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08 March 2007

TOMORROW IS THE DAY The day I get to evict my abdomen's deadbeat tenant.→[More:] The getting cut open part doesn't really bother me, but the being strapped down really freaks me out. And to further torque me up, I am currently engaged in what may be the greatest fight I have ever had with mr. rossi. I didn't sleep last night. At all. Hence the early post. I'm all hepped up on hormones and sleep deprivation. I apologize in advance if I say or do anything out of character.

post by: jrossi4r at: 05:28 | 54 comments

oh, shit.. hugs to you and good luck.

posted by By the Grace of God 08 March | 06:02

aww... here's hoping the fight is hormone-related, and that things will blow over soon. Good luck with the crotchfruit removal!

posted by altolinguistic 08 March | 06:08

Didn't anyone tell you? You can just buy those things over the Internet, now. Anyway, good luck. If my experience is any indication you've got 10 months of cutie-pie fun followed by x years of mischief. I don't know what x equals, yet, we're only up to 3 years.

posted by PlanetKyoto 08 March | 06:43

If you're getting a C, Mr. Rossi will not be allowed to make you laugh for a week. Trust me.

Hooray for transmutation of endoparasite to exoparasite!

posted by plinth 08 March | 06:58

Trust me, PlanetKyoto, if I ever decide I need a third, I'm totally going with a prefab. That's what the glamorous celebrities do!

posted by jrossi4r 08 March | 07:14

(((((jrossi4r)))))

Best of luck to you, the mr., and the wee one.

posted by mike9322 08 March | 07:21

I am both excited for you and concerned -- though I know everything will end well or wend ell or what is that again? Where is our domainiac when you need good comic relief? Anyway, the rossi posse is in our thoughts!

posted by safetyfork 08 March | 07:31

Jrossi, good luck. If you had a prior C-section, the second C-section is so much easier. I can empathize with the being strapped down part. I was a little tearful with both of my C-sections. It's a nerve-wracking, stressful time.

We're thinking of you!

posted by LoriFLA 08 March | 07:31

Thanks, my peeps. You all always make me feel better. I've heard other people say that about c-section #2, lori. At least I'm better prepared this time. No surprises.

I've got about 1.5 hours to kill until I have to go in for preadmission testing and consults and I'm just trying to stay awake until then. *whistles, twiddles thumbs*

posted by jrossi4r 08 March | 07:44

Deadbeat tennant./ Ouch, I hope Lana ]that's if it's a grrl[ didn't hear that or can read yet.
It's a part of you. I don't know diddley about the hormones, but stay cool.
Why do they strap anyone down for the C¿ Obviously I haven't been there.
Sweet thoughts and smooth sailing. Think surfing....wheeeee.

posted by alicesshoe 08 March | 07:46

At least while you're pregnant, it's so much easier to feed them and you know where they are at all times. Hope the c runs smoothly and the Mr. Rossi toes the line or we'll have to have a stern chat. And please post pictures as soon as possible!

posted by redvixen 08 March | 07:55

Heal quickly. Mr. R., don't be a butthead, 'k? Even if you're right, be civil. Deadbeat tenant, bienvenidos al mundo.

Stout heart, lady.

(BTW, prefab ain't all it's cracked up to be -- the acquisition cycle'll just kill ya. BTDT, it was a roller coaster.)

posted by PaxDigita 08 March | 08:01

prefab ain't all it's cracked up to be -- the acquisition cycle'll just kill ya.
I know, Pax. Hope I didn't offend you by being so flippant about it. One of my close friends has a son from Guatemala and a daughter from S. Korea and I've watched her jump through oh-so-many hoops. (They are two of my most favorite kids ever.)

The tenant is a deadbeat, alicesshoe, because it eats my food, takes up an increasing amount of space and doesn't even offer to chip in. The nerve!

posted by jrossi4r 08 March | 08:11

(((hugs!)))

posted by rainbaby 08 March | 08:17

Oh it's chipping in but in a different way I'd bet. What about that smile on your face. Lookat all the unwanted attention from strangers when you want to be left alone¿ Great, I know, I jest. Sure we'd all like to have a house keeper, cook, butler and chaufeur...

posted by alicesshoe 08 March | 08:19

I am thinking of you!

posted by getoffmylawn 08 March | 08:22

Congratulations! You're going home with your new baby and that's all that matters.

posted by danostuporstar 08 March | 08:55

I'm so excited for you, jrossi4r. You're gonna be a wonderful mom. Have a great baby!

Big hugs.

posted by Hugh Janus 08 March | 09:00

Wait, you already are a wonderful mom. Well, you're gonna be twice as wonderful, now!

posted by Hugh Janus 08 March | 09:01

most C sections these days are done under epidural for anaesthesia, with the parent-to-be fully awake (as it should be)
The problem is that without general anaesthetic if a woman moves in a certain way while the Obs is using a scalpel .....
need I continue?

Anyway I wish you all the best and advise that you turn the tying down part into some kinky game in your head just to take away its' scariness!!!!

posted by Wilder 08 March | 09:01

Thanks Wilder.

posted by alicesshoe 08 March | 09:07

Huge congrats, jrossi... the wait is finally (almost) over! :)

posted by BoringPostcards 08 March | 09:13

Wow, j.ro. your pregnancy has just flown by for me! It always amazes me how much more quickly others' pregnanacies do that, compared to mrs richat's...her's seemed to take forever!

