02.06.10
Not Negative
On Thursday night, I took I pregnancy test…and it wasn’t negative.
I took another test Friday morning…and it wasn’t negative.
I went for blood work on Friday morning…and it wasn’t negative.
My HCG came back at 83.
I’m pregnant.

Right now I’m feeling shocked, surprised, confused, and exhausted.
I know you are all eager to know more, but there isn’t really much more to tell at this point.
Thank you all for your kind tweets and e-mails, and for all of your support on this journey.
There aren’t words to explain how happy I am for you!
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Protected: Other duties as assigned. (Ranty, not scandalous) =-.
By Lisa on 02.06.10 1:21 pm | Permalink
YAAAAAAAY!!!!!!! Congrats. I am so excited for you and Ted and so excited to learn more/follow you on your amazing journey! <3
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By Jessica on 02.06.10 1:23 pm | Permalink
Oh, Erin, the relief & joy I feel for your family is indescribable. Again, congratulations!!!
Also: I think you got pregnant because your Dear Potential Baby post manifested it so. I think that post made your future baby go, “Oh yeah… I’m supposed to be born!” Or that’s what I think, at least. :]
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By Ev`Yan || apricot tea. on 02.06.10 1:25 pm | Permalink
YIPPITY YIP YIP! So happy for you both!
By K on 02.06.10 1:29 pm | Permalink
Wonderful! Happy, healthy and positive vibes being sent to you!
By Caz on 02.06.10 1:33 pm | Permalink
YAy!!!!!!! Best wishes for your pregnancy!
.-= Ari´s last blog ..three sixty five. one month down. =-.
By Ari on 02.06.10 1:34 pm | Permalink
I LITERALLY jumped up off my chair when I heard!! There are no words to fully justify just how happy I am for you!!!
.-= Emily Jane´s last blog ..Celebration! =-.
By Emily Jane on 02.06.10 1:36 pm | Permalink
I had such a good feeling about this time, and I’m so incredibly happy for you. I’m looking forward to continuing on your journey with you (through this blog)!
.-= Megan´s last blog ..Music I Like: Alanis Morissette =-.
By Megan on 02.06.10 1:36 pm | Permalink
Congratulations Erin. I have no idea what the feels like (duh) but I can only imagine you are FLOATING! Enjoy the cloud 9-ness. So happy for you!!!
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By SuchAGoodEgg on 02.06.10 1:36 pm | Permalink
So totally happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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By Kelly on 02.06.10 1:39 pm | Permalink
Congratulations!
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By Brie on 02.06.10 2:18 pm | Permalink
Wow. Congrats! I guess all you needed was a new blog layout
.-= LowFatLady´s last blog ..Boo continued =-.
By LowFatLady on 02.06.10 2:19 pm | Permalink
I am so overjoyed for you and Ted, Erin. I cannot even imagine the high that two of you must be on. I am looking forward to reading about these next 9 months!!
By mandy on 02.06.10 2:19 pm | Permalink
So exciting, congrats! =)
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By Arielle on 02.06.10 2:25 pm | Permalink
Yay! So, so, so happy for you!
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By Beth on 02.06.10 2:26 pm | Permalink
Congrats! How exciting.
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By Ashley on 02.06.10 2:27 pm | Permalink
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Words cannot express how excited I am for you! Praying for a safe, wonderful pregnancy!
.-= Meg´s last blog ..Decisions, decisions… =-.
By Meg on 02.06.10 2:35 pm | Permalink
Erin, I am beyond happy for you. Congratulations!!!
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By AplusB on 02.06.10 2:36 pm | Permalink
I’m coming out of my lurker’s hole — been reading for a couple of months now — to say CONGRATULATIONS! and YAY BABY!!
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..question: =-.
By Ashley on 02.06.10 2:38 pm | Permalink
I’m so excited for you. I’ve been following you on Twitter now and every time you’re on a new cycle (or whatever it’s called? haha) I always watch for your “I’m PREGNANT” tweet. I was BEYOND HAPPY for you when I finally saw that yesterday
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By Amber from Girl with the Red Hair on 02.06.10 2:54 pm | Permalink
Wow! Many many congratulations to you!!!
