A Disjointed Week

Hey there, Baby B--this week was probably a weird one for you. I think there was another hormone surge--I just couldn't find anything I wanted to eat! We were so bored with food, you and I. And then the hormone surge made everything feel not quite right. Things are better today--starving, a little happier and some self-obsessed time rubbing my belly, knowing that you're in there.

Look what came in from our friend, Jennifer! You can call her auntie, if you'd like.



Some things just for mama, so she doesn't feel left out of all the celebration. Baby B, you can only benefit from this.

More reactions

1. Oooooooo, really! (high pitched squealing sound) (Baby, if you knew Jennifer, you would be so honored. We Jennifers are not in the habit of HPSS)
2. Another pagan walking around for Sarah Palin to bash (John, who loves pagans)
3. If you're not pulling our legs, I'm very seriously happy for you!! (Vivian, whose legs I'm in the habit of pulling, so her doubt was justified!)
4. Hearing the happy news and getting a lump in the throat made for a happy Mon. morning (Barb--see, Baby! You little throat-lump creator!)
5. ...this is probably a gift from Grandma (Donna...whose mysticism you will be most fascinated with)

Telling the parents

Dear Baby B,

We told the grandparents and several other people we know. Here are some reactions, guess who:

1. "Oh my god, you are not kidding me! You are not kidding me! Are you kidding me? How did it happen? You are not kidding me!" (Lola)
2. Cue deep inhalation of breath (A. Megan)
3. "I am tickled, but not pink! (Grandma)
4. Claps hands over mouth while chewing granola bar. (Dana)
5. Lots of jumping up and down. (Gennie)
6. Me: Guess what!
   Sharon: You're pregnant?
   (Baby, A. Sharon is psychic--don't mess with her!)
7. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! (A. Gail, who loves vowels)
8. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! (Melissa, who might love vowels, but actually referred to it as a peal of excitement)

Baby B, you are much loved already!