Oh my LJ Friends, you have no idea how hard it has been for me not to tell you that I am pregnant.
Here’s what happened:
As we got closer to logging in our dossier with China, it became obvious that the increasing popularity of the program meant that we’d likely wait a minimum of two years for our baby.
So I suggested to Damon that we might take one more crack at getting pregnant. If it happened quickly enough it wouldn’t interfere with the adoption timeline. Damon said he was all for it, provided nothing jeopardized us going to China on schedule. While the bio baby was theoretical at this point, the Chinese baby is concrete to us and neither one of us was willing to do anything to fool with that.
The next part of the plan was fertility testing. We still didn’t want any treatments, but thought it would be good to know if there was any point in trying again. One of those tests for me was called hysterosalpingogram. A doctor injected dye through my reproductive system and then watched on a monitor to see if there were any blockages. We got the all clear, and the information that the test tended to enhance fertility for a few months. And that was all it took. About a week after the test I was pregnant, although I wouldn’t know it for a few weeks.
This all went on in early January. I’ll be 13 weeks tomorrow and am due 10/7. It’s been a little bit of a bumpy ride, complete with miscarriage scares, which has made it a little easier to keep the secret. But now I’ve seen fetus gymnastics on the sonogram and am starting to feel like we’re in business.
All of this also explains why I’ve been so absent from LJ. On one hand, I haven’t been feeling so perky. On the other hand, it’s hard to skirt the subject entirely and still post anything authentic.
I will warn you, it’s my first time being pregnant. I’m pretty sure I invented the condition and everything about it is fascinating. Feel free to skip my posts if you find this annoying.
My feelings won’t be hurt.
Damon and I are over the moon. Two kids in two years is a kind of insanity, but we’re up for it. And after that, I will be closing up shop. Because two… is my absolute limit.
Who likes the idea of a “Where the Wild Things Are” bedroom for two little kids?
jaysaint 
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:28 am
I love the idea of a “Where the Wild Things Are” bedroom for two little kids. I especially love that the two little kids will be yours.
I am just tickled bright orange for you and Damon. This is going to be the best fall ever!
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:28 am
I love the idea of a “Where the Wild Things Are” bedroom for two little kids. I especially love that the two little kids will be yours.
I am just tickled bright orange for you and Damon. This is going to be the best fall ever!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Thank you! I do love the part about the kids being ours too.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Thank you! I do love the part about the kids being ours too.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Thank you! I do love the part about the kids being ours too.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Thank you! I do love the part about the kids being ours too.
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:28 am
I love the idea of a “Where the Wild Things Are” bedroom for two little kids. I especially love that the two little kids will be yours.
I am just tickled bright orange for you and Damon. This is going to be the best fall ever!
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:28 am
I love the idea of a “Where the Wild Things Are” bedroom for two little kids. I especially love that the two little kids will be yours.
I am just tickled bright orange for you and Damon. This is going to be the best fall ever!
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:28 am
I love the idea of a “Where the Wild Things Are” bedroom for two little kids. I especially love that the two little kids will be yours.
I am just tickled bright orange for you and Damon. This is going to be the best fall ever!
Posted by lemon_says on April 1, 2007 at 2:30 am
I’m just so absolutely thrilled for you. I had really hoped that you would find this happened as soon as the adoption was a sure thing–it’s funny how often that actually happens–but I didn’t want to say so. 😀
Posted by lemon_says on April 1, 2007 at 2:30 am
I’m just so absolutely thrilled for you. I had really hoped that you would find this happened as soon as the adoption was a sure thing–it’s funny how often that actually happens–but I didn’t want to say so. 😀
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Thank you! My father does not have your restraint and has spent plenty of time yelling “I told you! I told you!” into the phone. Which is hilarious. He’s over the moon over knowing he’s got TWO grandchildren on the way. It has also helped cool him out on calling me every few days to ask if it was time to go to China yet.
Posted by lemon_says on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Well, this is the perfect way to go about it. They’ll be so close in age and you only have to go through labor once!
