wrong!  We agreed to a Jungle Theme, but now comes the decision of which theme.  I have decided to just go with what she wants, and just put in my opinions in when necessary.

After getting the cribs put together, the nursery slowly is coming together.  Shortly after doing that,  I got to feel the babies move.  That was amazing.  I love to know that my wife is healthy, happy, and that the little ones are doing well.  After each ultrasound, I get scared that the doctor wants to talk to us.  When he does not, and we are sent home without seeing him, I feel so relieved.  This is one of those cases where no news is good news.

With this new year coming up, I get to be a parent to two little children.  I have everything a guy could want, a beautiful wife, healthy children, a great dog, a house, and fridge with food in it.  I also have great friends and neighbors.  Soon I will be a nurse, and have a great job somewhere.  Now if I can only be a great dad, I know I will be content with my life.