Ashley, my best friend is pregnant. Wow. We've been best friends since we were in 6th grade so that makes us 12 and we are now 25. We've been friends over half our lifetime. I think that's pretty awesome. She's been married 2 years now and is pregnant with her first child. She's going to make an amazing mother. She's five months along and she says it about the size of a banana.
When she first told me I was in shock...I mean we talked about this when we were in middle school and now it's actually happening. It's crazy to be able to see someone go through all the different steps in life. She sent me a sonogram via phone and I couldn't believe it...there it was Ashley's little baby. We've always talked about what our children would call us and I've always been Auntie Clare. I can't wait to meet it. Yes, I say it because they do not want to know the sex of the baby. Well let me rephrase that, Jesse the husband, doesn't want to know. Ashley on the other hand would love to know but is making a compromise. Me personally I wouldn't compromise that because I'm a planner. I'd want the baby room all decked out in boy or girl and have all the little clothes ready for when we came home. I think there are enough surprises when you're having a baby.
She's due July 22nd and they are calling me as soon as they are going into labor so that way I can be there right when it's born. Did I mention they live in Houston? Yeah, I'll be flying in my car to get to that baby. I think it's going to be a little surreal and I can't wait.
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Congratulations! That is so exciting! It is surreal seeing people you knew when they were children themselves plan for and have children of their own. I think it is sweet that she is compromising with her husband on not knowing the gender of the baby. I am in complete agreement with you, however, I would have to know so I could plan everything! Congratulations again to you and your friend!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
KA
I can relate to your anticipation of the baby that is due to be born in a few short months. My daughter, who said she would never have children, is five months along as well. It wasn't planned, that's for sure, and she will just have finished school at La Tech with a Computer Science degree.
ReplyDeleteI also like to be surprised in the gender of the baby just as your friend's husband is. I had four children and each one of them a surprise. If you are a planner and you sound like you are, that is something I am sure you will do when your time comes. Either way, the important idea is that mom and baby are healthy.
Having a baby is a surreal feeling and I really cannot think of anything in my life that compares. I cannot wait for my 1st grandbaby to get here so I can spoil it. I have heard from my friends that are grandmothers that it is better the second time around. I am sure I will agree.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Whoo-hoo! Two days before my birthday!
ReplyDeleteWe didn't have the problem with knowing the sex of the baby, at least from the doctors. But my mother knew the sex of my children before they were born. Both times, when I was in the hospital, in labor, I received a letter in the mail (that day!) telling me whether I was having a boy or girl. Weird!
K. Smith
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