Happy Birthday!

Hello world! My name is Aidan William and I was born on 7/20/07 at 9:07pm. I weighed 6lbs and 15oz and measured in at 19".

*Yawn* I'm so sleepy

Friday the 13th

Wow, who knew this was going to be a most interesting day? Last night, she went into labor, contractions 5 min apart, etc. So we called the doctor. She advised us to come to the hospital. Turns out it was a false alarm, but now she's resting comfortably at home and we're still playing the waiting game. Turns out she was in labor, but not "serious" since she didn't dilate, etc and they released her. Didn't get home until 7am this morning and I'm fricking exhausted, not to mention she's pretty tired too. I guess the lil bugger really wants out, but is procrastinating. :D

Clock's Ticking...

So today, as I sat at my desk, running reports, filing, fielding phone calls...I lost focus. Seriously. I HATE being unfocused when I am work, but sure enough, I did.

And boy did I really, really hate it.

Backtrack to a few days ago. My wife says to me she's cramping. As I probed her for more info on this, she says that they seem to be pretty regular, about 15 min apart.
Oh Shit! I thought, here we go! Since then she's been doing ok, but now I'm pretty frazzled, and I'm losing my focus on things. I should take time off work (Lord knows I have TONS of sicktime,about 80 hrs worth), but she insists that I continue working, seeing as I might actually need the sick time some day (yea, talking to a guy who called out 3 times in 5 years). So now I'm stuck at my desk, trying to get my work done, but at the same time....my mind wanders. I lose focus. I'm grumpy, irritable. I started snapping at people...so much so that a few of my close co-workers actually approached me and pointed out that Jeez Jere, you know this isn't really like you, is everything ok?


So, yea, clock's REALLY ticking and I don't know if I'm ready. Then again, is anyone really truly ready? It would seem that the little bugger doesn't want to wait until the 20th like the doctors said. It would seem that he want out NOW and I'm thinking it will be this weekend. We'll see.

Ok

So where to start? Well, first it's 2am and I'm still awake. I can't sleep and I am not sure why. I have not exceeded my daily intake of caffiene, so I'm sure that's not it. So

Questions, questions so many questions. I'll start with basic info I suppose.


DOB - June 16, 1978
Sign: Gemini (air)
Place of birth: St Peters Hospital, Albany, NY
Resides: somewhere in NJ and NY
Heritage: Irish, (county Ulster), German,(alsace-lorraine region), Belgian

Occupation: Receiving/Shipping for Lowe's, and father.

Yes, father. It's still a shock to think that in a few short days I will be responsible for another human being. I am really scared, no bullshit. I'm not sure I can handle it, but everyone reassures me that I can. I mean, yea it's nice to have kids before I am too old (i'm 29 now mind you) but still...Hell, at least we both have strong families to really give us a hand when we need it. So now as I stare at my wife's belly, watching him kick away,and think of my son in there, I wonder. How will he turn out? Will he be like me and not really apply himself, or will he be successful? Will I be a good parent, or will I be an asshole? I pray to God that I will not be a bad parent and that he will turn out happy, healthy and successful. Even more so then me.

Anyways, to everyone who supported me during this time and who will continue to, thank you. God knows I need all the friends and family, and shit now more then ever I suppose.

I'm heading to bed.