Well, thought it was time to make an official announcement that we have a bun in the oven. I'm 14 weeks along and due December 16th. Here is a photo of Rusty, the night we took a pregnancy test at home....
One interesting story. Before we had taken the pregnancy test I was in a nearby village for clinic with Libby, and one of the Akha women (around 50 years old) came up to me and said, "Wow, you're pregnant!" I was taken completely off guard because I was two days late to get my period, but wasn't thinking that I was pregnant.
I asked my friend Ae why this women thought I was pregnant and she said, "Akha women can tell. They know by looking at the veins in your arms." So two days later I took a pregnancy test and sure enough it was positive. When I went back to the village to tell this women she wasn't surprised at all and looked at me like she was wondering why I had even bothered to tell her something she already knew. Weird.
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congrats, my love! i shall be expecting the invitation to come be your midwife ... despite my complete lack of any relevant skills. (unless you would like the birth tracked with a spreadsheet.)
Congratulations! Those of us in Beachyville are excited about your news.
soooo very excited for you guys! but seriously what is in the picture? (other than Rusty and the test)
Wooooo-hoooo!!! :) :) :) Hope you are feeling well, Lynette!
Yes, we too are excited about the little one. I too am curious what Rusty had in that pan. I was wondering why we didn't see the pregnant one.
Congrats! I'm amazed at the "old wives" knowledge around pregnancy and birth. May you feel well cared for.
Rusty is frying a large chunk of frozen meat in that picture. kind of gross.
So happy and excited for you guys! Take good care of yourself. Sorry, Melissa, but I'm waiting for the "call"!!!
Congratulations, Lynette & Rusty! I am very excited for you guys! Take care.
Woah, I had no idea! I haven't even heard through the grapevine; just happened to check the blog tonight. When I was staying with Luka and Gan, she told me I was pregnant before I knew also. I went into town and bought a test and told her she was right. She said, "Yeah, I know," as if there was no question about it. I am so happy for you. Can I come be your midwife?
Congratulations!!!! so happy to hear the news. I will keep checking your blog : ) Please take a good care.
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