Internet, I'm craving Doritos
I had a sonogram this morning, and everything looks wonderfully normal. The last several weeks have been totally nerve-wracking, and I cannot describe the relief I felt seeing two tiny hands waving about and a steady, rhythmic heartbeat. Due date is June 14th.
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300. megc said:
Congratulations! That's wonderful. I've read your blog for a number of years, starting shortly before Leta's first birthday, and it is one of my very favorites in all teh interwebz. I'm very happy for you! And I'm looking forward to reading about your pregnancy. Lots of good wishes to all of you.
301. rhaya said:
Long time reader, first time commenter -- CONGRATS!
302. Abbie said:
And poor Chuck for having to balance a pee stick on his nose! :)
303. Kristen said:
Sahweeeeeeeeett! I'll be praying for you! I can't wait for more beautiful baby pictures. I bet Leta is not all that happy about the sharing that will soon take place...
304. Kristine said:
I also don't comment often, but read all the time. I think that picture (coupled with the contents and title) is the single cutest baby announcement ever. Way cuter than booties.
Congratulations! (I'm due any day now with #2, timing my contractions as I type.)
305. Anonymous said:
congratulations!
i can't wait to read your stories when there's a healthy dose of hormones involved!! i think you should get jon some body armor before things get too out of hand...at the very least a face mask and a jockstrap with an impact resistant cup.
306. Becky said:
The things writers will do for material. ;)
Congratulations to you and Jon! Wonderful news.
307. Laura said:
Awesome news! Congratulations!
And what an adorable way of announcing it. (Does Chuck know where that thing has been???)
308. The Other Dawn said:
WOO HOO! Cheering for you over here... hoping your first trimester goes better than mine did-- I was a Dorito-projectile MACHINE. Week 22 now... much better.
Congrats to Jon for knockin' ya up.
309. Anonymous said:
Congratulations!!!
310. anne said:
Adding my congratulations to the rest of these folks - so happy for you! Wishing you health and plenty of Doritos throughout this pregnancy.
311. Right Brained Gal said:
Great news! He/she will surely be a Gemini. Great sign, two personalities for the price of one.
312. SK said:
Whoo! Congratulations :)
I look forward to reading more posts about the baby!
313. Lisa #1 Bagillion said:
YEAHHHHHH!!!!! Congratulations to you all!
314. supa said:
Holy shit, that's awesome.
315. Jill said:
Also not one that comments very often, but had to congratulate all of you!!
That's awesome...
316. Marissa said:
YEAH!!! I am soooooooooo happy for you, John and Leta. And I can't wait for posts by preggers Dooce!
Hopefully your blessing will rub off on me and I will conceive soon too!! You have given me hope that swearing, drinking, and telling the truth about motherhood won't keep me from getting pregnant again.
317. Tay said:
I am very excited for the next nine months of reading. Moreso than usual, I mean.
318. Kristan said:
OMIGOSH YOU STINKER!!! You totally hid this from us!!! (As is your right, claims my voice of reason.)
Congratulations, hon.
Does that mean we'll get TWO monthly newsletters? ;)
319. Jae said:
That's wonderful news! Congratulations!
320. Momma, The Casual Perfectionist said:
YAY!! Congrats to you and your family!! This is awesome news!!
321. Amanda said:
HOW EFFING FABULOUS!
What a lucky kid.
:)
322. melissa said:
congratulations!
i look forward to your pregnancy. yeah that sounds totally weird but i stand by it.
i'm also rooting for june 15th cos' that's my birthday.
selfish, i know.
i will now return to quiet lurking.
323. Amy Herring said:
OH YAY! HEATHER -CONGRATS!!!!
324. Anonymous said:
For a minute there, I thought Chuck was pregnant.
CONGRATULATIONS! The second time around is much easier, I promise!
325. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
I'll wear diapers with my assless chaps today in celebration of your new Doocelet...er, Baby Blurb? Dooce the Younger? You know, the bambino!
325. Nora said:
Heather:
(like many others I rarely comment, but read religiously)
That's great news :) Thank you for sharing!
Wishing you the best for a happy, healthy pregnancy and a joyful addition to the Dooce clan.
Hugs,
Nora
326. Shannon said:
Heather, I was having the worst day, and you just turned it around. What incredible, happy news! Utmost congratulations to you and Jon! Best wishes for an uneventful pregnancy!
327. Elaine said:
That picture is totally priceless. Congratulations!
328. Burgh Baby said:
Congratulations, ma'am!
329. emily said:
YAY! Congrats. :) I really enjoy your blog.
330. Antigone said:
Congrats to you and John! Leta is going to be a sister... GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!
