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Elevensies

Ever seen or read “Lord of the Rings”? Hobbits have a meal called “Elevensies” My birthday is August 11. Hubby’s birthday is February 11. Our son? His birthday is January 11. Born yesterday, Monday, January 115:42 am7lbs 4 oz19 3/4″ long I have an amazing story to tell… When I’ve caught up on the past… Continue reading Elevensies

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Nothing Yet

Doctor scheduled the induction for Saturday at 9am. Then he changed his mind. S has another appointment Monday. If Baby isn’t here by then they will schedule a time to induce for real. We’re all very tired…if you want to pray, pray for a natural (non-induced) labor…everyone is ready (except, apparently, Baby, who must know… Continue reading Nothing Yet

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And We Will Wait…

One of my favorite teacher blogs titles all of her posts with lines from songs. I wish I was that creative… First, someone go show love to Prabha. She and her hubby traveled 8 hours yesterday thinking they would bring home their baby, but instead returned home empty-handed. I think that is every pre-adoptive parent’s… Continue reading And We Will Wait…

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Today’s Random Thoughts

Seriously…these are random!! I have the urge to nest: clean & rearrange the kitchen, sterilize the bottles & nipples & pacifiers I’ve gotten, launder all the gender-neutral clothes, spend my gift cards I got at the shower. I also have the adoptive-mommy fears: if I do those things, the adoption will fail, so I may… Continue reading Today’s Random Thoughts

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Happy Baby Stuff!

I must say I am sorry – I have been on sort of a downer kick lately. It’s been a stressful few weeks for a number of reasons, and I tend to just put everything out there when I blog. But I hope to change that trend. So…today? Happy baby stuff! First, mega congrats to… Continue reading Happy Baby Stuff!

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My Baby Shower

I never thought I’d see today. We had a baby shower in my family today. For me. I got to be the center of attention – and open oodles of presents wrapped in cute paper and enclosed in cute gift bags. I got to watch my husband load up the back of our truck. I… Continue reading My Baby Shower

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Thanks, Questions and Musings…

First, I have to say thanks to DINA who posted a comment on my last post. She’s new to my blog, but she left wonderfully helpful info. However, I don’t know what “pink lotion” is that she uses for her son’s hair. And I can’t seem to find a way to track back to her… Continue reading Thanks, Questions and Musings…

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It’s ALL I Think About…

The Baby, that is. That’s ALL I think about. I have to meet with my principal tomorrow (simple monthly meeting) and I’m going to have to tell her that I can’t hardly concentrate because all I can think about is Baby and that I’m going to be a mommy in less than 12 weeks. Do… Continue reading It’s ALL I Think About…

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Tears and Fears

It’s definitely a boy!!!! I should be writing my message for the chapel service I’m doing at school tomorrow, but instead, here I am on blogger. We got a letter from our lawyer today. Actually, the letter is from S, sent to us via the lawyer. Enclosed were ultra.sound pi.ctures. I am crying massive tears… Continue reading Tears and Fears