Becky and I, obviously excited about our big news, decided to start telling people right away since we just couldn't keep it a secret. We told our families about the baby right after we got the news at Thanksgiving. Then, told close friends. I told the teachers on my team at school in mid-December and then told the rest of the faculty at the school Christmas party right before Christmas break. Needless to say, the word quickly spread to parents after the winter break. Despite lots of people knowing, and quick "Congratulations, Daddy" comments while walking my kids places in school, the kids in my class were still pretty oblivious that anything was going on.
I waited a while to tell them for obvious reasons, but then decided recently that, since we were safely into the 2nd trimester, it would be ok for them to know. I was meeting them all at the movies last Sunday to see "The Tale of Despereaux" and Becky was coming with us. Since she's starting to show and has started wearing the maternity tops, I knew that it would be best to let the cat out of the bag before showing up at the movies and having the questions start there.
So ... one morning during the week before the movie, I was teaching about author's purpose and the kids had to write a few sentences that informed their reader about something. I told them that I would write a few of my own sentences on the board and model what I wanted them to do, but said they needed to follow along and read it to themselves as I wrote. I wrote on the board "Mr. Davis is a 3rd grade teacher at Gilchrist Elementary. He is married to Mrs. Davis and has a dog named Chester. He is also very excited that in August he will be a DADDY!" I turned around to very confused and unsure faces. So, I told them, "yes, boys and girls, Mrs. Davis and I are going to have a baby soon!" They all clapped and were all so excited; however, not surprisingly, lots of questions followed. I was just really happy that I was able to answer all of them ... until the last question. One of my quiet, sweet girls raised her hand and asked, "Mr. Davis, I've always wondered, what do they do with the extension cord once the baby is born"? I thought I knew the answers to all baby questions, but I realized that day there was at least one question to which I definitely didn't have a clue!
This is just one of the many reasons I love my job.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Prenatal Visit - Part Deux
Gary's writing this one ... :)
We're a little late posting this, but on Friday, February 6th, we had our second prenatal visit. This one was relatively uneventful, comparatively. However, I know that that's a good thing! After waiting a long time in the big waiting room, then the sub waiting room, then the exam room, we finally saw the nurse/mid-wife. Becky didn't have to have the exam again, so she was happy about that. This time the nurse just did a heartbeat check (which was perfectly normal!) and reviewed the results of Becky's urinalysis and blood pressure check (both of which were also normal).
I say that this appointment was uneventful, but in all actuality, each time we hear the heartbeat it is definitely an event! Becky still has yet to be sick or have any crazy cravings so, other than a little bit of belly growth and some mild mood-swings, pregnancy symptoms have been slim-to-none. We're always glad to know our new little friend is in there growing and developing just like (s)he should be!
Other than the terrific news that Baby Davis and Mommy are doing great, we got some more news as well. We'll be able to find out the sex of the baby at our next appointment on March 6th! Woohoo - the days of referring to the baby as it, (s)he, and him/her will be over!
SO ... stay tuned for another installment of "... and baby makes four", coming to you in just 3 more weeks!
We're a little late posting this, but on Friday, February 6th, we had our second prenatal visit. This one was relatively uneventful, comparatively. However, I know that that's a good thing! After waiting a long time in the big waiting room, then the sub waiting room, then the exam room, we finally saw the nurse/mid-wife. Becky didn't have to have the exam again, so she was happy about that. This time the nurse just did a heartbeat check (which was perfectly normal!) and reviewed the results of Becky's urinalysis and blood pressure check (both of which were also normal).
I say that this appointment was uneventful, but in all actuality, each time we hear the heartbeat it is definitely an event! Becky still has yet to be sick or have any crazy cravings so, other than a little bit of belly growth and some mild mood-swings, pregnancy symptoms have been slim-to-none. We're always glad to know our new little friend is in there growing and developing just like (s)he should be!
Other than the terrific news that Baby Davis and Mommy are doing great, we got some more news as well. We'll be able to find out the sex of the baby at our next appointment on March 6th! Woohoo - the days of referring to the baby as it, (s)he, and him/her will be over!
SO ... stay tuned for another installment of "... and baby makes four", coming to you in just 3 more weeks!
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