Part Two

Pregnancy is a big deal. It really is. If things go well it takes about 40 weeks, it requires changes in diet, behavior, and the number of hormone changes in that short 40 week period is absolutely staggering. Getting pregnant is not a trivial task. Despite the plethora of stories about teenage pregnancies, trying to get pregnant on purpose can take some couples years and thousands of dollars worth of fertility treatments.

When Anja was in the womb we spent a lot of time documenting every small detail, taking the traditional belly pictures, and working hard to remember everything that happened. This time, we have barely been able to settle on a set of names. That doesn't mean we are not excited about having another baby. In some ways, I really believe we are more excited this time than the last. But I think that the excitement has changed. Before we were very excited for the pregnancy and I think this time it's more exciting that a new baby is coming.

And if Kif is even nearly as cute as Anja then I think we have good reason to be extremely excited for the arrival: