Friday, October 5, 2001


Well, the time is upon
Well, the time is upon us. Under much duress from fans all over the Carolinas, University officials decided that ECU shall once again meet the University of North Carolina Tarheels. The two have not met since 1981 and frankly, ECU got a spanking. Up until a few weeks ago, I was certain that we were going to return the favor on Saturday. But, Carolina's normally EL-SUCKO football team has had 2 impressive wins. Their team is pumped and on a roll. I admit, I'm worried. I am worried, but I have faith in my team, especially if it rains. The Tarheels will be handed their dirty feet on a platter should the heavens open and the rain pours down. ECU plays their best games in sloppy conditions. Hey, it rains every day and twice on Friday here. :-) Really all that is at stake are bragging rights (oh and maybe a goalpost or two). I, however, think this game may determine who the best team in the state really is. Looking foward to hearing every Pirate fans favorite words: "Where it's a first down P-I-R-A-T-E-S!"
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I've had a post up
I've had a post up for a few hours today. It was a little, umm, bitter. Some of you may have had the chance to read it. I decided to delete it. It was silly. I felt stupid for posting it. I have so many BETTER things to write about here. I'm having a baby. A beautiful, healthy baby girl. I can't tell you how much that has changed my life, my attitudes (especially towards useless people only out to bring themselves up by putting others down), and my thoughts. I can honestly say that I am a better person now than I was 16 weeks ago. I guess all women go through it with their first pregnancy. It's that transition into motherhood. It's kinda like when you get in a fight at school or something...and you're so mad you could scream, and your Mom is there calming you down. I've always had a tendency to fly off the handle, I'm a VERY emotionally charged person. This pregnancy is calming me down, mellowing me out. So, anyway, no more rants about stupid people, no more time wasted on what they think or do. Just focusing on all the joys and blessings in my life. My husband and daughter on the way. My WAY TOO LONG TO NAME list of family and friends who care about me. (Although, I will add, that it will continue to amuse me that my life seems to be so darn interesting to them....make a decision and stick to it. Either you want to know me or you don't. And if you don't then mind your own business. I doubt very srriously you visit out of genuine concern for my wellbeing. More like nosiness, huh?)
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Thursday, October 4, 2001


FINALLY installed a Site Meter.
FINALLY installed a Site Meter. It's so interesting to know who's creeping around in my site. I see a lot of old friends in here. I didn't know my pregnancy meant so much to everybody. Especially those whose group I was no longer good enough to be a part of several months ago. It just amazes me. I really can't decide if it's true concern, simple curiosity, or what. Who knows. Anyway...enough of that, on to important stuff. I can't even begin to explain how happy I am to be having a girl. I was telling my friend Angela, in an email this morning, that I kept telling myself I have been just as happy with a boy. I think I was just lying to myself, I wanted a girl so badly. I wanted it for myself, I wanted it for my Mom, and I wanted it for Tommy's parents (who have 3 grandsons and had given up hope on buying pink dresses). And I know Tommy says he wanted a boy, but I know my husband. I know my husband VERY WELL. As soon as that baby girl looks at him for the first time, it'll be over. She'll be a Daddy's girl and he'll be completely devoted to her. I know it.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2001


We're back. The appointment took
We're back. The appointment took a while longer than we thought for a few reasons I'll explain below: BUT FIRST: IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have pretty much been crying non-stop since we found out. I am so excited. I'm having a little girl. Maggie. I just can't believe it. Tommy cried too. She was just wiggling around..moving all over the place! One of the reasons I was there so long is because they were having a hard time seeing everything. The reason for that is, I'm not as far along as they thought. They thought I was 18, but am really only 16. So, now my due date is March 19th. That means I have to go back for another ultrasound in 2 weeks becuase they didn't get to check some of the things they need to check which are developing in the next 2 weeks. Another reason I was there so long. My BP was 180 over 94 when I first got there. VERY HIGH! So, I had to wait around a while after my appointment (to calm down) and they did it again. It was 160 over 82 the second time. Also, gave me an antibiotic for an infection. Man, what an appointment. I am really excited I get another u/s though. It was so cool. She was just moving all over the place..kicking and tugging on the umbelical cord. It was incredible. I have two really good pics to scan in. You can see them by clicking on the "Baby's Firsts' link over the the right then scrolling down to the bottom. I'm still so excited. Still shaking even. I can't believe it, I'm having a girl!
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Tuesday, October 2, 2001


So, tomorrow is the big
So, tomorrow is the big day. I'll be 18 weeks pregnant. That's exciting enough! But, we have our ultrasound tomorrow. I can hardly wait! I'm so anxious to find out who this baby is, Thomas or Maggie. I think it will really make me feel closer to the baby. I feel like I will be able to get to know him or her while they're still a "part" of me. I can hardly wait. The buying spree can then begin and I can start calling them by their name, really start to attach it to them early. So, when he or she is born it won't be like, "I think he's a Thomas." It will be like, "Hi Thomas, I've been waiting so long to meet you!" Maybe that makes no sense at all and these are just silly pregnant woman ramblings. I've been known to do that recently. Just mumble on and on about something as totally silly as what kind of diapers we should use. I know it's been a while since I posted. Not much going on, really. I'm feeling much better now that I've gotten rid of that rotten cold. And things are going good. Tommy and I are excited about ECU's Homecoming coming up (all our friends from out of town will be visiting, including Kerri from NYC) and then Halloween. We think we want to be Popeye & Olive Oyl.
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