Last night, as I was shutting off another round of watching my 1980s Twilight Zones…I got a call from my Nashville friend, Jennifer.   I had been anticipating a call back as I had called her late in the week, last week.  So, the phone rang and I picked it up in a very non-assuming way.  I answered it in my whisper voice (with the cold I barely have one at the moment), and was greeted by a very tired sounding Jennifer.  With her pregnancy, I’ve known that by the end of the night (and it being around 9:30 AM her time), she was probably just worn out from her day.  I remarked, “You sound so tired.”  Her reply, “Yes, it’s because I just had two babies today.”  Literally, I went from tired to excited.  “OMG!”

Jennifer and her hubby, have been eagerly awaiting the birth of their twins, M & J – fraternals, however their big debut wasn’t scheduled until this August the 12th.  Now, while I’ve been doing my share of sayin little prayers, I had a sinking suspicion that they might come a little earlier as a lot of twins seem to.  Well, moving day was apparently yesterday.  Blood pressure fluctuations led to a good ole’ C-section, and a tired but happy Mom.  I’m still amazed at what they can do with the birthing process.  First of all, Jennifer recommends the “spinal block” (even though I’m still on board for the old school natural child birth – when the time comes), and the reality that as the woman in question, they keep you awake while they’re playing real-life operation on you.  Jennifer’s hubby was in the room the whole time (minus the spinal block because, according to Jennifer, that’s when the expectant fathers seem to faint).  IN no time, both M & J were here…in this world.  A little early, a little small, but healthy and fine for the most part.

I’ve never been so happy to hear about a birth.  The Jim and I are so happy for Jennifer & her hubby “D”, and we’re planning a pilgrimage when the babies are out of the NICU (standard procedure for early arrivals).  It seems that the world is in full baby bloom, or at least half the famous people in this world seem to be.  Actually a good portion of my friends are (and now were ).  One day, I hope the Jim and I can be parents.  It does change a whole lot, but the meaning it brings into life is so amazing.  For all the parents, I commend your decision to do the hardest job ever.  Much love, and again CONGRATS to Jennifer & “D”.