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By Amy on 02.06.10 2:55 pm | Permalink
Holy moly – I am so glad I started reading your blog just as you’re finding out this AMAZING news. I am sending lots of prayers your way for a happy and healthy pregnancy
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By Kt on 02.06.10 2:56 pm | Permalink
When I read that you were pregnant on Twitter, I seriously got choked up. I am SO BEYOND HAPPY for you and I’m definitely praying for a healthy, safe pregnancy. This is so exciting!
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By Stephany on 02.06.10 2:58 pm | Permalink
I just SHOUTED OUTLOUD WITH JOY!!!! Oh hon, I’m so THRILLED for you!!
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..goal oriented (february) =-.
By Amanda on 02.06.10 3:03 pm | Permalink
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you
By Meghan on 02.06.10 3:30 pm | Permalink
Ahhhhh! I have obsessively been checking your blog for updates and I am so excited for you!!!!! Congrats mommy-to-be!
By Becs on 02.06.10 3:51 pm | Permalink
Yay! I’m so thrilled for you guys! I can’t even deal with how excited I am about this. CONGRATULATIONS! I can’t wait to read all about it as things progress.
.-= Jess´s last blog ..Plans for the year =-.
By Jess on 02.06.10 4:03 pm | Permalink
Sososososo happy for you and Ted! That is one very very lucky little bean.
.-= Allie´s last blog ..Things that make me happy =-.
By Allie on 02.06.10 4:13 pm | Permalink
YAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! So excited for you and Ted. I’m sure after going through all you have, it’s gotta be such a mind trip right now!
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By Lacey Bean on 02.06.10 4:18 pm | Permalink
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAYYYYYY!
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By Jamie on 02.06.10 4:19 pm | Permalink
So so sosososso happy for the two of you! Here’s to a healthy pregnancy!
.-= Kaci´s last blog ..Office furniture and yeah, she’s actually going to work ON THE OCEAN =-.
By Kaci on 02.06.10 4:30 pm | Permalink
congrats on the wonderful news. wow!
i can’t imagine what that feels like after the long fertility struggle. hopefully i’ll know the feeling soon too.
very best to you and your husband!
By lena on 02.06.10 4:56 pm | Permalink
I was jumping up and down when I saw the news on Twitter.
And also, the fact that you’re making an entire person before I have to put together a wedding gives me some perspective. Time to relax
Can’t wait to follow the journey!
.-= Allie´s last blog ..Transitional Neighborhood =-.
By Allie on 02.06.10 5:02 pm | Permalink
I’m not sure how to type the appropriate expression of excitement. Something like: yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
I am so delighted for you, Erin! And Ted! Your entire family. I know it will take you some time to process this amazing development and I am so looking forward to your blog posts about the next part of your journey to parenthood
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
.-= Jenn´s last blog ..Daily Photo: Day 36 =-.
By Jenn on 02.06.10 5:10 pm | Permalink
Big hugs. This time they’re celebratory hugs. And those are the best kind of hugs. Love you guys!!!
.-= Renee´s last blog ..Goals, I got ‘em. =-.
By Renee on 02.06.10 5:14 pm | Permalink
Print that picture for the baby book
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..TGIF? Yeah, right. =-.
By Ashley on 02.06.10 5:20 pm | Permalink
WHOOOOOOHOOOOO!!
Oh Erin! I am so happy for you and Ted! Congrats and I cannot wait to hear more
.-= Camile´s last blog ..Quarter Life Crisis Friday (on Saturday): Forever Love? =-.
By Camile on 02.06.10 5:21 pm | Permalink
I know I told you on twitter already but I’m super excited for you and Ted!
Congrats again!!!
.-= Maggie´s last blog ..Story of my life =-.
By Maggie on 02.06.10 5:48 pm | Permalink
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
.-= brandy´s last blog ..“If the photocopier is jammed, I’m the asshole who just walks away and waits for someone else to fix it. Every time” =-.
By brandy on 02.06.10 5:55 pm | Permalink
so many many congratulations to you and your hubs! I am beyond thrilled for you two and can not wait to read about your journey!!! *dozens of hugs!!!*
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..Serene =-.
By Heidi on 02.06.10 6:04 pm | Permalink
I just got chills. SQUEEE!!!!
.-= Britt´s last blog ..I Don’t Know How She Does It! =-.
By Britt on 02.06.10 6:11 pm | Permalink
I’m sooo excited for you and I don’t think I’ve ever got this excited for someone having a baby!!!!!!
