All of my life, I have always pictured myself playing ball with my kid in the back yard.  I have always dreamed of MY family.  I never figured that it would come this fast, but it is still great.  To be honest, Amara and I had come to terms with the fact that we might never be able to have children.  We had expected to have to try for quite a while.  We had discussed the possibility of adoption.  Now, I guess those decisions will not be ones that we will need to make.

The house that we are buying is more important than ever.  Now, instead of it being the first home of my wife and I, it is becoming OUR family home; the home that we raise our children in. Our children, now there’s a phrase that really makes you feel like you belong.

With all that being said, life is good. It is with pleasure and, I’ll admit, utter shock, that I introduce you to the latest member of the Yancey family, Teddy Graham. Teddy G made his appearance about 8 weeks, 4 days ago, and is scheduled to arrive December 2. TG will be here by our 1st anniversary, no romantic trip for me. Those of you who know me best understand my propensity for plans and structure. This is not within any plan I ever had. But He knows me best, and He knows what’s best for me. It’s all for Him, every part, every cell, every little limb. Teddy G is on his own little schedule, and we are adjusting. His schedule makes me nauseous every minute of every day, unless I’m eating veggies or fruit. Teddy wakes me up in the middle of night feeling nauseous. Teddy makes me sleep even more than usual, and has eradicated all motivation for schoolwork. Teddy G also has a heartbeat, strong and steady. Its miraculous.

–Amara Yancey