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Turns out he's a comedian
2007-10-30 19:08:00
I should have my mouth washed out.Not just for my sailor talk some days, but actually washed, cleaned, scraped, out.The dentist sends me into a complete panic attack. I hate it so much that I don't even read about it when other people have to go. I fear losing my teeth, but I fear the dentist even more.So I avoid sugar in my drinks. I don't eat a lot of candy. I brush, floss, rinse, and water pic for my gums. I pray. Oh please, let my teeth be the teeth that don't need a dentist.It hasn't always been this bad. I have always hated the noises that come from the dentist's tools. I think that is what bothers me the most. The scraping noises, and the poking of that damn pic thing. I hate the poking. The dread of finding a place that pic will stick.Maybe if they didn't poke so hard, it wouldn't stick.Completely irrational. I am completely and totally irrational.Last night, when I was flossing, a chunk of the back of one of my front lower teeth came popping out with the floss. I wen...
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Alone again, for now
2007-10-29 18:19:00
The house is quiet. Momma and Daddy left this morning. Lovely is at school and then goes to her mother's house for a couple of days. Guy is at work. Always at work. It's just me and the pups for now.Daddy did very well here, I thought. The stairs are problematic, but we couldn't do anything about that. He was up and down during the night and got off of his medicine schedule one day, but these are things that happen at home too. Overall, I thought the visit went well, and I don't think it will be as much work as was anticipated if they come for Bird's arrival in January.Daddy is used to doing things and being the boss man. It is difficult to keep your patience with him now that he needs constant help, but then tells you how to do what he needs help with. Either that, or he wants you to help him right that second, even if you are already doing something else for him. I know it must be one of the many things that frustrates Momma, and with good reason. I just hope she doesn't fee...
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Haiku Friday, featuring Bird in 3D
2007-10-26 21:23:00
Little Bird 's sweet face27 weeks todayHe's got Daddy's nose.Little Bird's shy poseSmiling for the cameraI see there are no dimples.Bird's eyes are shut tightGiving us a big thumbs upHe must be cozy."Enough alreadyCan't you people let me sleep?"Little Bird is done.Haiku Friday . More here.
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"I will receive unexpected morsels of food from above"
2007-10-25 16:39:00
This past weekend, Lovely and I were in the kitchen making dinner and had the undivided attention of Pups tar. She is there at the ready, waiting to clean up any mess you might make or crumb that might spill.When we put the meal on the table, Pupstar moved her position to lay down by the table and stare holes into each of us. Again, waiting on that bite to fall off your fork and onto the floor.Lovely says, with a straight face, "I think Pupstar is using the secret to get us to drop food."Perfectly timed silence. Then she grins.Rounds of food spewing laughter all around. Man, it was funny.
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Little shards of truth
2007-10-23 21:40:00
I know. I'm supposed to be on break, visiting with my folks. And I am, but they need some quiet time, and so do I. Every once in awhile of course. So far it has been great having them here, and I think Daddy is doing really well. I am quite surprised actually. Pleasantly surprised.He can't remember Lovely's name, and called her, "The little girl who lives here sometimes," which made me cry. But he can't help it, and it's not personal. I just continue to remind him, and Momma makes up for it by gushing about how wonderful she is. Which is true, so it's easy.There is something on my mind though. Something that I need to flesh out, and I might as well try to do it here. I don't really want to go back to therapy right now if I can help it.Guy wants to know why I think the hospital is the enemy. Why I feel like I will be fighting them tooth and nail to get the birth that I want for Little Bird to have. And while I'm not even convinced that I do feel that way, it is an interesting...
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House guests
2007-10-22 18:18:00
Cleaning a house that has never been unpacked and is still being renovated is not an easy task. However, when your parents are coming for a visit, getting that task accomplished becomes much more important to you.Guy and I spent the past two weeks trying to unpack boxes, put things away, build shelves, and clean, and clean some more. Even Lovely got in the act, coming to us and saying, "How can I help?" She really is an amazing 11 year old. And of course, it makes me feel good that she was excited for G-Daddy and Nana to come for a visit. In her words, "You can't have too many grandparents."G-Daddy and Nana (who Guy and I lobbied to be called G-Daddy and Special Sauce, but Nana won out in the end) arrived last night, and seem to be settling in alright. They were up and down most of the night, but I'm not sure that is very different than when they are at home.Daddy is ready to get out and run some errands today. Momma and I are not. The problems I've been having with my SI joint ...
