A Clarification

It would seem from comments received that at some point in my life I picked up the art of subtly. Don’t ask me where I got it, as I didn’t even know I had it. So here we go …

Yes, David and I are expecting a baby early next summer. We are excited and yet overwhelmed at the same time. The idea that we created a life out of our love seriously blows me away to the point of being unable to wrap my arms around the concept. Then I remember the four days I spent with Jessika when the girls were five weeks old and I’m a little exhausted. Add to that I need to figure out a way to deliver this baby that doesn’t include a vaginal birth or a c-section and I’m overwhelmed.

I feel fantastic for the most part. I could skip the constant peeing and the extreme fatigue, but I am luckier than most as I’ve had very little morning sickness and it looks like at this point my only trigger left is flat water. Ice-cold bubbly water is fine. The other stuff? Very bad news. I do think David would appreciate it if the mood swings disappeared, but I am working on controlling those.

I think it’s a little boy. David thinks I’m goofy for forming an opinion that has absolutely no scientific basis. However, I can’t even come close to eating enough cantaloupe or pineapple. Seriously, yesterday I ate a pound of each and was tearing apart the refrigerator for more! The Chinese Gender predictor things says boy. Also, we can’t agree on any boy’s names. And by not agree, I mean we can’t even agree to put a boy’s name on the list to ponder later. Thus, we’re having a boy. As long as the Pine Nut co-operates, we’ll know in January.

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and congratulations!