Okay, so between those two posts there were 56 comments. I guess that’s a good way to get people to come out of lurkdome - have a giveaway or get pregnant (and hello to all the de-lurkers - it’s great to finally *meet* you!). Either way, I appreciate all the words of support, both for the clutch and for little G-bean.
On the baby: We are very excited. VERY. We decided back in September that my reasons for not having another baby were selfish (seeing as Tim was ready for another awhile ago). So once I got over myself, we decided to let the chips fall where they may and a few very short weeks later I was blessed with my early symptoms: dull cramping and hormone-overload.It was so bad. I cried at everything, felt stressed and overwhelmed at everything - I was really scared that I was slipping back into my depression, but hark! That wasn’t the case. Tim kept insisting I was pregnant, but I wasn’t entertaining the thought yet.
Then I had a dream that I took about twenty pregnancy tests and all of them were either faulty or negative. Oh, and I was wearing a diaper. Like, a baby diaper but for my size. Don’t ask. So when I woke up I thought it was too early to take a test, but I might as well, so I did. I squinted and only saw the one line - didn’t even wait for the full 3 minutes since that first line popped up pronto - threw it away,went downstairs and started my day. Three hours later I went back into the bathroom to pee and Jaxon had pulled it out of the trash can (ewwwwww). I picked it up, glanced at it and holy crap there was a line. It was faint, but it was there (and I didn’t want to repeat the same thing when I was pregnant with Conner and the first test I took was a faint positive so I called the hotline number on the back of the box and harassed the lady for about twenty minutes, where she kept saying, “A line is a line - you’re pregnant!” and I kept saying, “Are you sure? It’s really faint!”). So a few days later I took another and that second line came up so stinking fast. So I’m like 99% sure I’m pregnant. (kidding)
And of course this occurs a month after I had finished losing the 25 pounds I put on when I went on anti-depressants and bought a fabulous pair of skinny jeans, but that really is okay - I have the rest of my life to be fit. And to add icing to my big fat prego cake, I get to experience this with a few of my closest friends. Not just people I know, but people I know and love and cherish. And our poor husbands can start a club. Or a refuge, depending on how many months/weeks/days/ are left.
Okay, now onto why you guys really checked my blog today: the winner of the clutch. I put everyone’s name in a bowl and had Conner pull one
Isn’t he the cutest little assistant?
and the winner is…
Congrats, Whitney! I will be emailing you shortly to get your mailing info. And the other 32 of you who did not win, I will (hopefully) be having another giveaway next week so check back for another chance.
Amanda says:
Hi Candace!
It really is wonderful news. Do you plan on keeping us updated on this pregnancy as you did when you had Conner? *hinthint*
And as a side note…
Congrats Whitney on winning the clutch!
October 26th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
oh amanda says:
Yes, he is the CUTEST.
I’m so happy about your baby. I’m the same as you–Les would have had a baby 8 months ago if I’d have been willing. Isn’t that weird?
Anyway, just another yippeeee! for Conner’s little bro/sis!
October 26th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Whitney says:
WHAAATTT??!!!! You’re PREGNANT AND I WON?!!!!! WHAAAAAAAAAT?!!!! YIPPEE!!!! Conner must have pulled my name bc he knew we are Aquarius buddies! I remember sitting at your house with Heather Baum when you were preggo with Conner, and you guys told me your due date was the day after my birthday…ooooooh this clutch was meant to be mine! haha I’m super stoked, but does this mean I have to apply to be on The Biggest Loser now?!
Congrats to you, Tim, and big brother Conner, and thanks for doing the giveaway!
October 26th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
Whitney says:
PS I totally just stalked your comments to make sure I was the only Whitney! HA! I’m soooo excited!
Oh, on another note…I’m becoming an aunt for the first time on 11/1/07 to a baby girl who shall be named Ainsley Quinn…just thought I would do a shout-out!
October 26th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
bee says:
I’m so excited for you guys! I’m totally bummed for myself that I didn’t win the clutch…but am happy for you! I know, I know, I have a clutch already, but I’m just competitive like that. If you don’t believe me, just ask Ebay.
So, do you want another boy? Or a girl? I can’t wait to see what fun things you craft for the lucky little bean!
October 26th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Elizabeth (formerly devriesthree) says:
SO sad I didn’t win, and so excited for you! Thanks for sharing the story!
October 27th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Sara says:
Congratulations!!
October 27th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Rachel says:
I just wanted to say that you are doing great! I love your blog and I have you on my bloglines! Congrats again on the newest little one to be and Connor just looks adorable pulling the name out of the bowl. Looking forward to reading more soon!
October 28th, 2007 at 10:32 am
Simone says:
Those pictures of you and Conner are sooo cute!
October 30th, 2007 at 5:09 am