Dad's Comments

Well, Beth has done a tremendous job setting up the blog! I figured I'd chime in from time to time to give comments from a new dad's perspective. This is the first...

The entire experience has been absolutely surreal. In an instant, your outlook on life changes. This was true when we first discovered the news, but continues to solidify as the weeks pass by. When you get married, you turn your attention to your spouse and essentially serve that person as best you can. You think it couldn't get more selfless than accepting the responsibility of taking care of your spouse until one of the two of you passes away. You think love reaches its pinnacle at that point. It doesn't. I'm beginning to grasp what my parents meant when they said I'd never understand until I had my own. It's true - that concept is starting to take shape...

I have been most impacted by the ultrasounds. Although I realized what was happening from the beginning, I think I actually fell in love when I saw two heartbeats during the first ultrasound. No doubt, it choked me up. And as the weeks have passed, the physical bodies of the little ones have become so familiar looking. At some point you realize that there are two humans growing inside your wife! The last ultrasound was amazing. As you've seen by the pictures - head, body, and limbs are intact. Wow!

I am amazed as I watch Beth's body change. Each day the babies grow and, in turn, she does as well! I find myself wondering how her little body is going to accommodate two babies in the long run. How can the body transform in this way? There's something about it that's so beautiful. It seems odd and somewhat unfair that I don't have to go through any physical changes. Physically, it's completely her burden. I'm excited to be by her side while she endures it.

All for now. Please continue to pray for the safety and health of Beth and babies!

~ Chris