My Most Fascinating Experience

8 weeks ago, Katie and I went for her monthly checkup and our baby's first ultrasound. As we arrived at the doctor's office, I have to admit that I was really nervous. This was the first, true physical evidence that would prove Katie's pregnancy. Although Katie experienced pretty much all of the early pregnancy symptoms, Men (for the most part) are visual creatures and we like to "see it to believe it". I couldn't keep the "what if" thoughts from swirling in my head until the very moment I heard my child's heartbeat (registered at 197/minute) and looked at its developing body on the screen. It was the most fascinating thing I have ever seen in my life. The nurse said to me, 'Hi daddy, here I am' .....I loved it...I was so filled with joy as I witnessed another human being that I helped create.....wow....what a fascinating experience.