Apr 10, 2009
End-of-Week Pregnancy Hormones
I used to honor TGIF by double-fisting Tequila Sunrises at Cabo Cantina’s two-for-one Happy Hour. Today, however, I was just happy to reunite my hair with shampoo — disturbingly overdue — and let the shower rinse off the layer of lint that’s surely accumulated under my baby bump. I’d read that Baby Girl’s ears are now fully formed at 24-and-a-half weeks, so I also used the occasion to torture her with my singing. The song that immediately came to mind…?
The oh-so-original “Rock-a-Bye Baby.” Which, in the midst of warbling, I realized is quite violent, no?
So I altered the lyrics to ensure I didn’t scare baby into hibernating in my tummy FOREVER (could get awkward when she starts dating):
- Rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop,
- When the wind blows, the cradle will rock,
- When the bough breaks, the cradle won’t fall,
- Because mommy will catch you, cradle and all…
And I got choked up.
No, not at the thought of a cradle falling on me, although now that I think about it, that is a frightening prospect. But rather, from being overwhelmed with love and excitement. ME — the first one armed with a wisecrack; the woman who wasn’t always one-hundred percent certain she even wanted to have children. In fact, I could have lived a perfectly content life without becoming a mother and do not understand people who think women MUST reproduce to be fulfilled. “When are you gonna have a BAY-BEE? You MUST have a BAY-BEE!” people would often demand of me the past few years, making me want to slap them upside the head.
But now that I’ve made the choice…? I honestly am on Cloud Nine. As I recently told my mom, “I can’t wait to meet my daughter!”
So, yes, I got choked up and even shed a few sappy tears warbling a silly old lullaby in the shower. Right on cue, Baby Girl nudged me with her foot as if to say, “It’s okay, Mom.” Either that, or she was requesting I switch the music channel to Kelly Clarkson. Regardless, it was a wonderful moment. One of THOSE moments, you know?
This is my long-winded way of telling you how excited I am to continue sharing the journey with you. I’m thrilled to have already connected with dads, moms and other moms-to-be who have reached out by e-mail and comments, as well as with non-parents just looking for some lighthearted fare. This site will, I hope, always be filled with humor, fun and a bit of sarcasm — but please know it’s all underscored with a genuine love for family.
Will be busy working on the launch all weekend, with the exception of Sunday afternoon, when Mr. Candy and I are heading to the entertaining Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues. Hope everyone has a great Easter, Passover or what-have-you — and that I “see” you at the site launch on Monday!
Hugs, kisses and many Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs,
Candy
Rebecca
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Thumbs up and fingers crossed!
April 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm -Gina from Oregon
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What a nice column!!
April 11th, 2009 at 1:16 am -Dr. L
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So sweet, Candy. It’s gonna be great!
April 11th, 2009 at 2:31 am -Eize
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I was feeling crappy and annoyed, but reading this post made them go away. Thanks for sharing.
April 11th, 2009 at 5:49 am -kathleen
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Such a great moment, Candy. I had a similar one when I was pregnant…I decided to start reading to my little girl. One night I decided to read “The Giving Tree”. By the end of the story I was flat out sobbing, snot running down my face unable to catch a breath without sobbing more. I dare you to read it, Candy, and not have a similar experience!
April 12th, 2009 at 5:35 pm -Jenn F.
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The site looks fantastic, Candy.
April 15th, 2009 at 9:17 am -