Good-bye, cold lunchmeat. See you in February 2009.
So, over the last couple of weeks, I've kind of been making a big deal over the possibility of being pregnant (again). At first it was fun, something to blog about for Parents that didn't make me out to be an angry dog hater, but I didn't really think it was true. Apparently nobody else did, either. I heard the DUH in comments from some of my readers. "You KNOW your cycle can take a while to get back on track, right?" they said. Which, hey, I'm with you. Surely FIVE negative pregnancy tests can't be wrong.
Except they totally can, because according to my blood test? I'm having a baby.
It's probably safe to assume Luke will never touch me again. No need to worry about number three.
Kara is unimpressed.
Silly Mommy. You've really gone and done it now.
It's going to be OK, right? I mean, I KNOW it's going to be OK, birthing two children fourteen months apart and having to buy a house and upgrade our car and save for doctor's visits and hospital bills and maternity leave (oh, my God, my boss is totally going to think I'm a nympho) and recover from two c-sections in two years and deal with morning sickness and round ligament pain and breastfeeding AGAIN. I know people do more with less. And really, I am so happy. So very, very happy.
But still.
Tell me it's going to be OK.
First of all, I want your money back for the 5 faulty pregnancy tests!
But, you'll be fine. Totally.
Posted by: Rhi | May 31, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Congratulations!! You'll be fine. Better than fine, even. You'll be terrifically fantastic, and Kara and the newbie will be the cutest little buddies.
Posted by: Nichole | May 31, 2008 at 02:15 PM
congrats! you will do fine, it all will fall in place (one way or another). Are you not so excited? More babies!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DesignHER Momma | May 31, 2008 at 02:29 PM
OH MY GOD!!! I'm so excited for you!! I know it's a little scary for you right now, but you've been such amazing parents for Kara, and I know that you'll be just as fantastic for any other babies that come into your family :) Congratulations!
Posted by: Wickedly Scarlett | May 31, 2008 at 02:32 PM
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I am very excited for you! Everything WILL be fine. You've done wonderful so far and I have no doubt you will continue to do so.
Yes - I would like to see you get your money back on the tests also. ;)
Posted by: Jenny | May 31, 2008 at 02:53 PM
WOW! Congratulations indeed! And think how you've spared yourself all those long conversations about when to have a second child!
Posted by: Janssen | May 31, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Oh wow I am SO EXCITED for you Bree!!! You're in for (I'm guessing) an intense experience but one that with all your preparation and organizational skills you'll handle just fine. Plus you have the world's (2nd) best husband for support right?! Have I mentioned how cute Kara is? I just dragged Brad in here to look at the picture and even Mr. No More Kids broke out into a goofy sappy grin. Then he said something about Kara seeming so advanced compared to Megan because - hello - she SITS UP LIKE A BIG GIRL and our kid is just slump slump slump. Anyway I'm thrilled for you and look forward to following this pregnancy too! Take care and try to get lots of rest for the next 8 months or so:)
Posted by: eva | May 31, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Oh Bree, it's not only going to be okay it is going to be fantastic! Huge congrats. I wish you had a recording of the phone call from your Dr.. Im betting there were crickets when they told you, you HAD to have been speachless.
Good luck just the same. Everyone says each pregnancy is different. I hope this one is easy on you.
Posted by: Christina | May 31, 2008 at 03:36 PM
I do so love that we now have a surprise pregnancy club. Hooray for babies Kara, Marin and their new little pal!
You guys really will be okay. What mental stability I'm gaining in age gap between kids, I'm losing in quantity of kids. We'll just keep on keepin on with our Saturday mom's breakfasts, and pull our hair out together. :o)
Posted by: Molly | May 31, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Congratulations! And I do know people who have had VBAC...you might not have to get 2 C-sections.
Posted by: Bearette24 | May 31, 2008 at 04:38 PM
OH MY GOODNESS!! CONGRATULATIONS! How fun, a surprise pregnancy! I'm so excited for you, which is weird, because it's not like I'll even get to hold the baby or anything. (and I laughed out loud about your boss thinking you're a nympho).
Posted by: Michelle Z | May 31, 2008 at 04:51 PM
See? This is exactly why I kept my mouth shut about the Five-Negative-Tests thing. SAME thing happened to me with my daughter. Yikes.
