24 weeks today. What a milestone. I had the twins at 24 weeks, and R2
at 24 weeks 1 day. So as of Wednesday, I will be in completely
uncharted territory. Actually, I already am. I have never been 24 weeks
pregnant and not in labor. Not in a hospital.... not in a horrible
hospital gown.
You'll have to bear with my emotions today. It's a bittersweet victory.
I fully believe this is different. I'm going all the way. Or at least
until I put myself in labor getting a Christmas pedicure.... but
there's a part of me that grieves a little today. I wish I could have
made it with the twins. I always will.
And I celebrate R2, who was born at this stage and made it. What a joy
he is! What a character.... I don't know if God asked me if I'd like to
go back and swap him with the full term R2.... it would be a tough
call. He is sunshine.
But today, I celebrate Toby. Good job, buddy. Hang in there. Ain't
nothin happening out here anyway.
And today, I am officially in my late twenties. I think 27 is past
mid-twenties, wouldn't you say? Strange. We're going to celebrate very
quietly here.... we can't help holding our breath a little till this
week is over.
So no surprise party hiding in my closet and jumping out at midnight...
not a good idea, folks.
This post is kinda serious. But I enjoy the mayhem so much. So feel
free to party on in the comments.
63 comments:
jd- emailed ya back
well, I made a very specific list which mostly included books... so probably books.
I couldn't think of anything this year.
I think I am getting a cake... not sure
I heard JOsh is getting me a life size Ninja Turtle
oh and duh... my big present is, if the appointment tomorrow is good... which it will be... then we're going to Galv for a day and staying at the Victorian! where I will continue bedresting but probably sit up for one meal at Landry's!
hey mama... you want a new picture?
hmm... I enjoyed the trilogy, but I've heard the energy bills on those things are horrendous! How about a nice yacht instead?
"Happy Birthday To You,"
"Happy Birthday To You,"
"Happy Birthday To Jessica,"
"Happy Birthday To You!"
How did you like it Jess? Are you surprised that I got the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir to sing for your birthday? I tried to think of a gift that would be a little out of the ordinary! I wanted them to come to your house, but they wouldn't come by bus and the airline tickets were a little more than I could spend. Sorry!
I wish you and Toby both a happy birthday. I love you.
It is already your birthday so it is ok for you to know, You are getting a cake and some enchiladas and fixens about 5:30ish...
No big surprise party jumpin out of closets or any of that.
Just open the door and I will throw in the goodies as I am running by..........haha
This is such a wonderful day sweety!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
What a beautiful rainbow full of hope.
so Ok. So far I have a castle in Scotland and a song from the Estonian Philharmonic. What are the rest of you getting me?
Layla got you a present. And I am getting you one. I dont know when we can get them to you, but we will.
Terri,
You are getting her a great gift. Be sure and have the medieval exterminators come and spray the castle and moat for dragons, evil witches and alligators.
Enchiladas are real..
Georgia.......triplets........wow.
Just noticed the peas in a pod.
:0)
How long are you staying in Galveston? Will you be home in time for dinner Wednesday night?
vg- yep
where's the menfolk today?
Yall are getting just plain scary.
We're scary?? You're having triplets! Talk about scary!
last I heard mama was fainted and waiting for a wealthy STRONG landowner to come and cart her off- romantically
... cough..... wheeze....
hello?? .... compadres? mi amigos?? el preside....ack
Hi Katey.........
hard to imagine you married.
I still see you as a little bitty teenager.
Have a great day guys......
P.O.!
pie in the face... hee heee...
that has always been such a good joke.
ok mama looking for a pic
Just stop by to wish the birthday girl a BIG happy Bday...Hope to see ya'll soon.
Love
Woo-wee!
JULIE-
YOU ROCK BEYOND DESCRIPTION
HOW MAY I SING YOUR PRAISE??
just delivered to my door... a giant display of roses, 2 balloons, and CHOCOLATE covered strawberries.
Excuse me while I gorge on these!
I do believe motha has been taken by a tall dark stranger, what will eva happen to the memory of our dear departed Fatha, oh, no I am feeling a faint comin on, Mamie, where are those smellin salts?
