Today’s the Day January 10, 2007
I rightly assumed that today wouldn’t be a day that I could sleep until the alarm went off even though it’s set for the crack of dawn. I can’t believe today is finally here. It seems like it took forever to get here, yet it feels like it flew by at the same time.
I’m nervous. When Dan and I were getting ready for bed last night I couldn’t even talk about today. Dan would start saying something, and I’d have to cut him off. It’s just too huge, and unfortunately that feeling of waiting for the other shoe to drop just won’t leave me the hell alone.
As I laid in bed this morning, knowing that I wouldn’t be falling back to sleep, I thought of all of your comments to my last post. Thank you so very much for all of that support. I think of the combined strength of everyone who left a kind word, because I know that behind each name, each email address, and each url is a story of strength, no matter what you’re dealing with currently. Thinking of that reminded me of my own strength, the strength it took to get to this point in the first place. I will be drawing on that today for sure, so thank you.
Well, there goes the alarm. I’m off to get ready for what I hope will be a day (or two) that will lead not to an ending but rather a beautiful beginning.
- Posted in : Post cycle #7: Trying to stay knocked up
- Author : amanda
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i know you have already gone to the hospital…but still sending huge hugs your way!
You are strong, you’ve made it so far – but it really IS just the beginning.
Best wishes for you all today.
xoxo
Well said.
I will be constantly refreshing, looking forward to Dan’s update!
Best wishes!!!!
SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! Congrats, and best wishes for… a wonderful wonderful long awaited day. Next time we all read you’ll be holding a beautiful little boy… amazing.
Good luck, Amanda!!!
Good luck, hon! I have tears in my eyes picturing you holding your baby in your arms. I’ll be thinking of you today!
Wishing you the very best! I am so happy that your dream has finally come true!
Good luck Amanda! I can’t wait to see pictures of Baby Banana.
We’ll be waiting with bated breath! Good luck, all three of you.
Wishing you strength, love and peace today!
long time lurker here. I just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world and to let you know that I have tears in my eyes thinking of what a huge day this will be!!
Oh my, I have goosebumps! Will be thinking of and praying for all three of you all day today and into tomorrow — however long it takes.
I have only posted once here I think…but good luck!! Enjoy the moments!! As some of the others have said this is the beginning!! Wow!!
I know you’re off already, but wishing you the best of luck and the happiest of new beginnings!
Good Luck!!!
So exciting! Hope all goes well today and you got to see your new love soon.
Wishing you a beautiful (and easy!) day (or two) – let the “refreshing” begin!
I can’t help but wonder what’s going on RIGHT NOW! How close to being a mom are you?? I’m SO excited and happy for you. Can’t wait to get the news!
Good luck. Long time lurker. You deserve all the happiness in the world.
This post makes me happy — not the spike of swivel-in-your-chair, tap-your-feet-in-a-happy-dance, squealing kind of happy, but the deep, satisfying, long-time-coming happy that makes you temple your fingers together, lean back and hum, “Well, alllll riiiiiiiiight.”
Happy.
Wishing you all the best today and in your life with your little one! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Thinking of you and wishing you the very best of luck.
I am so excited for you, Amanda. Your story has brought so much hope to so many, and you deserve your happy ending.
Thinking of you and Dan today!
De-lurking to say “GOOD LUCK”. I am so happy for you and Dan!
Just delurking to say I’m thinking of you today! Can’t wait to see Dan’s update!
You are very strong!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Can’t wait to hear more!
I am so excited for you! I woke up this morning and thought “Amanda’s having her baby today.” Hope that isn’t too creepy! I can’t wait to hear all about it, add me to the list of people who will be refreshing a lot until we get some news. :)
So so so excited! Can’t wait to hear the news. I’ll be checking back obsessively.
I agree with you Lisa – I thought the same. I guess that’s what you get for following someone’s journey like this.
Amanda, I’m so happy for you. I, too, am obsessed for news!
Oh my gosh. I remember holding my breath with you while you waiting to see if your “one last time” worked. And it did. And it has! I just know you’ll be bringing your beautiful baby boy home in a few days. I just can’t believe you’ve come this far. Good luck!!
Today is a beautiful day on the internet. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am thinking of you today and hoping that you get to hold your perfect baby any moment now.
we’re all very (over) excited, as you can see, amanda. We’ll be thinking of you all day. Very very best wishes.
