I know that I left everyone hanging yesterday. You know, when I went to pee on that stick.
(That was mean of me. Not the peeing, but the leaving hanging.)
Well, I think the big reveal is best expressed in letter form.
Deep breath.
Here goes.
dear unborn babydaughter son or daughter,
I take it back. I take back everything I said about not wanting kids. I was just scaredspice, and the slightest bit selfish, and maybe I had a giant fear of commitment.
But, three positive test results in the last eighteen hours seem to say that you actually are in there, getting all comfy.
I guess you'll probably be here in mid-December. I never thought about having a Christmas baby. (You've really put a wrench in my whole taking-maternity-leave-during-the-NCAA-tournament plan, but that's okay. At least it's basketball season. Don't tell Daddy yet, but you are going to cheer for the Indiana Hoosiers.)
Speaking of Daddy, I take back all the mean things I've ever said about him. He's going to be a fun daddy. He has such a kind heart. But, you and I can have fun busting his chops when you get big enough.
Mommy is going to go to the doctor to get some yummy vitamins. Mommy will start eating better, stop drinking boatloads of caffeine, and Mommy promises to stop smoking.
(You'd better be one cute baby.)
(Please don't split off and become two cute babies.)
I promise to take care of you. I promise to let you grow up to be whoever you want to be. I already love you. Also, I promise to get the house reallyreally clean before you get here.
love,
your mommy-to-be
p.s. Someday, I'm going to finish writing a book, and get it published. It's going to put you through college!
So, ladies and gentleman...
(I know it's probably too soon to tell -- shouldn't one wait until the end of the first tri-mester or something?)
Yeah, right. I'm way too impatient. I've already told about 45 people over the phone, including my Mom.
So, it's only natural that I now tell all of you.
I HAVE A MINI-MURPHY MUFFIN IN THE OVEN.
Squeeeespice.
(I can't wait to tell you the story of telling hubs. I'll save it for the weekend, or maybe Monday.)
Did I mention: squeespice?!
(That was mean of me. Not the peeing, but the leaving hanging.)
Well, I think the big reveal is best expressed in letter form.
Deep breath.
Here goes.
dear unborn baby
I take it back. I take back everything I said about not wanting kids. I was just scaredspice, and the slightest bit selfish, and maybe I had a giant fear of commitment.
But, three positive test results in the last eighteen hours seem to say that you actually are in there, getting all comfy.
I guess you'll probably be here in mid-December. I never thought about having a Christmas baby. (You've really put a wrench in my whole taking-maternity-leave-during-the-NCAA-tournament plan, but that's okay. At least it's basketball season. Don't tell Daddy yet, but you are going to cheer for the Indiana Hoosiers.)
Speaking of Daddy, I take back all the mean things I've ever said about him. He's going to be a fun daddy. He has such a kind heart. But, you and I can have fun busting his chops when you get big enough.
Mommy is going to go to the doctor to get some yummy vitamins. Mommy will start eating better, stop drinking boatloads of caffeine, and Mommy promises to stop smoking.
(You'd better be one cute baby.)
(Please don't split off and become two cute babies.)
I promise to take care of you. I promise to let you grow up to be whoever you want to be. I already love you. Also, I promise to get the house reallyreally clean before you get here.
love,
your mommy-to-be
p.s. Someday, I'm going to finish writing a book, and get it published. It's going to put you through college!
So, ladies and gentleman...
(I know it's probably too soon to tell -- shouldn't one wait until the end of the first tri-mester or something?)
Yeah, right. I'm way too impatient. I've already told about 45 people over the phone, including my Mom.
So, it's only natural that I now tell all of you.
I HAVE A MINI-MURPHY MUFFIN IN THE OVEN.
Squeeeespice.
(I can't wait to tell you the story of telling hubs. I'll save it for the weekend, or maybe Monday.)
Did I mention: squeespice?!
