Game On!
Well, it's time.
No, really. It's time. We're going into the hospital shortly and not coming out until ... until, well, we've got a baby to bring home.
I had the ultrasound today and not only is the baby in the much smaller percentile (umm, 2nd?), but the placenta looks as if it's not getting as much nutrition to the baby as it should be, so keeping it here on the other side of my belly button for the next two weeks wouldn't do it any favors.
Me? Nervous? HAhahahahahaha...(that's me laughing uncontrollably). Oh. My. Freaking. Gods.
Holy Crap!!!
Erm...see ya' on the flip side!
(darn it, I had a hair appointment tomorrow, I still haven't finished the baby sweater...sigh...)
Comments
Oh my goodness! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by: Lindsay Lamar | April 4, 2007 1:51 AM
love you guys. i'm on prayer alert, if you know what i mean AND I THINK YOU MUST BY NOW.
God bless, take care.
love from leila
Posted by: leila | April 4, 2007 9:17 AM
holy moley!!! so exciting! thinking of you so much. can't wait to hear the good news. lots of love, the ishikawa's
Posted by: amelia ishikawa | April 4, 2007 2:49 PM
omigosh! I just decided to come in and read blogs after almost 6 months and this is what I find! My prayers are with you. I can't wait! Hugs to you both - actually, all 3 of you! krisia :o)
Posted by: krisia | April 4, 2007 4:14 PM
And don't worry about the sweater. It will be quite a while before this little peanut will fit into it. You've got time.
Posted by: Ma | April 4, 2007 5:00 PM
Good luck, Mara!
Posted by: merseydotes | April 4, 2007 5:14 PM
All of us in D.C. will be thinking about you. Good luck!
Posted by: Mozo | April 4, 2007 5:25 PM
Game on indeed! Much love to all of you! omg I am so excited!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crys | April 4, 2007 5:58 PM
Just letting you all know... little Liam was 5lb5oz. apgar was 9 so he is perfect. mara is tired but doing well. mark not mentioned in any of the reports.
Posted by: Papa D | April 5, 2007 5:43 AM
Right. Like Mara will have anything resembling spare time in which to knit a sweater!
Posted by: R . T. Bean | April 5, 2007 5:44 AM
I am happy to hear that our dear Mara is doing well! We look forward to more updates!!!!! Love, love.
Posted by: Natascha | April 5, 2007 9:18 AM
I'm soooo excited for the three of you!!!!yyyyaaaaayy!! Cant wait to see photos!!!
Posted by: Gerda | April 5, 2007 9:55 AM
Oh, I can't wait to see pictures of little Liam! I'm sending love and prayers by the bucketful. Oh, and virtual hugs, too.
Posted by: Anjali Pala | April 5, 2007 11:10 AM
congratulations from the Phelps clan!!! ditto on the photo
Posted by: Steven | April 5, 2007 12:10 PM
I couldn't sleep! I was up all night!
Congratulations! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Woohoo!
Oh, wow!
Happy 0th Birthday, Liam!
Mara, Mark, congratulations! Wow!
Oh, wow. I think I'm crying.
Posted by: Nathan Dornbrook | April 5, 2007 1:59 PM
Mara and Mark!
I am SO happy for you! You don't know how elated I am, especially when thinking of everything you two have gone through in recent times... and everything we shared during the war while in Scotland... and knowing firsthand how awesome of a friend Liam is. It is truly fitting that little Liam be named after him!!! I called and left him phone messages to let him know the great news (since he's not the most wired guy in Glasgow, he tells me.) I CAN'T WAIT to come see you three in just a few short months!!!!!!