All kidding aside, congrats, and best wishes for b-day. I bet you can't wait to meet the little parasite eh?

posted by richat 08 March | 09:37

Yay! Make sure you take it easy and don't push it afterwards. Here's to a healthy baby and a speedy recovery!

posted by frecklefaerie 08 March | 09:58

Much love and hugs for you and big sister to be and soon to be evicted tenant (I know this feeling. I actually wrote out an eviction notice for my first child; it worked, too - she made her own way into the world quite quickly thereafter ;-) ) and good luck and oh, all the best blessings in the whole world. If mr. rossi is a total idiot you can always pack up those babies and come live with me.

posted by mygothlaundry 08 March | 10:01

*hugs*. . .

Was the c-section planned all along? Are you way past the *due* date?

Our only one was born c-section. Other than the getting cut open part, the recovery part, etc. etc. the main result was the *I* got EVERY FUCKING ONE of the meconium-filled diapers to change.

I'm not bitter though.

But seriously, jrossi, I am quite sure that we are all keeping you in our highest thoughts. . .good luck sweetie.

posted by danf 08 March | 10:20

Good luck, baby doll!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 08 March | 10:27

GOod luck honey! Thinking about you today.

posted by tr33hggr 08 March | 10:28

Good luck, jrossi! I'll be sending happy eviction day vibes through the tubes!

posted by gaspode 08 March | 10:35

Congratulations! Hope all goes smoothly.

posted by brujita 08 March | 10:43

All the best, jrossi... the bubblegum cigars are standing by!

posted by Pips 08 March | 11:11

I've had two Cs too...nothing to it. You'll do great. Enjoy the sleep and the rest, sistah!

Good luck! Kisses and hugs! Can't wait to hear how everything goes!

posted by iconomy 08 March | 11:15

Good luck! Best wishes! Many other heartfelt cliche-ridden things! :)

I will buy you a virtual drink whenever such things are allowed again!

posted by occhiblu 08 March | 11:56

Thanks everybody! I've got all my ducks in a row and am ready for them to bring on the pointy instruments! Now I just have to wait...

posted by jrossi4r 08 March | 12:09

Yay on the impending arrival of the jrossi seedling! Here's to smoother days and nights.

posted by chewatadistance 08 March | 12:10

Augh!
i am both horrified and excited for you
and isn't that what adventures in procreation are all about?

posted by ethylene 08 March | 12:14

I'll be thinking of you and your family, sweetie.

posted by Specklet 08 March | 12:26

OMG! I'll be thinking of you and the little bun! Please please update us as soon as your are able!

posted by pieisexactlythree 08 March | 12:29

GOOD MOJO IS BEING SENT NOW! I DON'T CARE IF THIS IS NOT THE SHOUTING THREAD; I NEED TO SHOUT SO THAT YOU CAN HEAR ME IN THE OPERATING ROOM!!!

posted by TrishaLynn 08 March | 12:35

Is this the part where I say 'Push It!' Wait, what? Well, then, when do we get to the Salt 'n' Pepa karaoke?

posted by box 08 March | 12:44

go go jrossi and parasite bunlet!

posted by casarkos 08 March | 12:46

Sending luck and love across the Atlantic, jrossi.

posted by essexjan 08 March | 12:58

Best of luck, jrossi4r.

posted by paulsc 08 March | 13:30

Break ~~a leg~~ water!

*big hugs to the jrossis*

posted by deborah 08 March | 14:15

OMG YAY JROSSI! (just popping in from a crazy busy work week. I hope all goes perfectly well, and Lil Rossi warms over everyone's hearts).

posted by muddgirl 08 March | 14:24

Good luck, I hope everything goes smoothly for you all.

posted by TheDonF 08 March | 14:28

My sister has had both her kids by Cesarean. It didn't affect them much except for the fact that whenever they leave a building, they go out the window.

posted by jonmc 08 March | 14:39

Good luck (not that you'll need it from me with everyone else who already said the same!) and here's to a quick recovery so you can get to enjoying the baby at that "sleeps all the time and doesn't talk back yet" super fun stage. :D

posted by kellydamnit 08 March | 14:56

hugs and luck to pass the gas quickly ;-) rossi-woman!! c-sections rule (pun intended).

posted by carmina 08 March | 15:25

In fact, I had asked for a c-section. On the delivery day, doc says: "but they are both heads down, ready to come out! Don't you want to try for vaginal birth?" I looked at him exactly like I would have a Florida roach just before I step on it. He did not ask again.

But, he let me have my own music on in the operating room, given that I was awake. Did you other people know that? Nowadays c-sections are performed under partial anesthesia.

Two days later after gas has come and gone, Dr Ruth stopped by my hospital room. She is close friends with my gynecologist and have co-authored a book together. Anyway, she gave me and the twins her blessing, so to speak. Which should obviously explain lots.

posted by carmina 08 March | 16:31

Every good wish to you, the baby, and the mister...just think, you'll soon get to cuddle your brand-new baby bunny! Wheeee!

posted by scody 08 March | 17:15

I can't compete with carmina! She did it twice and had a celebrity cameo!

posted by jrossi4r 08 March | 18:22

Good luck, and post pictures soooooon. We want to see the bunnykin, or baby, whichever it turns out to be.

posted by theora55 08 March | 20:05

I will send you twenty whole dollars if you place said evicted crotchfruit in a large baking dish, tastefully surrounded by roughly-cubed stewing and baking vegetables, garnish it with pineapple and bacon, cover it tightly in several layers of heavy duty foil and mail the entire assembly to me.

I'm certain it will be delicious.

posted by loquacious 08 March | 23:05

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