#14: Light dawns on marble forehead...

Well, finally I think she admits it. Regardless of what she may say or think or act about her new state. She can finally not really say she is fat. After putting the 10w4d and 6w pics together, she can see the noticeable difference in her belly....and so did I! Wow. Very sexy.

So hopefully we can put the fat baby to bed and just marvel at the form she takes. I hope to have an update soon on the glucose test...

#13: The first ultrasound

So my wife had to get a glucose test ("Damn family history of diabetes!" she says)...a rectal exam, and several other exams and tests, and then she finally got the thing stuck up her cooter to look at the little sprite....and here is the little "Cashew"

so so cute! melts my heart!

#12 Beltaine Fun!

Mental note: Don't tell anyone at a Beltaine ritual that you are expecting.

Long story short: Beltaine is a Pagan fertility blessing ritual, to bless those who are already pregnant, as well as those who wish for enhanced fertility, and to bless plant life with fruitfulness.

The Full Story:

The Beltaine gathering yesterday (5/17) was great, awesome location, great weather, the element of the East was abundant as well (very windy!) All were having a great time with wine, strawberries and chocolate dipping sauce. Don't worry, the kids had water.

Then guess who got tied to the maypole after the first part of the circle was over? Go on! Guess!

Me.

Yeah, then I get an apple cut off my head by my wife. It's good to be the king! It was a great day, fun was had by all, and I think even today I'm going to try to get out of the house because its so damn nice today again! Much blessing for Beltaine...despite it being late! Still just as fun to mark it.

By the way, say "It's good to be the king" at a gathering or somewhere, and see who laughs...

Those who don't, feel sorry for them.

#11: Telling the other side of the family

So today, we got the iron-on transfer shirt on Justeen, and took her with us to the family get together for Mother's Day. On the front it said "I've got a secret!" and on the back it had a pretty decal that said "I'm going to be a big sister"

Mixed reactions were had. But most of it was positive. My mom was happy this time! She was just wondering how I felt about it, and if I was excited, considering the cost of almost every freakin thing has gone up since Justeen was born.

To which I said, I'm glad for this child.

But, the cost of everything and the added cost of raising a child five years after the fact is going to be stressful, hard, and trying. But I'm not that worried about it. All I'm worried about is having the job to pay all the bills. And that the bills get paid off.

Maybe it is time to look into that second job...and figuring out the new family dynamic.

#10: The F Word, Part 2

So it's a word I hear often lately.

So often its almost OCD.

The "fat" word.

And I never cease to hear it when my wife looks at a mirror *ponders flat black spray paint?* or when she happens to catch a glimpse of her own naked body.

And I can't get enough, the rapid swelling, the even larger breasts since the last post on this topic, the really heavy load of junk in the trunk. It's all too much. It just makes it harder to stay away from her. I'm loving every moment I get to see her during this pregnancy. It's nice to enjoy everything. Watching her ever expanding frame, seriously, if she gets any bigger, she's going to have to change her bra size post-pregnancy, is such a turn on for me.

It's incredible to watch this miracle of life happening before my eyes. She even felt cashew running laps today. I'm one who wonders what that must feel like. I'm one of those guys who most see as weak. Or maybe I've been working in a factory too long!

But I keep hearing the dreaded "f" word. I don't even like hearing it when she's not pregnant. Because, yeah, we know you are, but damn, dwell much? Not like I wish she were as thin as my mic stand...but at least she has something to play with in bed! Makes it more fun!

So I need help guys...how do I address this without sounding like a callous prick?

#9: Telling Grandpa...

Freakin hilarious moment!

My dad came over for his birthday celebration earlier today, and we gave him a bib that says "I Love Grandpa"

His wife got it right away. However it took him the better part of two minutes to figure it out!

The realization on his face is priceless on video! Which shall someday (when I have time to futz with it) be on youtube!

Now, to tell my mom! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

#8: The "F" Word

Well, I didn't think it would be this short of a time before it happened.

Something every guy fears to hear, and most weaker men run scared at it.

"I'm going to get big and fat!"

Yes, after only seven short weeks. She uttered the dreaded "F" word. And any reassurance I give to the counterpoint is not swaying her...UGH!