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The temperature today in Philly peaked at 97F, or a google times infinity in pregnant-chick degrees. (Remember that other lifetime when “a” google meant something entirely different than it does now? Back in those gay old days…)
A neighbor offered to take us as guests to the local pool this morning. So instead of huddling in an air conditioned bedroom we splashed around and soaked up some sun. Lovely.
Ana Lisa was in heaven, with the water buoying up her round mound of a belly. Since it’s the only time in our lives I can get away with this analogy, I’m going for it: she was agile as a hippo cavorting in the Nile. (Well how ’bout that? I just got to check off something else from my bucket list.) :-)
Happy as she was in the water, crawling back up on dry land was another story. Any time she had to get out of the pool she’d let out a “huff” right at the moment when normal gravity kicked in.
It made me think again how much of both this pregnancy and our time with Javid was like settling into a big old pool. Sure there have been times when we’ve felt dragged down. But most of the time what we’ve been aware of is feeling held, supported, surrounded. Enveloped.
We’re about to get real busy, and it’ll be interesting to see how much time and energy I have to post. So before we get all sleep-deprived and forgetful, we’d like you to know once again just how grateful we are for all of you who stop in, greet us on our porch, write, call and e-mail. We’re also so thankful for those of you who check in on this blog, whether to leave a comment, weigh in with a name suggestion, or simply to lurk. Each of you reminds us of the very fundamental ways in which we are always connected to others. It’s a wonderful awareness, and one we very much hope to pass on to the little nugget.
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July 19th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Good luck with everything! I will be thinking of you whilst doing Jury duty on monday, hoping that all goes well. I posted a note on my own blog asking for well wishes/thinking for you and yours. You have lots of good thoughts heading your way, surrounding you, and keeping you safe. I’ll be working tuesday night and would love to come see the little one. Let me know if that’s okay! Sara Cohen
July 20th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Hey guys! We’ll be rooting for you today, hope everything goes safely and smoothly. Exciting times. Obie
July 20th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Hello Ana Lisa and Tony!
So we couldn’t resist one email before tomorrow! All is well here in DC. We are very much all thinking of you three and sending you lots of energy.
Your lives will change but only for the better! We hope you are able to relax tonight (ha!) and at least get a little sleep?
Don’t worry Ana Lisa, Sarah gave us the message (mostly to Patti) that we are not to come back with all sorts of crazy ideas.
:)