Little Eddy

Welcome to the world, Little Eddy!  Our good friend Karin gave birth on Saturday.  We've been waiting!  We're so excited!  Though I haven't gotten to talk to Karin yet about the details, word has it that Eddy arrived save and sound, but that he did give his mommy a hard time.  I think he really liked the warmth and coziness of his little isolated world within, and needed some help and encouragement to make his appearance.  But, he did it.  We're so glad and can't wait to set eyes on him and get our hands on him!   Our friends have gone before us.  They know the ropes and I'm sure they'll be happy to share their wisdom with us when the time comes. 
The wait is becoming difficult. Remember what it was like to wait for Christmas as a little kid?  We knew it was coming, but time meant relatively nothing, and we had no concept of it. It felt like it would NEVER get here, and we wanted it SO BADLY.  That's what we feel right now... like we're little tiny kids, with no concept of time, and we want what we want.  We want Santa to bring us some special surprises.  The most special surprise of all.  The baby of our hearts.  And, he doesn't have to wait until December.  No need.  Get it done early, before the holiday rush, Santa! 
 I found myself to be pretty cranky this past weekend.  The little things that shouldn't be a big deal were huge.  I wanted to complain about everything and anything.  I felt tired and emotional.  I couldn't figure out why I had no tolerance, until Brian, oh wise one, said that maybe it was because Stefani hasn't called yet.  By now, most of you know that Stefani is the one we wait for.  We hope and pray to see her phone number on our caller ID.  She is our social worker, our support, our link to parenthood.  The day she calls will be such an unbelievable dream... we assume it'll all work out that first time she calls with a "potential" situation for us.  We assume the best.  As we wait, we're always getting more and more news about someone who's expecting and someone who's given birth.  It surrounds us.  Yes, at times we feel sorry for ourselves.  We feel so sad.  We feel anxious.  We feel intense longing.  At times, we also feel elated and excited.  It's hopeful, all of these new beginnings. The planning is still a lot of fun.  The dreaming is always great.  The anticipiation is unbearable!!   Come on, Stefani!  The lines are open... make them ring!