Dad in Afghanistan

So everything about the way I found out is true, she took the test came downstairs and I just knew she was preggers, because of the immanent glow coming from her face. She makes me so happy about how excited she is about being a mom. I am very excited about being a father.

So we found out when I was home before I left for Afghanistan, and both my mom and dad visited us and neither knew about it. It was hard not tell anyone, because it is such a joyous occasion. We wanted to wait till around Mother's Day, because we figured it would be a good present for our moms to find out then. I have wanted to tell people so bad, but I had to resist the temptation to tell people about the baby.

So, what is it like to be deployed while my wife is pregnant? It is bittersweet. I am so proud of Morgan and everything she has been able to do with the FRG, FSC, and still caring for a little baby in her belly. I wish I could be home and be at all of her appointments, ultrasounds, and baby classes, but I know I will be home for the next baby when the time comes around. The sweet part of being deployed is that I get to see the strength of my wife that I always told her she had with caring for the house, me, the puppies, and a baby. She does so many things and sacrifices so much to take care of the baby, and I am so proud of her. I am happy that while I am deployed that we have great friends that help her out and will be there in a snap to assist her if she needs it. She is so brave and wonderful I could not imagine bringing a new life into the world without Morgan. i cannot wait to be able to come home and help her with whatever she needs so she can kick back and relax with the baby.

THE ULTRASOUND LETTER:
I got a card from Morgan and she sent me a picture of the ultrasound. I was so happy to get it that I carry it with me everywhere I go. (except the shower) I would walk up to people and say "I got a card from Morgan" and they would be disinterested because their mail had not showed up yet. Then I would show the picture and they would shriek and get so excited and say how happy they were and congratulations. I am so excited about finding out what the baby is going to be, and June 23th cannot come fast enough.

The most asked question:
Do you want a boy or a girl? My answer: A boy