;)
331. April said:
Congratulations!! That Chuck is some saint to deal with a pee stick on his nose. LOL I'm looking forward to following your pregnancy and wishing you healthy times. Leta is going to be a kickass big sister. Does she know yet?
332. Tobie said:
I'm so happy for you, congratulations!
333. Betty Underground said:
I got goose bumps! Congratulations!
I don't particularly like kids, or husbands, or dogs, but you make me wanna have one of each! It looks like a HOOT!
334. christie said:
OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!!!!!
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! MY FRIEND AND I ARE JUMPING FOR JOY! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WOOOOOOOOOOOO
335. dcfullest said:
That gives me more hope than you know!
Congrats!!!
336. Heather Cook said:
OMG! SuperCongratualtions! Does Leta know yet?
337. delia said:
You peed on the stick and not Chuck, right?
Will you be naming the baby Woodrow in honor of the president that established Flag Day?
338. Abby said:
Congratulations on the news, that is so lovely to hear. I wish you all the best!
339. Svenja said:
CONGRATULATIONS you two! And a woohoo to the rest of them - Leta, Chuck, Coco - they're in for a treat! I grew up with a big sister and wouldn't have wished for anything else. I wish you the best of luck with the pregnancy and of course once the little thing is born - let's hope this one knows how to fix momma some hot dogs! Btw: will there be monthly updates this time too? Can't wait to hear the stories...
340. Sadie said:
Yay! I had a feeling that was coming! Congratulations Armstrong family.
341. PhillyKat said:
Answered prayers baby, answered prayers! Congrats Heather. You and your family deserve this joy! We will keep sending happy thoughts your way. FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!
342. jen said:
Congratulations! I let out a little squeal when I saw Chuck and his balancing talents today :)
343. Aly said:
I just 'yay-ed' aloud. Congratulations!
344. leila said:
so, so happy for you. i feel this even through the knowledge of the morning sickness, constipation, heartburn, exhaustion, and endless trips to the loo in the middle of the night. this is just such unequivocally wonderful news. welcome, little one!
345. Yvonne said:
That is freaking awesome news! Congrats!
346. She Likes Purple said:
Oh fuck, this is so exciting. Congratulations!
347. sprizee said:
Yay!
348. adriana said:
CONGRATULATIONS! Yay!!!
349. Leslie said:
Congratulations! MY first sonogram is next week and the anticipation of hearing that little heartbeat is driving me nuts as well! Have you told Leta yet? I can't wait to read about the events following that! Congrats again!
Leslie
350. LizPres said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh you are going to be so happy! You already are, but you will be EVEN HAPPIER, I predict. Many happy happy wishes for you and your whole family.
351. Sara Brown said:
YYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!! I'm so happy for you guys!
352. Erica said:
I just gasped and clapped my hands at the news, I'm so excited for you, Jon, and Leta! Congrats! I'd been wondering if this might be the reason you'd dyed your hair a few weeks ago. Fantastic, lovely news. Yay for more Armstrongs!
353. bernie said:
Congratulations! Wonderful news.
354. Layla said:
Congrats! I wish the best for you and your family! How exciting!
355. Ali said:
Good job, y'all!!
356. Anonymous said:
Heather, Jon, and Leta,
Congratulations on your new nubbin! I'm thrilled for you!
Janster
357. jt said:
Outstanding news. Congratulations to you and your whole family!
358. Laura said:
I *knew* it! Long time lurker, first time poster...just want to say congratulations! I can't believe I'm so excited for someone I don't know.
359. lucky13 said:
i teared up immediately. very happy for you all.
360. Sue said:
That's so great. I am so happy for you and your friend. I was wondering when we would get an announcement! I pray that everything goes well and easy!
361. rachel said:
I've never commented but always read. Anyway, decided to delurk to say congratulations. So exciting.
362. Bailey said:
Congratulations! I have been reading your site for a couple of years now and I love it. I'm so happy for you!
Consider the name Bailey, since it's like, the best name ever. Just a suggestion. : )
363. Natalie said:
Congratulations! Yea!
364. Trisha@momdot.com said:
Way to go Dooce! Congrats!
Im too scared to have more kids.
trisha
365. Dawn said:
Congratulations!! That is such wonderful news!
366. Lyndsay said:
Aww Heather, congratulations! We just lost our second pregnancy due 6/3/09, so it's bittersweet to read this this morning. I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you through the next 7 months :)
Lyndsay
367. Leah said:
WOOOOHOOOOOOO! Congratulations :D
368. Caroline said:
OMFG! Congratulations!
369. Brooke said:
I am thrilled for you. Congrats to you & John!
