Very Nice News Indeed

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This is the birthday card Brad drew for me this year. I’ve been a little quiet around here lately because I’ve been putting all of my energy into sitting very still so I can keep food down.

This is because we are expecting a baby. A tiny one, who does that thing with the giant yawn that’s still only as big as a thumb print. A little one, who keeps its fists by its face in case of trouble.

Gah! Baby!

The baby is coming in late April, and Hank has told everyone in his class several times over. Other kids have begun requesting siblings from their parents in the interest of fairness, which along with my unmarried status, has made us very popular at the elementary school.

When we found out our baby schemes had worked sooner than expected, I started pulling together Instant Wedding. Finding-a-venue-and-a-dress-and-a-cake-and-calling-everyone-and-bopping-to-the-courthouse-and-doing-this-thing! Then I fell asleep. I have been asleep for several weeks now, so we’re delaying the wedding until we’ve had time to have a baby. Also to procure knitted hats and booties, which said baby can pull off and throw on the ground.

Come out, baby! I cannot wait.

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72 thoughts on “Very Nice News Indeed”

  2. Oh, congratulations! And dear tiny baby: As someone born late-April, I recommend the 23rd as a birthday. You get to share it with Shakespeare and Shirley Temple Black! Not that you’ll need any borrowed coolness. You’re sure to be the absolute best.

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  5. I am so so completely happy and thrilled for you! I have been an avid reader for years and it is so wonderful to see your journey and to read that you are in this wonderful place in your life, it gives me hope! Congrats!

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  18. So happy for you Maggie, you are an example of someone who has moved onward and upward with her life; and I find it inspiring. Much love to you, your son, your man and your wee one on the way.

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  22. Maggie, this is thrilling. Huge, major congrats to you, Brad, and Hank. And now I’m really wishing I could knit you the cutest booties ever, but I can’t. Because I suck at knitting. I’ll have to stick with dreaming up the perfect, not sleep or nausea inducing, pregnant lady snacks instead. Cheers, friend.

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  28. What adorable news. Aw yay šŸ™‚ hopefully the Small One will settle down soon and allow you to spend more time blogging about being awesome and other baby and big brother related things šŸ™‚

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  35. I’ve been following along with your life for so many years now that I think of you as a pal, and so I am thrilled for your exciting news – congratulations!

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  38. I kept thinking to myself, “where’s Maggie? I miss Maggie. Would she think it was rude if I emailed her and told her I missed her? She doesn’t even know me. But still, I feel like I need her.”

    Now, well now all I can do is squeeeee and smile and think “Maggie, please go rest, don’t worry about us. BABY!!!”

    Many hugs, internet friend. I’m so happy for you, your honey and your beautiful growing family. Squeeee!!!

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  42. So, so many congratutions to all three of you. I was about
    Hanks age when I became a big sister and it was the best. Rest up and I hope your all-day sickness ends soon!!

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  45. What wonderful news. So thrilled for all of you! Weddings can wait (says the engaged chick who had baby 6 years ago) you are a family already!

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