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All day yesterday, I kept checking back and saying "Oh, yeah, she is SO pregnant, because if she wasn't, she would have commented by now! But she is, and she has to tell Hubs first, otherwise it will go from Vacationgate to Babygate, with him saying "How could you tell 130 'strangers' before you told me?!"
So anyway...YAY!
Congratualtions!! I wish a you a (see one, not plural) healthy December baby :)
I am already planning a handmade baby blanket for you!
Do you want Hoosier colors? :-P
I am soooo excited for you!
Babies are miraculous blessings. There are no words or books to truly prepare you. Just know that all of it IS worth it. Even when you don't think it is. ;)
Turns out it was the one of the best things that ever happened to me. Congratulations!
ps: I went on to have 3 more.
So I know normally people give you terrible tips or books to read right from the beginning but I'm not like that... well I kind of am so here it goes.
You must read A Bump in the Road by Maureen Lipinski!! - I've never gone through being pregnant but she is one who originally hadn't planned it then poof a baby is on the way, her story is sweet, funny and she writes letters to the baby much like you did! It was a fun and quick read!!!
I'm happy for you!
Massive congratulations! That's so amazing!
So happy for you and your family. What GREAT NEWS!
You really have a solid head on your shoulders. This is going to be fantastic. I can just picture the TMI thursdays surrounding all the crap that's going to be happening to your body.
Congratulations Amberspice.
You had me on the edge of my seat last night, but the wait was worth it. :)
I was totally freaked out when I first got pregnant (even though we had been trying as well), but it's an amazing journey. And now I can't imagine my life without my awesome kiddo.
You're going to be a great mommy. And pregnancy and motherhood is going to offer you a boatload of fodder for TMI Thursday. :)
Good luck with everything!
P.S. ANOTHER MURPHY TO RULE THE WORLD! MWAH HAHA HAHA HAHA!
@ Stina - thanks! ahh, patience. that elusive virtue. :)
@ middleagedwaitress - holy crap indeed! thank you!
@ BE Sanderson - thanks so much!
@ Jenna - Yeah, we started following each other at an exciting time for me! I did have to tell hubs before I blogged about it. Though he doesn't know about my blog, so he wouldn't have known if I told "stangers" first.
@ Dree - thank you!!
@ Tara - Do you have twins?
@ Erin - THANKS!
@ Shain - Oh, you'll definitely get the telling the daddy story on Monday. You'd better believe it!
@ laurel - I was too distracted to writ yesterday. I thought it would pass, but I haven't written a word yet today either!
@ JeneyPenney - A Hoosier-colored baby blanket?! Hell yes!!
@ Charity - You cried? Aw, thanks, and thanks for your beautiful comment. It made me a little weepy. :)
@ Frankie - thanks!
@ Kay-tee - thanks!
@ Elle - I was also caught off guard. I feel a little bit like I am in shock, but I'm still letting it soak in.
@ Jen - Thanks for the book suggestion. I am definitely going to check it out!
@ Talli - thank you! thank you!
@ KM - thank you!!!
@ Sierra - Ohh! I didn't even think about preggers fodder for TMI Thursdays. Funspice!!
@ Roni - thanks. It was kind of fun to hold out on everyone via twitter last night. :) I can't wait to be a Mom. It's so crazy how that fear just went away in a second.
@ Natalie Murphy - Ha! The Murphy's are taking over!
Also, it is a source of immense amusement to me that you've linked my blog in your pregnancy announcement. I'm awfully flattered, and may be blushing a bit.
You were, though, a dirty, dirty tease.
XOXO
CONGRATULATIONS. I am so happy for you and your husband. I wish you a happy and health pregnancy.
And there's nothing better than a mid-December birthday. I have one and so does my daughter. They're magical. So enjoy!
Oh, and btw, I was born super close to Christmas, so if you ever wrap that baby Murphy's birthday presents in Christmas paper, I will hunt you down. For realspice.
And good for you for quitting smoking for the baby. I know it's hard--my friend did the same after she found out she was pregnant. That's tough, and I'm proud of you both. :)