Drum Roll: Happy News Moment II
Although last week’s Happy News Moment surely provided enough cozycuddles to melt any snow and ice still stubbornly clinging to your porch (grumble, six inches this morning, grumble grumble) I’ve decided to make good and sure y’all are toasty warm to welcome the renewed life of Spring. One year and a week ago, I announced the then-forthcoming adoption of our beautiful Muffin. Well folks, hold onto your What to Expect when You’re Not Technically Expecting manuals, because (badadada bummbummm!) our little family now joyfully announces the impending October arrival of Muffin’s first sibling, heretofore referred to as “Biscuit”.
If you thought Muffin’s arrival resembled a Dicken’s novel, you’ll have to ask me about Biscuit sometime. The story isn’t all mine to tell, but suffice it to say that I’ve adored one half of his birth family since I was practically a child myself, that Biscuit’s paternal birth grandma bestowed the appropriate baked good moniker upon the first-trimester squirmer herself, and that DH and I shall now be somewhat oddly related to a group of people who have kindly included me as an honorary family member since I was but a wee lass with a 90’s perm and floral print dresses. If I attempted to draw you a Ven diagram of all the shenanigans, heads would be exploding all over the ‘nacle. I’d hate to claim responsibility for such a mess, so suffice it to say that DH and I may be the most fertile infertile couple you’re likely to meet and that we are very very happy. We feel confidant that Muffin, whose social skills herald a future in diplomacy or possibly stand-up comedy, shall be the bestest big brother ever.
*I know many of you struggle with a variety of questions regarding how and when to expand your family circles, and I dearly hope our family’s good news extends hope rather than pain to those of you enmeshed in the telenovela-like drama of infertility or other family-limiting struggles. I’ve been there. My own chronic illness will probably cause people to question our sanity regarding this second adoption only 16 months after the first, but we believe God is guiding us. I continue to pray and cry for everyone struggling with the tough issues surrounding family planning and family “unplanning”. If I can be of any help at all, do not hesitate to email me.
Congratulations!
Comment by Keri Brooks — March 31, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
Zippety-doo-dah! What wonderful news! Congratulations!
Comment by Ardis Parshall — March 31, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
Janet, that is fabulous! Congratulations and keep us updated!
Comment by Lessie — March 31, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
woo hoo!
so, vital question, is this an English style Biscuit nickname or an American style Biscuit nickname?
Comment by fMhLisa — March 31, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
Your ven diagram reference makes me smile as I have a ven like situation with my step father (my step sister and I grew up together). I would love to hear your story, as I’m sure it is much more fantastic than mine.
Comment by Liz — March 31, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
Joy! So happy for you!
Comment by Julie P — March 31, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
Oh my golly goodness, that’s wonderful! Good luck with the whole two-in-diapers thing.
Sadly, we won’t be attending the Heresy Fest this year, but we’ll be in Utard in late June-early July. Now, y’all be smart and schedule a ’snacker for then, ‘kay? Then we can let Muffin and Cindy Lou drool all over each other (literally).
Comment by janeannechovy — March 31, 2008 @ 7:44 pm
Congratulations, again!
Comment by Edje — March 31, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
That is so wonderful! You are indeed blessed! Thanks for shiring your joy with us. It is so nice to have good news
Best wishes and keep us posted on your growing family!
Comment by mellocello — March 31, 2008 @ 8:53 pm
Many, many congratulations!!
Comment by Chelsea — March 31, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
You are blessed to find these children - and these children are blessed to find you. Isn’t it wonderful how your family has come together through a series of miracles!
Comment by Quimby — March 31, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
Best. News item. All year! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Comment by Blue — March 31, 2008 @ 9:04 pm
Congratulations. What wonderful news!
Comment by Sara — March 31, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
Janet, I am so happy for you and your family. Best wishes, thoughts and prayers and much love to you! Thank you for sharing your joy!
Comment by wistfulblue — March 31, 2008 @ 9:54 pm
Yay! Congratulations all around! I’m sure Muffin will be the best baked-good big brother ever!
Comment by Idahospud — March 31, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Yay! Congratulations, that’s wonderful.
Comment by madhousewife — March 31, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
Wow. Just wow.
Comment by m&m — April 1, 2008 @ 2:23 am
Even if it has a little pain associated, not all pain is bad, Janet. For any who know you, pain involved will be far outweighed by excitement and joy. You’re such a thoughtful mom.
Congratulations!
Comment by SilverRain — April 1, 2008 @ 4:46 am
hooray, hooray, hooray!!
Comment by chandelle — April 1, 2008 @ 7:49 am
Congrats Janet! Wonderful news.
Comment by Rebecca — April 1, 2008 @ 8:08 am
Congrats!!
Comment by Starienite — April 1, 2008 @ 8:45 am
Congrats
Comment by Tonya — April 1, 2008 @ 8:47 am
I was thrilled to read both your pieces of happy news. Congrats, Janet.
