I am a mere five weeks or so from meeting my new baby and my new life. A mommy of two. This baby has all ready taught me so much - the boundless nature of a parent's love, the unbridled joy of anticipation, even if its sensations are no longer novel, and the feeling - all ready - of a dual role for both of my kids - no longer just child, but ( Read more... )

It was fun seeing everyone last night. Those pics were wild. Thanks you Sara and Cristen for bringing them.

Off to NYC tonight with Tob. Pray the weather holds out for us... Will Farrell as W. yes!

Lily just did the sweetest thing. I was changing her diaper, paying attention to the diaper pin, when I happened to say to Lily, "who is my precious love?"

And she points to herself and declares, "That's me!"

I wanted to freeze time and hug her to me ad infinitum.

There is truly a marching band in my stomach that likes early morning hours for its parade. So I am up at 4:30, riding this activity out. Perhaps, I can still get another hour sleep before I need to "wake up" for work ( Read more... )

This new baby is a strong, vibrant mover and shaker! He or she reacts strongly to the sound of music and the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. I think he or she especially likes when Lily is near. The baby almost always pushes or kicks out as if to say, I will meet you soon, sis ( Read more... )

I am humbled and happy to be an American.

Thank you God. I am truly breathing a sigh of relief.

Daily, I get these strong nudges and shakes. It is our new baby making its presence known in ways I have never felt. It truly feels like this little tour de force is stretching out as much as possible, securing space. This new baby seems to like the sound of music and of Lily laughing out loud. This new baby seems to respond to the feel of my ( Read more... )

Is there anything more divine, more sacred than the hug of a toddler? An infant just can't physically express that willful, determined statement of love that a toddler can. But after a long afternoon, when its time to settle down for a nap, and those arms go around my neck, caressing my back, I am just overcome. Lily is telling me, voluntarily ( Read more... )

I have my first photograph of the New Baby after having my twenty week ultrasound. The technician confirmed what I have been laughing about for a few weeks; this baby dances and flip flops quite a bit! He or she is moves with me as if our rhythms are all ready trying to synchronize. When I was laying down on my back for the ultrasound, the New ( Read more... )

Time seems to have taken flight. I am just about twenty weeks along with this baby who I all ready adore. He or she, but probably She, has been rumbling around all ready, reminding me She is there. Its like having an extra friend along at all times. Big Sister Lily still doesn't really understand, but we talk about New Baby from time to time. ( Read more... )