Like ripping off the bandaid instead of peeling it slowly.

ColindaP

Went to shower earlier today. Overheard a conversation that could possibly have made my head explode, but that's not the point of this post. Decided to go by EDD-sharing friend's house to take her son's 1st bday present to them. Get all this baby stuff out of the way all at once.

A reminder on EDD-sharing friend: we shared my first EDD, then I hosted her shower 2 weeks after my second miscarriage, then I got her birth announcement in the mail the day I stayed home from work with the heavy bleeding and cramping from miscarriage #3. This kid haunts me. HOWEVER - she is the greatest friend an infertile or hab ab'er could ask for. Her sister is going through IF so she was already kind of in the know. So even we've had the random misfortune of her being a reminder to me at every turn, that's just chance, and she really is the model of perfection for how to maintain a normal friendship with your ovarially fvcked up friends.

But her baby is going through a little bit of stranger anxiety right now. But he took to me like a fish to water. This was after I spent half the baby shower in the kids' room playing with the kids that were there, and was name honorary BFF of the day by an 8 year old girl. It's just wrong. I emit some sort of noise or scent only perceptible to kids, that essentially sends them the message "I come in peace. You love me. You don't know why, but you do." Shouldn't my worthless eggs be getting that message too?? I mean, come on now. I'm a kid magnet. If only I were a viable fetus magnet, too....

ETA: not that I'm a stranger to her baby, that's just what they call it. The "you're not my mommy or daddy!" phase. 

eminbmore

::big hugs:: You're a really good friend Colinda.

grr_aargh

As always, your awesomeness knows no bounds.  Don't be surprised if the OSB sneaks up and rewards you with a peck and a single star, though.  That b!tch is crafty.

P.S. I love you.

jen629

{{{HUGS}}}}  you really are a great friend

mlmtgg

your strength is incredible, and yes, what a good friend on all counts.

plus you know how to make balls.

bbhalphen

Come on, eggs, get with the program! Even the youngest of minds know Colinda will be an awesome mom! ((hugs))

BeachCole

bbhalphen:

Come on, eggs, get with the program! Even the youngest of minds know Colinda will be an awesome mom! ((hugs))

This You're an amazing friend and person, dear. ((hugs)) 

TravelinMama

Anyone should count themselves lucky to have you as their friend. You're amazing.

3ltlones

Your eggs will hear it loud and clear soon.  Of course all of the kids love you, you are amazing.  You truly are a great friend, they are all very lucky to have you.

rjl07

You are a great friend!  I hope your eggs get that message soon too.  ((hugs))

surfergirlkona

You are a wonderful friend, much better then I. Listen up eggs - those kids know something and you don't want to miss out on the awesomemomness named ColindaP. Your strength amazes me and you continue to be someone I look up to. ((hugs))

nemattox

Good for you.  I think ripping off the bandaid is the best way to go.

sunshinenva

You are an awesome friend. 

You know my mother always told me when children are drawn to you like a magnet it is a sign you are pg or soon to be pg because kids "sens" it.  I have to say I did experience this with my first pg. 

Just a little food for thought and hoping this is a good sign.

Orchard27

You are a wonderful friend.

mdm2137

((big hugs)) They are lucky to have you in their life.

butterfly843

You are a wonderful friend! Hope your eggs are listening and get their act together because you will be such a wonderful mother.