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Thursday, June 29th 2006

11:46 AM

A Timeline of Sorts...

Early May(ish) – Beverly tries out new Chili Heat Doritos and discovers that previously aforementioned Chili Heat Doritos are tasty…unfortunately soon learns that they do not taste as good coming out of the nose.

 

Later in May(ish) I am so tired that my usual clumsiness and propensity to fall down and hurt myself increases significantly. Fall down stairs many times, fall UP stairs many many times. Do dumb things like trying to crawl through the dog door…with minimal success. Tell someone at work that I do not even have enough strength to walk up the stairs at work. Must be very very sick.

 

Laterish in May(ish) I have a “feeling” one Thursday night and decide the next morning that I will go to Suna’s and attempt to verify “feeling” Find out I am, indeed, expecting a child. Holy shit. Oh, um…I mean oh my goodness (because despite being childless, I HAVE caught on that it is not appropriate to curse in front of children, even children who probably have not even developed ears yet)

 

The baby, who will hereby be referred to as “the baby” until I come up with a more creative and suitable name than “the baby” (let’s all join together in hoping that this will occur sometime before “the baby” is a year old) is due around January 20. I was planning to wait until I was exactly 12 weeks to share this news, however I am now 11 weeks and have determined that 11 weeks is only 1 less week than 12 weeks (and coincidentally, 5 more weeks than 6 weeks – imagine that) so what’s the difference really? 

 

Early June (ish) to present: Learn many new things about what pregnant women experience. Things like “food aversions”. Lucky for me said food aversions, in addition to things like pizza and eggs, also include human fingernails. My own at least. I have never had to cut my fingernails in my life because my teeth are generally responsible for that task. Teeth do not incidentally do a very good job, often leaving jagged edges and uneven lengths. Teeth are subsequently fired. Must learn to trim nails. Also very fortunate for me? Said aversions do not include ice cream. Oh, and in case you were not already aware of this phenomenon, pregnant women have a tendency to get extremely ill and to sleep many many hours every day. I, unfortunately, am not an exception to this rule, although I am happy to report that the sickness has been relatively minimal. The sleeping though? Oh my god…

 

Ways in which I have already been a bad mommy: Pushed my heart rate well beyond the doctor’s recommended limit of 150 while working out at the gym, burnt a batch of chocolate chip cookies (because all mommies are very good at baking cookies and I? Um, no) , have effectively ensured “the baby” will suffer a lifetime of the same slush addiction as its mom by refusing to go even a single day without my Pepsi slush. Also, see every post I ever wrote about caring for my nephew.

 

Am I the only one who finds it very ironic that somebody who spends many precious moments of blogging time writing about how terrible she is at caring for children, is now going to be having one of her own? All I can say is that I hope I will learn… but if I don’t? Our child is in for one crazy ride filled with dangerous slip n’ slides, being attacked by angry geese, laundry basket rides down the stairs and running with scissors while mommy and daddy rush to get the camera. Let the fun begin.  

38 Read posted comments.

Posted by Suna:

Aw, Sweetie! You are going to be a fabulous mommy, don't ever think otherwise. You have so much love, kindness, and clumsiness to share with your new bundle of joy, how could you ever think otherwise. I wish you and B all the happiness in the world, and I can't wait til "the baby" is born so Auntie Suna can spoil the living shit outa "the baby" LOL You are an amazing friend, the thousand reasons to why I love you, are the same reasons your baby is going to fall in love with you the moment you lay your eyes on "the baby" and snuggle "the baby" in your arms!
I love you so very much, and am incredibly happy for you and B! Love you lots and lots...Auntie Suna

Here's a lil poem for you:
A new little baby
to cuddle and love
To spoil just a little
and think the world of,
A bundle from Heaven
to simply adore,
Now who in the world
could ask for more!

TONS of 's
BTW~Thanks for "FINALLY" sharing the news, the secret was getting hard to keep...LOL
Thursday, June 29th 2006 @ 12:06 PM

Posted by bcgirl74:

Aw You are such a sweetheart! "The baby" is going to fall in love with auntie suna too...not just becuase of the spoiling either. lol.
Loving you tons and tons and tons too and thanks for your very sweet words!!!