Active grandparents rock.
Posted by lemon_says on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Well, this is the perfect way to go about it. They’ll be so close in age and you only have to go through labor once!
Active grandparents rock.
Posted by lemon_says on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Well, this is the perfect way to go about it. They’ll be so close in age and you only have to go through labor once!
Active grandparents rock.
Posted by lemon_says on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Well, this is the perfect way to go about it. They’ll be so close in age and you only have to go through labor once!
Active grandparents rock.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Thank you! My father does not have your restraint and has spent plenty of time yelling “I told you! I told you!” into the phone. Which is hilarious. He’s over the moon over knowing he’s got TWO grandchildren on the way. It has also helped cool him out on calling me every few days to ask if it was time to go to China yet.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Thank you! My father does not have your restraint and has spent plenty of time yelling “I told you! I told you!” into the phone. Which is hilarious. He’s over the moon over knowing he’s got TWO grandchildren on the way. It has also helped cool him out on calling me every few days to ask if it was time to go to China yet.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Thank you! My father does not have your restraint and has spent plenty of time yelling “I told you! I told you!” into the phone. Which is hilarious. He’s over the moon over knowing he’s got TWO grandchildren on the way. It has also helped cool him out on calling me every few days to ask if it was time to go to China yet.
Posted by lemon_says on April 1, 2007 at 2:30 am
I’m just so absolutely thrilled for you. I had really hoped that you would find this happened as soon as the adoption was a sure thing–it’s funny how often that actually happens–but I didn’t want to say so. 😀
Posted by lemon_says on April 1, 2007 at 2:30 am
I’m just so absolutely thrilled for you. I had really hoped that you would find this happened as soon as the adoption was a sure thing–it’s funny how often that actually happens–but I didn’t want to say so. 😀
Posted by lemon_says on April 1, 2007 at 2:30 am
I’m just so absolutely thrilled for you. I had really hoped that you would find this happened as soon as the adoption was a sure thing–it’s funny how often that actually happens–but I didn’t want to say so. 😀
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:34 am
In case I haven’t made myself really clear, I’m probably going to be obnoxious about this. And then when you get a date to go to China, I’m going to be obnoxious about that too. I won’t want to be, but I won’t be able to help myself.
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:34 am
In case I haven’t made myself really clear, I’m probably going to be obnoxious about this. And then when you get a date to go to China, I’m going to be obnoxious about that too. I won’t want to be, but I won’t be able to help myself.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Oh please do. I’m counting on it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Oh please do. I’m counting on it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Oh please do. I’m counting on it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Oh please do. I’m counting on it.
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:34 am
In case I haven’t made myself really clear, I’m probably going to be obnoxious about this. And then when you get a date to go to China, I’m going to be obnoxious about that too. I won’t want to be, but I won’t be able to help myself.
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:34 am
In case I haven’t made myself really clear, I’m probably going to be obnoxious about this. And then when you get a date to go to China, I’m going to be obnoxious about that too. I won’t want to be, but I won’t be able to help myself.
Posted by travellight on April 1, 2007 at 2:34 am
In case I haven’t made myself really clear, I’m probably going to be obnoxious about this. And then when you get a date to go to China, I’m going to be obnoxious about that too. I won’t want to be, but I won’t be able to help myself.
Posted by geobabe1 on April 1, 2007 at 3:28 am
YAY YAY YAY OMG YAY!!! That is so awesome! I’m totally thrilled for you guys.
Funny how often adoption brings on pregnancy. 😀 I’ll be thinking good baby thoughts for you.
Posted by geobabe1 on April 1, 2007 at 3:28 am
YAY YAY YAY OMG YAY!!! That is so awesome! I’m totally thrilled for you guys.
