No idea...

Well, first of all, Bilbo is fine. We found out this morning that it is developing normally. It has a fully formed brain, four-chambered heart, lungs and stomach are working appropriately, etc. Also, the Wife is progressing well and her blood pressure is very good. So, there you go.

Second of all, I have no idea how I feel. I am very excited and very scared at the same time. I was showing the ultrasound to a few friends at work and I actually became somewhat of a proud father. Somewhat. But, then it hit me again, "Holy Shit, this thing is coming." There is no pause button, there are no rerolls, come Hell or high water, this baby is coming. God willing. We are pretty bright people and I am sure we will be fine but we have no experience at this. She helped take care of younger cousins and stuff but nothing with this kind of duration. I think I watched my nephew all of twice when he was growing up and never for more than a few hours. This is going to be a learn-on-the-job type of deal. Again, no time outs, no do-overs, just keep going and learn from your mistakes. I am very happy and excited because there are a lot of things I want to do with this child and a lot of things I want to teach it. Conversely, I do not want to screw it up or have it hate me. Both very possible outcomes. So, there you have my baby rant. I promise I will not do that again.

In other news, I continue to hate people. I had a co-worker tell me all about how he went to a breeder to buy a several hundred dollar dog that his wife just had to have. He could not remember what kind it was because it was MADE UP! It was one of those damned designer dogs like a Labrodoodleoodlepug or something. Really? Your wife 'had to have" one so you just ran out and bought it? Really? Did you do ANY amount of research at all or did you just blindly say, "yes, dear", wipe the drool from your lip and shuffle off to buy it. Are you that unthinking that you just follow directions regardless of their outcome. He was actually proud that he was able to get it so cheaply. Proud. It made me sick and I excused myself back to my office to seethe. I considered explaining the breeder/animal shelter relationship but the damage had already been done. He was glowing with pride at his accomplishment. What a waste. If it ever comes up again, which I am fairly confident that it will, I will take the time to explain how the humane association would have been a much better choice. Until that time, I will just follow up on the dogs health and make sure everything is okay with it. Hopefully they did not get a sick or diseased dog. Hopefully it is healthy and they dodged a bullet. Hopefully.

Okay, well, I hope everyone is doing well in the new year. Good luck and take care of each other.

Thank you for your time.

One Pissed-off Hobbit