But you will TOTALLY be okay. Better than okay! You are FABULOUS parents (This is me, envious) to Kara and she will just LOVE LOVE LOVE having a baby sibling. <3
Posted by: Alicia | May 31, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Wow! My best friend has two via csection that are 15 months apart. She said the first year with two was a complete blue, but now things are settling down.
Posted by: dcfullest | May 31, 2008 at 05:25 PM
It's going to be OK. Your little family is growing! Which is fabulous. I think Kara will really enjoy growing up with a sibling so close in age to her. (Well, not ALL the time. But it'll be good in the long run, I promise.) Congratulations!
And, hey, at least now you know you were actually paying for SOMETHING all those years you spent on birth control....
Posted by: Dawn | May 31, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Congratulations! I know you are a little bit freaking out right now, but you guys are great parents to Kara! You will do well with number two, too :)
Posted by: Two Lines On a Stick | May 31, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Wow Bree!!! Congratulations! That little nugget in your tummy is lucky to have you as a mama. Do I smell an Indy-blogger baby shower???
Posted by: Sarah @ Ordinary Days | May 31, 2008 at 05:42 PM
It's going to be wonderful! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Becca | May 31, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Am I the only one who thought the jelly bean blog sounded like total pregnant talk?! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Jacqueline | May 31, 2008 at 06:45 PM
OMG, I saw the title and totally knew you were pregnant. aaaaah! Congrats!!!!!!! It will be awesome. Crazy, insane, hard, but so so awesome.
(And I hope your boss doesn't *really* think you're a nympho. lol)
What was up with all the negative pregnancy tests???
Posted by: Jen | May 31, 2008 at 06:47 PM
HOW EXCITING!!! I know that this presents some major challenges for you, but it will also give you another precious baby!! Congratulations a thousand times over! Besides, challenges would be there no matter what spacing you had. There will be so many benefits to having them this close, especially if you are done after two :-D My sister and I are 13 months apart.
Congratulations again!!
Posted by: Katie | May 31, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Congrats! How crazy, but I also have faith that you can totally do this.
Posted by: Fraulein N | May 31, 2008 at 08:24 PM
It's going to be great. Plus, how cool that Kara and Baby Bear(a) are going to be so close in age?
Also, Kara is getting so big! Sitting by herself?
Posted by: Nic | May 31, 2008 at 08:31 PM
OMG, this is so cool. I'm happy for you!
And I took 3 negative pregancy tests before giving up and going to the doctor with my second child. No idea why they failed.
Posted by: ktjrdn | May 31, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Congratulations. Welcome to the surprise club. Of course, I am a much older member than you and Molly, but I still remember all the emotions that one goes through. I do remember after Ben, that I wouldn't even go to the bathroom after my husband, just in case. I felt like a fertile Mertyl. Good luck. Hopefully you will feel better this time around, in the beginning anyway!
Posted by: Erica | May 31, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Congratulations! I don't think I will ever trust a negative pee stick again. We are still discussing when to start trying for baby number one. At times, a surprise pregnancy sounds lovely because it would take all of the "when" discussion away, and we would just be having a baby. Best of luck to all of you!
Posted by: Meg | May 31, 2008 at 11:28 PM
ACK! OMG! WOW!
I am so excited for you, and keeping my fingers crossed for a healthy pregnancy for you.
You are probably freaking, but just hang in there, girl! :)
Posted by: Kelly | June 01, 2008 at 12:31 AM
You will be perfectly fine! All of mine were close together and now that they are older it is sooo much fun!
Posted by: Ashley & Family | June 01, 2008 at 12:40 AM
It's going to be OK! Honest! In 8ish months, you will wonder how life could be without baby #2. It's scary, but you will figure it out, and you'll have fun doing it! Congrats!
Posted by: Dr. Maureen | June 01, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Surprise baby!
Wish you all the best and if I could I'd totally be offering my baby sitting services.
Posted by: Amy | June 01, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Holy crap, I'm still recovering from reading it on Parents. I'm so shocked. I think it's great, obviously it was "supposed" to happen this way. Someone is obviously trying to take the reins from you so let it go (like you seem to be doing). WOW! I say at least you won't be out of practice (I just this week was reminded that babies can't/shouldn't drink water...I feel like I need to re-read something or take a class, and my kid is only 2).
And the nympho thing...I can't get over all the comments about my "extracurricular activities" (AT WORK!) since this is my second pregnancy. I'm married for Pete's sake!
Posted by: Erika | June 01, 2008 at 03:08 PM
What a (happy) surprise! I'm really excited for you - and can't wait to read your updates. Congrats!
