It's official.
We are having a DRAGON BABY!!!!!!!!
And by that, I mean a human baby, born in the Year of the Dragon, not a reptilian child.
It's been a somewhat difficult first trimester. I was terribly sick and lost some weight but have gained it all back now and am doing much much better. The baby has a nice strong heartbeat and it remains to be seen whether or not it a) can breathe fire b) can fly c) has scales but we are assured that it is quite auspicious to be birthing our babe into this lucky Chinese year so I look forward to sharing with you our baby's super power as soon as we discover it.
In fact, this year is SO favored by the Chinese for having children that Hong Kong hospitals are in a state of alarm as every man and his dog from Mainland China want to give birth in Hong Kong. Hospitals are now even refusing people beds because of the Dragon Mother overflow.
Don't worry. We've got ourselves booked into the United Christian Hospital and will be taken care of just fine. I'm sure I'll post more about this later, but UCH is a public hospital so the experience is bound to be just a little different from the one you'd be expecting in the US... let the fun begin.
We are very happy, very excited and love that it is finally time to share the news.
Stats:
Due Date: 12/12/12
Currently: 12 weeks old
Size: Plum
Cravings: Sardines
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| Photo: courtesy of July 4th 2010. I thought the use of celebratory glow sticks appropriate in this photo so I'm using it. |
Hayley and Derrald, I can't even say how excited we are for you two! It's real! It's happening! It's our friends making a baby, who is bound to be an incredibly loved, delightful little person! YAY for a new addition to a great family! We'll be playing poker in his/her honor next time around. Did you hear that we've got one cookin' as well? Another dragon baby! It's a boy this time around, and due right at the beginning of November. Come our way and we'll let them play! LOVE YOU GUYS! xoxo Metta and Marcos and Gigi and Fetus with a Penis
ReplyDeleteSo all that crazy time in nursery didn't scare you too much? Hahaha! Congratulations! You guys will be the coolest parents:)
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Congratulations to you both. We're thrilled for you.
ReplyDeleteWAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT... I HAVE TO FIND OUT THROUGH FACEBOOK?! LIKE SOME SORT OF... neighbor, or SOMETHING? :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!
As if I haven't said it enough: I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky dragon baby to be born to you two! And in Hong Kong of all places :) We'll have to bring Adelaide to Asia for a play date. Congratulations! We're super excited for you guys!
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