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Posted: 08.11.2003
Mighta took the long way, but we knew we'd get there someday
You might remember that recently tampatantrum.com celebrated its one-year birthday. Well tomorrow, August 12th, is my two-year blogiversary.

Todd and I have seen a lot of changes in the last year. Some bad, many good -- the yin and yang of life always making its presence felt. I've learned a lot. Grown a lot. Gained friendships, and sadly lost friendships. And hopefully come away from all of it just a bit wiser and a better person for it.

"To grow mature is to separate more distinctly, to connect more closely." — Hugo von Hofmannsthal

This all brings me to something I can finally share with the class. It might help explain why the quality and quantity of several of my sites -- this one included -- has been lacking as of late. And why the posting times are always so sporadic. And why I haven't been able to visit blogs like I used to, and my "reply to" box currently has 156 items (84 unread). I fully expect these changes to carry forward as I begin my third year of blogging. Why, you might ask? Because this past weekend I safely passed into my second trimester of pregnancy!

That's right, Todd and I are expecting our first child on February 15, 2004. (For many of you, that due date will hold a bit of life's bittersweet irony.) To say we're thrilled and over the moon would be an understatement. I won't be blogging about my pregnancy here -- but so many of you have prayed for us and sent your well-wishes over the past several months, I couldn't fail to acknowledge it here. "Thank you" just never seems to be enough...

We had our fourth ultrasound on August first, and everything is going extremely well with the baby. The heartbeat was good and strong at 162-170 bpm. It's been that high since week five. We've already heard it on doppler as well. I can now finally present to you...the first public photos of baby Tobyn... Don't you think our little slice of immortality has Todd's good looks and my sense of style?


[baby Tobyn image 1] [baby Tobyn image 2]


I especially want to take a second and thank those of our friends who've been able to sit on their fingers and zip their lips all these weeks, and help keep this mega-secret for us. I know it hasn't been easy! I'm also excited to say that five of my friends -- in real life and online -- are all due within a month of me from January - March of 2004. (UPDATE: Another friend from college just announced today and she's due in February, too. Better make that six!) It's an exciting time for so many of us -- and I'm thrilled to have the chance to share this life-milestone with them!


So there you have it. My big blogiversary news! This is the time on Sprockets where we dance... Cake and punch to the right. Just warn me if you spike it, mmmk?



Hey boy take a look at me...let me dirty up your mind...



HOLY COW! Congratulations! Here's wishing you the best for you and your family!

Personally I hope you're late by 10 days they you'll hit my birthday...it's a good day!

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i gasped out loud and cried when i read the news.

I am SO SO SO Happy for you both!!!

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congratulations!

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Congratiolations :)) All the best for u & your family!

¤ ¤ credit: Sweety | 08.11.03 at 04:46 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I have tears in my eyes as I write this..I am so excited for both of you! Congratulations!

¤ ¤ credit: Jennifer | 08.11.03 at 05:08 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Thank you SO MUCH for the well-wishes everyone!

I forgot to point this out... Remember in June when I got all my hair chopped off? Yvonne e-mailed me to say I was "absolutely glowing" in those photos. The very next day, we found out I was pregnant!

At least all of this will help explain why I've been even more of a hormone-raging bitch than usual over the past 13 weeks...

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*Big hugs*
I've had my fingers crossed & been silently praying for everything to work out for you guys.. and will continue to do so..
My eyes are filling up here, cos I can just imagine how happy you 2 guys are!!
You are going to be the best parents :)
{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}

¤ ¤ credit: Sonia | 08.11.03 at 05:19 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Oh my god! CONGRADULATIONS! You desrerve this so much!!!!!!!!!!!

¤ ¤ credit: Tracee | 08.11.03 at 05:37 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I could not be happier. Thank you for ignoreing the idiots and sharing with us.. Damn it though, why is it like 80% of my blog roll is pregnant. You might have me to thank for this ya know, every time I add someone they pop up pregnant. Heheh

Congrads you two..

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Congratulations! The next few months are going to go by soooo fast!

¤ ¤ credit: Bill | 08.11.03 at 06:13 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Happy Blog Birthday and a big CONGRATULATIONS to you and your husband on expecting your child!

