A gambler is nothing but someone who makes their living out of hope
Five years ago I went to a casino. I was invited by two co-workers to a gambling establishment just outside of San Diego.
I figured I would try my luck one more time.
The only other occasion I had to step foot into a casino was on my 24th birthday. Dadisodes and I just started dating, and we headed to Las Vegas to celebrate.
It was my first experience with gambling. And although my 4-inch black heels sank deeply into the luscious casino floors at the Venetian, the entire place reminded me of a facility set up for children. Is it me or do casinos remind you of Chuck-e-Cheese or Dave and Busters…with a lot more booze?
Anyhow, I was clearly in over my head. Especially after I withdrew $200 from an ATM and perched myself in front of a group of slot machines.
They were not just any slot machines. These had a $50,000 Mercedes Benz within arms reach begging to be won. A lit a neon sign above the hood flashed, “Win this Mercedes or $40,000 cash!”
Within five minutes, I had sunk $100 into one slot machine below the car.
I was no idiot. It was time to move on.
Upward and onward I went to the blackjack tables. And just before my legs sat crossed upon a stool, a roar of cheering erupted behind me.
Someone had just hit the jackpot…on my slot machine.
One of my worst birthday memories is of watching a crew haul that Mercedes down from the tops of the slot machines for someone else.
So when I entered the local casino with co-workers, I was a bit hesitant due to my unfortunate past.
As soon as I arrived, I wanted to pass out. The thick, congested nicotine air was enough to kill the gaudy silk plants in the décor. I had to break apart from my co-workers to seek refuge in a smoke-free area of the casino. It was a hallway, barely wide enough for one 80-pound cocktail waitress to walk up and down with a beverage tray.
But I had no choice. There really was no other place I could go, other than the inside of my car. And of course, in the confines of this claustrophobic space, there were two ratty nickel slot machines. One of which was already occupied by a moo-moo wearing elderly woman with rollers in her hair.
She didn’t smell so I sat beside her. I had another hour to kill and $5 in my pocket, so I lowered my chin into one hand and began dropping silver coins with the other.
Five bets later, my machine lit up.
I mean it lit up while setting off deafening sirens and flashing lights. All I remember seeing on the screen was “Tilt.” And the only thing going on in my mind was, “Score! Maybe I won back my $5 dollars.”
After the commotion died down, a tiny slip of paper slid out from the machine.
“What? That’s it? I get a lousy receipt?”
But as I looked down, the voucher read, “Winner of $540.00!”
I nearly passed out again. This was far better than the five bucks I was expecting.
As I held that meager, thin slip of paper, the world around me froze. The surrounding voices, ringing, and music all muted. I tightened my grip around the fragile evidence of my fortune, and wanted to shield it from the world.
Worst of all, I dreaded the long haul back to the cashier to claim my winnings. What if an employee walked up to inform me this was all a big a mistake? What if my sweaty palms erased the proof on the slip?
What if this was all just a dream? I knew I would not breathe again until I was safely cashed out.
Yesterday morning as I sat on my cold bathroom floor, I revisited those two days of gambling. My head was still spinning from Thursday’s questionable pregnancy test. For two minutes, I sat with my eyes closed, imagining the slot machine wheels spinning and spinning, as I hoped for a set of three. It reminded me of these past months of hoping for a pair of pink lines.
However, this month, part of me felt as if I am just destined for line solidarity on pregnancy tests. So I decided to mix it up.
And this month, took matters into my own hands…
I may not have 2 lines, but I have these two sticks…
And I feel like the luckiest gambler in the world.
Perhaps in 9 months, I’ll start to breath again.
Two minutes ago, I was ready to go to bed, then decided to log on.
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You have made my day (night, week, month…)
What a wonderful testament of your faith and persistance. I am smiling and saying thank you for this blessing on your family
Keep enjoying this moment. Keep trusting and everything will be perfect. Much love and prayer for you,
Carlen
July 20th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Wow! I’ve never been to Vegas. But I did win $125 at a slor machine in Atlantic city.
And Congrats on the positive tests! I can’t tell you how happy I am for you. I know how long you’ve waited… Now how long before you start complaining about morning sickness?