370. JenJen said:
Leta is going to be a big sister, wow! This is splendid news!
371. Clementine said:
The very second I saw your title, I thought, "She must be pregnant." Congratulations to all three of you on this wonderful news!
372. Kerri said:
Congratulations!
373. Jen said:
HOLY SHIT HEATHER!!!!!!
CONGRATU-FUCKING-LATIONS!!!!!
Long time lurker, First Time Commenter
374. Kelly said:
congratulations! i just found out on sunday that i'm pregnant with my second. how exciting for both of us!
375. OHmommy said:
Many, many, MANY beautiful congrats.
376. chicagowench said:
Yay for normalcy! Congrats.
377. Nichole said:
That's lovely news. Congratulations!!
378. Anne-Kari said:
Yippee! Warm, fuzzy, happy thoughts to you and the whole family. If I could I'd send you a big ole box of Doritos. And hugs.
379. Mr Lady said:
Awww, Heather! Congrats! That's fabulous news!
380. Rhea said:
Congratulations to you and your family on this exciting and amazing journey! I can't wait to read your food combo posts and prego rants!
...Does Leta know?
381. Wendy said:
Oh my goodness! Congratulations!!!
382. Nicole Miraty said:
That is just AWESOME!
383. Sarah said:
CONGRATS! I've been reading your website for 3 years now, and I had this feeling that you were pregnant! I have been hoping for it on your behalf! I think it's wonderful for you and your family. Me, my sister and my brother came in 5 year gaps and it worked out great! :) Even though my brother makes me feel old, being 10 years younger than me - we're so close.
Best wishes!
384. Mary Lynn said:
Woohoo! I'm so happy for you!
385. Amy said:
That's wonderful! I couldn't be happier for you. Congratulations.
386. Andrea said:
That is such great news, congratulations to all of you!
(Is it completely weird that a picture of a dog with stick on his nose that someone peed on can bring tears to my eyes?)
387. Erin said:
Congratulations! I'll go ahead and keep the liquor stores in business in your absence. And I'll be stocking up on Doritos, in the event of a pregnancy-related shortage :)
YAAAY new baby!!
388. Krissi said:
Congrats! Can't wait to see how Leta reacts to a new baby!
389. Juliann said:
Yay! Congrats on the oh-so-wonderful news!
390. Kim said:
Two things waving and not three?
Do you know which flavor you are having or do you want to know?
Congratulations to the entire family.
391. raeraemck said:
YES!!!!!! Go blurbodoocery!
392. Anonymous said:
Oh how wonderful! So happy for all of you! I second the "Stretch" idea Mrs. Armstrong. :)
393. Lea said:
So, so awesome! Congratulations!
394. Jenna said:
Yay! Congrats! I was just reading back to your entries about your loss (linked from the entry about your stepdad's diagnosis) and it made me so sad. But, this...this is wonderful news!! I couldn't be happier for a complete stranger. :)
395. Layne said:
Congratulations!!! You're due on my birthday. I've been a reader (and a big fan) for a while and I just wanted to say that your posts of depression really helped me and my family feel a little less alone. It inspired me to make some great changes in my life and I am finally in a really wonderful place. I just wanted to thank you and say again, Congratulations!
396. carabeth said:
Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations!
397. Sarah said:
Wow! Congratulations! I discovered this blog last summer and went through the archives to read about Leta's big debut, so I'm excited to be in on this baby from the ground floor, so to speak.
398. Annie Parsons said:
Okay, so a huge grin just spread across my face. AND I teared up. So happy for you, Heather!
399. Lynn said:
CONGRATULATIONS!
1296. ashley said:
Poor puppy. You peed on something and then put it on his expression. He knows it too, look at his face!!! Congrats though.
400. Jen C. said:
Never commented before, but I've read every day for three years and I had to say CONGRATS! So happy for you. How wonderful. :)
401. Traci said:
So freakin' happy for you. I'm glad every thing is going well!
402. Bertha said:
I am so happy for you Heather, Jon, and big sister Leta! Congratulations!
403. Anonymous said:
Congratulations! I can't wait to read your journey. I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
404. Dawn H said:
Congratulations Heather! That's also my birthday. I wish you and your family all the best.
405. Elizabeth said:
Congrats! :)
406. Balayne said:
AH!!! We're all so excited for you, Congratulations!!
407. Lisa said:
I am so very happy for you guys! I have goosebumps all over.......what an awesome surprise! Congrats!
408. Anonymous said:
Congratulations! I knew you could do it! You're so strong.