:-)

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Having tagged along in your slipstream for quite a while now, here comes a bit of silence breaking from England..

Congratulations and though we stuffy Brits do not tend to do this...YEEHAWWWWW!!!!

You folks will be just wonderful as parents....quite some road you are travelling.

Good Luck to you both and also I hope good luck to a happy little Sooner..... Enjoy!!

http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks.html

¤ ¤ credit: GeoffW | 08.11.03 at 06:17 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I am very happy for you. I'm glad you share with us.

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Congratulations!

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Wow! Congratulations!

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much love to all 3 of you :D {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
I'm so excited about this little Tobyn - I'm gonna live vicariously through you guys and my brother and his baby for now, and its pretty darn exciting!! :)

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Yay! [insert warm-fuzzy grin here] I'm so happy for you two and I'm glad that you've made it through the first trimester relatively unscathed. Your boobs only get bigger from here...

;)

¤ ¤ credit: Joelle | 08.11.03 at 07:04 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

no f-in' way! how totally cool ... congrats!

¤ ¤ credit: tj | 08.11.03 at 07:11 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations you two, this is awesome news!

¤ ¤ credit: Shane | 08.11.03 at 07:18 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

*happy tears of joy*
Oh Robyn, I am so happy for you both. That is incredible news. Congratulations. *big squishy hugs*

now if you'll excuse me, i'm going to run outside so I can scream and dance about with glee!! Wahooo!
*Hugs*

¤ ¤ credit: munin | 08.11.03 at 07:21 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Yay! Keeping fingers, toes and everything else crossed for you...:)

¤ ¤ credit: Antgrad | 08.11.03 at 07:27 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

¤ ¤ credit: Laure | 08.11.03 at 07:33 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Oh so very many congratulations to you both. From all apperances, I can think of few others out there who deserve this more than you two.

¤ ¤ credit: Morgan | 08.11.03 at 07:38 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Oh! Oh oh oh! This is great! You guys are going to be amazing fabulous football lovin' mom and dad! Congratulations!

¤ ¤ credit: Melissa | 08.11.03 at 07:50 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

what terrific news!

i'm all crabby this morning because it's monday, and then read this great news and it just completely makes my day.

congratulations to you both!! yay!

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Ah, congratulations... this is news to carry me through today with a huge smile. Although your privacy is certainly important, I do hope you'll share an occasional pregnancy update.

It's probably too early to ask -- I certainly didn't have an answer when I was expecting my son -- but have you thought about names yet?

¤ ¤ credit: Mariann | 08.11.03 at 07:53 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations!! *doing the happy dance*

¤ ¤ credit: Jayme | 08.11.03 at 08:00 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Here's hoping it's a day early. Love and prayers to you guys, and a lot of finger crossing.

¤ ¤ credit: a different Bill | 08.11.03 at 08:02 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations to you three! I wish you all the best! {{{Hugs}}}

¤ ¤ credit: Kathy | 08.11.03 at 08:03 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats Robyn & Todd! That is some pretty awesome news! I'll think good thoughts for you three. :)

¤ ¤ credit: Mandie | 08.11.03 at 08:03 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

hehee..
now i dont have to worry about 'slipping' to someone LOL

its been hard..cause i am just SO excited for you guys!!!

happy blogiversary!!!

:)

¤ ¤ credit: Jen | 08.11.03 at 08:20 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats!

¤ ¤ credit: Richard | 08.11.03 at 08:30 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

This is so exciting. I am so happy for you. Enjoy and Congratulations to both of you. Hugs.

¤ ¤ credit: Kathi | 08.11.03 at 08:32 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats!

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congratulations!!!!! wonderful news!!! :)

¤ ¤ credit: susannah | 08.11.03 at 08:35 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations! I'm so happy for the both of you!

¤ ¤ credit: Dana | 08.11.03 at 08:51 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

OMG! Congratulations! What wonderful news! I'm so happy for you both! :)

¤ ¤ credit: Lisa | 08.11.03 at 08:53 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

It's OK, you can tell me -- this kid is going to have a blog of his own from the time he can manage to type, isn't he/she? *grin*

Congratulations poopie!

