(You want to take a bite out of those thighs, huh? I don't blame you.)
Was just this:
Even before Mabes' birthday last year, I knew that no other birthday would compare. How could it? But it will always be a great memory. I didn't realize I'd feel the same about my birthday last year. Dave and Mabes have been asking about what I want to do today, what will make it a fantastic day, etc. But honestly? My 30th last year was pretty freakin' awesome, so I'm content to just have tri tip, cake, and call it a day.
I posted about my birthday last year, but I left out the best part. One of the presents Dave and Mabes gave me was a pair of Nike flip flops--Dave gave me my first pair when I was pregnant with Mabes and they were a dream come true to swollen feet. I had since worn those out, so Dave got me new ones for my birthday, and when Mabes was out of earshot, he said, "I was hoping to get these for you for the next pregnancy, but at this point, who knows when that will happen, so I decided to get them for your birthday." I just laughed and said thanks, and then "yeah, about that? I'm taking a test tonight. I know it's early, and if it's negative, it'll just be par for the course. But if it's positive, it'll be like, the best birthday present ever."
Dave gave me the "if-you-want-to" look (I had a referral to start infertility testing that week), and I think he was afraid my birthday would end with me in tears. But I took the test, we looked at it together, and Dave's first response was "Whoa! They actually say 'pregnant' now?!?"
The weeks and months that followed were filled with ultrasounds, appointments, calls to the doctor, bleeding, and several times when I was convinced I was losing the pregnancy. I didn't even tell my own family until after my second ultrasound at 8 weeks, because I didn't want to let myself get too excited. But little Miss Annabelle hung on, and I'm so grateful for the last year.
So when Mabes asks what I want for my birthday or why we're not doing anything super fun, I can't respond in a way that she'll understand. I have what I want. What started as just a hope last year has turned into this:
We love her. She's an absolute joy--I had no idea how appropriate the song was when I chose it last year.
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Hahaha, I love her little screeches and snorts. And it's a good thing she's got some extra meat on those thighs, because there will be some major nibbling happening in two weeks!
I'd like an order of thighs with a side of cheeks. Gemma was across the room as I played the video and came running and giggling to "see baby!" Happy birthday, nerdy.
I love a baby laughing so hard it almost becomes frantic. Sort of like my laughing so hard that I cry! She's adorable and can't wait to munch on her.
Awww, how sweet that you found out on your birthday :) :) I had a friend that took a regular, two-line pregnancy test and was afraid that she was hallucinating the 2nd line, so she went out and got one that just said "pregnant." I still tease her about it :)
I am seriously tearing up over here! Happy Birthday friend! I have something for you....something minty and choc. Love ya friend!
Such a great post! So glad you have all you want! Happy Birthday...and the legs are just so cute! Why can't chunky legs be cute in your 30's...so unfair!
Happy Birthday Allison! When I woke up and realized it was teh 26th I thought, "It's Allison's bday today!". With a baby giggle like that there's no doubt it was happy one! ADORABLE!
Okay, that was weird. That last comment by 'Amy' was really me. Long story but it's happened before and it BUGS me.
Happy Birthday Allison! Love the giggles, it made me smile. Hope your day was great.
love,love,LOVE that post! annabelle is darling! what a cute little giggle!
Awww Happy Birthday Allison. I too think it is awesome that you found out on your birthday last year that you were pregnant. You will never forget that. How awesome. And the girls are both adorable. That little giggle is just precious.
Hey those avocado brownies sound interesting. Now I'm sorry I missed that cook off. :)
And.... now I'm tearing up. What a journey. I've been nostalgic about last year, too. I still look at Quinn and think, "I can't believe your really here."
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