Funny how often adoption brings on pregnancy. 😀 I’ll be thinking good baby thoughts for you.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Yay! Thanks! I think twins much give you very powerful baby vibes, so I appreciate the good thoughts. And while I won’t have twins, I will at some point have two just about the same age. So I will be reading your posts very carefully for survival tips.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Yay! Thanks! I think twins much give you very powerful baby vibes, so I appreciate the good thoughts. And while I won’t have twins, I will at some point have two just about the same age. So I will be reading your posts very carefully for survival tips.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Yay! Thanks! I think twins much give you very powerful baby vibes, so I appreciate the good thoughts. And while I won’t have twins, I will at some point have two just about the same age. So I will be reading your posts very carefully for survival tips.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Yay! Thanks! I think twins much give you very powerful baby vibes, so I appreciate the good thoughts. And while I won’t have twins, I will at some point have two just about the same age. So I will be reading your posts very carefully for survival tips.
Posted by geobabe1 on April 1, 2007 at 3:28 am
YAY YAY YAY OMG YAY!!! That is so awesome! I’m totally thrilled for you guys.
Funny how often adoption brings on pregnancy. 😀 I’ll be thinking good baby thoughts for you.
Posted by geobabe1 on April 1, 2007 at 3:28 am
YAY YAY YAY OMG YAY!!! That is so awesome! I’m totally thrilled for you guys.
Funny how often adoption brings on pregnancy. 😀 I’ll be thinking good baby thoughts for you.
Posted by geobabe1 on April 1, 2007 at 3:28 am
YAY YAY YAY OMG YAY!!! That is so awesome! I’m totally thrilled for you guys.
Funny how often adoption brings on pregnancy. 😀 I’ll be thinking good baby thoughts for you.
Posted by steakums on April 1, 2007 at 1:32 pm
I love the “Where the Wild Things Are” theme!
You know I’ll always read/talk about all-things pregnancy….and if I start to offer too much advice, just tell me to hush up.
Posted by steakums on April 1, 2007 at 1:32 pm
I love the “Where the Wild Things Are” theme!
You know I’ll always read/talk about all-things pregnancy….and if I start to offer too much advice, just tell me to hush up.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
I cannot think of any scenario in which I wouldn’t want your opinion. Bring it! Don’t even wait for me to ask.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
I cannot think of any scenario in which I wouldn’t want your opinion. Bring it! Don’t even wait for me to ask.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
I cannot think of any scenario in which I wouldn’t want your opinion. Bring it! Don’t even wait for me to ask.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
I cannot think of any scenario in which I wouldn’t want your opinion. Bring it! Don’t even wait for me to ask.
Posted by steakums on April 1, 2007 at 1:32 pm
I love the “Where the Wild Things Are” theme!
You know I’ll always read/talk about all-things pregnancy….and if I start to offer too much advice, just tell me to hush up.
Posted by steakums on April 1, 2007 at 1:32 pm
I love the “Where the Wild Things Are” theme!
You know I’ll always read/talk about all-things pregnancy….and if I start to offer too much advice, just tell me to hush up.
Posted by steakums on April 1, 2007 at 1:32 pm
I love the “Where the Wild Things Are” theme!
You know I’ll always read/talk about all-things pregnancy….and if I start to offer too much advice, just tell me to hush up.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 1, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Lucky #13! Hooray! This better not be some April Fool’s prank, missy.
I am so happy for you. This is just stellar! Please, please tap me for breastfeeding resources if you need them.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 1, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Lucky #13! Hooray! This better not be some April Fool’s prank, missy.
I am so happy for you. This is just stellar! Please, please tap me for breastfeeding resources if you need them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
That would be so twisted if I were playing a joke. Fortunately, I am not.
I am grateful to you for the offer. I’m fully committed, but having never done it it’s good to know I’ve got a pro as a friendly resource. And how perfect that I can just carry on until the China baby gets here and, I hope, I’ll be producing plenty for her too. She may not be willing to learn to nurse, but at the very least I’m sure I can get it in her somehow.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 2, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I think the time could really be so wonderful. You may turn out to be a great pumper, too, and be able to give your second child breastmilk in a cup if she won’t take it from on tap. She might take well to nursing though!
