First, I wanted to say thank you all for your comments on my last post. I really can't tell you how much they mean to me. I hear hope in your words and feel it too. Then I start to think that maybe I really can do this. You make me stronger.
To illustrate where I am right now, I'll share a story. We ended up telling my dad about this pregnancy the other night. I hadn't really planned on it (in fact I hadn't said the words "I'm pregnant" out loud at all yet), but he kept offering me wine and I was getting annoyed. So I finally blurted out "You know, Dad, I'm kind of hoping not to be able to have another glass of wine until at least mid-August." He was very emotional and thrilled. Later in the evening, he made some comment about us having a baby and I immediately thought "Oh I'm not sure I'm having a baby, I just know I'm pregnant."
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That made me chuckle. I think that would be my attitude too.
You can do this Ashleigh. I think Monica said on my blog that if you can cope with the death of your son, you can cope with a subsequent pregnancy. I think she's right.
Wow...just wow. I missed your post yesterday so I am a bit "late" in responding. I have everything crossed for you. And can't wait for August.
You go girl!
I can understand your response after going through a miscarriage and then a stillbirth. The fact that you told your dad though is cool. I wouldn't be able to share that news with anyone if I were in your shoes.
Congratulations on your news and for telling your Dad. That is a big step. I like what Coggy said about coping (well I guess Monica said it originally), but it's a good one anyway.
You're "at" a good and reasonable place, Ashleigh. You can't help but feel cautious right? You can absolutely do this. Absolutely. XO.
Good for you being being able to tell your dad.. I always imagine not telling anyone until I was forced to .. like maybe when I can't see my feet..hehehe
i wish i could just give you a kiss.
no matter what, i don't know...just no matter what.
Yes, that's how I feel about the possibility of getting pregnant again--I wouldn't want anyone to be under the mistaken impression that pregnancy always equals baby. It's kind of hard to even think the word "celebrate," isn't it?
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