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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Baby

KathleenMolly

JeremyMolly

Molly

We're made to make babies. I get it. But it still seems so novel every time it happens.

It starts with the "I'm pregnant" conversation. After so many years of false alarms it's hard to believe that your friend is actually pregnant.

Then you get to watch her grow and it's strange how normal it begins to feel. You start to think 9 months is going to last forever - it's easy to forget there's a baby at the end of it all. It's all about the pregnancy, the feelings, the anxiety, and the blunt, yet fascinating, conversations about vaginas.

And then one day you get a text saying "she's here" and it's kind of full circle back to the "I'm pregnant" conversation. Because you just can't quite wrap your head around the fact that just yesterday your dear friend was telling you an everyday story about shopping at the grocery store and today - today, she has a baby.

I'm glad you're here, Molly. The whole world is glad you're here.
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16 comments:

  1. ChasingHallieNovember 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    It is truly amazing how fast it came full circle and the realization that I created a human. A human being.

    So glad that you guys were able to come and see her.

    I have a baby. Wow.

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  2. LisaNovember 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    gahhh, i love babies. i have one myself and still i can't get over seeing other people holding them. its too much smooshy goodness.

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  3. ErinNovember 16, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Too sweet!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    you look like a natural, dahling. congrats to hallie!

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  5. miss teacupsNovember 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    babies! gosh i love babies...and i especially love the name molly, it's been on my 'girl name list' for a few years now, so adorable!

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  6. Rachel MayNovember 16, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Aww...lovely post.

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  7. nicoleNovember 16, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Congrats!

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  8. NicoleNovember 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    YES. Just... YES. All of it. :)

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  9. MeghanNovember 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Congrats to Hallie. It is HUGE. I had my girl 6 weeks ago and I am still trying to wrap my head around it all.

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  10. pppaaaiiigggeeeNovember 16, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Babies! Lil humans! I can't help but fall in love every time I meet one. They also blow my mind!

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  11. blucadet3November 16, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Babies are gross and I hate them.

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  12. NicholNovember 17, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    She is beautiful!

    Life is definitely never the same once they are here; my beautiful little girl arrived 8 years ago on Saturday and I'm still in shock. Just waiting for the adventure when her little brother arrives at the end of March!

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  13. MargieNovember 17, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    What a beautiful post. Sigh. I'm finally trying. I'm scared, sad, anxious and happy.

    Congrats to the new parents and hugs and kisses for Molly the Cutie.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    You said that perfectly.

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  15. Jennifer Chronicles (jenx67.com)November 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Born to be a mother, kathleen.

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  16. Jenna ENovember 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    beautiful!!!!

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