I must sadly report that our joy was shortlived. Sarah miscarried over the weekend. They are heartbroken but are being real troopers. They will try again and I know that in the near future we will have wonderful news to share. I just keep wishing there was some magical protective blanket that we could wrap around our kids to protect them from ever having their hearts broken.

That's right people!!! I'm joining the Grandmother's Club and I couldn't be more excited! Sarah and Bennie are expecting in December! Having had a baby late in life myself I wasn't really baby hungry when some of my friends started getting grandchildren. But I've noticed in the past year or two that I've felt that hunger growing. Austin is 9 now (THAT is impossible to believe!), I think we've just about squeezed every ounce of baby out of him and I find myself really missing having a real little one around.

Sarah and Bennie have experienced infertility issues and after the first attempt at artificial insemination (Yes, it's Bennie's baby) they were successful!

I had always imagined how it would feel to hear that a grandchild is on the way. Well, let me tell you, I had very much underestimated how wonderful that would feel. It's hard to put it into words but I can tell you without question that it feels wonderful! My baby is going to be a mother! It's kind of like my child squared! It's exponential love. I can't wait to meet this little soul and spoil it absolutely rotten. Yep, I'm going to be one of those obnoxious grandmothers who pull out tons of pictures and expect everyone to ooh and ahh over my perfect grandchild. Fair warning!

 

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