Wednesday, September 03, 2008

THE STICK IS BLUE!!!!!!

Actually, it's pink, but do you remember that episode of Murphy Brown when she was screaming at Frank when her test came up positive?

Yeah, that was me yesterday.

I burst into tears.

I had no idea what we're going to do. We have very little money and very little space. Those were my primary concerns.

So I've been up since 3am this morning. I couldn't sleep. So many things were rushing through my head that sleep was impossible. These are some of the things that were going through my head:

What if it's twins? I'm old enough now so that's a strong possibility. I don't know what we'd do.

I'm going to be 5 days away from my 38th birthday when this baby is due and Rich will have already turned 45. I just can't believe this is happening.

I guess I have to schedule my first prenatal. That should be in about 4 weeks. I found my old doc, I think I wrote about this, and he's got admittance at an entirely different hospital, so we'll see how that goes.

Rich REALLY doesn't like the name Ronan, so we decided on Brendan Andrew after all. He's not entirely sold on Christine Barbara either, so I'm going to change the middle name and see if that goes over better. Anyone have any good girl names that start with an A? This way the initials for a boy would be BAT and for a girl would be CAT, and it's supposed to be good luck if your child's initials spell a word.

I have supernose. The dog peed on the kitchen rug a few nights ago, and I cleaned it, but sitting here all I can smell is dog piss. I can also smell Livvie's diapers in the trash can as soon as I walk into the kitchen.

I really hope Livvie naps today, but having gone to bed at 545pm I really doubt she will. I wonder to myself how that whole part is going to go. My cousin's daughters were about 17 months apart, and all I can hear in my head is one time on the phone with her she suddenly stopped and hollered, "Erin! Stop kicking your sister in the head!" It made me laugh at the time, but now I wonder if that's what things will be like here.

Livvie will be almost 3 when this kid gets here. Maybe she'll finally be talking. Maybe I'll have been able to potty train her by then. Two kids in diapers is freaking me out. Cost alone is exhorbitant, but what about trying to juggle changing them?

What if Livvie gets jealous because my entire attention isn't focused on her anymore?

What happens if we have to go through colic and reflux again?

What if this kid doesn't sleep either?

WHAT IF IT'S TWINS?????

I've been praying to everyone and everything holy tonight that it's a single baby. I just can't even imagine any other outcome. Well, I can, and the picture ain't pretty. We'd have to move. No two ways about it. Maybe we could get away with 2 more here during the first year, but anything beyond that would be out of the question. And I don't want to move. I love this house. All of my good memories of meeting Rich, getting married, and having Livvie are tied to this house.

Rich doesn't love this house, so I'm sure he wouldn't be overly upset. But I would.

We're both quitting smoking this weekend. I can't quit if Rich doesn't quit so we're both going to do it on his days off so that he won't have to deal with the stress from work. That'll be good. There's diaper money right there.

And man did I want a beer last night. I would have given anything to be able to calm my nerves with a cold one, but that's not going to happen for a long, long time. I did drink some fake beer while I was pregnant with Livvie, so maybe when the urge gets strong enough I can pop open one of those and sit on the deck and relax.

Anyway, that's my story for today. I'm going to sit here today and have a calm nervous breakdown. Hope everyone else has a better day.

11 comments:

Woodrow said...

I always wanted to have twins.

Em said...

WHAT?!?! You're pregnant? Oh my...
Congratulations! Don't worry... it'll all work out.

Cricky said...

Congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

Remember that post, not long ago, about you wanting another child?
You may as well go with the flow and trust that it will all work it, because it will. XOXO

Anonymous said...

I'm excited (and nerve wracked) for you!!! Though I'm with Annie up there in the idea of rolling with it. Since it's gonna happen, get relaxed, get your mind and physiology all peaceful and ticking right along, and enjoy it as best you can. Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

WHAT????? You mean you've been having sex???

Cyn said...

I never did say congrats so Congratulations! Why do you think you might have twins? Does it run in the family?

Best wishes and sending good vibes your way to quit smoking.

LizLSB said...

OMG wow! Congrats and commiseration, at least until you wrap your brain around the idea. :)

Hollyn said...

I have two kids, 20 months apart (as you know). Diapers aren't too bad. Stock up on wipes. You figure out how to juggle two kids. The trick is to only have one screaming at a time (something my mom told me). 95% of the time, I'm golden.

If you have questions about how to deal with 2, just ask. If you need to panic, you have a GREAT support system (you know where). AmyT and I both have (or will have) 2 kids under 2. We're definately here for you, as well as jmac.

As they say in "Water Boy"... Yooouuuu can DOOOO it!

Love you lots!

jennyquarx said...

You will be fine. TRUST ME. I am really happy for you, you know this is just how it is supposed to be and it will be great.

Disclaimer: if you steal my A name I will breaka you face. :P

Smooches!!

squirrelgirl said...

Congrats!!! And hugs!!! I'm about a month ahead of you, so my kids will be about 25 months apart. I'll let you know how it goes when I get there... BTW - I'll be 38 in Oct and DB will be 48 in Sept. So I know where you're coming from there, too. "Smiles, everyone, smiles!"