409. Angie said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I've been wondering when we might see an announcement! I'm so thrilled for you guys that I am finally posting my first comment after visiting your site for years!!!!
410. Anonymous said:
This is the first time I've ever commented, and I've been reading you for going on three years...
CONGRATULATIONS!
411. Mrs. Sprinkles said:
I've been waiting for this ever since your last one. Congrats! I look forward to reading pregnancy stories!
412. andrea said:
Congrats! Looks like you'll be needing one of these: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5228308§ion_id=5332856
413. Anonymous for now said:
HOORAY! Congratulations! I'm due two weeks after you :)
414. EmilyPie said:
Congratulations! This is wonderful news for your family!
415. Kim said:
Congrats! I'm so excited for all of you!
416. DJ said:
WOW! Congrats!!!
417. Margaret B said:
Yay! You're due ONLY THREE DAYS after me =). So I guess we all know what we were doing the week of the 23rd of September =). Congrats! I had been wondering when this was going to happen...
418. Sarah said:
I just gasped so loudly I think my husband is concerned about my breathing capabilty. Congrats x a billion! I am so happy for you guys!
419. kat said:
at first when i saw the thumbnail on flickr, i thought it was a tampon. but clearly NOT! the very opposite. congrats!
420. Olivia said:
Been reading this blog for more than a year, never commented until now! I'm so happy for both of you Jon and Heather. You know I've had this funny feeling for a few days now that you'd tell us you were expecting.
I think it's going to be a girl and it's going to look like Heather. Oh Heather you have to tell us what names you and Jon are thinking of.
Congratulations!
421. Rhia said:
Hey congratulations! I never comment here, but read religiously, and I think this is awesome news!
Me, I am due in April... And now I want Doritos...
422. Lauren said:
CONGRATS!!! Best wishes to you, Jon and Leta! this is wonderful!
423. Katherine said:
First comment to say congratulations!
424. Jessie said:
ACK! I read this obsessively every day. I don't remember you saying you might be pregnant! Did you?! Well, anyway, I'm so very happy for you, and for Leta. She might have a hard time adjusting at first, but I think a sibling will be a great thing for her.
CONGRATULATIONS!
425. Andrea said:
Congratulations! I'm a reader not a commenter but this is happy enough news to make me want to say YAY for you!
426. Aron said:
Congrats Heather! I am expecting my first child, a son, in two months and can't wait! I craved Doritos like crazy the first few weeks, but now cannot even look at them. Guess I over did it! I hope you have a happy, healthy pregnancy and look forward to reading all about it.
427. Katie said:
Holy shit! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
428. Kathleen said:
What fantastic news, can't wait to hear about names!
Best of luck to the whole family (from Scotland :D)
429. Dee said:
HOORAY!
430. Kathy said:
Oddly-- as soon I read the title ( i have you on my Igoogle!)I JUST KNEW what that meant!
1 million CONGRATS! and happy incubating!
431. Anonymous said:
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiffany
432. Shiri said:
CONGRATS! Oh Heather, that is so wonderful! What a happy and wonderful household you're going to have. And maybe don't tell this to Leta yet, but the control and power that come with being a big sister, she is going to love it...
433. Colleen said:
Congratulations! :-)
434. emilyi said:
Congratulations! I can't wait to hear the Leta stories of being a big sister. My friend is due that same week and i can't wait to hold that little baby in my arms.
435. Tuli said:
CONGRATULATIONS!
436. Cheryl W. said:
Don't know if my last comment posted--congrats twice if it did ;)
437. Anonymous said:
congratulations!... love that you included chuck in the sharing of your great news!!!!
438. Issa said:
Holy crap!!!! Congrats to you all.
I am really thrilled for you and Jon.
439. Jess In Focus said:
Congrats!
440. Gypsy said:
Oh, congratulations. I am right behind you. Trying, trying, trying. Can't wait to post a pic of my stick in that condition.
441. kim said:
congratulations!! :)
442. gunter said:
YAY!
443. Krysta said:
Yay for Babies!
If you can't have a hippo one, then why not a human one.
Congratulations, I look forward to reading about it!
444. Jessica said:
Congratulations!!!
445. Nicole said:
Oh, Heather, I'm so happy for you. It never ceases to amaze me that I can well up with tears over the life of someone I've never even met, but there I am. Thanks for sharing, and I'm crossing everything for you to have a happy, healthy pregnancy.
446. Ryan said:
Wow, congrats! That's so exciting! And kinda gross that you're putting something with your pee on it, on Chuck's face. But whatever, yay! :)
447. Leah said:
ohhh congratulations to all of you. good luck! i am so happy for you.
