[You people Crack. Me. Up. Especially you lurkers who already know the World Changing News and still can't wait to see it in print. So please note that I'm pre-dating this entry to create the appearance of timeliness.]
I wish you were here so I could tell you in person. Maybe we would sit down for a glass of wine and I'd make some dramatic show of declaring "no drinking for me in the forseeable future" (hint: no, I haven't gone into rehab). Or maybe you'd say something nice about my skin (because summer sweat really does perk up my complexion) and I'd say "oh, do you think I'm glowing?"
I could try any of a million pre-packaged corny-conversations if you were here, but instead I'd probably just say "Holy cow! We're totally pregnant and the baby has a heartbeat and everything; we saw it in person, and of course we both started to cry..." And then you'd probably be surprised and happy, but also a little worried, like "ooh...but what about your Crohn's Disease?", and I'd say "No Problem. The doctor thinks everything will be fine, and perhaps even 'uneventful'." And then I'd start talking about inheriting the family minivan and being due February 7, and I'd move on to discussion of my 48-hour bout of Extreme Morning Sickness that kept me away from the computer (and everything else), and you'd sense I'd gone too far... you'd realize I've suddenly, and with woefully little warning, crossed over into the Mommy Zone.
You'd smile and nod as I tell you about the research I've done on schools in the area, and probably start walking away as I outline the "no dairy before age two" plan. But wait, come back! There's so much more to obsess about...
Posted by rightmoon at July 2, 2005 01:26 AMWooooooooooHooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was DEFINITELY worth the wait! CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!! I'm so happy for you both. Super smooches and hugs to you and hubby. How EXCITING!!! Happy happy happy news!!!!!!!
Heyyyy... You timed your announcement to coincide with the fireworks going on all weekend, didn't you? ;) luv from Cali
Posted by: redondo shack at July 3, 2005 02:05 AMIt was worth the wait. I love the pre-dating of the entry... I was literally belly-laughing at that. Sorry about the morning sickness...it does get better but at times it seems not soon enough. I'm glad you were able to hear the heartbeat. There aren't really words to describe how you feel in that moment. Congratulations, again. And welcome to The Mommy Zone!
Posted by: Brandi at July 3, 2005 10:17 AMMy OUIJI board never lies.Congradulations to you and Jose.I can just hear Granny Jo squeal already!
Posted by: Genghis-jon at July 3, 2005 10:26 AMSincerest Congratulations....from what I have sensed, you will be an incredible mom...loving, creative, informed, nurturing of your child's curiosity, wonder of the world as well as his or her life dreams and aspirations. You and your husband are blessed, and so is this child.
Posted by: an avid reader at July 3, 2005 06:00 PMSo how is Eric handling all this?A freind told me long ago,you both are pregnant.When is the due date?How many blogger aunts and uncles will this child have?
Posted by: Genghis-jon at July 3, 2005 07:39 PMmany aunts & uncles, but only one GRANDMA!!!!
i'm so excited!!!
yes, i was one of the 'lurkers' who already knew the news, but wanted to hear (read) it from you. i'm so excited for you missy,and you were right when you called it news that "would change the world". you'll be a great mom! and look, i didn't even use any of our favorite names, although i still love them! (won't put them in print, because i know that will be a fun future "blog" of yours)
love,al
Wow! Congratulations to you guys! You'll make a great mom, as everybody has said. Good luck with the sure-to-be-interesting road ahead!
-Dave
Congratulations, that's wonderful!
-Allison, persistent lurker
Posted by: Allison at July 5, 2005 11:39 AMMiss - I'm so happy for you, but I'm equally happy for your mom - now we get to share grandma-hood! Boy, is it fun!
Posted by: Aunt Donna at July 5, 2005 12:12 PMAnd when were you gonna tell your oldest brother-in-law? S'alright...mom already told me. I'm so happy for the both of you and eager to meet my new niece/nephew? Which one?! Let me know so that I can shop for the appropriate baby clothes =D.
Love all y'all,
thom
Posted by: Thom at July 20, 2005 02:11 PM