Hey!
Say hello to McGrory-Patton number 2.
Measuring spot on. Heart beat fine. Placenta working and in the right place this time! (Bella's was anterior, which was a nightmare in labour). In short, so far so good.
One more week with my specialist and I get discharged (and then it's on to my obstetric coliastasis specialist - nothing's ever straight forward).
So little M-P2 seems to be thinking about sticking around. Which is a good thing because I'm the size of a house - and not one of our measly British houses, but one of your huge American ones - and I need to have the excuse that I'm pregnant!
Still feeling sick with the added bonus of constant indigestion, but never mind.
So anyway, now that we've all said hello to M-P2 I would really appreciate it if we could get back to some crafting around here sometime soon. How about you? And actually my mother pointed out to me today that I used to manage to blog every day even though I had nothing to say, so why can't I now? Thanks mom!
But we shall see.
Oh and just quickly, if you have emailed me and asked a question or for permission to use my work etc and you're still waiting for an answer, I truly apologise and please know that you are not alone in being ignored by me. I am in fact being rude to everyone at the moment (with my lack of responses) not just you! And I do promise that I'm working my way through my inbox.
So. Phew.
Phew.
Congratulations.
Posted by:Pam | August 13, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Oh, what good news!
Posted by:June | August 13, 2007 at 05:30 PM
Yay! How adorable!
Posted by:Heather | August 13, 2007 at 05:31 PM
You made my day! So happy to see M-P2 now!
Take your time and do not feel obligated to post (if you don't feel like), but of course, I will be happy to see some new crafty posts over here ;-)
Crossing my fingers here in Israel for a quite and boring pregnancy!
Posted by:Aline | August 13, 2007 at 05:31 PM
Yeah - that is the best news I have heard in a long time! I have been on pins and needles needing to check your blog for news quite frequently - and getting more scared each time there was nothing new. But I was always hoping that that meant you were resting, and so today - I rejoice with you that MP2 is great!!! Big hugs from Michigan! And thank you Lord!
Diane
Posted by:Diane | August 13, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Posted by:Diane | August 13, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Yay! The little person wants to see the world!
Posted by:Jen | August 13, 2007 at 05:44 PM
I am so so happy for you. He/She looks adorable!
Posted by:amy | August 13, 2007 at 05:52 PM
fandabbeedozee!!!!
i love this post. it is a ray of sunshine to hear you so happy + see m-p 2 : )
Posted by:kelly | August 13, 2007 at 05:52 PM
Oh! This makes me so happy for you and your family. :) Big smiles.
Posted by:Briana | August 13, 2007 at 05:57 PM
Oh how wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us. Go, M-P2!
Posted by:Claudia | August 13, 2007 at 05:58 PM
Glad to see you've had good news.
India
Posted by:india | August 13, 2007 at 06:01 PM
Manda:
Your baby is a beautiful sight to see!!!
I hope you get some relief soon --- every day is a day closer to the second trimester, right?
I'm so happy for you and Jim and Bella.
Jean
Posted by:Jeanie | August 13, 2007 at 06:04 PM
What wonderful news - I am sitting here with a big grin on my face. Take care and get lots of rest (and Gaviscon!) Lindsey x
Posted by:lindsey | August 13, 2007 at 06:14 PM
What wonderful wonderful news.
Posted by:Mama Urchin | August 13, 2007 at 06:16 PM
Oh..... I've got goose bumbs EVERYWHERE! How exciting for you all!
And, what a pretty/handsome little M-P2 you have there! We're all so happy for you Manda!
(With my two year old....... while pregnant with her, I had to start taking two pills everyday just to help control the heart burn at about this same stage too. I had esophogeal damage after she was born..... ugh!)
Posted by:Plumtickled | August 13, 2007 at 06:19 PM
*crying*sniveling*
I was freaking out because we hadn't heard from you! What wonderful news!!!!!!! This is amazing! Congratulations!
Posted by:Lilbird | August 13, 2007 at 06:21 PM
Simply splendid news!
Posted by:laeroport | August 13, 2007 at 06:23 PM
Hooray!
Posted by:Stacy | August 13, 2007 at 06:24 PM
My mom gives me a hard time about my blogging, too! I'm so happy that the little poppet is sticking around! I'm all smiles over here!
Posted by:sarah | August 13, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Oh yippee!!! Tears welling up, nose running... just so happy!! Glad to have you back - and glad to welcome M-P2 to Blogland!
Posted by:Jerusalem | August 13, 2007 at 06:26 PM
I'm so happy for you!!!
Posted by:Emy | August 13, 2007 at 06:32 PM
Oh my goodness! Congratulations, I'm so happy and excited for you all!
Posted by:Caitie | August 13, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Oh, hooray! My OB told me that indigestion is a result of some pregnancy hormone (can't remember which) relaxing the pyloric valve. See, your baby is just doing what it needs to grow and giving you indigestion in the mean time. :)
Posted by:Brynne | August 13, 2007 at 06:34 PM
It's brilliant to hear such good news from you Manda, your baby looks beautiful and I hope everything continues to go so well (without all the sickness and heartburn!)
Sending you lots of hugs, Cat
Posted by:Cat | August 13, 2007 at 06:36 PM