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:00 am
Fingers and toes crossed. I want to get myself one of those no-kidding-around hospital grade pumps so that I’ve got the best chance of success.
But yeah, I’d love to actually nurse both babies if #2 will take to it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:00 am
Fingers and toes crossed. I want to get myself one of those no-kidding-around hospital grade pumps so that I’ve got the best chance of success.
But yeah, I’d love to actually nurse both babies if #2 will take to it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:00 am
Fingers and toes crossed. I want to get myself one of those no-kidding-around hospital grade pumps so that I’ve got the best chance of success.
But yeah, I’d love to actually nurse both babies if #2 will take to it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:00 am
Fingers and toes crossed. I want to get myself one of those no-kidding-around hospital grade pumps so that I’ve got the best chance of success.
But yeah, I’d love to actually nurse both babies if #2 will take to it.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 2, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I think the time could really be so wonderful. You may turn out to be a great pumper, too, and be able to give your second child breastmilk in a cup if she won’t take it from on tap. She might take well to nursing though!
Posted by raving_liberal on April 2, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I think the time could really be so wonderful. You may turn out to be a great pumper, too, and be able to give your second child breastmilk in a cup if she won’t take it from on tap. She might take well to nursing though!
Posted by raving_liberal on April 2, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I think the time could really be so wonderful. You may turn out to be a great pumper, too, and be able to give your second child breastmilk in a cup if she won’t take it from on tap. She might take well to nursing though!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
That would be so twisted if I were playing a joke. Fortunately, I am not.
I am grateful to you for the offer. I’m fully committed, but having never done it it’s good to know I’ve got a pro as a friendly resource. And how perfect that I can just carry on until the China baby gets here and, I hope, I’ll be producing plenty for her too. She may not be willing to learn to nurse, but at the very least I’m sure I can get it in her somehow.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
That would be so twisted if I were playing a joke. Fortunately, I am not.
I am grateful to you for the offer. I’m fully committed, but having never done it it’s good to know I’ve got a pro as a friendly resource. And how perfect that I can just carry on until the China baby gets here and, I hope, I’ll be producing plenty for her too. She may not be willing to learn to nurse, but at the very least I’m sure I can get it in her somehow.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
That would be so twisted if I were playing a joke. Fortunately, I am not.
I am grateful to you for the offer. I’m fully committed, but having never done it it’s good to know I’ve got a pro as a friendly resource. And how perfect that I can just carry on until the China baby gets here and, I hope, I’ll be producing plenty for her too. She may not be willing to learn to nurse, but at the very least I’m sure I can get it in her somehow.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 1, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Lucky #13! Hooray! This better not be some April Fool’s prank, missy.
I am so happy for you. This is just stellar! Please, please tap me for breastfeeding resources if you need them.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 1, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Lucky #13! Hooray! This better not be some April Fool’s prank, missy.
I am so happy for you. This is just stellar! Please, please tap me for breastfeeding resources if you need them.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 1, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Lucky #13! Hooray! This better not be some April Fool’s prank, missy.
I am so happy for you. This is just stellar! Please, please tap me for breastfeeding resources if you need them.
Posted by froofie on April 1, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Congratulations, I am so happy for the two of you!
Posted by froofie on April 1, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Congratulations, I am so happy for the two of you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Thank you!
Posted by froofie on April 1, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Congratulations, I am so happy for the two of you!
Posted by froofie on April 1, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Congratulations, I am so happy for the two of you!
Posted by froofie on April 1, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Congratulations, I am so happy for the two of you!