And phew...the secret is finally out.
Thursday, June 29th 2006 @ 12:14 PM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

THIS IS HUGE BERV! Congrats congrats congrats! ANd I agree with Suna.... youre going to make a FANTASTIC mother! Why? Ok I COULD go with "intelligent people learn from their mistakes" but the true fact that someone as loving and caring as you cant miss in the mommy department.

And look at it this way.... how many people, let alone soon to be mothers, would have even NOTICED their "mistakes"?

Please shake "B"s hand for me on a job well done....

Couldnt happen to a nicer couple....

Thursday, June 29th 2006 @ 12:20 PM

Posted by The Zoo:

hi beverly . you are going to be the best most funnest mom in the whole wide world . we are very proud of you for keeping such a good secret . we hope you quit feeling sick very soon. mom really liked to eat cheezies . have the best mom oriffic day
P.S. WOO HOOOOOO! COWABUNGA! Something tells me you are going to have so much to blog about! We love you Beverly, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thursday, June 29th 2006 @ 12:24 PM

Posted by naturefeathers:

~*~pouf*pouf*pouf~*~
couldn't get here any faster with the watermelon and~*~whew~*~what a surprising day

YOUYOUYOU CANADIAN EARTH MOTHER SYMBOL.....i'm so happy for you i could just spit~*~BUT not at your stomach~*~

CONGRATS kiddo...you be fine...if you can get a dog to have his picture taken with a hat on with earflaps...LOL...you can do ANYTHING...lov ya nanza
Thursday, June 29th 2006 @ 2:58 PM

Posted by roscoe terrier:

and i can have a play date with the little one eh....yah of course...not RIGHT AWAY...LOL...Rdog
Thursday, June 29th 2006 @ 3:00 PM

Posted by JellyBean:

WAHOO Congratulations Bev and Bob!!! That is so exciting. I think you will make a great mom. You will be one of those 'cool' moms. The house that all the kids want to hang out at cause of all the fun, zany things you do. Your mom and dad must be excited. I look forward to getting to hold "the baby" after it arrives .....and promptly giving "the baby" back to mom or dad when he/she needs a diaper change!! Have a good weekend, and enjoy your slushes - if thats the worst you do - you are doing GREAT!!
Friday, June 30th 2006 @ 6:52 AM

Posted by Suna:

Mornin' Sunshine! Give me a shout, I don't wanna call there and wake your company up, k!
Friday, June 30th 2006 @ 7:15 AM

Posted by Beyond the Confines...:

OMG!
and ...
HALLELUJAH!!
Oh hun, after having been wallowing in my own stress & depression for quite awhile, I could NOT have asked for any better news!
That is just wonderful
I already feel in the role of elderly Aunt Cathy! Course, I would never presume the role of Gramma to the baby, as that role is best left to other, more deserving members of your family, but elderly Aund Cathy would be so great!! OK, maybe we could drop the "elderly" part of that title
You are going to make a TERRIFIC mommy! I have always thought you would! And I'm looking SO forward to sharing it all with you

Awwwww, congratulations hun! I'm SO happy for you
Friday, June 30th 2006 @ 7:40 AM

Posted by Corina Ash:

hi...i don't know you, and this is the first time I've visited your journal, but Hey: "Congrats" on "The Baby"

They say Experience is the best way to learn how to do something; So, I guess you're about to receive the best training available when it comes to "how to be a mommy".

Don't be so hard on yourself...I'm sure you'll make a great mom. It's ironic actually...The people we least expect to make GREAT parents - actually "do!"

oh, and btw - A Pepsi Slushi would be good about now.

heat enough to bake me here! I may end up like your chocolate chips cookies!