.-= steph anne´s last blog ..A Ceiling Mess & A Tree in My Bedroom =-.
By steph anne on 02.06.10 6:14 pm | Permalink
Erin…I am just beyond thrilled for you and Ted. I can’t wait to hear more about your journey and I think you’re going to be the best mom. What a lucky baby! Much love! xoxo
.-= Amy — Just A Titch´s last blog ..Being teachable… =-.
By Amy --- Just A Titch on 02.06.10 6:46 pm | Permalink
Holy Moly! 43 comments so far!!!! Erin…I am SO happy for you both. As you know from the jumping in the hallway!
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Houston, We HAVE a Vanity =-.
By Stephanie on 02.06.10 6:54 pm | Permalink
My heart just skipped a beat. Or twelve. HOLY CRAP! WOW! SOOOOOO excited for you!!!
.-= Stevie´s last blog ..Too Much Of A Good Thing =-.
By Stevie on 02.06.10 7:31 pm | Permalink
OMG! That’s so freakin’ fantastic!!
Congratulations, pretty lady, to you and your husband!
By Carolyn on 02.06.10 7:46 pm | Permalink
OH MY GOD YES! I’m SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY!
.-= Doniree´s last blog ..See the World =-.
By Doniree on 02.06.10 7:51 pm | Permalink
YAY YAY YAY! When I first saw the news I totally did a happy dance. Congratulations to you and Ted!!
.-= Cait´s last blog ..catharsis. =-.
By Cait on 02.06.10 8:37 pm | Permalink
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you. I have been following your blog for awhile and have never commented. I just couldn’t contain myself after hearing your wonderful news.
By Theresa on 02.06.10 8:41 pm | Permalink
Oh my gosh Erin!!!!!!
I cannot wait to read all about it.
I am soooooo happy for you!!!!!!! Have a wonderful pregnancy
I seriously just jumped up in bed when I saw this because I am so excited for you
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
By Julia on 02.06.10 8:49 pm | Permalink
I’ve been reading for a few months, but never posted. This seems like a good occasion to start. So many congratulations!
By Maggie on 02.06.10 9:00 pm | Permalink
I’m late to the party but all I have to say is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Steph on 02.06.10 9:25 pm | Permalink
Yeehaaa!!!! Well done! This is so, so exciting.
By Tio on 02.06.10 11:06 pm | Permalink
OH MY GOSH! Erin! I am so excited for you I can’t even put it into words! CONGRATULATIONS!
.-= S.I.F.´s last blog ..Creeper of The Week =-.
By S.I.F. on 02.06.10 11:07 pm | Permalink
Sooo, sooo sooo happy for you along with everyone else!!! I’m excited to read about the rest of this journey!!
.-= Alyssa´s last blog ..Sorry Veggie Friends… =-.
By Alyssa on 02.06.10 11:11 pm | Permalink
Wow, you must be so excited, especially after reading all of these comments – ha. Anyway, I am very happy for you, Erin. Congratulations.
By Monica on 02.06.10 11:34 pm | Permalink
Wow this is the BEST NEWS!!! savory every minute.
By Hattie Applegate on 02.07.10 12:00 am | Permalink
time to start the next adventure
hope you guys were able to find some good baby growing books now that the baby making is over
.-= michelle´s last blog ..waxing philosophic =-.
By michelle on 02.07.10 1:07 am | Permalink
YES!!! I’m so excited for you and Ted!!!!!!!!
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Waldi in the Snow =-.
By Becky on 02.07.10 1:52 am | Permalink
Congratulations! Reading this gave me goosebumps.
.-= Tina´s last blog ..Dear blog, =-.
By Tina on 02.07.10 2:51 am | Permalink
Yay! Oh congratulations! I’ve been wondering and hoping this would be the case. So happy for you both.
By Carrie on 02.07.10 5:57 am | Permalink
Woo! And look at your new blog! =D
Love it all, and congratulations again!
.-= Kyla Roma´s last blog ..Friday is for…{winter giveaway number two} =-.
By Kyla Roma on 02.07.10 9:25 am | Permalink
Yay! Congratulations!!!
.-= Kari´s last blog ..Rainbows and Lollipops =-.
