Oh, hello.
What am I doing amongst the fall verge and splendor? Well, I’m just kind of hanging out and thinking about a WHOLE bunch of stuff. (STUFF YOU WILL WANT TO KNOW, so if I were you I’d just look at the eleventyhundred photos and listen to the rambling because dude…it’s big news. Trust me.)
(I’m really much more excited to be here than I look, promise
What? You like the outfit? Why THANK YOU.
I got it at Target. No, not in the town where I live. That would be far too easy. We don’t have a Target in Cache Valley because then we couldn’t have TWO Wal-Marts and people would be WAY too happy and excited and if you give people too much they get spoiled and bitch and moan and start wanting things like alternative energy sources and world peace. And hell YES, having a Target is right up there with free health care, education and sanitary water. Geesh, to hear you talk you’d think that I was a shallow person that gets all caught up in buying attractive clothing and home furnishings at reasonable prices at the same place they can get gourmet baguettes.
Where was I?
Oh, yes. My outfit.
Well, I have been wearing it a LOT lately. It just sort of happened. I was wearing it when I found something out and well…I kept wearing it to tell everyone I knew and so, dude. I totally had to wear it today to share the news with all of you.
What?? What is that????? You’d love to hear my news BUT IT’S BEEN SO LONG SINCE I’VE POSTED THAT YOU DON’T REMEMBER MY NAME??!!
Oh my FREAK. It’s not like I’ve been gone THAT long, ok? Alright, alright, I’ll appease you and play along. (Sigh.) “HI THERE, LONG LOST BLOGGITY FRIENDS THAT I HAVE DEARLY MISSED!!!!! It’s me, Loralee. You remember, that dorkish, somewhat charmingly awkward blogger from Logan that has been MIA most of the month of September.”
Remember her?
Yes, I thought you might.
What? What was that? You remember her because she wrote this long, gut-wrenching emotional post and then proceeded to leave it up just hanging there for days and days and DAYS without putting everyone out of their misery and posting something that didn’t make people want to curl in the fetal position and sob with angst while throwing Prozac and tissues at themselves????
Ah. Sorry about that. I’m so embarrassed.
I will apply ye olde Jedi mind torture on her as punishment.
Does that appease you?
No?
DAMN. Well, I guess you can’t please everyone all of the time, right???
Now I’m bummed because I have a really, really, really good reason for leaving all that sadness up there for so long. So much has happened and it has had me running 24/7 for a couple of days.
I suppose I should just get on with it and tell you the news already, huh??
Ehem…I’M PREGNANT.
Let me say that again for anyone who missed it:
I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT! PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!I’M PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I am nothing if not dramatic.)
I found out Sunday afternoon. I’m due June 3rd.
It was a shock. It was the one month that we weren’t trying. It’s a lot to take in, believe you me. Given Matthew’s anniversary last week, it has gone from one extreme of emotions to the other in the blink of an eye.
There is a whole lot about me being pregnant that is very scary and complicated and terrifying. I have deep tender, serious feelings that I will probably share later, but right now I have to make this funny or I will probably curl up and be overwhelmed with emotion and the worry and fear will creep in.
Being pregnant after your last baby died and having major medical issues is a lot to deal with.
BUT.
I don’t want to think about that right now because at this moment I AM OVER THE MOON with excitement.
I know I am the queen of pessimistic that is not all that enamored with God for the last 5 years or so and I am not sure if it makes me a complete hypocrite to say, but today, right now, this very moment? God is good.
I am happy and have hope in a way I never thought I’d be again.
I feel blessed. So blessed. So grateful. So hopeful. SO HAPPY.
P.S. I’m sorry to take you all on such a ride of extremes with these last two posts.
P.P.S. Oh, and in case you’re wondering- yes. My magical boobies were a huge indicator in realizing I am pregnant.
P.P.P.S And they hurt.
P.P.P.S. They are still magical, though. Have NO doubt about that.
P.P.P.P.S. They will just have to be referred to as “Magical MATERNITY boobies”. Which are just the upgraded, more awesome version of the other model.
P.P.P.P.P.S I know this post is totally odd. Can I blame it on hormones??? ;)
I KNEW IT! Well, from the way you started this post, I knew it had to be something good. Something fabulous. Yay! Congrats!
Even though i only know you from reading this blog, i seriously feel as if a very good friend has just told me she is preggers! Congrats!!!!!!!!! This is so exciting! You know when you stopped blogging for that week or so i thought maybe you were pregnant then.
All the best to you & your family! Such wonderful news :)
I skipped everything cause I knew it. Grats doll face, you deserve it.
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So so happy for you! Jealous! And happy! And thrilled!!
You are blessed.
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Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations! I’m very happy for you.
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Right on. I’m so happy for you. I tried to leave two separate comments on your last post, but this one is much easier to comment on.
And who’s jealous of your photo shoot? Me.
Awesome, new pregnant club member! Scary but so fun.
You look glowing and beaming. And hot in that jacket.
Yes, I agree we need a target instead. Especially for someone who lives right next door to the new Walmart. It looks huge!
Again, Congrats! Take care of yourself, and don’t work too hard. But do, do a lot of shopping. :)
Mellys last blog post..Throwing leaves in your kids face is totally worth $50.