448. Janice said:
"...two tiny hands waving..." a flag in honor of Flag Day! Way To Go, all of you!
449. Elise said:
Yay, I'm so happy for you Heather! Congrats!!
Since I've never been pregnant before, I'm anxious to read your posts as you go through the whole (beautiful) process again, and add your usual wit to everything :o)
450. Shelley said:
Wonderful, wonderful news. Congratulations to you and Jon and Leta! Are you rooting for a boy?
451. Meg said:
Fan-fuckin-tastic! Congratulations!
452. Shannon said:
Oh my God! That's fantastic!
453. colleen said:
CONGRATS! and BEST use of Chuck EVER!
454. katie said:
congratulations!! so exciting!
455. Leslie said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) And the due date is my birthday! :)
456. Laura said:
Congratulations to you, Jon, and Leta!
I've been reading your blog for quite a few years now and when I came on today and saw the photo I filled with excitment for you and your family! I am sooooo looking forward to reading about your pregnancy journey!
Yay to Leta being a big sister as well! But, how do you think she will handle a messy baby who puts things out of place?
457. LizandBoys said:
CONGRATULATIONS to you and Jon!
(Condolences to Chuck...another nuisance to deal with...)
How wonderful! Hope you're feeling well.
458. Yecats said:
WOW!! So happy for you...and yours. Best wishes!!!
459. Birdy said:
Yea! Congratulations!!
A warning that no one gave me: one plus one does not equal two.
460. Kelli said:
I think I just felt a tear roll down my face. I am so happy for you.
461. J. Bo said:
Congratulations all over the place! Time to start drinking for two (kidding, kidding)...
462. Kristen said:
Congratulations!
463. Teej said:
Yay! I'm so happy that you and Jon are putting another person on the planet. We need more good guys, and your kid will be one of the good guys.
Congratulations. I'm smiling for you.
464. Regan said:
I've been reading your blog for years and have never left a comment. Just know that I'm so happy for you and Jon. Leta and the doggies might have different reaction than mine, however. Thanks for sharing your life with the internet!
465. Rete said:
Congratulations! Lots of love from the uber-cold NY...
466. April said:
Congratulations!
467. Stacy said:
Congrats!!! I've never been so happy for someone I didn't know to be pregnant...all the best!
468. Cathy T said:
That's absolutely fantastic news, Heather! A heartfelt congratulations to you and Jon. Like you, I also had a miscarriage between my first and second kids, so I sorta understand the trepidation about feeling elated too soon. Sounds like you made it through the danger-zone and are safely on your way! My b-day is June 13---go Gemini's! :-)
469. Theresa said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's a day after my birthday. Gemini's are the best!
470. Michelle said:
Congrats! I can hardly wait to read all about your family's newest adventure. Sending lots of good energy your way for an easy pregnancy and healthy baby.
471. Ellie said:
Congratulations -- I'm pregnant with my first and really found comfort in your previous posts about being pregnant with your daughter. I hope your second results in a healthy outcome for both you and the new child.
472. John Dickerson said:
I think those two little hands were applauding.
Congratulations.
473. spain said:
It's not every day that your dog is allowed to balance something you peed on, on his face. I bet Chuck was more excited about that than that fancy blue wig he enjoys so much.
Congrats to you all!
474. amanda said:
1) congrats
2) I'm really glad you put the cap back on before you put that on chuck's nose.
475. Patrick said:
Congrats! Double the trouble and twice the fun! :)
476. LC said:
CONGRATULATIONS! Just like everyone else said. I am so thrilled for you!!
477. wheezer345 said:
Hey, i don't know if anyone said this yet or not but CONGRATS!!!!! :)
478. SkiboBrown said:
Congrats Heather! Since Leta looks just like a girl version of Jon, my wish for you is that this baby looks like his/her mama! You're gorgeous, and babies need to share the love ;-)
479. Flubberwinkle said:
How wonderful!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Heather, I know you don't like a lot of exclamation points but I can't help myself!!!
480. Laura said:
Congrats, Heather! Wishing you all the best.
481. The Other Dame said:
Oh Heather, this is fantastic news!
Nothing but wishes of good health, joy and a galvanized stomach.
And of course, all the happiness in the world!!!!
482. Jen said:
Yay for you! I'm pregnant, too, but unfortunately this baby hates Doritos. That's the miserable part of pregnancy, but the boobs are worth it.
Congratulations times a thousand.
483. Anjuli said:
Congratulations! I've been (quietly) reading your blog daily for the past 2.5 years, and I love it. And I'm thrilled for you! Yay!
484. Jess said:
I totally read that post three times to make sure I was reading it right. So happy for you despite the fact that you and I don't at all know each other. Congrats!