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Haiku Friday, doggie style
2007-10-20 03:04:00
Downward facing dogDoesn't hold a candle toShivasina dog.Haiku Friday . More here.
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So now that's done
2007-07-22 03:05:00
Well that's it. I finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at about 6:30 this evening. It took me about 5 hours to read, which is quite ridiculous. I tried to slow down, simply because I didn't want it to be over. I just couldn't help myself though. There are a couple of questions I have that are left unanswered, but it's a strong possibility that Lovely will be able to fill in the blanks.
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Harry Potter black out
2007-07-21 05:16:00
This is it. I won't be back until I'm done reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. There is just too much cropping up on the internet and I do not want to see any spoilers. At all. My copy should arrive in the mail tomorrow via Amazon. I will proceed to sit down and read it until its end. Then I will cry a bit.
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Team Whymommy Gear
2007-07-20 21:27:00
There are finally some shirts ready to go via cafepress. These are not to raise money for anything; they are being sold at the base price. They are only to upgrade your already stylin' wardrobe, and promote awareness of IBC and our darling WhyMommy. I apologize for not having them done in ample time for Blogher. I am a total loser for that. However, if you really do want one for Blogher, you
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Give a little. Get a lot.
2007-07-20 18:10:00
I am tired of asking people to part with their money. After six years as Executive Director of an incredibly worthy non-profit, beating down doors for donations, writing grants, and scraping up publicity, I don't want to tell you where, why, or how much to give. I am just reluctant. However, I am not reluctant to shop. Especially online. I know I am not alone. Dear T has her debit card number
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Blogme in 10 seconds
2007-07-20 04:30:00
The 10 second introduction as suggested by Mocha Momma. I guess the first thing I should say is that I take way too long to say things. People get impatient waiting for me to finish stories. Read fast so I won't have broken the rules please. I love to laugh. I will laugh at anything. I will laugh when I'm nervous. I will laugh when I feel stupid. I will laugh just to fill up silence. I'll be
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More than 1000 words
2007-07-20 00:21:00
Little Bird has started to look like a real person. A little baby. There are words that describe how it makes me feel, but I don't know what they are yet. Maybe they are just too personal for even this space here. I can say that I love that little bird. That little baby. She lay perfectly still while the ultrasound tech measured her. She measured 13w1d, a little big. Momma reminded me that Bro
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It's a good thing I'm too salty
2007-07-19 04:49:00
Cleveland, Ohio, is a strange place to take a vacation. However, there is a surprising amount of fun to be had there. Too much for just one post. Guy has a good friend that lives near Cleveland. He calls him Damize. Damize is one of the most interesting people I have ever met, and his wife is one of the nicest. Just getting to hang out with them was a great part of the trip. The thing is, they
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I can't hear you for all the eggs
2007-07-19 03:40:00
There are strange bugs in our bedroom. "It's only a few bugs, Schmoopie." "Three is almost an infestation, isn't it?" "No. It is not." Resume typing and silence. "What if they crawl in my ears at night and lay eggs?" Heavy sighing. "They won't do that.There isn't enough room in there with all of your many brains." I have to stop typing now. My ears itch.
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Pieces of me, parts of her
2007-07-17 23:08:00
Blogging as journaling. It was the concept that drew me to this medium. I have always been a journaler and was more disciplined about it when I knew that someone was reading. When all of this began, it was Whymommy that was reading. It kept us in touch, and I got to vent knowing that the words would be read by someone who would not judge every letter of every word. Letting it all out in writing
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Boobilicious Roundup
2007-07-14 03:40:00
For Whymommy's reading and giggling pleasure, I present the meager Boob ilicious Round up . Maybe this will inspire more boob posts. If so, then we'll round them up again at a later date. For now though, I give you the quality (not quantity) boob posts for Friday the 13th. Jennifer at Playgroups are No Place for Children My Cups Runneth Over Jessica at Oh, The Joys Her entire collection

Because of you. And you. And you.