Comment by Seraphine — April 1, 2008 @ 9:43 am
Lisa–Biscuit’s continental status remains open for interpretation depending on her/his personality. The baby could be tall and fluffy, flaky and filled with cream butter, crisp and sweet like shortbread, or savory. His birth sister corrected me yesterday—she, and not her mom, dubbed the baby “biscuit” because the name works equally well for a girl or boy. Sweet for a girl, savory for a boy? Or heck, this is FMH! Whichever way fits the little tyke
!
“Cupcake,” on the other hand, might be a bit *too* filled with gender connotation for such flexibility.
Comment by Janet — April 1, 2008 @ 9:47 am
Wow, Janet, this is wonderful news! And at this rate, you and Dave will be the Mormon Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!
Comment by ECS — April 1, 2008 @ 9:55 am
Once again, WOOOOHOOOO!!!
Wonderful news!!
Now the the bib. Let me know when you have a non-nick-name and I’ll make one that’s name-appropriate .
Comment by Chad too — April 1, 2008 @ 11:19 am
Huzzah and warmest congratulations! It’s always good to hear such news. ^_^
Comment by Proud Daughter of Eve — April 1, 2008 @ 11:35 am
Janet,
Conratulations on your biscuit! How wonderful!
(btw: You made my eyes water twice in one week! That’s talent, babe.)
Comment by Jami — April 1, 2008 @ 12:06 pm
Congratulations, Janet! That is wonderful news.
(I know I don’t even have to ask for scores of Biscuit pictures to appear over here, but just so you know, I’m counting on them.)
Comment by Eve — April 1, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
I’ll pass on the advice from our then-pediatrician in SLC (you might know him, actually - Rob Lindsay) when we told him we were adopting again when our S was 21mos old:
“Congratulations,” he said. “There’s absolutely nothing you can do to prepare him. Good luck.”
Buckle up. Two close together is a big undertaking! But in 5 years you will be SO glad!
Do you know yet if Biscuit is a boy or a girl? Have you seen the children’s books with the cute puppy named Biscuit?
Really, so happy for you. Hope everything goes very smoothly in this adoption.
Comment by Ana — April 1, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
Most excellent! Congratulations, Janet!
Comment by meems — April 1, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
What wonderful news for your family!
Comment by Jo — April 1, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Shelah — April 1, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
Come on, Janet. Can we, as our families ooze together, refrain from making my family sound more Baroque that it is? It’s weird, but I’m Biscuit’s birth aunt, not sister.
I also am happy for you, and so excited! I’ve started knitting. KNITTING. With my own three hands. Probably by the time Biscuit is born, he/she will have a much-needed and thematically appropriate potholder.
Comment by janet is the best mom ever — April 1, 2008 @ 8:23 pm
OH, oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!!!! I can’t believe it! I’m so excited for you!!!
Of course, you realize this means even LESS sleep…..
But oh wow, I’m thrilled for you, and I would TOTALLY knit something too, if I, um, knew how..
Send LOTS and LOTS of pictures!!
Comment by Heather O. — April 1, 2008 @ 8:31 pm
Awesome! I am so happy for you!
I have to ask— Where can I get a copy of “what to expect when you;re not techincally expecting”? Is that book for real? Seriously, is there a book or something out there for women who adopt infants- even breastfeeding them?
Comment by Spunky — April 1, 2008 @ 9:29 pm
good news again!! wonderful family links you have there in an odd sort of way!
so pleased for you all:)
debrauk
Comment by debrauk — April 2, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
Wow! Our oldest was 20 months when our second son was placed with us. It was chaos, but that’s okay. It’s got crazier because we adopted a daughter whose age is right in between theirs, and her baby brother at the same time, too.
As far as the “What to expect” book for adoption, no I don’t think there is anything really one-size-fits-all like that (although, honestly I hate that series anyway, lol). But the internet is a fantastic resource, and is how I got to be so pro
and breastfed my children. There are awesome people out there, and you can find them online.
Comment by Kerri — April 3, 2008 @ 12:00 am
Thanks, everyone. I’m still sort of basking in the love of all you internet friends and your willingness to share our happiness
.
I am writing a book (err, slowly, what with the one baby and the unfinished dissertation) on infertility in the LDS world, and half of it will concern adoption. I’d get my bum sued off if I named it What To Expect When You’re Not Technically Expecting, but I may be able to get away with naming the section that. Heeheee demonic giggle!
Comment by Janet — April 3, 2008 @ 12:16 am
yay! i’m so thrilled for you all! I haven’t been on the blog but infrequently the last couple of months, but had to look this one up to give you my best wishes! :-):-):-):-):-):-)
Comment by mindy — June 2, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
darn, i wanted REAL smiles..
Comment by mindy — June 2, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
hmph. i give up.
Comment by mindy — June 2, 2008 @ 5:37 pm