Posted by baldsug on April 1, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Congrats! Okay, now I really would love to see you guys. I’m in the city until tomorrow morning (Monday). If you get a chance call me at fourohfoursixsixeightninefivethreethree
Posted by baldsug on April 1, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Congrats! Okay, now I really would love to see you guys. I’m in the city until tomorrow morning (Monday). If you get a chance call me at fourohfoursixsixeightninefivethreethree
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Ugh, I’m so sorry I totally missed you. I plead site launch, which has kept me off all things personal for a few weeks now. It will be better in about another two weeks, but you will be safely back in Atlanta by then. Next time.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Ugh, I’m so sorry I totally missed you. I plead site launch, which has kept me off all things personal for a few weeks now. It will be better in about another two weeks, but you will be safely back in Atlanta by then. Next time.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Ugh, I’m so sorry I totally missed you. I plead site launch, which has kept me off all things personal for a few weeks now. It will be better in about another two weeks, but you will be safely back in Atlanta by then. Next time.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Ugh, I’m so sorry I totally missed you. I plead site launch, which has kept me off all things personal for a few weeks now. It will be better in about another two weeks, but you will be safely back in Atlanta by then. Next time.
Posted by baldsug on April 1, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Congrats! Okay, now I really would love to see you guys. I’m in the city until tomorrow morning (Monday). If you get a chance call me at fourohfoursixsixeightninefivethreethree
Posted by baldsug on April 1, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Congrats! Okay, now I really would love to see you guys. I’m in the city until tomorrow morning (Monday). If you get a chance call me at fourohfoursixsixeightninefivethreethree
Posted by baldsug on April 1, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Congrats! Okay, now I really would love to see you guys. I’m in the city until tomorrow morning (Monday). If you get a chance call me at fourohfoursixsixeightninefivethreethree
Posted by shannyjean on April 1, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Let the wild rumpus start!
Oh!!!! That is such fantastic news! Congratulations to you and Damon! Best wishes through this whole fabulous process!
Posted by shannyjean on April 1, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Let the wild rumpus start!
Oh!!!! That is such fantastic news! Congratulations to you and Damon! Best wishes through this whole fabulous process!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Re: Let the wild rumpus start!
Thank you! There’s an excellent chance that at some point I’ll ask you where to get a Yoda hat.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Re: Let the wild rumpus start!
Thank you! There’s an excellent chance that at some point I’ll ask you where to get a Yoda hat.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Re: Let the wild rumpus start!
Thank you! There’s an excellent chance that at some point I’ll ask you where to get a Yoda hat.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Re: Let the wild rumpus start!
Thank you! There’s an excellent chance that at some point I’ll ask you where to get a Yoda hat.
Posted by shannyjean on April 1, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Let the wild rumpus start!
Oh!!!! That is such fantastic news! Congratulations to you and Damon! Best wishes through this whole fabulous process!
Posted by shannyjean on April 1, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Let the wild rumpus start!
Oh!!!! That is such fantastic news! Congratulations to you and Damon! Best wishes through this whole fabulous process!
Posted by shannyjean on April 1, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Let the wild rumpus start!
Oh!!!! That is such fantastic news! Congratulations to you and Damon! Best wishes through this whole fabulous process!
Posted by willowkitty on April 1, 2007 at 3:35 pm
whew! yay! where the wild things are sounds like great fun!
Posted by willowkitty on April 1, 2007 at 3:35 pm
whew! yay! where the wild things are sounds like great fun!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you! I think so too. My mom fears it will be scary, to which I said, “Not everything is up for negotiation!”
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you! I think so too. My mom fears it will be scary, to which I said, “Not everything is up for negotiation!”
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you! I think so too. My mom fears it will be scary, to which I said, “Not everything is up for negotiation!”
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you! I think so too. My mom fears it will be scary, to which I said, “Not everything is up for negotiation!”
Posted by willowkitty on April 1, 2007 at 3:35 pm
whew! yay! where the wild things are sounds like great fun!
Posted by willowkitty on April 1, 2007 at 3:35 pm
whew! yay! where the wild things are sounds like great fun!
Posted by willowkitty on April 1, 2007 at 3:35 pm
whew! yay! where the wild things are sounds like great fun!
Posted by cinnabari on April 1, 2007 at 3:54 pm
How wonderful! Congrats!!
Posted by cinnabari on April 1, 2007 at 3:54 pm
How wonderful! Congrats!!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you!
