Long story short - every single pregnant woman in Brooklyn today went into labor, and there were no beds available for induction patients. We waited 8 hours at the hospital for a room to open up, and eventually came home. Will be going back to try again tomorrow.
How's it sit? Pretty cunning, don'tchya think?
Jayne ,'The Message'
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.
Jessica - Jun 12, 2007 6:39:14 pm PDT #2936 of 5671
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Fone Bone - Jun 13, 2007 6:51:15 am PDT #2937 of 5671
We're at the hospital and Jess has been admitted to a room this time. Contractions have begun on their own. More info to come!
Volans - Jun 14, 2007 2:48:18 am PDT #2938 of 5671
move out and draw fire
Travel-ma for an old kitty, please? Legion is wheels-up from Athens. It will be a long flight for him, with a couple transfers, so please think good thoughts about him making his connections and doing well on the flight.
I think he's achieved true diplocat status - the Ambassador mentioned Legion's departure at the embassy senior staff meeting.
brenda m - Jun 14, 2007 4:10:57 am PDT #2939 of 5671
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Some decision-ma would not go amiss today.
Trudy Booth - Jun 14, 2007 6:04:18 am PDT #2940 of 5671
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
I am going to be doing an improv show in Boston (Cambridge, actually) the evening of Sunday, June 24th. I'll be in town on Saturday and would love to hang out.
I'm about to go out of town for something else and won't be reachable until next Wedndeday (June 20). At that point I'll scramble around getting in touch with y'all!
x0x0x0x0
Trudy
§ ita § - Jun 14, 2007 12:22:13 pm PDT #2941 of 5671
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Maybe they'll get a chance to come by when they get a break (sometime in the next 15 years), but a little birdie in Bitches linked to a pic of Jessica and her new son.
Fait accompli!
Fay - Jun 14, 2007 3:55:02 pm PDT #2942 of 5671
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
Holy crap! Such gorgeousness on the part of both momma and child!
::is slain::
ion, (Public Service Announcement) I have now decided that I AM going to stay here in Bangkok for the Summer, rather than head back to the UK.
If any of you good people fancy a trip to Thailand, my sofabed (or indeed double bed, if you don't mind fighting the cat for his half) is entirely at your disposal. We have a private pool and private gym, and many gorgeous white-sanded beaches are a short hop, skip and a jump away. Also, we have an icecream stall that specialises in home-made cocktail icecreams for adults. And the businessclass section in the cinema? Totally insane.
::bats eyelashes::
quester - Jun 14, 2007 5:25:01 pm PDT #2943 of 5671
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Can I get some peace-in-our-time~ma for my nephew who is back in Bagdad for 15 months? Gah! I don't have the words to describe how much I hate someone right now!
Fone Bone - Jun 14, 2007 5:38:03 pm PDT #2944 of 5671
The photos have already hit the web, but after a marathon labor and birthing session, we're happy to officially introduce our new addition--Dylan Zaphod Alter.
The future President of the Galaxy arrived in the world this morning (appropriately enough, on a Thursday) at 9:30am weighing just over 7 pounds and measuring 20.5 inches. Mom and baby are both doing well and are resting comfortably at the hospital. Many more photos are sure to follow once Jess is back to active posting since she's much better about doing that sort of thing than I am.
Thanks to everyone for all your good wishes! And now to sleep...
Jessica - Jun 15, 2007 4:54:21 am PDT #2945 of 5671
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Hi all! I'm still at the hospital w/ only my phone to post on, so I probably won't be fully back online until they discharge me (Sunday). But I have been reading and wanted to say thanks to everyone for the massive outpouring of virtual support! Shockingly, Dylan was not born with a Read New button on his forehead but maybe it will grow in later.
In the meantime I'm still Twittering away 'cause it's easier to send wee text messages than full posts.