that’s right. . . many have been waiting… and yes, finally… WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A BABY!! i.e. Erica is pregnant, and I’m going to be a Dad! woohoo!
According to the doctor, the preganancy is 5-6 weeks along, so the baby is about the size of the graphic in the upper left, and looks like the enlarged photo. We’ve already been praying over him and talking to him (I think it’s going to be a boy — but, we’ll see 
).
“Was this planned?” Well, sort of. We have not been using any means to prevent pregnancy, so we figured that God would choose the right time. And, we believe He has!
“What about Erica’s med schooling? Will it work out ok?” Yes, as I said it seems God has perfect timing (of course!). With the current trajectory, the baby should arrive in May, which will be right after Erica finishes class work and before she is set to start hospital rotations. We’re hoping they’ll let her start her rotations a month or two later (supposed to start in July), so that she can spend lots of time with the new baby. I’m sure it will work out fine.
We’re so excited!!!!!
Please pray with us — our next step is to find a house! A baby and all the baby stuff probably won’t fit in our little apt!!
September 10, 2007 at 11:51 am
CONGRATULATIONS BOTH OF YOU!!!
We are joining your joy at this time, knowing that Babies come straight from Heaven!! and for you guys he or she will be an awesome blessing!!
Let us pray for each one of you, the Baby, that will come in perfect conditions, the Mommy who will be having a good health in all of her pregnancy time, and the proud Daddy, who will be an excelent father!!
God bless you guys and crown you with a lot of favors!!
Carlos & Carol Avelar
Pablo & Carlos Jose Avelar
September 10, 2007 at 1:15 pm
WOO-HOOOO!
I’m so excited for you! Being a dad is the best. How cool! I’ll be praying for you and the baby.
Congrats!
Dion
September 10, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Jessie and Erica;
I was so pleased when you called Friday night and let me in on this wonderful delight. I have been praying for a long time that in GOD’S perfect timing you would have this gift from heaven.
“You knit this baby together in Erica’s womb and this baby is fearfully and wonderfully made, this baby’s frame was not hidden from you when it was made in the secret place…” I am expecting and perfect and normal pregnancy and delivery, yielding a perfect and normal baby, in JESUS NAME, AMEN.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! A.C.
September 10, 2007 at 1:20 pm
So what will little Timothy’s middle name be?
September 10, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Wow, that’s awesome! Kids are the best. Congratulations to both of you!!
September 10, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Congratulations! It brings me a lot of joy to imagine you and Erica as new parents and to pray for you as a whole family!
September 10, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Erica and Jessie,
Wooooooooo hooooooooooo!!! Bring on the babies!!!! I am so happy that you guys are going to have a baby! Pregnancy is so much fun and incredible… yet having the baby is even better! What fun it will be too see our kids growing up together =) I pray that God would grant you strength during this time and that Baby Still would form and grow under the might hand of our wonderful God!!!
~(Auntie) Christina
September 10, 2007 at 4:41 pm
I am so excited about the baby. I was so surprised when you called Erica. I pray the baby will be born healthy, happy, content, beautiful(without question it will be, I know) with the Holy Spirit already in his or her little heart. May God richly bless you Erica and keep you and the baby safe and healthy during this pregnancy. I know Jesse will be a tremendous help to you and that both of you will be great parents.
Gramps and I love you both so very much.
Gram and Gramps
September 10, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Wow that is great news. We will be praying for you. Now you’ve got a little arrow in your quiver.
September 10, 2007 at 5:19 pm
yay! that’s so happy! You guys are going to be the bestest parents ever! im so excited for you! I cant wait to meet the little person! haha.
September 10, 2007 at 6:53 pm
WOOT WOOT with a capitol ‘W’ I am so proud of you two. I was so surprised and now I am so pleased that you both have decided to try. I can’t wait to meet the little baby!WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!
September 10, 2007 at 8:27 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
YOU BOTH ARE GOING TO BE GREAT PARENTS!!!!!
YAHOO!!!!!!!!!
love you,
Sarah <
September 10, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Thats great, your gonna have so much.. CORBAN GET OFF THE TELEVISION.. fun having.. CHEYNE STOP DRAWING ON THE CHAIR.. a baby in the.. CORBAN CLOSE THE REFRIDGERATOR PLEASE.. where was I… Cecil just heard the news and she said wow… Love, The Cheney’s
September 11, 2007 at 4:48 am
That’s wonderful! Wow! You’re going to be parents! Are you ready? Well, ready or not, here you go. We rejoice with you, and will be keeping you (and the little one) in prayer over the next few months! – Adam and Hannah
September 11, 2007 at 3:10 pm
thanks, everyone! you’re excitement and support makes me even more excited!
we SO appreciate your love and prayers — this baby is going to be so blessed!
September 13, 2007 at 3:38 pm
HOLY COOOOWW!!!!!!
aaghhhh, I am so excited for you guys!!!
horaaaayyyy : )
I cant wait to see you guys in person and hug you both…waaaaahooooo!!
lucky kid, I KNOW the best parents are in store : )
September 14, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Congratulations! It’s a journey, but every minute is a gift! Alex just turned 5 and Haleigh will be 1 next month. God has blessed us even more than I ever imagined. Be sure to obtain a copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”!
September 15, 2007 at 11:58 pm
I’ve been wondering when we’d see a new worshipper. Grace and protection on the pregnancy. Thanks be to God!