By Kari on 02.07.10 11:46 am | Permalink
Congrats!!! I started following your blog b/c I was also dealing with infertility, but on Wed I got my positive test!!! Perfect timing- now I can follow your blog to hear about pregnancy!!!
By Becca on 02.07.10 12:33 pm | Permalink
YAY! I’m so happy for you! Congratulations!
.-= Steph´s last blog ..Love Of Job =-.
By Steph on 02.07.10 12:59 pm | Permalink
AH! So freaking excited for you and Ted, lovely!
.-= E.P.´s last blog ..In the Kitchen: Homemade, totally-from-scratch pancakes =-.
By E.P. on 02.07.10 1:17 pm | Permalink
¡Felicidades! This news actually made me gasp outloud. I’m so so excited for you.
.-= Laura´s last blog ..Sweet Potato Hummus =-.
By Laura on 02.07.10 2:29 pm | Permalink
LOVE this pic!!!! I’m SOOOOO excited for you! It really would have been awesome if could have been 2/2 that day, but in the IF world 1/2 ain’t bad!! I’m so excited for you to share this new part of the journey with us, hopefully its started to sink in a little more now!!!
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..So close… =-.
By Andrea on 02.07.10 3:29 pm | Permalink
When I read the tweet I did a happy dance in my laundry room. Congrats to you and Ted! You are more than deserving.
.-= Manderz´s last blog ..In My Neck of the Woods =-.
By Manderz on 02.07.10 4:23 pm | Permalink
So much joy.
By Angela on 02.07.10 8:12 pm | Permalink
Congrats on the big news. I’m so happy for you and Ted. Another Glee Day is in order!
By Jessica on 02.07.10 9:07 pm | Permalink
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you!!
.-= Grace´s last blog ..Food Friday: My Tasty Treasures =-.
By Grace on 02.07.10 9:18 pm | Permalink
Congrats, Erin! I’m so happy for you.
.-= Erin, too´s last blog ..Basking =-.
By Erin, too on 02.07.10 9:28 pm | Permalink
Erin! I just wanted to say congrats, along with everyone else!!! This is such exciting news.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..No, no. I sound like a sick, pubescent duck! =-.
By Amy on 02.07.10 10:01 pm | Permalink
AH!!! I’m so happy for you Erin! I know you’re probably really tense right now, which we all totally understand. I hope things continue going well. HOORAY!! Congrats!!!
By Nicole on 02.07.10 10:21 pm | Permalink
I’m so behind on blogs lately, but so you know, I pretty much let out a girly squeal. I haven’t been following you for too long, but definitely long enough to recognize the struggles you’ve been going through.
So here goes.
OH MY GOSH I CANNOT SAY ANYTHING MORE EXAGGERATED THAN THIS BUT OH MY FREAKING GOSH CAPLOCKING CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! /endsqueal
By Sara on 02.07.10 11:46 pm | Permalink
Congratulations!!!!!
By Shelley on 02.08.10 1:23 am | Permalink
SO HAPPY TO HEAR THIS NEWS!!! I can’t wait to continue to lurk over the next 9 months and cheer you on.
By Laurel of Sass Attack (RIP) on 02.08.10 5:13 am | Permalink
Congratulations Erin!!! I’m really happy for you!!
.-= Lollygagger´s last blog ..what to expect =-.
By Lollygagger on 02.08.10 7:23 am | Permalink
I’m so thrilled that I’m crying a little bit.
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..DIY: Trial and Error =-.
By Ashley on 02.08.10 8:27 am | Permalink
it happened, finally
God works in very mysterious way, hmm… congratulation for you both!!! 
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By mezo on 02.08.10 9:15 am | Permalink
i have to delurk to say congratulations! that’s awesome!
By cassie on 02.08.10 9:16 am | Permalink
That is so amazing! I am thrilled for you two!
By Hannah @ The New Black on 02.08.10 9:22 am | Permalink
I love your new look! But most of all, I love your new news! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay for you and Ted and the new little Baby J. that’s coming!!!!!!!
By Heather Luxion on 02.08.10 9:57 am | Permalink
yes, yes,yes congrats girly i’m so happy for you!
By cynthia on 02.08.10 10:05 am | Permalink
I think we are all BEYOND excited for you and hoping for the absolute best over the next several months. Big YAY!!! Congratulations to both of you.