Posted by: Kiri | June 01, 2008 at 04:34 PM
The Mistah and his sister (sistah?!) are 18 months apart and their mother, my mother-in-law, says that it's just the first year that's, erm, challenging. But when they get older, they're Best Friends. She was telling me last night about the times that their individual friends call to see if one could come and play and The Mistah would say "I'm playing with my sister, sorry!"
It will be fine. In fact, it will be more than fine. It will be extra fine!
Congratulations!
Posted by: liz | June 01, 2008 at 06:03 PM
It'll be okay... it'll be MORE than okay.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Liz | June 01, 2008 at 06:42 PM
I've been keeping up with both of your blogs and was sure the test would be negative! BUT, I am thrilled for you!!!! God works in mysterious ways. I mean, there will be some trying moments I'm sure...right? But oh my gosh, you must feel so blessed!! Congratulations, my friend!
Posted by: Lindsey | June 01, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Wow. Congrats and good luck!! ;) When I read the title of your post, I had to laugh...because every time I make a lunchmeat sandwich I think about how much I HATED heating it when I was pregnant...and my little girl just turned 2-and-a-half. :)
Posted by: The Casual Perfectionist | June 01, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Holy crap. How exciting! Of EFFING COURSE it will be okay. It will be great! Let's focus on the joy of the situation!
Posted by: Joanne | June 01, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Psshaw. Of course it will be fine. And Congratulations!
Posted by: Ree | June 01, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Woohoo! Everything is going to be perfectly fine! My sister and I are 15 months apart (I'm the older one). Growing up, we tended to argue a bunch, but now that we are older it is GREAT. It is so nice to have someone to talk to about anything :)
Posted by: Dannielle | June 01, 2008 at 08:09 PM
It will be okay. IT WILL.
It will also be really, REALLY hard in the beginning. My kids are 20 months apart. I think it will be even harder for you.
But. It will be okay. IT WILL.
Hold tight and remember to breathe. *hugs*
Posted by: cagey | June 01, 2008 at 08:51 PM
I wanted to chime in and say that the first 6 months were the hardest for me (if that helps? no?)
Okay. I am shutting up right about..... now.
Posted by: cagey | June 01, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Oh my goodness! Congrats! Awesome, awesome, awesome news!
Posted by: Jackie | June 01, 2008 at 09:54 PM
First of all, Kara looks so adorable in that picture I just want to kidnap her. I hope my little girl is that cute!
Second, although I can't speak to actually HAVING two children yet, I can tell you that my body is doing this pregnancy thing much better this time. I've had about 1/10th the painful symptoms I had the first time, maybe less. Maybe 3 bad episodes of round ligament pain, no sciatica yet, etc.
You'll be fine. In fact, you'll be great. :)
Posted by: Liza | June 01, 2008 at 10:09 PM
It for sure is super fine with me. Number one daughter needs a play mate. The second time should be easy compared to the first time.
Posted by: daddy d | June 01, 2008 at 10:42 PM
You will be great, don't worry! congratulations!
Posted by: Audrey | June 01, 2008 at 10:59 PM
CONGRATS!!!
Hey, I've got them 12 months apart...you'll live...eventually
Posted by: Sadie | June 02, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Hugs honey. Excited for you. Congrats.. now breathe.
I am proof that you can still have a period and be pregnant, and now you are proof you can have negative pee sticks and still be.
G was 10 weeks when I got preggo with D... they are just shy of 11 months apart.. it was hard at first, but now.. I would not change it for the world... they thrive on each other and it is wonderful to see.
Posted by: casey | June 02, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Whitney | June 02, 2008 at 09:27 AM
EEEEEK!!!!! Congratulations!!!
It will be ok. I don't have the personal experience of birthing kids that close, but my ex had 2 kids that were 11 months apart and they were so so so close. Kara and her baby brother/sister will be best friends!! And you and Luke will definitely make it work. You've got so much love to give and are wonderful parents to Kara, why shouldn't another child get to experience that.
Posted by: Rachel | June 02, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Congratulations!!!! Wow! What a surprise!
You're an extremely smart and organized woman and you'll do just fine with two babies so close in age.
(Also, I still feel really bad for the poorly worded comment I left on your last post).
Posted by: Dorie | June 02, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Oh wow! Congratulaitons!
Posted by: Trilby | June 02, 2008 at 10:11 AM