¤ ¤ credit: Nicole | 08.11.03 at 08:56 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations! Good things really do happen to good people. You're all 3 in my thoughts.

¤ ¤ credit: Tina | 08.11.03 at 08:57 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I don't comment much, but I just had to on this one. YAY for both of you!!! Congratulations and enjoy every.moment.!!!!

All the best for the three of you! *hugs*

¤ ¤ credit: mel | 08.11.03 at 09:07 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations to both you and Todd. That is some super duper Fantabulous news!!!!
Congrats again!!

¤ ¤ credit: buddha | 08.11.03 at 09:13 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats Robyn and Todd. I couldn't be more happier for you both. Your in my prayers.

¤ ¤ credit: Jen | 08.11.03 at 09:15 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

All I can say is HOLY TOLEDO, what exactly have the two have you been doing ;)

I am so happy for you both!!! We need to throw a baby shower via the blogosphere!

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Congratulations!!! My little one is almost a year old. Watch out...they grow up fast!!

¤ ¤ credit: Nina | 08.11.03 at 09:34 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Uh duh on the blonde chick - I just posted that comment and totally forgot to fill out the name portion...sorry Robyn!

¤ ¤ credit: jewdez | 08.11.03 at 09:38 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Well bless your little pea pickin hearts!!!!!

What perfect news!!!

Congratulations to the both of you!

Todd, be extra nice and do EVERYTHING she says.

¤ ¤ credit: kimmie | 08.11.03 at 09:42 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I want to say more but rather than sound like a rambling fool... I will just sum it up and say I am soooooooo happy for you and congratuations!!!!

¤ ¤ credit: Deb | 08.11.03 at 09:54 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations! Best wishes for a smooth pregnancy. So happy for you... :-)

¤ ¤ credit: Linh | 08.11.03 at 09:57 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I dunno Robyn... looks like a potato to me.

Congrats!

¤ ¤ credit: D | 08.11.03 at 10:00 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

What a wonderful adventure you are embarking on. Enjoy every minute. I just moved my daughter to her first house at college. It goes very very fast.

¤ ¤ credit: daisy | 08.11.03 at 10:01 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I'm thrilled for you guys. As a long time lurker...I'm happy to know that you guys finally have your miracle. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

¤ ¤ credit: bird | 08.11.03 at 10:01 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Oh, did I mention I might be in Ft Meade in the next month or two?

...come to think of it, why would I? I'm a very bad lurker and I only just stopped by cause the first two places I go when I stop ignoring blogs is here and Small Victory... I suck.

Still, this is adding comments to your thread, congrats again, doesn't look like a potato.

¤ ¤ credit: D | 08.11.03 at 10:03 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I'm so tickled for both of you! Congrats. :)

¤ ¤ credit: Lisa-grrl | 08.11.03 at 10:08 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations and Good Luck!!! :-)

¤ ¤ credit: Al | 08.11.03 at 10:16 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

*shoo*!!! I'm so glad you can finally share with the world! ;) I'm so happy for you guys -- you deserve all the happiness in the world.

Love you!! :)

¤ ¤ credit: Angel | 08.11.03 at 10:17 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

YAYAYAYAY!!! I'm so happy for the two (three!) of you I'm sitting here nearly in tears at my desk. Woohooooo! Congratulations and happy blogiversary! Irony or not, perhaps Valentine's Day will be a good holiday for you again. Yayay! I'm gonna be grinning all day. :)

¤ ¤ credit: Hey Lisa | 08.11.03 at 10:20 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Wow! All I can say is wow! Wowwowwowsiewowwowwowwow!

Congrats!

¤ ¤ credit: Jim | 08.11.03 at 10:24 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats Robyn and Todd. Feb 15th is my birthday. I'm so glad for you both! It's too bad you won't be sharing your exciting progress with us - but it is totally understandable.

¤ ¤ credit: Kimmie | 08.11.03 at 10:26 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

CONGRATULATIONS! Robyn, I am so very thrilled for both of you! :)

¤ ¤ credit: leandra | 08.11.03 at 10:40 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

congratulations you three. can't wait to see the little bugger in a few months!

