I remember the days and night before Christmas as a little girl: nervous excitement about what gifts I might receive on Christmas morning, and trying desperately to distract myself with any/all activity to fool myself into thinking about something else. Yes, I was the little one who woke up at three in the morning on Christmas, tossing and turning, trying to get myself back to sleep so the morning would come faster, only to find myself sitting in the living room — alone — staring at the tree and presents and waiting for anyone/everyone else to wake up. Sigh. Last night I found myself in the same place, experiencing this childlike Christmas excitement and anticipation, knowing that this morning we would find out who it is that’s living inside of me. So, of course, Mark and I decided to pass our late evening with the light-hearted, uplifting movie, Atonement, which of course left me weeping until my head hurt and my eyes looked like I had enclosed myself in a small closet with a bag of weed. Word to the wise: if you’re ever in an emotional period of your life, it’s best not to spend the energy watching a film based on any of Ian McEwan’s books (or reading the actual books for that matter) — wait for a more stable period of life. So, as you can imagine, having a verified increase of estrogen in my body has now justified all of the emotional havoc I’ve been experiencing (and causing?) these last few months: we’re having another girl!
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Congratulations! That’s what I have always wanted… 2 girls and 2 boys. That will be so fun – I am very excited for y’all.
thank you everyone.
Yay!!! I am soo happy for yall!
I wonder if Liam has realized that his favorite “Transformers” catchphrase rather efficiently describes the birth order in your family?
“Atonement” made me feel like someone was punching me repeatedly in the stomach. And I watched it before I was pregnant.
congratulations… i’m sure she is beautiful. how did you guys do that? you give me hope on the penis filled road i’m on!
yay! congratulations bethany! the bros will no longer outnumber the hoes!
How fun, another girl! I’m so excited for you all. Names yet? Love you all.
Congratulations! Two of each. The playing field is even once again. :)
Awe, so sweet…2 boys and 2 girls! very fun!!!
I was the same little girl by the way. I never slept on christmas eve!
A little girl. Hooray! Congrats!!
That’s so awesome Bethany!! I’m so glad to finally know as well :)
Congrats Bethany! I am very happy for you all!
Yay! That’s so exciting. Congrats :-)