Cookie’s last blog post..Can You Hear Me Now?
July 20th, 2009 at 12:17 am
A definite “YES”. Whew-hew! Congratulations!!!
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July 20th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Oh this is awesome. One day at a time. I hope that in nine months I see a beautiful face and your dreams come true.
I’m going to go cry now, K?
Lisa (Jonny’s Mommy)’s last blog post..It’s not over yet
July 20th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Wait? I hope….I mean…I will see a beautiful face!
Lisa (Jonny’s Mommy)’s last blog post..It’s not over yet
July 20th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Uh….my other comment must have got lost. I originally said that I hope in nine months to see a beautiful face and I meant to type I WILL see a beautiful face! (Wow…I have to go to bed now!)
That and I’m going to go cry because of how beautiful this post is!
Lisa (Jonny’s Mommy)’s last blog post..It’s not over yet
July 20th, 2009 at 12:28 am
I am so happy for you, Sandy!! Blessings and Love!!!
Secret Agent Mama’s last blog post..*Bulaffo
July 20th, 2009 at 12:49 am
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! ME & RASHAN JUST HIGH FIVED! LOLOL. That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
jameil’s last blog post..Crazy Movie Lady 25
July 20th, 2009 at 1:20 am
So happy for you!!! Since I started following your blog just a short time ago I’ve been hoping and waiting for this moment. Congratulations! Enjoy this for all that it’s worth. I bet you’re so happy that you will be smiling every minute even when the morning sickness arrives.
Melissa’s last blog post..I’ve been busy…
July 20th, 2009 at 1:32 am
SQUEALS….followed by lots of prayers, hopes and best wishes, and even some ginger crossing, and do not forget about the hugs! All coming your way!
Laura’s last blog post..Weekly Challenge Success
July 20th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Every time I see Momisodes pop up in my feed reader, I hold my breath and check the post, hoping to see just this sort of good news. And then, I had to read this post six times just to make sure I wasn’t reading it wrong! This is so exciting!
Congratulations!
Tea’s last blog post..Forecasts
July 20th, 2009 at 2:17 am
SANDY!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m sooooo excited for you and your hubby!!!!!!!!!
God is good!!!
Alicia’s last blog post..SCRIPTURE SUNDAY
July 20th, 2009 at 2:48 am
SUCH GREAT NEWS!!!
krystal’s last blog post..Brain Dump
July 20th, 2009 at 3:38 am
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
July 20th, 2009 at 3:49 am
Hope does spring eternal. God bless on your journey to mommyhood yet again!
ceemee’s last blog post..A Change Of Role
July 20th, 2009 at 3:50 am
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
I’ll be praying for a smooth nine months and another beautiful healthy little Babisodes in 9 months!
Beth (A Mom’s Life)’s last blog post..I guess they’re on to me!
July 20th, 2009 at 5:49 am
I held my breath and then burst into tears for you. Oh Sandy, you’ve got no idea how happy I am for you. SO happy.
Veronica’s last blog post..Well now
July 20th, 2009 at 6:05 am
YYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!! So happy for you!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:22 am
WOOOHOOOO!!!! Oh Sandy, I’m so happy for you! All the best sweety. xx
Marylin’s last blog post..Happy Birthday to my Big Boy!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Woo Hoo!!! Congrats!
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July 20th, 2009 at 7:24 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Lauren’s last blog post..Don’t Make Me Count to Three!
July 20th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Hooray!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Woohoo, me too!!!!
The best news in years!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Very cool! Congrats. I’m very happy for you!
OhCaptain’s last blog post..It’s only a number
July 20th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Yours is always the first blog I check, in the morning, when I get to the office. The hour between 7 and 8 AM, when the rest of the office gets here, is my little bit of free time before all hell breaks loose. Imagine, then, my surprise at today’s post – although I kinda thought things were headed this way after last weeks faint line – and my joy. You, daughter, have made my day. Absolutely made my day. I am so very, very happy for you. And I, too, am going to hold my breath.
lceel’s last blog post..A Lesson Learned
July 20th, 2009 at 8:24 am
WAUTSI WAU! gReAt nEWS!!!!!