Posted by cinnabari on April 1, 2007 at 3:54 pm
How wonderful! Congrats!!
Posted by cinnabari on April 1, 2007 at 3:54 pm
How wonderful! Congrats!!
Posted by cinnabari on April 1, 2007 at 3:54 pm
How wonderful! Congrats!!
Posted by elemess on April 1, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Mazel tov, guys! This is great news!
Posted by elemess on April 1, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Mazel tov, guys! This is great news!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thanks so much!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thanks so much!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thanks so much!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thanks so much!
Posted by elemess on April 1, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Mazel tov, guys! This is great news!
Posted by elemess on April 1, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Mazel tov, guys! This is great news!
Posted by elemess on April 1, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Mazel tov, guys! This is great news!
Posted by missy_carter on April 2, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Congratulations! I am so very excited for both of you. And I can’t think of two better parents. What lucky kids.
Posted by missy_carter on April 2, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Congratulations! I am so very excited for both of you. And I can’t think of two better parents. What lucky kids.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:37 pm
How sweet, thank you! We will do our best not to break them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:37 pm
How sweet, thank you! We will do our best not to break them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:37 pm
How sweet, thank you! We will do our best not to break them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:37 pm
How sweet, thank you! We will do our best not to break them.
Posted by missy_carter on April 2, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Congratulations! I am so very excited for both of you. And I can’t think of two better parents. What lucky kids.
Posted by missy_carter on April 2, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Congratulations! I am so very excited for both of you. And I can’t think of two better parents. What lucky kids.
Posted by missy_carter on April 2, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Congratulations! I am so very excited for both of you. And I can’t think of two better parents. What lucky kids.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Thank you! I do love the part about the kids being ours too.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Thank you! My father does not have your restraint and has spent plenty of time yelling “I told you! I told you!” into the phone. Which is hilarious. He’s over the moon over knowing he’s got TWO grandchildren on the way. It has also helped cool him out on calling me every few days to ask if it was time to go to China yet.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Oh please do. I’m counting on it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Yay! Thanks! I think twins much give you very powerful baby vibes, so I appreciate the good thoughts. And while I won’t have twins, I will at some point have two just about the same age. So I will be reading your posts very carefully for survival tips.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:31 pm
I cannot think of any scenario in which I wouldn’t want your opinion. Bring it! Don’t even wait for me to ask.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
That would be so twisted if I were playing a joke. Fortunately, I am not.
I am grateful to you for the offer. I’m fully committed, but having never done it it’s good to know I’ve got a pro as a friendly resource. And how perfect that I can just carry on until the China baby gets here and, I hope, I’ll be producing plenty for her too. She may not be willing to learn to nurse, but at the very least I’m sure I can get it in her somehow.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Ugh, I’m so sorry I totally missed you. I plead site launch, which has kept me off all things personal for a few weeks now. It will be better in about another two weeks, but you will be safely back in Atlanta by then. Next time.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Re: Let the wild rumpus start!
Thank you! There’s an excellent chance that at some point I’ll ask you where to get a Yoda hat.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you! I think so too. My mom fears it will be scary, to which I said, “Not everything is up for negotiation!”
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thank you!
Posted by lemon_says on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Well, this is the perfect way to go about it. They’ll be so close in age and you only have to go through labor once!
Active grandparents rock.
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Thanks so much!
Posted by jaysaint on April 2, 2007 at 6:37 pm
How sweet, thank you! We will do our best not to break them.
Posted by raving_liberal on April 2, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I think the time could really be so wonderful. You may turn out to be a great pumper, too, and be able to give your second child breastmilk in a cup if she won’t take it from on tap. She might take well to nursing though!
Posted by yellowdoggrl on April 3, 2007 at 1:45 am
hooray! congratulations! I won’t be skipping your posts but instead will be wishing you every happiness every time I read one.
my nephew Max was so named for Where the Wild Things Are, and I designed his birth-announcement-photo magnets … he was giving a big baby yawn, I cropped in close on his little face, layered the birth announcement info over his little cap, and ran “LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!” across the bottom. now I send letters to him and his big brother on Where the Wild Things Are stationery. so yes, I vote for Sendakia for their room.