Love, Melanie
Posted by: Melanie | April 5, 2007 3:04 PM
Mara and Mark! Congratulations. We are so thrilled by this fantastic news. Mara, although we haven't heard your war story yet, we're sure that it was a mighty battle :) Now the fun really begins! Lots of love and prayers to you all at this most uniquely sweet time. Welcome to the world Liam, you really kicked a goal in the parents department!
the ishikawa's
Posted by: amelia ishikawa | April 5, 2007 3:34 PM
Mara and Mark,
I only know you through blog land, in particular, Leila, but I just wanted to add my congratulations to everyone else's. A new baby is so exciting and overwhelming and amazingly wonderful!!! I wish you and your family all the best!!
Posted by: Rachael Davis | April 5, 2007 3:42 PM
My cheeks hurt from smiling! I am so happy for you and Mark! And Liam, welcome. You've been loved for longer than you've known, and I can't wait to meet you in person!
Amelia Ishikawa, you said it perfectly. Liam certainly "kicked a goal in the parents department"!
Pictures? Can't wait to see 'em! All in favor? Aye!!!
Congratulations and love to you all from all of us in Rhode Island!
Posted by: Crys | April 5, 2007 4:10 PM
Very exciting!
Posted by: Mendon | April 5, 2007 4:37 PM
Congrats, you guys. We wish you the absolute best.
Posted by: Amelia McGee | April 5, 2007 6:19 PM
ditto absolutely everyone above.
this is incredible and emotional news.
PICTURE!
love to you three, especially liam, mark, and mara.
love you,
leila
Posted by: leila | April 5, 2007 6:51 PM
CONGRATULATIONS you guys!!!! enjoy these precious moments!! can't wait to see a pic of the little one :)
Posted by: Faranak | April 5, 2007 7:15 PM
Mara mara mara mara!!!!!!!!!
mark mark mark!@
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE LITTLE BABY PHOTOS WITH MUMMY AND DADDYYYYYYYY
Special prayers go your way!!!!
love
sjona
Posted by: sjona | April 5, 2007 9:16 PM
And don't worry about the sweater. All that is left is to sew it together. And this peanut will be a looong time growing into it. He is almost 50% of the size of my kiddos.
Posted by: Ma | April 6, 2007 12:50 AM
This is all so wonderful. I can't wait to hear from you, Mara, and especially cannot wait for some photos! I'm so glad to hear that things seem to have gone well. Congratulations! I've had a lot of fun today announcing my new Aunt status and cannot wait to actually meet this wonderful little person. Then, whenever I have this opportunity, I might start to believe that he really exists, that it was him that's been hanging out in your belly this whole time, and that I really am an aunt. Take care of yourselves and I look forward so much to seeing you soon.
Love,
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen | April 6, 2007 1:21 AM
For photos, go here
http://dornbrook.com/Blogs/Stephanie/001372.html
Posted by: ma | April 6, 2007 5:35 AM
Yay!yay!Yay!yay!Yay!yay!Yay!yay!Yay!yay!
I'm so happy for you two and for little Liam! YAY!
XOXOXOXOX,
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | April 6, 2007 6:24 AM
yaaay mara and mark! congratulations! lots of love to you three, from saba, sieni & tara. xo.
Posted by: moghbelpours | April 6, 2007 12:26 PM
Hi Liam,
Congratulations on being born. I can't wait to meet you soon (I still have a few months left in here). Mommy and Daddy send their love and best wishes to you and your parents.
Love,
Baby Zeb
P.S. I'll make sure to give you a shout-out on my blog. :-)
Posted by: baby zeb | April 6, 2007 6:02 PM
Yay!!!! We're VERY happy, excited and relieved to read the news! I can't wait to hear your birth story when you feel (or have time!) like sharing! Our babies will be VERY close in age as our third addition, Sophia Anya was born on March 30, just days before Liam!!! Yay!!!! -Char
Posted by: Char | April 7, 2007 4:17 PM
Congratulations Auntie Mara and Uncle Mark on the birth of baby Liam! Auntie you must be very tired, rest well and enjoy your baby! My mom and dad say hello and all the best to your new family.
love, Enna-Marie
Posted by: Enna-Marie Martha Schoot | April 8, 2007 2:02 AM