¤ ¤ credit: jane | 08.11.03 at 10:51 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

So why does reading this make me feel like it's the first time I've heard the news and I sit here a blubbering mess?

My heart is swelling just reading all of these well wishes to you and Todd. It really shows how special you two are and how much you are valued to all of us.

I'm so happy for you. I'm off to Baby GAP now, you said that I had to wait till after the first trimester, and it's that time! Yeah!!!

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damn you! no making me cry at work!!

i won't say i told you so. and i can't possibly tell you how happy i am for you both. congratulations!!!!!!!!

¤ ¤ credit: tanya | 08.11.03 at 11:08 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations!

(yes, I have nothing snarky to say about this)

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<sniffling>
SUCH good news. And such lovely photos! You've made my whole month, my dear.

--Luis

¤ ¤ credit: Luis | 08.11.03 at 11:16 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

congrats!! :)

¤ ¤ credit: Jenna | 08.11.03 at 11:27 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

This is the most wonderful news! I got wicked goosebumps of happiness when I read that. Congratulations to you both. No need to reply... just wanted you to know how happy I am for you both.

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Well, you know! I'm so glad you've made it this far and get to share your happy news!! And that we get to be preggo together!

¤ ¤ credit: Cheryl | 08.11.03 at 11:37 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

This is just fabulous news!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!! :o)))

¤ ¤ credit: Maria | 08.11.03 at 11:43 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Oh my God! Congratulations!

This is just too good for words.

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Congrats you two!!! This is excellent news!!!!!

¤ ¤ credit: Slobokan | 08.11.03 at 11:55 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I can finally start buying stuff for Baby Tobyn. I'm so excited for you and so thrilled at the move into the second trimester. Congratulations, for the ump-teeth time, Mommy & Daddy!

¤ ¤ credit: Ashley | 08.11.03 at 12:08 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Mazel Tov! Please know I'm thinking of you and your little one and praying for the best and nothing but!

¤ ¤ credit: wealhtheow | 08.11.03 at 12:23 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations to you both. Much deserved. I know you'll be wonderful parents.

¤ ¤ credit: Ursula | 08.11.03 at 12:32 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats!!!! I'm so happy for you

¤ ¤ credit: Phil | 08.11.03 at 12:45 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

again, a HUGE congrats to you and todd!:) yayness for little baby Tobyn (hehe). i am so very thrilled for you guys.

¤ ¤ credit: lor | 08.11.03 at 01:02 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Most excellent!!! Congratulations!!!!

¤ ¤ credit: P. in Atlanta | 08.11.03 at 01:06 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you. Little Tobyn couldn't ask for better parents.

¤ ¤ credit: Carla | 08.11.03 at 01:29 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

This is just too awesome. I've been a reader and rare commenter since blogblogbaby and I couldn't be happier for you both.

¤ ¤ credit: Nathan | 08.11.03 at 01:33 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

after all of the hell you two have been through in trying to conceive, and then actually staying pregnant, i'm scared to death to say congratulations; i'm afraid i'll curse it or something.

i am so excited for you both, and admittedly a little jealous (we were going to try this summer, but with my major health problems, its going to have to wait until next year, i'm afraid).

i know you keep your news guarded like fort knox, but i hope you'll share monumental updates when its appropriate.

okay, i'll say it - congratulations; good things come in small packages, and wonderful things come to those who wait (and wait, and wait...)

god bless you three - may he watch over and keep you safe and sound.

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a very big congrats to you both!

¤ ¤ credit: jadedgrrl | 08.11.03 at 01:38 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I already e-mailed you my congrats, but I just had to say it again....CONGRATULATIONS!!! You guys are going to absolutely love this time in your life together, it's so wonderful!!

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I am so excited I can't stand it. I feel a road trip coming on.

Congratulations Tobyn!

¤ ¤ credit: Annessa | 08.11.03 at 01:50 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

OMG how absolutely wonderful! Congrats to you and your hubby!