Posted by yellowdoggrl on April 3, 2007 at 1:45 am
hooray! congratulations! I won’t be skipping your posts but instead will be wishing you every happiness every time I read one.
my nephew Max was so named for Where the Wild Things Are, and I designed his birth-announcement-photo magnets … he was giving a big baby yawn, I cropped in close on his little face, layered the birth announcement info over his little cap, and ran “LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!” across the bottom. now I send letters to him and his big brother on Where the Wild Things Are stationery. so yes, I vote for Sendakia for their room.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:02 am
Thanks so much!
I love your announcement magnet artistry. If you have photos I’d love to see one. I’m glad we’re not the only Sendak fans. I feel like those stories will give my kids a good idea of what I’m hoping for for them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:02 am
Thanks so much!
I love your announcement magnet artistry. If you have photos I’d love to see one. I’m glad we’re not the only Sendak fans. I feel like those stories will give my kids a good idea of what I’m hoping for for them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:02 am
Thanks so much!
I love your announcement magnet artistry. If you have photos I’d love to see one. I’m glad we’re not the only Sendak fans. I feel like those stories will give my kids a good idea of what I’m hoping for for them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:02 am
Thanks so much!
I love your announcement magnet artistry. If you have photos I’d love to see one. I’m glad we’re not the only Sendak fans. I feel like those stories will give my kids a good idea of what I’m hoping for for them.
Posted by yellowdoggrl on April 3, 2007 at 1:45 am
hooray! congratulations! I won’t be skipping your posts but instead will be wishing you every happiness every time I read one.
my nephew Max was so named for Where the Wild Things Are, and I designed his birth-announcement-photo magnets … he was giving a big baby yawn, I cropped in close on his little face, layered the birth announcement info over his little cap, and ran “LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!” across the bottom. now I send letters to him and his big brother on Where the Wild Things Are stationery. so yes, I vote for Sendakia for their room.
Posted by yellowdoggrl on April 3, 2007 at 1:45 am
hooray! congratulations! I won’t be skipping your posts but instead will be wishing you every happiness every time I read one.
my nephew Max was so named for Where the Wild Things Are, and I designed his birth-announcement-photo magnets … he was giving a big baby yawn, I cropped in close on his little face, layered the birth announcement info over his little cap, and ran “LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!” across the bottom. now I send letters to him and his big brother on Where the Wild Things Are stationery. so yes, I vote for Sendakia for their room.
Posted by yellowdoggrl on April 3, 2007 at 1:45 am
hooray! congratulations! I won’t be skipping your posts but instead will be wishing you every happiness every time I read one.
my nephew Max was so named for Where the Wild Things Are, and I designed his birth-announcement-photo magnets … he was giving a big baby yawn, I cropped in close on his little face, layered the birth announcement info over his little cap, and ran “LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!” across the bottom. now I send letters to him and his big brother on Where the Wild Things Are stationery. so yes, I vote for Sendakia for their room.
Posted by satogaeru on April 3, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Congratulations, and a safe and happy pregnancy to you all! Having personally invented the condition of having two kids, I can assure you that it is insanity indeed, but fun anyhow.
I gave your name to my cool neighbors, who are thinking of adopting. Well, not your name, exactly, just told them I would ask you if you’d share your experience with them. They’re still on the fence about many things but are talking about China in a way that suggests to me that they don’t know a lot of the details about the adoption process.
Posted by satogaeru on April 3, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Congratulations, and a safe and happy pregnancy to you all! Having personally invented the condition of having two kids, I can assure you that it is insanity indeed, but fun anyhow.
I gave your name to my cool neighbors, who are thinking of adopting. Well, not your name, exactly, just told them I would ask you if you’d share your experience with them. They’re still on the fence about many things but are talking about China in a way that suggests to me that they don’t know a lot of the details about the adoption process.