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July 20th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Sandy, Sandy, Sandy — why didn’t I read this last night? I read the opening, but then just didn’t read on — I so wish I had, but I really might have been to excited for you to go to sleep — This is wonderful news. You know I will be thinking of you and praying that all goes well the next few months 9, 8, 7 however long it is until this child arrives safely into your arms. I look forward to reading all the post about how miserable you are, how excited Babisodes is and then isn’t. How Daddisodes adjust to the idea — and if you share before hand what sex your new off spring is. Oh, all the trauma of pick just the right name — although for us it will just be Babisodes II — hopefully you can tell I’m most excited for you and for me because to have another virtural grandbaby is exciting.
Patsy’s last blog post..The Beach in Cozumel, Mexico
July 20th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Okay. Now I’m really crying. Seriously. Crying.
I am so HAPPY for you!!!!!!!
Congratulations, Sandy!!! I just knew it would happen.
I have been checking your blog every hour hoping you had posted something (and maybe it wasn’t showing up in my reader for some reason). Thank you for telling us! I can’t tell you how thrilled I am for you.
Kat’s last blog post..PSF- Honesty
July 20th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I saw the new entry on FB and couldn’t wait to open a new tab while I held my breath. After reading, I literally broke into tears. This is the best news! I’m so happy for you, Dadisodes and Babisodes. I’m keeping prayers and hope in my heart that everything will go well and smoothly for you.
Joyce-Anne’s last blog post..The Open Road
July 20th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Congrats!!!! Fingers crossed for a smooth and as normal as possible 40 weeks.
Hockeyman’s last blog post..Better Than Coffee
July 20th, 2009 at 9:14 am
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so excited and happy for you! YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paging Doctor Mommy’s last blog post..In Case You Were Wondering
July 20th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I *KNEW* that was a good line!!!!
Congratulations!!
July 20th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I am SOOO happy for you!! I really thought that surely it’d be a good test! And how awesome that it was just at the last opportunity! I feel exactly what you’re feeling since I had a similar situation, and since I’ve been praying daily that you would have a last minute miracle as well!!
Yay! Congrats Congrats Congrats Congrats Congrats Congrats !!!!!
Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity in my Subjective Life’s last blog post..Blupdate? Blogdate? Upblog?
July 20th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Congratulations!!! It’s a great feeling after the 2 week wait. Enjoy this moment
Candy’s last blog post..Nectarine and Raspberry Galette
July 20th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Hooray we must celebrate!
Alana @ The Good Girl Gone Blog’s last blog post..Date 4: Meeting his Mom??
July 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am
YAAAAYYYY SANDY!!! I am crying right now!!! I have prayed that God will bless you in this way! God is good!!! I will continue to pray for a happy healthy, and booorrrringg 9 months!
Congratulations!
~Sassy
July 20th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Congratulations, it is really wonderful news! Prayers for your, and baby’s, health and happiness!
July 20th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Wahoo!!! Congrats!!! And I love the slot machines stories too.
Angela at mommy bytes’s last blog post..PSF – Dova Gets her Zen On
July 20th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I cannot be happier for you..seriously!! This is soooo wonderful!!!!
Kim’s last blog post..Weekly Winners – Shades of Blue
July 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A million congrats.
OHmommy’s last blog post..You won’t find me at Walmart
July 20th, 2009 at 10:52 am
i saw you in one of my parenting mags…CONGRATS! i would have written sooner but my life always seems to get in the way of my blogging!
July 20th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Now that I can see the screen again since the tears are gone, I can say….. WHOOOO HOOO!!!!!!!!!
So so so happy for you all.
(Can I have your drink tickets? HEHEHE
)
Miss’s last blog post..The One About Blogher09
July 20th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Congratulations!!! I have been thinking about you all weekend and was holding my breath while reading your post…nearly skipping to the end just to find out what the results were. Yay for Babisodes!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Congratulations! I thought about you all weekend, keeping my fingers crossed. This is the best news ever!