¤ ¤ credit: Michelle | 08.11.03 at 01:54 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

WOW!! Congrats to you and Todd!!! Glad to hear all's going well!!! Great to hear some good news today! :)

¤ ¤ credit: Zaldor | 08.11.03 at 02:06 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

OMG! Michael just told me he saw your pregnancy announcement... and I'm so THRILLED for you guys! I know how wonderful it feels to enter the second trimester and see/hear that wonderful heartbeat! I'm going to be smiling all day :) Best wishes and lots and lots of healthy vibes to all of you!!

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CONGRATULATIONS! That's spectacular news, and I'm so glad to hear it. :D I can't think of a more deserving couple! :)

¤ ¤ credit: ste | 08.11.03 at 02:36 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Wow, I never thought I'd see that news. congratulations to you both. I'm sure you'll make wonderful and loving parents :D

¤ ¤ credit: theresa | 08.11.03 at 02:38 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations!! Remember, you've got 16 years before you'll have to hide the car keys....

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Congratulations! :) You are right when you say you're not going to talk about your pregnancy here. It's something that just you, your husband and your family have to enjoy. We will always be praying for your, guys! Just let us know when the baby is born. :)

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That's such wonderful news! Congrats! :)

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Congrats!!! That is so wonderful!!!

I love the name!! How perfect!

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Oh my gosh ! I think that I'm going to cry ! Okay,I'm crying now ! If I could give you a hug,I would ! Congrats to you both !!

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w00t! congrats

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woo!

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Congrats to all three of you. I can't stop smiling. I continue to pray for you.

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How wonderful! I'm so so happy for you both. Seriously. It couldn't have happened to two better people. That is going to be one very very well loved baby.

Have you bought a little Sooners onesie yet? ;)

Congratulations & Happy Early Blogiversary! :D

¤ ¤ credit: Melissa | 08.11.03 at 03:56 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations! What a loved baby it shall be!

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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! =D

¤ ¤ credit: Tina (the other one) | 08.11.03 at 04:17 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

That is so cool. I'm so glad everything is going good and wishing all the best for you.!

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OH, ROBYN!

This is the most wonderful news I've heard in a long time. I know that you and Todd have had heartbreak after heartbreak with getting and staying pregnant. This is such a wonderful blessing, and I'm off to buy stock in Ben & Jerry's and Valassic right now!

GOD BLESS YOUR NEW FAMILY!

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Congratulations. All the very best to you & Todd. family!

¤ ¤ credit: Amanda | 08.11.03 at 04:52 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations Robyn! I haven't heard about your previous troubles in the pregnancy department, but now that I have, this make Tobyn even more special! Best of luck, and hope you and yours have the best pregnancy and birth possible :)

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While I don't know you, I do have you blogrolled and check in from time to time. I just want to say congradulations!

¤ ¤ credit: Rachel | 08.11.03 at 05:29 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations Robyn and Todd!

I'm so excited for you all!

Love your new hair cut too!! :)

¤ ¤ credit: Donna | 08.11.03 at 05:56 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

That is so, so wonderful. I'm so excited for you both! :D

¤ ¤ credit: Jennifer | 08.11.03 at 06:24 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Coming out of lurk mode to say a big Congratulations!! Wishing many blessing to you and your new family!

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Finally I can it publicly...congrats to both of you!

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Congratulations! Another Boomer Sooner

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Joyous!

I am SO VERY HAPPY for you and Todd.

I've been reading you for about ten months now. Coming back to such great news (after being out on the road for a while) is very fitting.

Again, MOST excellent. I get to explain it to my friend here (who isn't sure why I whooped in the library yet).

Your good news has added to an already great day.

CS

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Wow! Congratulations!!

*Babies make me gush!*

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Robyn, I am coming in late here but I wanted to say Congratulations! I seriously cried when I read the news, sitting at the front desk where I work!

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Congratulations to you both! I don't know the two of you well but I just have to say that I am extremely happy for the two of you. You're going to be a great mommy. :)

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Congratulations! :))

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congrats! i saved the ultrasound photos of my boys. when they do something dumb, i get them out to show them that they had brains once. i'm sure you'll never need to do that.

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Congratulations Robyn!!!! I'm so happy for you two!!!! Oops-- make that three!!

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YEAH!! Congrats!! I'm so excited for the both of you! You've been through a lot and you both truly deserve this!

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Congradulations Robyn and Todd. This is really great news.