Posted by jaysaint on April 3, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Thank you!
I’d be delighted if my OCD-like level of adoption research could help some cool people. They should feel free to email me at jaysaint at gmail dot com. From there I’ll be happy to e-share or give them my phone number.
Posted by jaysaint on April 3, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Thank you!
I’d be delighted if my OCD-like level of adoption research could help some cool people. They should feel free to email me at jaysaint at gmail dot com. From there I’ll be happy to e-share or give them my phone number.
Posted by jaysaint on April 3, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Thank you!
I’d be delighted if my OCD-like level of adoption research could help some cool people. They should feel free to email me at jaysaint at gmail dot com. From there I’ll be happy to e-share or give them my phone number.
Posted by jaysaint on April 3, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Thank you!
I’d be delighted if my OCD-like level of adoption research could help some cool people. They should feel free to email me at jaysaint at gmail dot com. From there I’ll be happy to e-share or give them my phone number.
Posted by satogaeru on April 3, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Congratulations, and a safe and happy pregnancy to you all! Having personally invented the condition of having two kids, I can assure you that it is insanity indeed, but fun anyhow.
I gave your name to my cool neighbors, who are thinking of adopting. Well, not your name, exactly, just told them I would ask you if you’d share your experience with them. They’re still on the fence about many things but are talking about China in a way that suggests to me that they don’t know a lot of the details about the adoption process.
Posted by satogaeru on April 3, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Congratulations, and a safe and happy pregnancy to you all! Having personally invented the condition of having two kids, I can assure you that it is insanity indeed, but fun anyhow.
I gave your name to my cool neighbors, who are thinking of adopting. Well, not your name, exactly, just told them I would ask you if you’d share your experience with them. They’re still on the fence about many things but are talking about China in a way that suggests to me that they don’t know a lot of the details about the adoption process.
Posted by satogaeru on April 3, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Congratulations, and a safe and happy pregnancy to you all! Having personally invented the condition of having two kids, I can assure you that it is insanity indeed, but fun anyhow.
I gave your name to my cool neighbors, who are thinking of adopting. Well, not your name, exactly, just told them I would ask you if you’d share your experience with them. They’re still on the fence about many things but are talking about China in a way that suggests to me that they don’t know a lot of the details about the adoption process.
Posted by jaysaint on April 3, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Thank you!
I’d be delighted if my OCD-like level of adoption research could help some cool people. They should feel free to email me at jaysaint at gmail dot com. From there I’ll be happy to e-share or give them my phone number.
Posted by seraskin on April 3, 2007 at 9:02 pm
you know i’m just bursting with such joy that i have to put it in every possible forum from now and for all time 🙂
Posted by seraskin on April 3, 2007 at 9:02 pm
you know i’m just bursting with such joy that i have to put it in every possible forum from now and for all time 🙂
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:04 am
That makes me so happy! Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:04 am
That makes me so happy! Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:04 am
That makes me so happy! Thank you!
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:04 am
That makes me so happy! Thank you!
Posted by seraskin on April 3, 2007 at 9:02 pm
you know i’m just bursting with such joy that i have to put it in every possible forum from now and for all time 🙂
Posted by seraskin on April 3, 2007 at 9:02 pm
you know i’m just bursting with such joy that i have to put it in every possible forum from now and for all time 🙂
Posted by seraskin on April 3, 2007 at 9:02 pm
you know i’m just bursting with such joy that i have to put it in every possible forum from now and for all time 🙂
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:00 am
Fingers and toes crossed. I want to get myself one of those no-kidding-around hospital grade pumps so that I’ve got the best chance of success.
But yeah, I’d love to actually nurse both babies if #2 will take to it.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:02 am
Thanks so much!
I love your announcement magnet artistry. If you have photos I’d love to see one. I’m glad we’re not the only Sendak fans. I feel like those stories will give my kids a good idea of what I’m hoping for for them.
Posted by jaysaint on April 6, 2007 at 3:04 am
That makes me so happy! Thank you!