My aunt goes to eleven.

[kiya]

I am largely skipping holidayfoo this year, for I am tired and queasy. I called Dad's place to wish him, my brother, my aunt, and my cousins a happy pre-Christmas though, as they are all festive and such.

Talking to my brother, I was informed that my aunt was standing next to him looking fit to snatch the phone from him or possibly explode, so he was going to hand it over so he didn't get hurt.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS AND CONGRATULATIONS! ... how're you doing?"

"Well, nauseous and sleepy...."

We exchanged pleasantries, and eventually got around to:

"So! Do you have anything in particular you want for the baby?!"

"Uh. [Dad's wife] wants to knit a baby blanket, another friend was going to crochet one, I'm set for baby blankets, I don't know!"

"OKAY! I have expertise in having babies, I can come up with something!"

"Well, you certainly have more expertise than I do!"

My aunt is kind of terrifying.

And yes, this is me telling you people that I'm performing R&D for offspring. I know some of you know and some of you suspected and all that good stuff, but we decided we'd tell people around Christmas, and this story was funny enough to hang it on.

Now you know why I don't post anymore. I'm too busy sleeping. Making people is hard work.

Comments

[redbird]

Mazel tov! Sleep is good.

[ckd]

Congratulations! (And yes, great story to hang the more public announcement on.)

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

Well, that's a darned good reason!

I'm superstitious and don't say "congradulations" on a pregnancy, but I'm very happy for you.

[kiya]

And this would be the context for my "Yeah, it's funny what's food today" comment on your recent post. ;)

[brooksmoses]

So, officially now: Congratulations! Yay impending next generation! :)

[fierceawakening.livejournal.com]

:D

[loreleyjacob.livejournal.com]

Mazal Tov!!! :)

[shana.livejournal.com]

Mazel tov!

[pameladean]

Oh, hooray! I was afraid you were queasy for boring mundane reasons. This is queasiness with a purpose. I hope it goes away soon, anyway.

P.

[ardaniel]

You want little hats. I hear babies like them.

Also, EEEE FETUS!

[marykaykare.livejournal.com]

Yay baby! What's your due date?

MKK

[kiya]

By "The Wheel", July 26 or 27.

Acknowledging that The Wheel is idiotic for someone with a cycle as long as mine is, July 31 or August 1.

Keeping in mind that this is a first pregnancy, I was two weeks late, and teinedreugan was a week late, I'm expecting sometime in August on sheer practicality. ;)

[rosefox]

Marvelous news! I hope the pregnancy and subsequent decades of childedness go brilliantly. *)

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

R&D. I like that.

It's good to have consultants with expertise you can call on at need.

Congratulations and/or good luck, whichever you could use more of right now.

FYI

[anu3bis.livejournal.com]

You can't have too many onesies or blankets. When the lack of sleep kicks in, being able to push back the wash cycle by one more messed-up outfit is really worthwhile.

Re: FYI

[brooksmoses]

A friend of mine, at her baby shower, had a "contest" for who could bring the most appropriate-for-the-very-geeky-parents onesie. This resulted in at least a dozen, many of which were very amusing and cute indeed.

I rather recommend it. Perhaps not too frequently in a social group, but as a once thing it seemed to work quite well, and much amusement was had.

[rysmiel.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, my dear, and my best wishes for all to go smoothly.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Oh! Many many MANY congrats! What a coincidence seeing your post today :)

May all be well, and may your wee one be healthy, strong and have a long life full of joy!

[kiya]

Your post tipped me over the edge to posting this now rather than tomorrow. ;)

[rin-x-x.livejournal.com]

Congrats, Darkhawk! :)

Be prepared that if you watch a lot of CSI or shows like that, your child may as well. (My cousin's baby loves watching it. Now -thats- a cool baby. :P)

[dubiousprospects.blogspot.com (from livejournal.com)]

Oh, woot!

No advice on gestation or subsequent events, but you might want to have a minion track down Shriekback's "Big Night Music" for you; "Cradle Song", the last track on the CD, is a remarkable hybrid between a blessing and a lullaby which contains specific mentions of fire.

[ninevrise.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!! :D That is most excellent news; I'm thrilled for you. *hugs!*

[sunspiral.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[thomasyan.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[pariyal.livejournal.com]

Whee, you're making a person! Good luck!

[raasalhayya.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[linenoise.livejournal.com]

Huzzah, proto-baby!

I'll second the comment about not having too many blankets. Babies are *messy*, and sometimes everyone's just too darned tired to do laundry.

Congratulations, and Happy Christmas!

[zeborah]

Calloo, callay!

[ethaisa.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! As for what to answer when people ask 'what do you need' (and you want to keep "stuff" to a minimum) how about contributions for a diaper service?