485. Charlotte said:
I've been reading your blog for years with my mom, and its awesome to hear about this! We're both so incredibly excited about the news! It's like our extended family is having a kid or something...creepy?
486. LadyAudley said:
I haven't commented before, but this makes me so happy I actually squealed. At work. Not quietly.
Anyway, it's wonderful exciting news~hugs & best wishes for you all!
487. BlackEyedP said:
Woo-hoo-hoa, little mamma! Congrats. BTW - thats kinda gross you balanced your pee stick on the dogs face. Just your style, eh? lol. Love reading your blog, keep going!
488. Raeann said:
Awesome, now I can stop reading entries backdated 4 years chronicling Leta's babyhood! New babyhood! Congrats!
489. KAS said:
HEATHER! YAY! I'm due July 15th! THAT IS AMAZING! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you two!
490. Laura said:
wow congratulations! i really wasnt expecting to read that on your page today but what lovely news :) how is leta taking to the idea of being a big sister then i wonder....?
491. Katie said:
Congrats! I'm a long time reader who has never posted before, but this is fantastic news and I'm so happy for you and your family.
492. Kelly said:
A sharp instake of breath followed by tears of joy for you. Wonderful news!
493. Stacey said:
OMG! Congratulations! I usually never leave a comment but I'm just so happy for you and your family that I had to say something.
494. Shirley said:
Oh my god! I am so happy for you! Congratulations! :o)
495. Melmel said:
Congratulations!!!!! - hopefully the doritos show up soon too ;)
496. Sylvia said:
Congrats! I'm so very happy for all of you. Wishing you a happy healthy pregnancy!
497. Jill said:
Yay!!!! Congratulations to the Armstrong family. So cool!
498. Karen said:
Wow! Congrats Heather! Keep us updated on how you're doing.. we all love to hear about it.
How's Leta taking the news?
499. Jacquie said:
I can't wait to see Chuck balance a baby on his head! Congratulations to all of you!
500. Jill said:
Wonderful news! Congratulations to you all!
501. Liz said:
Congratulations!! And I never comment. :) But this is fabulous news, and I'm thrilled beyond words for someone I've never met. So *this* is what you meant by projects in the works...
502. KC said:
CONGRATS!!! From reading your blog, I think you guys are great parents. I love reading your stories about Leta and how you handle her many moods (especially since I have 3yo and 4yo girls, myself) and I am excited to read about your journey with this pregnancy and your second baby! I wish you the best and I'm praying that you have a smoother transition this time around! :)
503. Krista said:
Wohoo! What fabulous news!! So happy to hear this! You two seem like wonderful parents, and this little kiddo is extremely lucky to be welcomed into your family!!!! ♥♥♥ Congratulations Armstrongs!
504. Lue said:
Woo hoo!! Congrats!!!
505. Amy said:
I am so happy for you! I read your blog everyday, and am looking forward to this new adventure.
506. ThomG said:
Are you going to let the Internets name the baby?
My best wishes to the Dooce Household.
507. cellybelly said:
oh - i saw the pregnancy test and welled up with tears! congratulations, a thousand times, congratulations!
508. Catherine said:
I love the photo of your dog...Too darn cute!!
I know when I had to await my first sonogram I was totally on edge. Then having the nurse not find the heartbeat and thus send me to another ultrasound tech in the practice just about sent me into heart palpitations!
Congratulations!! May the next seven and a half months fly on by.
BTW in case you didnt know 6/14 is FLAG day :)
509. Heather said:
Congratulations Heather! My name is Heather, too, and I am due with my first baby the week after you, on June 22. I look forward to reading your posts about how you are doing! Good luck with it all!
510. Rachel said:
Yay! Congrats. I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.
511. JulieAnna said:
Congratulations. I figured something was up!
I totally agree with the poster who said it seemed like lots of suck-y people were having kids lately. Nice to see that intelligent people are also reproducing!
512. Sara said:
I just squealed and clapped like a huge dork, alone at my computer. So many congratulations and best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!
We are due for our second also, on May 15th. Maybe my crazy pregnant hormones are the reason I teared up at the sight of Chuck balancing a positive test on his snout.
513. Amy said:
Oh my gosh! I have been wondering about this for the past couple of months.....congratulations. I hope this pregnancy goes as well for you as the first. Are you going to find out the sex of the baby?
514. Jen said:
Congrats and best wishes for a safe and uneventful pregnancy!
515. Cass said:
Congrats - I totally cried and then lactated while reading this. Hot right?