Have a Great Summer!
Friday, June 30th 2006 @ 4:55 PM

Posted by Corina Ash:

your comments didn't get eaten. I have my settings arranged so that every comment has to be okayed by me BEFORE they appear publicly...this is to cut down on some of the disrespectful 'trash' that comes through. Thanks for visiting. God Bless.
Friday, June 30th 2006 @ 9:31 PM

Posted by cdngramma:

Well B, all Jennifer and I can say is HOLY SHIT, besides that the baby can't read yet and I didn't say it out loud. So that makes me a great auntie of 18, what the heck does that make Jennifer? Ask Jenn for some pointers, she used to fall down all the time and W and A are still smiling, well adjusted kids. Congratulations to you both, you'll make awesome parents. XOX Love Auntie .........
B - Oh my goodness! That is such great news! You will make a great, fun, creative mommy! I too was ..... lets say vertically challenged as a child and both of my kids are ok so far! Well we just bought W a dirt bike so check back with me next week on that one. Hey, if you have a daughter maybe she'll sit for hours with you watching reality shows while playing with your hair!! A is already in training!
Well all the best to you. I wish you a happy, sick free, swollen and hemeroid free pregancy!
Love your cuz J
Friday, June 30th 2006 @ 10:43 PM

Posted by exercisegirl:

OMG INCREDIBLE, FABULOUS,Soooooooooo excited for you and your H YEAH, Yippee, WAHOO....

I can't wait to share the ride with you, you are so cute and way too funny...Only you can make me laugh so hard out loud while reading my puter.....

You will no doubt be one of the bestest Momma's EVA. I am so excited for you hon, so EXCITED, that's the best news I've had in a very long time

A HIGE and a bigger for you....and ONE for "The baby" chicka doo....

Have a great week-end love !
Saturday, July 1st 2006 @ 4:53 AM

Posted by The Zoo:

happy canada day beverly
Saturday, July 1st 2006 @ 8:52 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Just popin in to say...



THERE IS NOTHING MORE I LOVE THAN LIVING IN THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE! HAPPY CANADA DAY "MOMMY"!!@

Hope its a fantastic one!

W
Saturday, July 1st 2006 @ 10:20 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Sorry to hear you have to work...... no rest for the wicked huh Berv? LOL.... well at least thats what MY MOM used to say....

Take care my friend.

Wil
Monday, July 3rd 2006 @ 8:02 AM

Posted by Beyond the Confines...:

Hi sweetie! Just stopping by to wish you a GREAT rest of the week! Hope you had a good Canada Day
Tuesday, July 4th 2006 @ 5:58 AM

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK:

Just passin thru!




Have a good one Berv!
Tuesday, July 4th 2006 @ 8:22 AM

Posted by Bear:

Good Morning!!!!!
Phew I am so glad you shared that secret!!! what exciting times and isn't it next week you get to see your baby???? How exciting.
I just want to add, you will be an amazing parent.... already, you are thinking of your lil babe, worried you won't be a good parent, know what... thats what makes a great parent!!!!
hugs and love!!!!!
Wednesday, July 5th 2006 @ 7:01 AM

Posted by Karen:

Hey sis :) Wayne and I heard your news so I thought I'd come online to your journal and check it out for myself. Sorry i'm so good at remembering to look at these things...maybe direct letters would go over better ;) lol. Well a huge congratlations...and teach "the baby" one day to take over your hilarious entries I've just been reading.
You and Bob are going to make terrific parents...If you dig deep I bet you already know that. Can't wait til Wayne and I settle in nanaimo and can give "the baby" yet another cousin ;) Love you loads
Karen
Friday, July 7th 2006 @ 12:24 PM

Posted by Karen:

oops...not that the "n" is remotely near the "s" but that was supposed to be NO good..not SO good...let's pretend the keyboards are vastly different accross the pond here in Jolly Ole England
Friday, July 7th 2006 @ 12:26 PM

Posted by bcgirl74:

LMAO Karen! I almost missed your comments...I usually forget to look at previous entries once I've posted again! Anyway, great to hear from you and glad to hear you're doing great over there in jolly ole England!! So, when do you get to move back??? Have missed you tons. I am terrible at keeping in touch with anyone, except through here so visit lots okay? Thanks for the congrats! We're excited and it sure would be nice for "the baby" to have another cousin nearby!!
Love and hugs and let me know when you guys are coming back again...I totally forget all the plans!!!
Saturday, July 8th 2006 @ 9:14 AM

Posted by Joylene MacBurnie:

Jeepers I go away for a little while and I almost miss the big news... Sorry for it being so slow but Congratdualtions..:):):)
Well you know Im called the Turtle for a reason... Take care....
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