...It's a boy!
At 3:30 p.m. today, Saharh and I received confirmation that we were having a baby boy. I say 'confirmation' because we both have had visions and dreams regarding a boy. We've been trusting God that those visions were from Him and now we have the confirmation! Both Saharh and I would've been really happy with either gender, but there is an interesting amount of peace that comes when we see that God has been directing this before we even knew it would begin. That may or may not sound strange to some but then again, everything does.
Now the next question that will inevitably come: Which school are we going to send him to?
Ha! Just kidding, we aren't going to send him to school. Things worked out for Arnold Schwarzenegger in that movie Twins. All he had were some books and a canoe...ok ok, I'm just kidding about that too. The real question on everyone's mind is probably going to be the name that we've picked for him. Here comes the bad news...it's a secret. Well, it hasn't been settled yet and it's a secret. The truth is, the name could change a lot between now and January 27th so it's best we don't let anyone sew it into a blanket or engrave it into a future Hall of Fame plaque just yet. Some have asked how to pray for the unnamed boy and all I can think to say is that you would add his naming process to your prayers! I wasn't named until the day I was born and I think that's a tradition that we'd like to uphold. He may look at us and provoke us to say, "he looks like a Ralph." (No, it won't be Ralph). We could give you a codename to use for now, like 'Tittlywinks" or "Albus" but that would probably have negative results down the road.
As far as health is concerned, I'm feeling great. But you're not worried about that. :) Saharh and the baby are doing very well. The heart beat was keeping steady between 126 - 132 while we watched him today. He attempted to do a somersault, while sucking his thumb so his athletic prowess is looking good. On a serious note, Saharh has had substantial problems with her SI joint and sciatica so please keep that in your prayers.
Thanks to everyone for the love and support you've shown. I am amazed at how a baby brightens some of the most cynical and jaded of us all. It seems as though new birth was something of a sticking point for Jesus. Until the next time...God bless you and Jesus is Lord!
YAY!!!! You guys certainly called it on Baby Burke (that'll be our 'code name' for him) being a boy. Of course... I'm totally biased and think boys are the best :) But I'm sure you'll have a blast! We pray for a healthy and smooth pregnancy and delivery. It seems like forever away at this point I know... but it'll be here before you know it. Enjoy the last few months to just be together--Just the two of you. You'll miss that time when your falling in love with your little man (but it's a sacrifice well worth it I believe). Sorry.. this is long! Love you guys!!!!
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