Making it Internet Official
We got one of these bad boys yesterday:
Because I got one of these bad boys a few weeks ago:
This time, we weren’t trying (though as my friend says, if you’re not using protection and aren’t taking it in the bum, you ARE trying), but it happened and we’re thrilled.
When I found out I was expecting this time, all sorts of things ran through my head: How will I tell Chris? How will we tell our parents? Is it too soon? Will be be able to make it? Do we have enough love for another child?
What am I going to call my blog?!?
Telling Chris was fun. He was at work, so I stuck a hot dog bun in the oven and waited. When he got home, I asked him oh-so casually to take a look at the oven door because it seemed to have come off its track again.
He went to the kitchen and opened the oven door with no problem.
“Babe, it’s working fine for me,” he called.
“What? Really? How’d you do that?” I asked.
Still opening and closing the door, he says, “Yeah, it’s fine.” Pause. “But there’s a hot dog bun in the oven. Is that supposed to be there?”
I strolled into the kitchen and said, “Oh, I thought maybe you’d want brats for dinner so I put a bun in the oven for you.” I couldn’t help but smile. Surely he got it.
“Brats? No, I . . . Is this some kind of joke? Is this a treasure hunt? Are there hot dog buns hidden all over the house or something?”
Thinking I was playing a prank on him, he started to laugh. I, on the other hand, was shocked that he still had no clue what was going on. So I went to the freezer and pulled out a carton of ice cream. Then I opened the fridge and got out a jar of pickles.
Chris was still clueless as I plunged a spoon into the ice cream. “What are you doing? Pickles and . . .
“ARE YOU PREGNANT?!?!!!?????”
It would appear so, my dear. It would appear so.
I hadn’t planned on telling people so early, let alone The Whole Internet and all 9 of my readers, but one thing led to another and here we are.
The basics:
- I’m about 7 weeks along
- I have my first ultrasound on Friday. I anticipate it being JUST ONE.
- Terrible all-day nausea. Getting quite a bit of relief from a combination of ginger, B vitamins and Sea Bands.
- Getting tested early for gestational diabetes, since I had it with the girls. DAMMIT. I’ve been eating bagels, ice cream and bread for the past week in anticipation of failing it miserably.
- Estimated due date for now is Dec. 20
We’re thrilled. We’re excited. We’re happy. We’ve named him Squiggy for now, and he sounds just like the character on Laverne & Shirley. We love him.
17 comments
Oh my gosh, congratulations!!! And lots of good health and luck to you and the family. Should I wish you a singleton as well? The Old Wives would say that nausea = boy, but who knows.
I vote for changing the blog name to 2 +2 = 5
Oh, super-duper huge congrats!
As someone who has been riding in the way-in-the-back of our station wagon all week since MIL is visiting… I am super jealous of your new white Honda!! I'm waiting for one of our cars to die so I can join that minivan club!
Congratulations on the pregnancy!!!! The girls are going to be awesome big sisters!!
Hmmm… bad nausea??? In my experience (3 pregnancies) that equals twins! LOL
I have chills. I am both jealous and terrified at the same time. I am very much looking forward to seeing how you cope because it might inspire us to go down the same path. Major, major congrats to all four of you.
Oh, I was taking about the test, not so much in the minivan, in case there was confusion
Oh gosh, congratulations! I can't wait to hear all about it and even see blurry ultrasound photos posted on the blog….!~
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I think you should wait till you know it realy is just 1. twoplusfourmakessix.com is available!
Congrats on the new wheels! Welcome to the minivan club. Can't say it is an elite club, but it sure makes for comfortable rides to the IL's.
Congrats. I love your new van
Wait a minute, YOU BEAT ME to the MINI VAN CLUB??? How can this be, I don't know if I am jealous because I am still waiting for mine or jealous cause it looks like a sweet ride…a sweet sweet ride. lol. Congratulations on the new little bambino…I'm sure squiggers is glad you weren't taking it in the bum
Okay, total van envy over here. I have a Honda but it's not an Odyssey and as much as I said I wouldn't be a mini van mom, I'm kicking myself now. LUCKY.
And, congratulations! I know I haven't been around much but I still check in on you. So happy for you guys.
Wait a minute, YOU BEAT ME to the MINI VAN CLUB??? How can this be, I don't know if I am jealous because I am still waiting for mine or jealous cause it looks like a sweet ride…a sweet sweet ride. lol. Congratulations on the new little bambino…I'm sure squiggers is glad you weren't taking it in the bum
Congratulations on your lunacy! Minivans affect your brain you know
I can't wait to see those girls of yours taking over the mothering of the new little one..or little ones 
Congrats!
I want a minivan, man.
Yay, I've been checking constantly waiting for this post
Congrats again! Hehe, dont worry about the bad nausea equaling two… I had horrible nausea for 5 months and lost 30# because of it and it was only one little girl.
I love having a minivan…I mean LOVE it. It makes getting kids in and out so easy without breaking the back bending over for a car.
Congrats!!
On a brighter note, if you are pregnant with twins, you can still call your blog two makes four….because two more kids will make four kids, right? I'm really bad at math, so my addition is a little fuzzy, but it works for me?!
Wow! Congrats. This made me teary eyed. You are a brave woman and a great mother. Love your blog…keep it up!
Awww, congrats!
It seems that I am enjoying your blog. Will add to reader. Which, with me, means long absences followed by blowin' up your inbox. Now you know. ;p
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