.-= MinD´s last blog ..Been a long time since the last Foto Friday…! =-.
By MinD on 02.08.10 10:13 am | Permalink
I got goose bumps for the two of you, just reading your post. Soooo exciting. Congratulations, and here is to good health.
By Kim in Minnesota on 02.08.10 10:32 am | Permalink
I am so excited for you! Congratulations, Erin! =D
.-= LovelyAnomaly´s last blog ..Special, Part II =-.
By LovelyAnomaly on 02.08.10 10:46 am | Permalink
This is the best news ever. I saw your Tweet on the weekend and nearly died in excitement. You and Ted will be awesome parents. Wishing you the very best over the next 9 months. xo
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By Elle Bee on 02.08.10 10:54 am | Permalink
HUGE Hugs and Congrats going your way, I’m soooo excited for you!
By Kim on 02.08.10 10:57 am | Permalink
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Quandary (TMI) =-.
By Michelle on 02.08.10 11:59 am | Permalink
I said it before but I’ll say it again, Congrats, Congrats, CONGRATS!
I definitely squealed out loud and scared B (and the cats) when I first saw the Tweet.
.-= LiLu´s last blog ..I’ve Got a Dirty Little Secret… =-.
By LiLu on 02.08.10 12:12 pm | Permalink
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy for you that I actually used the phrase “OMG”. I don’t take that lightly.
Congrats!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..The Tenacity to Try =-.
By Kim on 02.08.10 12:36 pm | Permalink
Oh my god!! Congratulations! I will be crossing all my fingers and toes for both your health and new little faetus’! Congrats to Ted as well.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..As wise and as good as he =-.
By Amy on 02.08.10 12:43 pm | Permalink
YEA YEA YEA!!! Sending you and your family lots of love and happy wishes!
.-= flipflopsintherain´s last blog ..all those things that aren’t perfect yet. =-.
By flipflopsintherain on 02.08.10 12:48 pm | Permalink
Congrats! I’m so excited and happy for you I can’t stop smiling!
By Meghan on 02.08.10 1:14 pm | Permalink
Congrats! So happy for you!
By Meg on 02.08.10 3:10 pm | Permalink
Delurking to say Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!!
By Amber on 02.08.10 4:03 pm | Permalink
erin that is amazing! congratulations, i am so so happy for you!
.-= katelin´s last blog ..Cloudy with a chance of pancakes. =-.
By katelin on 02.08.10 6:54 pm | Permalink
I know I’ve said this already, but I am just BEYOND excited for you. Congratulations!!!
.-= Katie´s last blog ..beautiful blogger award =-.
By Katie on 02.08.10 7:10 pm | Permalink
CONGRATS!!! I can only imagine the range of emotions you are feeling!
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By Mindy on 02.08.10 10:39 pm | Permalink
Congratulations!
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By The Modern Gal on 02.09.10 10:44 am | Permalink
De-lurking to say:
YIPPEE!
CONGRATULATIONS!
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
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By Miriam on 02.09.10 11:40 am | Permalink
YAY! Congratulations!!
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By terra on 02.09.10 12:12 pm | Permalink
You know that saying, “Good things come to those who wait”? Well, I usually think it’s total bullshit, but in this case, it’s TRUE!! Congrats to you and Ted! And “Hi!” baby.
.-= Leahchristine´s last blog ..This ain’t your grandma’s bingo =-.
By Leahchristine on 02.09.10 12:30 pm | Permalink
Erin! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU
(Yes it deserved capitals.)
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND TED.
(More capitals.)
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
(Capitals AND exclamation overload!)
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By alyndabear on 02.09.10 1:28 pm | Permalink
Congratualtions
I have followed your ups and downs! I hope you can be happy in all the little moments that are to come. You deserve it. God bless you.
.-= Court´s last blog ..Going Through A Drive Thru in the Rain- Just Don’t. =-.
By Court on 02.15.10 11:01 am | Permalink
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you!
Sorry this is late…I’ve been so behind on my blogging lately, it’s untrue!
.-= Jules´s last blog ..How fine it is… =-.
By Jules on 02.15.10 4:27 pm | Permalink
oh.my.god.
SQEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
I can believe it!! Congratulations!!!! I’m so so sooooo happy for the two of you!
Huge hugs from Germany
By Babbie on 02.19.10 1:12 am | Permalink