Cafe Fashionista’s last blog post..Charmed, I’m Sure
July 20th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Oh my gosh Congrats!!!! I’m so excited. And relieved, I kept thinking about your post over the weekend and hoping to have a good answer, this is a great answer!!
I think this is our lucky month ; )
July 20th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
A Baby is the best kind of gambling there is.
Mike golch’s last blog post..My 1,000 th POSTING,A REFLECTION OF PAST,PRESENT AND FUTURE.
July 20th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
One word: Yay!
Jen of a2eatwrite’s last blog post..THE MISSING INK Blog Tour with Karen E. Olson
July 20th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I’ll say what everyone else is saying: YESSSS!!! That is SO. FREAKING. EXCITING. I’ve been waiting and waiting for this post, for that photo, to show up for you. I knew it would happen. I don’t even know YOU, but I read your blog regularly and I feel as excited for you as I did for my cousin who recently became pregnant. Yay! And woohoo! And many blessings on the next nine months: may you be safe, healthy and glowing with the growing life inside you.
Tabitha’s last blog post..The cake is a lie.
July 20th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I was holding my breath reading your post. I’m so happy for you and your husband. You guys must be ecstatic. Wow, that dream did mean something
Mama in Suburbia’s last blog post..Aloha Friday #2
July 20th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
YAY!!!!!!!!!!
That gave me chills. Seriously. So cool.
Ashlie- Mommycosm’s last blog post..Ineffective parenting techniques
July 20th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Oh Sandy! Congratulations! I am tearing up for you! (Obviously tears of joy)
July 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I am sitting here at work welling up! I logged on just to see if you’d updated from Thursday and I am so THRILLED for you. Congrats!!
Kimberly’s last blog post..When is zero not really zero? When it describes your food.
July 20th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Wow, congratulations. That’s great news.
July 20th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
That’s awesome! Thank goodness for unambiguous test results! So glad it finally happened, just after you started to feel positive about it. YAY!!!!!!!!!!
Dot’s last blog post..Life Goes On
July 20th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Yay! That is so exciting! Good luck with it all!
Amy’s last blog post..The Unveiling….
July 20th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Awesome.
(P.S. I’m so ditzy, I had NO idea WHERE you were going with this post, then suddenly you were in the bathroom and my heart started beating for you! YEAH!)
Sweet Em’s last blog post..Independence Day/Dependence Night
July 20th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Yessssssssssssss!! Congratulations, Sandy! I’m so happy for you. God bless!
July 20th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Sandy, I am sooooo excited for you!
Employee No. 3699’s last blog post..The Eagle Has Landed…
July 20th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I’ll keep my fingers still crossed with a big ol’ grin on my face
Nicole’s last blog post..Flutterbies and more
July 20th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Yeah!!! You have no idea who I am but I follow your blog (or stalk it, whatever) and I’m so excited for you!!
Tracy Wallace’s last blog post..What a difference 4 years can make
July 20th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Congratulations! Much hope and good thoughts flowing your way.
Nicci’s last blog post..Monday Motivator
July 20th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I am SO SO happy for you!! congrats!
hazel’s last blog post..official tweeter.
July 20th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I am beyond excited for you! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laura’s last blog post..As a native Californian would say,"It’s HELLA hot!"
July 20th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Oh Sandy!! YA!!! I know I haven’t commented much since giving up my own blog, but am still a regular here. I am sooooooo happy for you!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I’d tell you to break out the champagne, but, no booze for you. Yeah!
The Mother’s last blog post..Decompensation
July 20th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Congrats!!! Blessings on the new little one!!
My only story regarding Vegas is very appropriate.
My husband has to go to Vegas periodically for work, and he really hates it. Couple of years ago he went when I was pregnant with my son. The day after he came home, I opened up his suitcase and when the horrid stench of nicotine hit me like a wave, I immediately turned around and threw up in the sink.
Viva Las Vegas.
missy @ it’s almost naptime’s last blog post..Syndication – My Perfect Son
July 20th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Oh my goodness…….congratulations!
Michelle (one crafty mama)’s last blog post..PSF – Designer Jeans!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
I am praying that all goes well. So, so happy for you.
Carrie’s last blog post..Common sense and health care reform
July 20th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
I AM DELIGHTED AND THRILLED FOR YOU!