Good luck! Thinking of you and your new little one.
I cannot tell you how much anticipation I feel for you today. :)
Best wishes, I can’t wait to hear your update!
Is it bad that I’m keeping this site up all day? I cannot wait to hear!!
I can’t stop smiling!
De-lurking to say how happy I am for you and Dan. I’ve been reading your blog for a long time and just couldn’t be more excited(well maybe not as excited as you guys are) for this big day. good luck!
So very excited for you. You deserve this. Will be thinking of you today.
Oh the torture! How are we to know how it’s all going? Prayers and excited squeals all day…
Julianna’s blog tribute to you is gorgeous. I echo every sentiment and hope you’ve already reached the new beginning today.
Thinking of you and can’t wait to read about the little guy’s arrival!
My best thoughts are with you today. Here’s to new beginnings!
It truly is a beautiful new beginning!! x
Good luck Amanda, can’t wait to hear all about it!
Amanda!!! YAY!!!! I am soooo happy for you. I have been following your story since just before you started your “last try.” You bring so much hope to those of us still in the trenches! May your “little guy” bring you all the joy and happiness you deserve!
Good luck Amanda-I’m sovery happy for you!! Can’t wait for an update!
Lizmc
Amanda – Congratulations! This is a wonderful beginning for you. Thanks for making my day and giving me hope.
Amanda, i am so so happy for you and Dan! I hope today is perfect in every way. Lots of xxoos.
Still thinking wonderful thoughts for you today!
Amanda, Thinking of you! Can’t wait to hear the updates!! We’re all very excited for you and Dan!
Good Luck! Let’s have a healthy baby!!!
Thinking of you and can’t wait to hear all about the wonderful news!!
Wishing you the very best of luck. Can’t wait to hear an update.
I suppose it’s too early for an update eh? ay! Thinking of you Amanda!
delurking to say that I am so thrilled for you. What an amazing day today will be. Enjoy meeting your son . Many good wishes.
Amanda- I’ve been reading your blog for a long time. Today is the day you have waited so long for. I am so happy for you. Enjoy the beginning of a new and exciting chapter of your life! May you be blessed with all the joys of being a mother.
I just HATE that I can’t access your blog from work (my school system blocks out most personal pages/blogging sites). Otherwise, I’d likely not get any work done with waiting anxiously for a post from Dan. I am so, so overjoyed for you and Dan. You don’t know me, but my heart and hopes are with you now as you bring your little guy into the world. :)
Dan, I’m waiting… Please let us know how things went. Thinking of you three and praying it all went smoothly.
Can’t wait to hear the news!!!!! Thinking lots of wonderful thoughts for you and Dan and baby!
What a wonderful post to finally see Amanda! Hoping for a peaceful and healthy delivery. I’m so excited for you both and am sending much love and happy wishes your way.
Breathe!
After finding this post http://www.mananabanana.brainwidth.net/2006/05/05/sometimes-mms-just-arent-enough/ after they just started this whole journey for the last/final time – coming back to read the post that Amanda left today is simply….. amazing.
Absolutely … Amazing.
Still praying for positive beginnings.
After finding this post http://www.mananabanana.brainwidth.net/2006/05/05/sometimes-mms-just-arent-enough/ after you two just started this whole journey for the last/final time – coming back to read the post that you left today Amanda is simply….. amazing.
Absolutely … Amazing.
Still praying for positive beginnings.
Amanda, Waiting to hear the great news!!! Big hugs to you and Dan!
Holly shit today? Jezz, good luck Amanda. Thinking of you and Dan.
xxooxx
Amanda, wishing the best for you, Baby Banana, & Dan on this 10th of january 2007! What a day. What a journey. Gosh, I am getting teary of here.
Hi sweetie,
I have been thinking of you all day.
Can’t wait to hear all the details.
XOXOOX
Christine
Thinking of you. Hoping it is a beautiful beginning.
Best of luck!
Bea
Hoping it’s all going well…
I hope everything went well. Can’t wait for the update!
Good luck.. I can’t wait for the update!
That was a beautiful post…though something tells me perhaps not as beautiful as what happened in that hospital.
Sending you all the best wishes in the world. May the three of you know more love than you ever thought possible.
Good Luck!!