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Thursday
Dec202007
Indian Baby
December 20, 2007
Okay, I'll stop being so cryptic.
You're all very smart. Even without being able to see my eyes. And I'm all ???? too.
But there were so many points along the way that I probably should have figured it out.
Like when the women at the airport in Burkina Faso said to me, "You are pregnant?" and when I shook my head and acted a little offended they craned their necks to see my belly better and discussed it amongst themselves, obviously not believing. I mean, I know I need to work on my belly a little, but jeez.
Or then, crying when I was to the head guy of the project I'm working on.
Crying when I was talking to my employer on the phone.
Crying when I bumped our van tire into the curb.
Crying in Burkina Faso when I felt like I was lost on a long road of translation errors.
Or the fact that my belly just kept expanding. Or meeting another old friend who happens to be a nurse at my friend's party and becoming offended because he asked me if this was baby number four.
Turns out everyone's smarter than me.
I'm ecstatic. It's not exactly what I would have picked, but I'm not in charge. And yes, we were being careful. I think it's all a myth, actually, the whole protection thing.
But now that I'm pregnant, (I'm pregnant!) I can be so so so excited about another little roly poly to curl up on my belly.
And as for India, I found this place online. Doesn't that look like a dream place to have a baby? It will sure beat upstairs from the bail bondsman.
We haven't made any firm decisions yet, but as you can see, none of our firm decisions tend to stay that way.
You're all very smart. Even without being able to see my eyes. And I'm all ???? too.
But there were so many points along the way that I probably should have figured it out.
Like when the women at the airport in Burkina Faso said to me, "You are pregnant?" and when I shook my head and acted a little offended they craned their necks to see my belly better and discussed it amongst themselves, obviously not believing. I mean, I know I need to work on my belly a little, but jeez.
Or then, crying when I was to the head guy of the project I'm working on.
Crying when I was talking to my employer on the phone.
Crying when I bumped our van tire into the curb.
Crying in Burkina Faso when I felt like I was lost on a long road of translation errors.
Or the fact that my belly just kept expanding. Or meeting another old friend who happens to be a nurse at my friend's party and becoming offended because he asked me if this was baby number four.
Turns out everyone's smarter than me.
I'm ecstatic. It's not exactly what I would have picked, but I'm not in charge. And yes, we were being careful. I think it's all a myth, actually, the whole protection thing.
But now that I'm pregnant, (I'm pregnant!) I can be so so so excited about another little roly poly to curl up on my belly.
And as for India, I found this place online. Doesn't that look like a dream place to have a baby? It will sure beat upstairs from the bail bondsman.
We haven't made any firm decisions yet, but as you can see, none of our firm decisions tend to stay that way.
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Reader Comments (19)
wow. that's so, so cool. especially the birthing centre. you should drink a mango smoothie while you're in labour. (i had an iced capp while in labour and it made everything better for a few seconds)
so you announce this on the same day as my dude gets snipped... funny how life goes.
Many many many happy thoughts coming your way from Vermont! Congratulations!
Congratulations,love your blog... so happy the clouds parted... and oh how they parted!
That looks like a great place to have a baby! I'd highly recommend a waterbirth too- Alethea was born into her Daddy's arms in the water and it was beautiful. I'm excited for you, and know God will lead you.
I have 4 words. KEEP THE PLACENTA!!
OK that was 3. I think you know why but e-mail me if you don't. This has been the best postpartum year I ever had and I definitely think that had something to do with it.
I'm really excited for you, and not just because I want another baby too. Ya know, sometime.
I would totally go to India with you just to be your Doula, you know?:)
again congrats......it looks like a beautiful place to have a babe........
i didn't say anything either even though i kept feeling you were and it wasn't you wee belly either - just something a mother picks up i guess. i'm happy too but so sad you'll be so far away and i might not get to bond with this one the same way. i'm weepy too - maybe i am to! God forbid
Yes, that does look like a wonderful place to birth. Again, congratulations.
HOORAY! Congratulations! I scrolled down and read your previous entry first and guessed right away. How wonderful! How funny that so many others picked up on it before you! Any ideas how far along you are?
Congratulations! That is so, so wonderful!
congratulations! You guys are so good at making babies!
Congrats!!!!!!!
How exciting!
Mary, mom to many
Woohoo!
i loved reading the story of your birth to Ya Ya,
you are a shining and brilliant mother!
Yippeee!
Wow! Now I want a baby. I mean c'mon. I need to give this one a punk rock couzin to play with.
Matty said no...
It just means that when I do get prego, you need to have a fifth. No joke.
What? You are saying no? Well then sister, make matty say yes and we can come to india and have out babys at the same time.
FUn times or what!
Seriously, I am having baby maddness right now.
Maybe I am just PMSing or something, but i want a belly full.
Love you and am SO SO SO SO SO happy for you rae.
Fo real.
Will you name her Lara? Or if its a boy Larry?
Seeing as how this is our FOURTH birth control pregnancy, I'm totally on board with your response as to "how". We just decided that God knew better than we did, and the "birth control" is a big hilarious joke to Him. :)
Oh, Rae, congratulations to you and your family!
I had twins after being "careful" and found it's the best kind of careful there is. What a blessing!
Yipeeeeeeeeeee! Your children are so beautiful...you could have a dozen and each and everyone of them would be like delicate cherubs sent down from heaven!
I'm crying! Wow. Another child to love. Congratulations. All our love.
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and your wonderful family.