JEALOUS! I am SOOOOOOO jealous!
Oh! and Congratulations!
Yippee! I’m so happy for you.
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Oh you know those pictures made this take FOREVER to download and here I’m dying to comment and I’m just waiting and waiting and waiting . . .
Whew! CONGRATULATIONS!
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Congrats! What awesome news. :)
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Okay. Gad. After elevenhundrety posts, Im sure you arent even READING comments anymore, but
WOWEE! How exciting for you! ((((( Oh, I wrap you up in my arms and give you hugs )))))
YOU and Sweet Baby are in my prayers Loralee. Every single night.
xoxojen
jens last blog post..Since it went over like gangbusters the first time, here’s some more…
YAY!
That’s all. Just YAY!
Many congratulations to you and Jonathan!
Wish you the best of health over the next few months, keep us posted with belly shots please!
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GREAT news! I’m very happy for you.
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Oh, I was hoping this was what the news was! I’m so happy for you.
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FLEE!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!! I need to get on your calendar RIGHT NOW for a baby shower!!!
Awwwww! A baby Flee! YEA!!!!
You’re lovely and those pics are wonderful. I enjoyed your story and am very happy for you :-) Found you through our friend LouCeel.
thrilled for you!!
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Congrats! Congrats! So fantastic! I’m so happy for you. And, hey, nice outfit!
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Congrats in the biggest way!
OK, my comment disappeared also… bummer…
I am so very happy for you and will say many prayers for you and your little one…
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congratulations!!
and, fabulous photos. *love* the outfit!
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WOW. Congrats!
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YAY! Congrats!
A.C.s last blog post..Confession
“I am happy and have hope in a way I never thought I’d be again.
I feel blessed. So blessed. So grateful. So hopeful. SO HAPPY.”
So glad you’ve found hope. Thrilled for you and yours.
tashs last blog post..Quietly Listening
You are gorgeous!!
Congratulations congratulations congratulations! I’m crying about this post for you too.
This is wonderful wonderful news and I’m so happy for your family!
And now I must go to Target and stalk this outfit for myself. SO cute.
elizabeths last blog post..Time is on someone’s side, but I don’t think it’s mine
*this* is what happens with i hit “mark all as read” on my reader. i miss things like this.
GAH!
i’m so excited for you, miss. SO excited!
alis last blog post..got pie?
Congratulations!!!
but I’m still the guy stuck on the magical boobies thing.
But, oh, yes, baby, congrats again.
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Congratulations! I have been out of the blogging and reading blogs for a few months, and now this!!!
I’m really happy. Life is really a roller coaster, isn’t it, but I”m glad for the extremely happy to somewhat balance out the extremely sad…not that there’s a comparison, that’s not what I meant. I’m just happy for you! You look great, by the way.
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Yay Loralee! Congrats!!
Wonderful post, loved the pictures.
Congratulations!
May the good saints protect you,
And bless you today.
And may troubles ignore you,
Each step of the way.
Me too!!
Congrats:-) I am soooo happy for you!!!!!
Amy from Stella &Thomass last blog post..Awwwww
I dont know u personally loralee,but i fell like i do i have been reading your blog for quiet awhile i just had to say CONGRADULATIONS!!nobody deserves it more then you!!!
OMG!!!!! That is so awesome! I am very happy for you! I stumbled across your blog awhile back and have been reading ever since. I am so excited for you and so happy that you’ve had something wonderful happen, especially when you’ve been feeling down lately.
From another fellow Utahn, WAHOOOOOOOOO!
Andrea
Andrea/SpunkyLife31s last blog post..Goodbye summer! It’s been nice…
That rocks- so happy for you!
Margies last blog post..A 3 hour tour…
I know that this is totally not on subject but I already left a comment about the new baby (congrats again BTW). But NEIL DIAMOND IS COMING TO CONCERT! I’m totally going so if you need a Neil buddy and want to go to the concert let me know. Tickets go on sale Monday!
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yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay!!! congratulations to you and your fam :-)
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This is my first visit, even though I ‘see’ you around Twitter and other blogs and hear all about this ‘Looney tunes woman’…
Damn, definately a roller coaster couple of posts there.
And congratulations, I am jealous as hell. But I will get over it. ;)
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Congratulations!! What a roller coaster for you, but so glad the happy is following the sad. Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy and finding cute maternity clothes at Target.
YIPPEEEEE!!!
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Biggest congratulations to you!
Tiffs last blog post..“That would make me happy”.
SQtothemotherfuckingUEEEEEEEE!
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I am soooo happy to hear your good news.
I have stumbled upon your blog awhile ago and check in on it every once in awhile, and you have really touched my heart…and I am so happy to hear the news… your are very blessed and Congrats.
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That is awesome! Congrats! My sister just had a surprise pregnancy also. She wasn’t trying either any longer. Just goes to show that it is true…you quit trying and that is when it happens.
Kellys last blog post..September Wrap-Up
I just blog “met” you, reading your post before this from the “Perfect Post” list (from Suburban Turmoil). It was so touching that I bookmarked your blog to come back to.
How wonderful for you. Congratulations to you and your family!
Congratulations! I just found you through Mr. Lady’s blog. Wish you the best!
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