¤ ¤ credit: Dan Marvin | 08.11.03 at 10:18 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Again, congratulations to the your new family. Your life is going to change in ways you can never imagine. I'm so excited for you. It's finally happening for you guys. I love the 3 of you so much!

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Congratulations to you both, wonderful news indeed!

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OH MY GOD! I have been SO behind on my blog reads. I read that and seriously said "OH MY GOD!" right out loud. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for the two of you. Wow! Isn't life funny sometimes? I cannot convey how happy I am for you. I seriously have tears in my eyes right now. Keep us up to date if you feel like sharing. Wow. Wow. WOW! Congrats again!!! =)

¤ ¤ credit: Jenni | 08.11.03 at 10:42 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Robyn,

You and I miscarried within a mere two weeks of each other early this year. I can't tell you how happy I am that you are going to finally have your miracle. I am crying huge happy tears for you!

AND! I am happy to report that I am expecting another miracle again myself. My baby is due April 10, 2004.

I knew we would make it! Congrats, Robyn!

¤ ¤ credit: Eden | 08.11.03 at 11:30 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I'm sorry, this is retarded, but it's retarded enough that I had to come comment.

I was just sitting here, and a commercial for Prego spaghetti sauce came on...and it said:

"Prego...share what's inside."

Heh. Sorry. Made me think of you and this post :-)

Hey, I warned you it was retarded.

¤ ¤ credit: Tracy | 08.11.03 at 11:36 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations Robyn and Todd! This is such wonderful news. I actually let out a Wow! in my office cubicle. :)

¤ ¤ credit: Jen | 08.11.03 at 11:40 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I can't believe it!!! Congradulations the two of you!!! I wish the three of you the best. *Happy Dance*

¤ ¤ credit: Veshka | 08.12.03 at 12:43 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations, Robyn and Todd! That's such wonderful news!

¤ ¤ credit: Kathy | 08.12.03 at 01:13 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I burst into tears while reading this post. I'm so happy for you two! I'm sending the best of wishes for continued health and happiness.

¤ ¤ credit: Brandy | 08.12.03 at 11:23 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

GET OUT!!!!! I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooo thrilled!!!! a baby!!!! oh happy news indeed!!!!!!! oh oh oh please keep me on the email update list! Ohoh oh I'm sooo freakin thrilled!

:)

¤ ¤ credit: Annette | 08.12.03 at 06:15 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats!!!! You go girl!

¤ ¤ credit: jay | 08.12.03 at 09:26 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

This is so great! I'm so happy for you guys. :D

¤ ¤ credit: Jen | 08.13.03 at 07:38 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations Robyn! The wife and I have been trying, it seems to be a month to month game. Hope your pregnancy goes well!!

¤ ¤ credit: Douglas | 08.13.03 at 08:01 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congrats, Robyn & Todd. I hope having a child is everything you've wished & waited for.

Oh, & Chuck? Please DON'T blogroll me (not that you would, but I wouldn't want to take the chance & become a statistic).

¤ ¤ credit: cyberangel | 08.13.03 at 12:59 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

You are entering one of life's greatest things -- as a friend of mine told me when I announced our impending new family, he said spawning was the best decision he'd ever made! Two years later, I can only agree.

Take care, enjoy (or at least remember) every moment of it, and welcome to the ride.

Michael

¤ ¤ credit: m_fredric | 08.13.03 at 10:31 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations! That's truly wonderful news. :)

¤ ¤ credit: Heather | 08.13.03 at 10:55 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

YAY!!! Reading this post is truly the best thing I could have stumbled upon tonight. Best wishes for the three of you!

¤ ¤ credit: Michelle | 08.13.03 at 10:59 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Just think you're 1/3rd of the way to holding your baby! I couldn't be happier for you guys and glad your past the first trimester. Now for that gender poll!!!!! I'm thinking GIRL!

¤ ¤ credit: Angela | 08.14.03 at 09:53 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!

¤ ¤ credit: Jimnice | 08.14.03 at 10:29 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations!! :) :)

¤ ¤ credit: Carrie | 08.14.03 at 11:53 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I am so happy for you. I'm not really an official "lurker", as I've commented a couple of times in the past, but I wanted to wish you and Todd all the happiness this wonderful event will bring. How loved this baby will be!