2007-07-13 04:38:00
There was nothing that I thought I needed, but so much that I received. Guy showed up with roses anyway. Because I didn't need them. The morning was spent with a good friend and sweet little girls (and JD too). The early afternoon was spent finding love and support splattered all over my computer screen. There were emails, a card from Boo, a post at the board which shall not be named, a

Life preservers
2007-07-12 14:53:00
It's almost 9:00 AM. That means Whymommy has been actively fighting cancer for almost 30 minutes now. Her first chemo treatment started at 8:30 this morning. That. Is the most important thing happening today. If you haven't yet, please stop by and leave her a cheer. ******** Today is Cleatus the Featus' due date. Last night, as I was giving Guy a much deserved back rub, he asked me what I
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My mother is beautiful
2007-07-10 17:25:00
I don't remember what my mother looked like before her mastectomy. I do remember what the swimsuit that she wore to Destin the summer before her surgery looked like. It was green and blue. A floral print. It had white trim. I thought it was beautiful. I thought she was beautiful. Our neighborhood had a pool. There was a big red barn that had been converted into a clubhouse, and they had added a
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5 Little Monkeys, sittin' on their knees, p-r-a-y-i-n-g
2007-07-10 04:37:00
Because I know the bottom of your heart is just a phrase - there really isn't a bottom to any of your hearts - I ask another favor of you. Leave here. Go to Jessica and remember Whymommy's words of positive comments and no pity. Jessica's husband was diagnosed Hodgkin's Disease today. They have 5 Litt le Monkeys - triplet boys and twin girls. Jessica writes about their life and posts some of the
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G is for ginormous
2007-07-09 03:06:00
This weekend I went to visit the bra nazi. You know the place. A real bra store with bras that can double as bullet proof vests, and everyone is fitted, every time. I have worn the same bra daily for about a week now. I am aware of the grossness. I don't have another one that fits now. Hence my trip to the bra nazi. This woman, in her mid 70's, has owned the Pennyrich Bra Patch for years. She

Baby Doogal
2007-07-08 03:04:00
With the reassuring swish swish nightly, I have found myself actually thinking about what kind of birth would be best for the Little Bird. How is this Bird going to hatch? Guy feels strongly that it should happen in a hospital, so at least that much is settled. Beyond that though, there seem to be so many decisions to make. So much information. And so many opportunities to doubt myself. I've
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The best medicine
2007-07-06 15:41:00
As I checked out at the doctor's office yesterday, I handed over a check for our portion of the eventual delivery of our baby. My hand shook a little as I did it, knowing that there is always a chance we might not make it that far. Being confidant enough though, I paid. It feels early to do that. Last time though, I was already registered for all of my classes. I had bought maternity clothes.
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You can take the crazy off my chart now
2007-07-05 22:16:00
I really do have a pretty terrific doctor. Today was my appointment for the paranoia ultrasound. The ultrasound scheduled between 9w2d and 12 weeks. The one to make sure that Little Bird is still chirping. The doppler has been great. Guy and I snuggle up and find that little "swish swish" before we go to sleep at night, and it is the most calming sound in the world. Especially now that I'm
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Vote for it
2007-07-05 16:25:00
I'm sure there are still some people who we haven't reached in our Team Whymommy campaign, so I invite you to jump over to Sk*rt and vote for her story there. With enough votes, it will move to the front page where more people will see it. While you are there, look around a bit and you will find a nice collection of all the things that women like you (well, most of you anyway) find cool on the
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I shamelessly danced like Edie Brickell
2007-07-04 20:19:00
My inbox is full, and I'm thrilled. Thank you so much to everyone who has responded to the call for support. Whymommy's wall is wide and tall and strong, and it's not just because of Mamma's ass. It is because of each and every one of you. If you have posted or added the button and you don't see your name on the roll call over to the right, please let me know. I don't want to leave anyone
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Celebrations now and to come
2007-07-03 17:32:00
Momma went for her 3 month check up at the oncologist yesterday. Life is a 3 month cycle for her now. The first 2 months are fairly worry free, and then it is time to go back for blood work and scans. And possibly she feels some twinges in her abdomen. Or her energy level is waning. Or she just feels off. The week or two leading up to that oncologist visit are not fun. We just want to go
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Little bird says swish swish.
2007-07-02 20:22:00
The doppler is here. We have a heartbeat. I feel good.
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June Perfect Post Awards
2007-07-02 15:40:00
Dude. I was so supposed to wait and post this on Monday. It fits right in with me getting this whole nominating thing wrong every month though. Just wait until next month. I'll do something really stupid then. Changing the date and bumping up now. I've had a hard time figuring out what to say about my nomination for the June Perfect Post Awards . I chose a post from a blogger that I just