I am not...I am not the damsel in distress. I am not some case. I have to work this. I've lived in a cave for 5 years in a world where they killed my kind like cattle. I am not going to be cut down by some monster flu. I am better than that. What a wonder...how very scared I am.

Fred ,'A Hole in the World'


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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Theodosia - Jan 03, 2007 2:12:44 am PST #9528 of 10007
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Congrats, Kat & Lori! That's lovely news to start out 2007 with.

Alas, I have woken up groggy and ready for more sleep at 7 AM. Why couldn't I have done that at 1:40 when I got up for most of an hour without the least bit of sleepiness? Start behaving, body, damn it, or there'll be no more cookies!


Tom Scola - Jan 03, 2007 3:19:18 am PST #9529 of 10007
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Happy Birthday to Shrift!!

Contrats to Kat & Lori!!


Topic!Cindy - Jan 03, 2007 3:20:09 am PST #9530 of 10007
What is even happening?

2007 is good, Nilly. Today's ultrasound was good (haven't announced here yet, but yes, you all, I'm pregnant with twins). One twin is slightly bigger than the other. Both are incredibly squirmy. Markers that would show up on a scan for Down's syndrome or spinal bifida were not there. So things look good enough.
Whee! I'm glad you posted it here, Kat, and I'm so glad they're doing so well. A friend of mine just had twins, a week before Christmas. She had a difficult pregnancy, but her babies are doing wonderfully.
This doc is worried about pre-eclampsia, so I'm on baby aspirin to fix blood flow. Mmm... tasty tasty baby aspirin.
You will have vibes, good thoughts and prayers coming at you from all over the world.
And I think I have so many appointments because the pregnancy has been somewhat riddled with complications (I saw my OB a week ago!) and because twins are high risk. But the twins themselves, little shrimp sized parasites squirming away, seem fine.
Yay for swimming shrimp! Complications begone!

You know, about a month ago, a Buffista emailed me (I'll let her out herself if she chooses) and asked if I thought you might be pregnant. It hadn't pinged my radar until she asked, but that day, Allyson was talking about possible sad family news and having to stay close to home, and I got very worried that if the smart Buffista was right about you, then you might be having complications.

Man, it can be such a scary time. I felt like I held my breath between my own tests, and felt the same way when JZ and Plei were going through it. I'm so glad your babies are doing so well. All the best to you and lori. I'm getting misty, so I'm going to stop, now.


vw bug - Jan 03, 2007 3:38:14 am PST #9531 of 10007
Mostly lurking...

Congratulations, Kat! That's such exciting news!

My twin sister and I are fraternal and nobody has ever had an issue telling us apart--mostly because I'm bigger than she is but also because I have brown hair and she has blonde hair. I feel sort of like a giant, cloddish moster next to her because she's so wee

My mom is a fraternal twin, and they are much like this. Mom is 5'9"; her sister is 5'3" or 4". Their names are very similar, though, and when dad started dating mom, he could never remember the name of the twin he was dating. So, he'd go hang out with his friends before calling her or going on a date so they'd ask what he and mom were doing (and use her name). That way he wouldn't call her by the wrong name.

Yes. He's a dork.


Sue - Jan 03, 2007 3:40:37 am PST #9532 of 10007
hip deep in pie

Happy Birthday Shrift!

Yay Kat and Lori! One of my co-workers has twin toddlers, and the thing about them that always fascinated me the way they communicate. Ever since they were infants, they've always communicated with coos and cries. Now that they're talking, one still sometimes translates what the other is saying for their parents.


vw bug - Jan 03, 2007 3:43:20 am PST #9533 of 10007
Mostly lurking...

Oops! I was so excited to see the Kat and Lori news that I didn't say, "Happy Birthday, shrift!" So, Happy Birthday, shrift!


megan walker - Jan 03, 2007 3:44:28 am PST #9534 of 10007
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Congratulations to Kat & Lori!

Happy Birthday to Shrift!

Yay for my wireless finally working again!


Sophia Brooks - Jan 03, 2007 3:58:04 am PST #9535 of 10007
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Congratulations to Kat & Lori!

Happy Birthday to Shrift!


Cashmere - Jan 03, 2007 4:12:54 am PST #9536 of 10007
Now tagless for your comfort.

Mom is 5'9"; her sister is 5'3" or 4". Their names are very similar, though

We're Lori Kaye & Lisa Faye. *gag*

Now that they're talking, one still sometimes translates what the other is saying for their parents.

I didn't talk until I was 3 because my twin spoke for me. Yes, she's a lawyer now.


Laura - Jan 03, 2007 4:18:59 am PST #9537 of 10007
Our wings are not tired.

Happy Birthday, Shrift! May there be cake!

So delighted to say congrats to Kat and Lori! You are going to be wonderful parents. Lori needs to consult with Gud on the spaceship building project. And she totally needs to post an ultrasound.

I loved the ultrasounds. The whole pregnancy thing was a wonder to me. It is surprising I didn't sit around with a stethoscope listening to the heartbeat all day. Once I could feel the boys kicking I wanted to poke them when they settled down. Most fascinating to grow humans.

Thank you Kat & Lori for contributing to Buffista World Domination!