damn. I think my DH just gave birth to a guitar. This is the second one he has made - but this is really the first.
I'm sorry, dad. You know I would never have tried to save River's life if I had known there was a dinner party at risk.
Simon ,'Safe'
If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me
Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.
beth b - Apr 06, 2004 7:58:02 pm PDT #1384 of 5668
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Jess M. - Apr 07, 2004 6:02:33 am PDT #1385 of 5668
Let me just say that popularity with people on public transportation does not equal literary respect. --Jesse
Not apocolyptish, but...
I recently bought a pair of Vans sneakers , and have since found I just cannot wear them (they taper too quickly on the left foot and are pinching my small toes). They're a size 7 1/2, and barely worn, if anyone is interested.
ETA: taken.
Miracleman - Apr 08, 2004 10:11:35 am PDT #1386 of 5668
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Susan W. - Apr 08, 2004 12:08:53 pm PDT #1387 of 5668
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
This is finally Susan W. rather than the DH thereof.
Cliff Notes version of the last five days of my life:
We're both alive and well. Or, Annabel is well and I'm recuperating. The induction was slow to take, and when it finally did and I finally got to the pushing stage, our girl would barely budge and her heart rate kept decelerating with each contraction. Changing my position helped her but hurt my pushing abilities, especially since I'd been at it (the pushing part alone) for 3 hours at that point. I was completely drained and ready for a c-section, but after we discussed our options decided to try forceps first. Turns out the head of OB-GYN at UWMC was there, and is one of the world experts on forcep-assisted delivery, so after that everything went quickly. I ended up with a fairly severe tear (3rd degree), but that was the fault of the anesthesia rather than the forceps--I couldn't control my muscles quickly enough when they told me to stop pushing and she just kinda shot out all at once.
Annabel is beautiful. I think she looks like DH and he thinks she looks like me. (Those of you who've met us both will recognize that this is a matter of nuance.) There are some pictures on DH's fotolog:
More later, perhaps days later. We're working on feeding and sleeping now.
Betsy HP - Apr 11, 2004 1:29:02 pm PDT #1388 of 5668
If I only had a brain...
My father's going in for a PET scan tomorrow to determine if his cancer has metastasized. The results will determine whether he gets palliative care or has a small hope of a cure.
Simultaneously, my grandmother has been hospitalized with severe digestive problems; we don't know the cause yet.
All the -ma you can spare, please.
Sue - Apr 11, 2004 7:36:58 pm PDT #1389 of 5668
hip deep in pie
Requesting a little exam-ma for tomorrow 9-11 AM ADT.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 12, 2004 12:18:32 am PDT #1390 of 5668
What is even happening?
Per a cellphone text message from CASHMERE!!!
Owen Christopher was born at 8:54 pm at 8lbs 6oz, 20 in after 23 hrs of labor & an hour of pushing. Everyone is healthy.
[That must have been on April 11--Cindy]
Wheeee! Welcome to the world, Owen Christopher! Congratulations to our wonderful Cashmere, and her dh!
Crying now.
EpicTangent - Apr 12, 2004 9:17:38 am PDT #1391 of 5668
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
In the Continuing Adventures of Karate!Epic (now with Shuto Grip!):
Tested for, and Received, my Orange Belt on Saturday morning!
Thanks to all who vibed why-am-I-awake-and-working-out-at-this-hour-on-a-Sat.-morning test-ma to me ;)
Cashmere - Apr 13, 2004 2:11:51 pm PDT #1392 of 5668
Now tagless for your comfort.
We're glad to be home!
Thanks to everyone for the -ma (we needed it) and I want to thank Cindy for being our town crier of the interbunny.
Owen is damned near perfect and I feel like I've been hit by a truck but we're healthy and happy.
So far, so good. More updates when I have the time and energy.
Katie M - Apr 13, 2004 5:06:22 pm PDT #1393 of 5668
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Dashing in to say I had a lovely time in SF and was so thrilled to get to meet many lovely Buffistas (and occasional hangers-on). Special thanks to Java cat for organizing the hike on Saturday, Deb for hosting dinner that night, and Suela for very kindly putting me up and plying me with ginger ale when it became necessary.