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Thursday, March 26, 2009

You are.



I've never imagined how breathtaking 
it would be to see you for the first time.  
To hear you... you can't speak yet, but I heard your heartbeat. 
 I heard your life.  
I love you so much already, though we haven't met.  
And when my eyes first saw you, just a picture of you, I smiled, for now 
I have truly seen 
Heaven, 
I have truly seen 
My God, 
 Jesus, 
in your being.
You are.
From Him.
You are.
To us.
You are ours.
You are a gift.
And though waiting for you will grow harder and harder everyday,
b/c daddy's a little impatient,
i will wait.
with joy and great love i will wait.
Until the day we meet face to face, and I can touch you & hold you.
You are.
You already fill my day with so much life and purpose.
You are her...
a piece of your mom, my wife, the love of my life.
that alone assures me that you are one fascinating human being even now.
she is my everything on earth, and you will be my everything too.
You are me...
a piece of me is in you, is woven into the fabric of your very core.  
you heart is from my heart, your laugh and smile and quirks too.
i am overwhelmed...
how you, so small, so new, so pure, can completely wipe away all my 
worries, fears, and cares, 
for you, are a reflection of God's life & love for me.
You are us.
I dream already of the days you run around my feet reminding me
of your mom, and me, and all the others members of your great family before us,
who have all had part in making you who you are, who you will be.
You are.
I love you.
You are my child.

by Trey McClendon
March 26th, 2009
written after hearing my first child's heartbeat for the
first time at 9 week ultrasound

Baby Update:
One healthy baby.
Official Due Date:  October 28th, 2009
Length as of 03/26:  2cm
Heart rate today: 168
Mommy is 9 weeks & 1 day pregnant

Dr. Duke & the Ultrasounds

Hey guys,

it's 6:55 a.m..... why am i awake... OH YEAH, we gotta hit the road and get to the first ultrasound!  We'll find out all the details of how far along we are and hopefully get a glimpse of baby (peanut)!

Will post pics later today!

Think happy thoughts,
The McClendons

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

the Blog & the Baby



Hey everybody!  Bethany and I have finally gotten the blog up and going! This past year has been amazing!  It's almost been a year since we got married, but it seems like only yesterday!

So, to cut to the chase for why we started the blog for those of you who don't know.... WE ARE EXPECTING A BABY!  
Come this fall, the McClendons will go from a Family of 2, to a family of 3, well, 4 including our stellar black miniature schnauzer "Oscar" who considers himself the true "first born!"

Of course we are all smiles and excitement as we prepare and anticipate the arrival of the baby.  So, I am going to use the blog to keep you all updated on any news, pictures, dr. visits, or hilariously embarrassing/entertaining stories that may be contained in this next 7 months and beyond.

And now for the FIRST UPDATE!!!  This Thursday, March 26th, at 7:45 CT is our first ULTRASOUND!!! Pray and keep your fingers crossed that little baby ("peanut" as i call it right now) will be in perfect posture for the sonogram so we can get some good pics!!  I plan to update the blog with Ultrasound pics by Thursday afternoon!

That's it! Be praying for Bethany as she adjusts to all the changes and new rhythm of pregnant life.  Morning sickness has been pretty rough & tough, but this last week we have seen some calm in the storm!  WE love you all and look forward to posting soon!

Think happy thoughts,
The McClendons