516. Lauren said:
Heather - I've been reading for years, and people laugh, but dooce is an important part of my day, and I care so deeply about you folks! I almost just squeeked out a little tear of joy when I saw/read/heard! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!
un abrazo fuerte,
L.
517. Jamie AZ said:
Congratulations! I have a June 13 baby, so your due date brings back great memories.
518. Diana said:
I read every day and NEVER comment . . . but you made my heart swell today! There are not enough exclamations!!!
Dooce, the internet loves you and couldn't be happier!
519. kristin said:
i was hoping we'd here that from you sooner than later! Congrats!
520. Kim said:
Even though I don't know, since I read your blog everyday, I feel like i do. I got a little teary eyed when I read your post today.
Congratulations! This is wonderful news! YAY!!!
521. Kathryn said:
Congratulations! How awesome for you and your family!!
522. Kirsten said:
OH CONGRATS!!! I'm so happy for you. Good luck and take care of yourself.
523. Heidi Renée said:
Wonderful news!
Will you be getting a second crazy herding dog to even out the kid/dog balance, or is Coco enough on her own? I'm not counting Chuck because he'll be too busy balancing things on his head to get involved.
When they are old enough to blog, I think Leta and Dooce Baby Part Dos will be a force to be reckoned with.
524. Deann B. said:
Congratulations, you guys! So happy for your family!!
525. Mary said:
Congrats!!!!
526. Angella said:
Congratulations! Here is to a perfect pregnancy and baby!
527. Ryan said:
Hooray! You've set quite the precedent for yourself with the monthly newsletter to Leta - now you'll have to pull double duty.
On the other hand, you guys don't seem to be the type of folks who give to shits about "precedent." [Reason #361 that I keep reading.]
528. Lisa W said:
Yay!!!
529. Tatiana said:
Congrats to the whole Armstrong family! And quality due date- I had the same one but came 9 days early. At almost 9 pounds. And 21 inches long. After 18 hours of labor. I'm sure all those numbers make you feel good... ur, I mean, congrats and happy Flag Day baby!
530. Debbie said:
Delurking to say a big congratulations!!
531. Marcy said:
YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! So excited for you. I've been hoping for this for you and your family for a while. =) (does that sound totally creepy coming from a complete stranger?) Congratulations!
532. Mindy said:
Congratulations! Very happy for you...hope you have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy.
533. Emily Kaye said:
OMG Congratulations yayyyyy!
I am so boring and leaving the same comment as... 500 other people. Whatever, I'll say it again, I don't care: Congratulations!
534. Lyndsey said:
Yay! Yay! Yay!
535. Julia said:
I have never commented, but I've read since you were first written up in the NYT. Congratulations! Awesome. You're awesome. Your husband's awesome. This is totally awesome. It must be so weird to have a bunch of strangers tell you that but seriously...I'm very happy for you!
536. Krys said:
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HIP, HIP!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!
SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
537. Traci said:
that is awesome!
congrats!!!!
538. Heidi said:
Hell yes. Congratulations!
539. Kim said:
let the crippling nausea commence!! HEARTY CONGRATS!
540. Zoo said:
aw, CONGRATS to the Dooces! :)
541. Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer said:
That's AWESOME news :-D Congratulations.
So, is Leta happy about a little brother or sister wanting to take all her toys?
542. Becki said:
O. M. G. This is so exciting!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1297. Anonymous said:
Yeah for you, Jon and Leta. I never comment, but read this daily as well and always enjoy. I am due with our second one in May, hope I don't go throught the horrible PPD/anxiety shit again:)
543. Kati said:
I had this funny feeling the last few weeks that you might be pregnant, and I'm soooo glad you really are! CONGRATULATIONS!
544. Jessica said:
I got a little teary there for a second. I'm so incredibly happy for you! A thousand congratulations to you Jon and Leta! And Chuck. And that poo-eating Coco.
545. Carrie said:
many congrats to you and the rest of the blurbodoocery clan. wondering how Leta feels about this development?
best wishes, very exciting news!
546. KR said:
HOLY SHIT! Congratulations!!!!! (Sorry, that required many exclamation points.) I'm so happy for you and Jon and the rest of the family. I can't wait to read about your new journey. Best wishes for a happy and safe pregnancy!
547. Gina said:
Congratulations!
548. Annie said:
Yay! Congrats! That is so exciting! I found your blog about a year ago and I haven't quite gotten through Leta's first years yet so this is going to be so much fun reading about the new adventures. I wonder how many Polly Pocket shoes the new little one willgauged eat? Soon it will be "the baby is looking at me!"
Congrats to you, Jon, Leta, Chuck and Coco!
