As much as I feared Tommy Jr’s birthday as it approached, it actually turned out to be a wonderful day. Tom has finals this week so he couldn’t get away from studying. So instead of lying in bed and being sad, I went to my parent’s house and spent the morning with my Mom.
My Mom and I went to the Botanical Gardens where my two most creatively thoughtful friends donated a tree to Tommy Jr. The tree is near the Model Train Garden, which is the perfect place (maybe the best place on earth) to go on a sunny day and think about the joy that my son brought into my life. It’s the perfect place to imagine the spirit of my son hanging around, watching the trains and being with other little boys.
I felt so comforted thinking that my wonderful friends provided a place for Tommy Jr to hang out. Much more fun then the cemetery full of old people and mourners! He wants to be with other babies and trains!
I got dozens of touching emails, texts, calls and Facebook messages from my friends and family. My heart healed even more knowing how many people were touched by Tommy, and thought of him on his special day.
After soaking up the sunshine and laughter in the Model Train Garden, I raced back to the city for a doctor’s appointment.
It turns out that I’m pregnant.
Although I do not know you…you have completely touched my heart this past year. You have brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion, but today I am so overjoyed for you and Tom – I am sitting here blubbering and needed to tell you how extremely happy I am for your both. I wish you nothing but the best.
Thank you everyone! Details to follow. We’re so happy and cautiously optimistic.
god damn it you made me cry AGAIN! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just took a huge breath and smiled. Hugest congrats! You’ve been in my thoughts and will continue to stay in them! Here’s to an uneventful 10 months! xx
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess that was your gift from Tommy Jr.!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
This is the happiest news of all time. My heart is smiling as wide as the earth for you.
So much love and hugs to you and your belly!!!
xoxox,
Alex H-L
Yay! Word’s out! Love you guys and the new baby already!
XO,
E
So I am tearing up reading this – what good friends and what a lovely day… and then I get to the end and said to myself, “Holy shit! Wow!”
(Sorry – I meant “eyes were brimming with tears”). HUGE HUGS!!!!! OMG – did you even suspect you are pg? So happy for you! Hope Tom’s finals are done and you two can relax and celebrate!
AMAZING! I’m speechless at the tenderness of your day…and pregnant. So wonderful. Just wonderful. xo, Amanda
what a beautiful post, brought tears to my eyes and warmed my heart. Congratulations!
What a lovely way to spend Tommy Jr.’s birthday. And I love where you go to visit him…sounds perfect for a precious little boy.
And OMG you’re pregnant! Huge congratulations! I can’t believe this was the day you found out…amazing!
xo
Sweet One, I have worried about you so much over the past year, and especially this past week.
Blessings love and prayers
your nurse
My angel nurse! I’m so happy to hear from you! Thank you for your love, support, and healing energy. You touched my heart and gave me hope when I had nothing left.
My eyes teared up as I read your post at the lovely, supportive family & friends you experienced on what can be such a very hard, annual day. Then the tears streamed with joy as I read about your new little one. I well remember being cautiously optimistic and how hard it was to be both cautious and optimistic at the same time, keeping the two in balance.
Much love to you, my dear. So happy for you.
What a great gift you got. And it’s only fair because of all the gifts you give us. Your Equinox buddies are so happy for you and Tom.
Psst…last night I too just found out I am. Haven’t checked with the doc officially so here’s me raising a non-alcoholic vino to us both, wishing and hoping that happiness and goodwill follows us on our new journey this year and into the many years later, or forever and ever, as I see it! : )
xoxo
Dusty
Wonderful news my friend. So very, very happy for you. xxoo