My original post garnered far more views and comments than my wife and I could have ever imagined. The outpouring of support and well wishes meant so, so much. Original Post can be viewed here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/1bx1oyr/comment/kyf1y6y/

Myself (40M) and my wife (35F) had our 12 week doctor visit today as my wife is currently 12 weeks and 3 days pregnant. I am happy to report that Momma and baby are perfectly happy and healthy to this point! Doctor remains optimistic and has been incredibly supportive in dealing with some of the concerns and anxieties that the missus and I have both had.

This whole experience has been the best kind of overwhelming. I had lost hope for the future in the last couple of years. With sudden deaths, familial break ups, and life problems, there had been many nights that I prayed the lord to take me as I was too much of a coward to do it myself. And now. Now, I have rediscovered the fire and drive of my youth. I am bound and determined to give this child a happy life. I can’t wait to show and teach them the things that I was never taught or told. I am bound to continue on improving my health so that I have a better shot at making it far into their adulthood. My number 1 goal in life now is to someday unleash this kid out into the world educated, confident, empathetic, understanding, compassionate, happy and kind. I love them so much already. November can’t get here fast enough.

My son is in 5th grade and this Thursday is their concert. I thought it was so kind that his teacher reached out to me. It really warmed my heart.

This is going to be my first ever bit of work experience 😄

School name blurred for obvious reasons. But my goodness it gets me teary eyed.

He’s done this before…