My sister has a one year old and the best bit of advice I can pass on is not to buy too many clothes in the 3, 6 or 9 months sizes. Babies grow out of them like weeds. Besides it's cuter when they run around in their diapers.

Congrats again and take care!

¤ ¤ credit: Bob SF | 08.14.03 at 12:07 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

That's great news! Congrats. Keep us posted. I'm guessing boy.

¤ ¤ credit: peat | 08.14.03 at 05:07 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Robyn and Todd,

It's been a while since I posted a comment, but I had to come out of lurk mode and tell you how happy I am that you guys have been blessed. I cried with and for you in February and I let out a squeal when I was scrolling through and saw the pic on the side. I scrambled to find this entry. My daughter just turned 2 and can I just say that you have no idea how much love you will have in your hearts. You will look everyday at that baby and just be amazed!

Much love and congratulations

¤ ¤ credit: jennypoo | 08.14.03 at 06:34 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Hey congrats!

¤ ¤ credit: John Kenneth Fisher | 08.15.03 at 02:23 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Oh hun, CONGRATS to you both!!!!!! I can't help but sit here and blubber for you both, this is just GREAT news and I wish you both the VERY best! If this baby is spoiled helf as much as Claire is then she/he will be rotten, lol. Congrats again I KNOW that you two will be the greatest parents and baby Tobyn will be lucky to be able to call you Mommy and Daddy. Now, go take it easy and eat something gooey with chocolate on top! ; )

¤ ¤ credit: Theresa | 08.15.03 at 08:49 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Nice one. I'm glad it's worked out for you. Treasure every minute of you pregnancy because it will pass in a heartbeat.

And if your fist 13 weeks were anything like my wife's, Todd has my sympathy although I'm sure he realised it was all worth it.

Congratulations to you both.

¤ ¤ credit: theaardvark | 08.15.03 at 08:51 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

I'll be #144 to say congratulations!!!!

¤ ¤ credit: Tricia | 08.15.03 at 01:23 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

A very hearty congratulations indeed!

¤ ¤ credit: Z. Hendirez | 08.16.03 at 11:12 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Congratulations, Robyn! This is wonderful news! Much happiness to you all! :)

¤ ¤ credit: Julie | 08.16.03 at 01:33 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I've been looking for this entry for an hour now. Scratching my head about where you announced you were pregnant. Well, anyway, belated congrats to you :) I love the name!

¤ ¤ credit: reese | 08.18.03 at 04:20 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Hey Robyn,
I would just like to say congratulations to both you and Todd. My partner and I used to be avid readers of your site but with uni and work we havent really found time to come back in awhile. I recently learnt of your wonderful news as I was trawling through livejournal communities looking for somewhere to post and get advice (as I recently found out that I am also pregnant), I came across someones journal where they had written congrats to you in one of there entries, and thought that I would come by and wish all three of you the best of luck.
Look after yourself and little Tobyn.
Warm wishes and Hugs
Nats and Josh

¤ ¤ credit: Natalie | 08.24.03 at 07:26 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Wow...congratulations! I'll add you to the list of 6 other people I know (or know of anyway :) who are having babies between late December and mid-February. My newest niece/nephew is due on February 14th as well... :)

¤ ¤ credit: Firebrand | 08.28.03 at 05:36 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

::bigfuckinggrin::

wishing the 3 of you peace and happiness and good health!!

¤ ¤ credit: ratty | 09.01.03 at 05:24 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

i do hope everythings ok with u robyn and todd

and that your preguancy is going ok
wishin u all the best

wend a friend from cfs20s days:-)
i just surfed on in to check your site

¤ ¤ credit: Wend | 09.02.03 at 11:13 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Blessings come in small packages. Congratulations to you both. What an amazing gift!

¤ ¤ credit: Gina | 09.08.03 at 07:03 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

hi.. congrats on your first baby? I'm expecting too and due is end of may '04. take care and more blessings to your family :-)

¤ ¤ credit: armina | 11.25.03 at 11:20 PM | link--this ¤ ¤




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