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.
I thought of you all weekend but couldn't check the computer because the kids were sick.
CONGRATULATIONS!! It is going to be so much more than ok- it's going to be fantastic! Two of my brothers are less than a year apart (one born on May 12 the other born May 2 the next year) and they are great friends! I am so excited for you, Luke and Kara.
Posted by: Bethany | June 02, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Yeah. SO. Been down that road. Except mine were thirteen months, one week apart. I totally have you beat.
It's going to be different. And all those crap pregnancy things that happened with the first pregnancy? You'll most likely be feeling them about 2 months earlier with this one.
If you want honest feedback about what it's really like, feel free to email. I won't say it's easy, because it's not. But mine are three and four now, and I cannot imagine it differently. I LOVE having mine so close. They are best friends, and it's so much fun to take them places.
It's not easy the first year, but after that, it's so totally awesome. Sorry. Not trying to sound down, just honest.
Posted by: Jess | June 02, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Ok, so well I was one who told you not to worry! But really, you can hear it in your "voice" how really awesome this is. I'm so thrilled for you, Luke and Kara (she'll be a great big sister!)
Posted by: Heather | June 02, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Wow. That's all.
How can the home PT's not work? - you really need your money back!
Posted by: Mrs. Higrens | June 02, 2008 at 11:29 AM
DUDE. At first I thought for sure you were knocked up. And then I figured you weren't...after so many negatives.
So um, give me some time to think some more about this. As of right now...I'M FREAKING OUT.
(But in a good way.)
Posted by: Isabel | June 02, 2008 at 11:36 AM
It's totally going to be okay!! And Congrats!! That's pretty much exactly how I felt when I realized I was pregnant when Aiden was 9 months old. My two will be 18 months apart, so not much more than yours will be. :-)
Posted by: Brandy | June 02, 2008 at 11:52 AM
OMFG. I am sitting here with my mouth hanging open. I can't believe it! First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! Second of all, it will be OK. Third of all, HOLY CRAP! You're having another baby! Fourth of all... CONGRATS! YOU'RE HAVING ANOTHER BABY!
Posted by: Operation Pink Herring | June 02, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations! This is so exciting for you!!! (Sometimes I think we mix really-freaking-scary and really-freaking-exciting in our minds... They are very similar feelings!) It will be SO OK that it will be amazing and you won't be able to imagine life any differently. So happy for you, Luke, and Kara! I'll say a prayer for you're little family every day :-)
Posted by: Allison | June 02, 2008 at 12:12 PM
You will be MORE than fine. You are already SUCH a great mom, not to mention you have the suppport of a great husband as well. You will be FINE.
Posted by: Kayte | June 02, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Congrats! I had a negative preg test too and internal exam where doctor said "Uterus looks fine" Then had blood work and what do you know, I was pregnant. Keep us posted!!! CONGRATS!!!!
Posted by: Keri | June 02, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Oh CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you. This is wonderful news, and OF COURSE it's going to be okay. You have your priorities in line and Kara will never want for someone who knows where she came from. CONGRATS!
Posted by: Michelle | June 02, 2008 at 02:00 PM
You will TOTALLY be fine- because, well, you have to. It is kind of like swimming. It is shocking to just jump right in, but in the end WAY better than all that slow wading. My girls are 16 months apart, and truthfully it wasn't as bad as I had been led to believe. It still isn't and little H is only a couple weeks older than Kara. Who is SO CUTE btw- and sitting up so well! Plus they will be great friends growing up, just watch out for all the looks and comments- you thought it was bad before... wait until they see you big and pregnant and carrying around a one year old! None of their BUSINESS how far apart they are!!!
Posted by: Julie | June 02, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Congrats! How exciting and overwhelming! I'm kind of jealous because I totally want to have a surprise baby because then I won't have to make that hard decision of when to have another one.
Fortunately you make beautiful babies so you're doing the world a favor!
Posted by: Britt | June 02, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Oh, wow. Yes, it'll be okay! Just like now, you'll do what you have to do, and won't it be nice for Kara to have a playmate so close in age?! Congratulations--take a deep breath and enjoy it.
Posted by: Lar | June 02, 2008 at 02:50 PM
ohmigosh!!
i's going to be more than okay! it's going to be great!
Posted by: ali | June 02, 2008 at 09:45 PM
It will be glorious. Just look at beautiful baby number one.
Posted by: Grandma Molly | June 02, 2008 at 09:56 PM
dude
i mean
DUDE
wow.
Congrats, and also, holy shit!
Posted by: misguided mommy | June 02, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Holy cats! Congratulations! Now you know where that jelly bean craving madness came from! ;)
Posted by: Must Be Motherhood | June 03, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Like I said over at Parents, I am SHOCKED that many pee sticks can be wrong. But I am very happy for you, Kara, and Luke.
That picture of Kara is precious, by the way. She has SO MUCH MORE hair than my daughter who is only 10 days younger!!
Posted by: nonsoccermom | June 03, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Congrats! My sister-in-law is due in January with her second, who will only be 14 months behind her first. I'm not sure I could do it, but good luck to you!
Posted by: dee | June 04, 2008 at 04:06 PM
HOLY CRAP!!! I KNEW IT! I hadn't come by your blog for about a week, and today I was thinking "I should really see if Frema started her period yet". And WHEEEEE! There it was - another bayyyyy-beee!
You've got me beat - my first two are 19 months apart. It will be hard, there's just no lying about that (I vaguely remember Laura being a baby...) - but it really will be okay! And they will be so close. Congrats!
Posted by: Stacey | June 04, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Hmmm. That sounded weird. OF COURSE they'll be CLOSE. I just meant "bonded in sibling love" close, not close in age. Duh.
Posted by: Stacey | June 04, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Shit. One more - sorry. Prepare for the shock you will receive when bringing baby #2 home from the hospital - Kara will look like a Baby Giant.
Posted by: Stacey | June 04, 2008 at 07:04 PM