I usually do not do the upper-case scream/yell typing thing but I mean it. Outstanding.
Lisa Rae @ smacksy’s last blog post..How Twitter Saved Our Credit Rating
July 20th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Oh my goodness! CONGRATS!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Whoo Hoo!!!
Kim’s last blog post..Lemon Ricotta Cookies
July 20th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
OMG, this is the bestest news EVER!!! I have been keeping my fingers crossed!
Congrats Sandy!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I feel too awful after gambling. Why? Because I almost always lose…and then I think about the shoes I could have bought with that money
Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com’s last blog post..I’m So Proud of the Things My Husband Teaches My Son!
July 20th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Congratulations! So happy for you!
Karen @ If I Could Escape’s last blog post..Musical Monday . . . Candy
July 20th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Awesome, awesome, awesome! I am so happy for you. I knew it would happen!! Can’t wait to meet you in a couple of days and give you big, non-strange for a stranger, congratulatory hugs!
Cara’s last blog post..Watchit Now Watchit
July 20th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
SQUEEEE!!! Just what we all have been waiting and hoping and praying and wishing to hear. I’m soooo happy for you!
Holly at Tropic of Mom’s last blog post..Now that I have two kids, I really get this…
July 20th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Ok, I don’t even know you (you know, like in the real world! lol) and I totally cheered out loud when I saw this picture! I’m so beyond thrilled for you!!!!!
Emily’s last blog post..FMM – Vacations!
July 20th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
WOW!!! That’s amazing!!!
I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
WOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!! that’s the best thing i’ve read all day!!!!!!
the planet of janet’s last blog post..Birthday dinner: If you knew sushi like I know sushi …
July 20th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
That’s awesome news. Congrats on the baby!
Kim’s last blog post..Soap Up the Ass
July 21st, 2009 at 12:44 am
SO exciting!! I have seriously praying for you and for this great news since I started following your blog. You are such a captivating writer….so witty, real and fun. What amazing news. I’m thrilled for you!!
Kelly’s last blog post..growing pains
July 21st, 2009 at 1:03 am
Eeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!! Big big big hug!!!!!!!
And yes, I too think casinos are like Chucky Cheese.
Christine’s last blog post..It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
July 21st, 2009 at 3:36 am
This is WAY better than $540!! I’ll have you know I skipped straight through this long ass post to the end, THEN went back and actually read it! YAY I am SO excited for you!!
July 21st, 2009 at 6:11 am
Congratulations! and Congratulations! You must really be excited! I hope you are feeling well too.
Cascia @ Healthy Moms’s last blog post..Sunburn Care With Lavender Essential Oil
July 21st, 2009 at 11:08 am
Congrats! What fabulous news!!!
Missy’s last blog post..Lend me your ears…and Google.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:44 pm
This is great! I’m glad your faith has changed and hopefully that will bring a bit more happiness.
Felicia – I Complete Me’s last blog post..A Sense of Independence
July 21st, 2009 at 2:08 pm
OMG!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You totally made me cry. I’ve been hoping, praying, that you would get your sweet little bundle. I think difficulites conceiving are one of life’s major injustices. I am overjoyed for you!
Amelia Thompson’s last blog post..One For Our Far Away Family
July 21st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Congratulations! This is great news.
Asianmommy’s last blog post..Littlest Pet Shop Cat with Sushi
July 21st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Oh Sandy!!!!! I’m hoping and sending you such wonderful good baby vibes right now…..actually I have been for a long time. These are just more powerful!!! XOXOXOXOXO
abunslife’s last blog post..Round and Round
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Also I have to confess that I didn’t see Thursday’s post until you referenced it, so you totally blindsided me!
Amelia Thompson’s last blog post..About a Baby
July 21st, 2009 at 5:55 pm
That is a pretty cool jackpot. Congrats!
(I hear pregnant women snore, should I bring ear plugs?)
Tara R.’s last blog post..For the win…
July 21st, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Congratulations!!
Daisy’s last blog post..Honey Grilled Chicken with Garlic
July 21st, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I am sooo excited for you! Now relax and enjoy. Ha. But seriously, try?