I left a note on the gravesite. Dear Fatha, motha has been taken by a tall dark wealthy landowning stranger with a long trailer,who is really dead for a loooong time. Hope you dont mind, she was tired of sewin all day long and needed to eat somethin sides catfish. Still, we love you dearly departed, but well, fatha, we must go on, you know, for the sake of Tara...
And by the way, fatha, windowsXp was a big hit.
Ok, am I the only one that thinks Jenna is totally undecipherable/ You got a bigger one Julie? I cant see that one at all?
A word of advice for mama and georgia- When you fall over in a genteel faint (or any other kind) be sure your feet are pointed toward a wall, hedge or otherwise unoccupied area. Those hoop slips under those frills and corsets can be very revealing! Hmmm........ Maybe that has something to do with getting that wealthy landowner.
"Goodness, what beatiful diamonds !" -- "Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie".-
Mae West
she wants a bigger ultrasound picture... see, the triplets haven't had one yet
Ah, keep tryin Terri, but I just go beyond 40 inches and have to call the doctor.
Julie, I cant see Jenna. The pic is too small.
Yah, groveling, my favorite.
How did they faint with those hoops? It is like beebow said, all of your glory would be revealed for all to see?
I actually did volunteer for something yesterday. I do need to talk to D'ana about that. Are you there D'ana?
as God is my witness, I will never go hungry again!
What time are you getting there for the festival? I am there all from 7:30- to 1 or so every Sunday.
or into the arms of a handsome scoundrel
That's the secret! A fainting couch! Why didnt I think of that? Jess, get us some pictures of fainting couches.
Wealthy Scoundrels.. Hmmm let's see who would that be?
he can be poor if he is charming and sneaky, because he will be rich soon
That was funny Julie. Yeah, I think I would be for saving the tookish. Whatever means possible. Good point!
Ashley was such a wus. I always was like COME ON scarlett, look at this beautiful scoundrel you married!
I did notice that. And on my birthday, no less!
I think it's Scarlet, men dont like gone with the wind. They would like it better if it was Clint Eastwood.
on a more masculine note... watched the Astros last night. What an ending! Looks like we're going to the World Series!
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Make that two male presents in the room!
god's gift to women, eh?
Shannon and I are both very happy to see you reach this milestone with Toby! We’re glad you’ve been able to rest in God’s peace recently also.
And, HAPPTY BIRTHDAY! 27 is a good age, I must say.
While we were over in Port Angeles this weekend for Shannon’s mom’s 50th, Shannon, her mom, grandmother, and sister went shopping together to get Shannon’s first maternity clothes, since she’s been to bust out of her stuff. She came home wearing one of the shirts and I was like, “WOW, you’re wearing maternity clothes, oh wow!” It was cool.
We also did some karaoke on her sister’s machine, and I busted out with “Ice Ice Baby”
Da dun dun dun da da dun dun. . .
I have some training this afternoon, so don’t know how much I’ll be later.
Oh yeah, I just read that Sylvester Stallone will terrorize the world with “Rocky VI” next year.
In a brilliant story line, a retired Rocky will come out of retirement to fight some light weights, but then be offered a chance at the reining heavy weight. . . how unpredictable.
hey, jd....who is doing the real dunking booth? My husband was going to get one instead of the sponge toss. thought it would be more fun. Is someone else going to have one?
yes, I am in Brenda's group. It is the most wonderful group too.
I guess that means us.
UPSTAIRS
hey mama,
I always feel so lonely when you go upstairs, wherever that is....
Is that where they hold all of the how to faint when you go to Tara classes? Upstairs........
well, I'm there
I do worry bout u mama! I worry that u might try to evac without me. Keeping a close eye on your evac mobile. Not easy from C&S...
By the by, I kind of like being in cyberspace, don't u? Nobody tries to figure u out in cyberspace...what will be will be.
Course, I grew up in cyberspace...It's right across the street from San Francisco in the 70's.
Although, sometimes it does get kind of quiet out here in cyberspace.
okay mama, I have gone upstairs. They're not coming back to check on us. Please follow....do not go to Tara yet!
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