Kristy has been feeling the kicking for a couple of weeks now, but when I put my hand on her tummy I haven't been able to notice anything.

Last night I actually felt it kick. I am surprised at how emotional I was. No, they weren't tears - I had sand in my eyes or something.

Very happy! Kristy and I are going to be parents! All early reports are everything is fine and healthy.

Some answers to commonly asked questions: due mid-May, no we don't want to know the sex before the birth, if it's a boy we're calling it something tough like Chainsaw and if it's a girl something pretty like Dewdrop.

My brother and wife brought Ella Rose into the world today! My first niece. Isn't she cute. She's only about 5 hours old at time of writing this.