July 21st, 2009 at 9:49 pm
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July 21st, 2009 at 10:55 pm
OMG!! CONGRATULATION!!!!! I’m truly truly happy for you!
Now, stop thinking about what to come but cherish the moment and enjoy this moment!
Amy @ The Q Family’s last blog post..Tips Before You Go to Paris
July 21st, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Oh my gosh!!!!! Wow!!!!! I haven’t visited in a while and I needed to catch up. But what news indeed! Hurray!!!
CC’s last blog post..Look out Michael Phelps
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:24 am
Congrats. That is great news. Wishing a very healthy pregnancy.
Secret Mom Thoughts’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 am
I know you’re in Chicago as we speak (and I am uber jealous btw) but I just HAD to tell you how flipping-out thrilled I am for you!!
YAY YOU!! YAY DADISODES!!
Grandy’s last blog post..WTF Wednesday – Feeling Hostile
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
Congratulations!! I’m SO happy for you!!!
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:15 am
That is wonderful, Sandy! I’m so, so happy for you! I hope we’ll be joining you soon.
Daddy Dan’s last blog post..I’m a Friend of Maddie
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Woooo hoooo!!
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I knew that faint line was a “YES,” that’s how my first pregnancy was and my hubby didn’t believe me. Congratulations!
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I’m soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you! Thrilled, delighted, elated, excited… wonderful wonderful news!
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:32 pm
YES! (Victory dance). When you get back from blogher, I’m taking you out for a cupcake. Or icecream. Or whatever. Yes!! (Another victory dance)
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I don’t remember the last time I got so teary-eyed reading a blog post. You frame the story so well, and tell it with such feeling. Wishing you only and all the best!
July 24th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
OMG – congratulations! I got goosebumps when I saw the pictures of the pregnancy test sticks!! I’m so happy for you and the whole family! Especially babisodes… she’s gonna be the best big sister ever!
July 24th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
WOOOOOHOOOOO!! I’m thinking extremely sticky thoughts for you!!
July 24th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Yay, yay and yay Sandy!!!!!!!!!! Take lotsa care!
July 24th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
That is the BEST thing I have read in months! So very thrilled for you and your family! Squeeeeeee!
July 25th, 2009 at 4:45 am
No way!?! HOORAY!
Congrats!
July 25th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Oh I’m so so so very happy for you! Big hugs from miles away! I wish you all the best! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, how sweet!
July 26th, 2009 at 8:44 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know I’m such a horrible blog buddy lately; but I am so glad to pop i n to read this!!!
July 26th, 2009 at 11:30 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m soooo happy for you & your husband & for babisodes too!! Well soon to be big-sisterisodes! lol that is really awesome!! Good things come to those that wait!! I know there must be some great celebrating going on in your house & you all deserve this very happy news!! I can’t wait to hear more about your pregnancy here on your blog!!
Congrats again!
& much love! xox
July 26th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I just finished reading your post, “reading between the lines” and I was about to comment but couldn’t wait to find out how it turned out.
YAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO! That was an emotional roller coaster for me, so I can only imagine how you feel.
I am so happy for you. You deserve this. I will be following your journey through your blog.
July 26th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
SAAAAANNNNNNDDDDYYYYY! This is the most spectacularly awesome news I could ever have seen! I am so happy for the whole ‘Sodes family!!!
July 27th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Yay!!! That’s SO much better than slot machine winnings! I’m a little behind on the news, but I am so, so happy for you Sandy and I know many of your friends have been hoping and praying for this for you! Hope this next 9 months goes smoothly for you…
July 27th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I know I’m late with this, but Congratulations! I’m so excited for you!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
I am a lurker who just had to let you know how absolutely thrilled I am for you! We’ve been trying for our second child for over two years, and so I totally get the frustration, the worry, the wondering if it is every going to happen. Reading your story gives me hope – it IS possible – I just need to hang in there! Looking forward to following along on this journey with you.
July 28th, 2009 at 12:19 am
yeah yeah yeah yeah
sorry I missed this earlier
yeah
August 1st, 2009 at 12:34 pm