For whatever the crime (:cough: :cough:)... I'm doing the time. Yes, it's true. Joining millions of women everywhere, I'm stepping up and paying my dues. "What dues," you ask? Well, see if any of these give it away...
1. For 5 weeks now you've been unable to play the deadly game of Survivor... of commuter traffic, that is. In fact, you probably haven't been behind the wheel in over 6 weeks. You've been nominated for an award by the Environmental Defense Fund for the amount of gas you've saved by never leaving your house.
2. Your new dieting plan is so successful it's scary. Eat what you can... throw it up later. Simple. Concise. (Feel free to ask about the follow-up plan, "How to Gain Weight on an Empty Stomach". It's a best-seller.)
3. You're able to have emotional breakdowns at the drop of a dime and no one asks any questions. The more you do this, the more bouquets of flowers you receive.
4. You visit the doctor because you're pretty sure you're dying. Doctor says, "the heart rate is 174. You both seem to be in perfect shape, why are you here?" You shoot a nasty glare her direction and then proceed to crawl out of her office on your hands and knees. She smiles and wishes you well.
5. You're in fierce competition with your Grandfather over who is taking the most prescription medications to stay alive. So far you've lost count. Let's see, there's the one to keep you from throwing up, the one to calm your stomach once you have thrown up, the one that replenishes the lost nutrients from throwing up, the one to manage the migraine that arrives from continuously throwing up.... and others you care not to share. Total: 173
I think that's enough that you get the point.
"In his heart a man plans his course, but it is the Lord who determines his steps..." ~ Proverbs 16:9
It's a no-brainer that M and I's "course" will be much different than originally planned. Human calculations predict Baby S may appear around 3.31.08. But in the end, who really knows what the adventure will look like. So far, it's been absolutely loads of fun.
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ReplyDeleteFaith!
ReplyDeleteYou dues do sound so familier! I am sorry for the horrid sickness, but as they say it is the sign of a healthy baby. (I still cursed everyone who said this to me as I was hugging the white throne.). We will be praying for you & baby S!! And our babies are going to be less than 2 months apart!!
Blessings,
Leah
Dunno what to say except, "cool, wow, and it's so hard to believe God knows what He's doing at this point..." I love you, and Piper and I would love to come see you soon, even if you don't feel good!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! :-D Hang in there...I can't quite understand like Leah and Kel, but you have my complete sympathy and well wishes! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I have to say I admire your sense of humor, even in the midst of your sickness.
Love ya!
Congratulations!!! "Children are a gift from the Lord--the fruit of the womb is His reward." "Blessed is the man who has his quiver full of them."
ReplyDeleteBlessings on you in this new chapter of your lives!
~Kirsten W.
Hey hon, our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this new adventure. Let us know when you're up for visitors and we'll bring you, or, ahem, Matt, dinner! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteBy your last post I was wondering when you were going to make this post. ;-) Glad to hear the good news! Life just keeps getting better!!
ReplyDeleteI meant by your "laying low" post, not your "last post." ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a bit of fantastic news! Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteAre you planning on finding out ahead of time whether or not you need pink or blue clothes for coming bundle of joy?
You go, girl ;) Lots of love to all three of you!
ReplyDeleteHey! Haven't talked to you in a while, but I've been visiting your blog every so often... And I saw your comment on Kelly's blog and had to confirm what I thought I was hearing there. ;-) Congrats to you guys! I'm sorry you're feeling so awful (I was blessed with a manageable amount of sickness, i.e., not throwing up), but hang in there! Hopefully it will be short-lived, and in any case, you know it will be worth it in the end. :-)
ReplyDelete:) Congrats! When you're feeling up to it, we should get together again. I continue to pray for you three. :)
ReplyDeleteGeez,you guys aren't wasting any time!
ReplyDeleteHey! Congratulations again. We were so glad to see you guys the other day. And we are glad you are starting to feel better. Geez, it must be something in the water around here ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove,
Rachel and Michael
Man, I am so out of touch! I haven't been online much at all the last 2 months...SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!
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