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Tuesday, January 09, 2007And Now, The Rest of the StoryIt was a New Year's Eve to remember. The words "stunned," "shocked," and "rendered temporarily braindead" apply. It took us both forty-eight hours to come out of the fog. We'd just found out that Baby Number Five was on the way. My suspicions had grown exponentially over the course of the day, until finally Eric ran to the pharmacy shortly before dinner to purchase a pregnancy test. The rest is history. We've adjusted. Our disbelief has turned to joy. We're making plans, moving forward. Still, every so often there's this punch-in-the-stomach feeling. And it all comes rushing back unbidden: How can this be true? How can this be happening in our early 40's? The baby is due the first week of September. In the meantime, life goes on. I'm homeschooling, I'm writing, I'm eating chocolate (but not drinking any wine, of course....sob...). Next week, when I see the midwife for the first time, I'm going to wear a very, very large hat so that my forty-something face isn't visible to all the twenty-something pregnant women in the waiting room. Okay, not really. Your enthusiasm and support in yesterday's comment box filled my heart. Thank you! It helps a great deal to know that others are rejoicing. Lots of fun stories in the weeks and months to come, I'm sure! |
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I am: Mother to five stunningly individualistic children... Writer of young adult fantasy... Passionate advocate for Women At Home... Madly in love with my husband... In need of Organic Gourmet Chocolate on a regular basis. I've got a Paypal account if you'd like to contribute to the cause....
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6of my readers are feeling chatty:
WOO HOO! And Happy New Year to You!!
Uncle Cheez and I are so excited for you! He told me a couple of days ago, but I haven't been on the computer until now!
And...leave that hat at home! You're a beautiful mama, and you don't even look 30!!!
Jill you make me laugh! I have always loved that about you. YES, leave that hat at home you do not need it.
How can this be happening in our early 40's?
Think of Steve, he is in his LATE 40's! He will not need a sporty car to feel younger when he hits "mid-life". He will be chasing a 2 year old! LOLOLOL
Blessings
You guys were just looking for more blogging material, I know. Well, I guess there wont be any blogging writers block anytime in the near future!
I run a website, Babes in Blogland, that lists ttc, expecting, and parenting bloggers to help us all find one another. I've added your site to the blogroll. If you need me to correct any information or if you would like for me to remove the link, please let me know.
Thank you and congratulations.
Found your site on Shana's list. I'm expecting first week of Sept. too...this is my first. It's nice to get a perspective from a veteran. :) I'm considering a midwife as well. Good luck with your pregnancy!
HAH! Welcome to my world, honey! When you hit 8 kids, you need to stop, though. It takes too long to go down the list before you hit the youngest when you're trying to reprimand them, lol. By the time you get to the right name, the damage has been done! If you want any words of sage (or thymely) advice on older parenting, you know where to find me,
Much Love and Congratulations,
Jamie (The Alaska One)
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