549. Lola said:
Oh - thrilled to bits!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
550. Ana said:
YYYYYAAAAAYYYYY!!!! I am SO happy for you! And of course Jon, and big-sister-to-be Leta! :)
551. Leslie said:
Yay!!! I totally got teary and excited. My sister-in-law is due just a few days after you and I've been so excited for them. Now I am completely excited for your family too! I think many of us (readers) never realized how much we could adore strangers we read about over the Internet. :) I hope your pregnancy is wonderful.
552. Colleen said:
Congratulations! Can't wait to hear the prospective Scottish names. Clementine? Thomasina? Farquar? Sholto?
553. Julie said:
I am thrilled for you, Jon and Leta. I'm a big fan in St. Louis and will be sending healthy baby thoughts (and prayers) your way.
All the best, Julie
554. Dave said:
Congrats!! Wow!!
555. Emily said:
Congratulations Heather!!! Hooray!
556. Rachie said:
I read you all the time and I can't be more happy for you!!!! What's Letta think??
557. snusnu said:
Woo hoo! Congrats! That's right around the same time as both my sister and cousin are due. It must be some magical confluence of events.
558. Lauren said:
OMG! I've been wondering if you were going to have another one - CONGRATULATIONS!
559. nitebyrd said:
Congratulations!
560. Valentina said:
YAY!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
561. InfamousQBert said:
congratulations!
also, chuck is a GOOD dog for holding that particular item on his head. :P
562. Stephanie S said:
I never post on here, but I've been following the site for years. I just wanted to say congrats. June 14th is my father's birthday and he's a great man, so the baby will be in good company.
563. Julie said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I rarely comment but check the site everyday. Hope this an easy pregnancy and the mental health demons are kept in check.
Please keep us posted - as if you don't share enough as is :).
Lots of good thoughts and prayers!!!!
564. Mrs. H-B said:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Best wishes. And thanks for letting Chuck tell the world!
565. Jena (aka, Sweaty Goat Balls girl...) said:
Holy Manolos, this is fantastic news! How's Chuck handling the news?
566. Sue said:
YEAH!!!!!!! CONGRATS! that is so wonderful. positive thoughts sent your way for an easy pregnancy.
567. Jenn said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
568. Brooke said:
~~~Every child begins the world again.~~~
~Henry David Thoreau
Fan-fucking-tastic!
Blessings!
569. Cara said:
Congratulations, Heather! That is so good to hear.
570. Exena said:
YAY!!! Congratulations :)
571. Rio said:
Are you insane? Kidding! Congrats!
572. Jeanne said:
Congratulations Heather and Jon. What wonderful news. I hope you have an easy pregnancy and an even easier postpartum recovery.
573. Lisa said:
Been reading you for six or seven years, I think. Don't get to comment much, but this calls for one. CONGRATULATIONS! All the best to your family.
574. Theresa said:
Congratulations! I couldn't be more thrilled for you. My friend says she will start praying for your pooper right now.
575. Christina @ Pardon My Vintage said:
Wow! Congrats!
I never imagined a pregnancy test on a dog's nose would make me cry. But there it is. Geez. The whole Internet is blubbering now, Heather. ;-)
576. Cindy said:
Heather!!!! So, so happy for you!
577. Abbie said:
Congratulations!
578. Lene said:
Congratulations! That's fantastic news.
So, who's more excited - Leta, Chuck or Coco??
579. korinthe said:
Huzzah! :)
580. Dani said:
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Um everyone in my office is looking at me weird 'cause I just screamed that out loud.
581. Liz said:
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
582. Liz said:
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
583. Christine said:
WOW!! This is fantastic news, Heather! Congratulations and love to you and your family.
584. Chelsea said:
I read your blog frequently and love it! Congratulations!! That is so exciting.
585. Cara said:
Congratulations!!
586. Katie said:
June 14th is my son's birthday, a great day to have a baby, in my opinion :) Congratulations!
587. Kelsey said:
Congratulations, Heather!
588. Alexis said:
I'm a dedicated daily reader and have never commented, but this deserves a congratulations!
589. Megan said:
Horray!!
590. Naomi said:
Hi!
For the last 3 months I've been doing nothing but reading your archives. If I get fired, it will be because everytime someone walks past my cubicle I am reading your posts. I just got to January 2007, but on a whim I linked into your current post (something about craving doritos grabbed me).
Anyway, just wanted to say that I love your blog, it is so inspiring, you are inspiring, and I'm very happy for your news!
Sending lots of love from the other side of the world (I live in irael)
591. Pamela said:
You totally just made me tear up. CONGRATULATIONS!
592. Nahara said:
Congratulations!
593. Liz said:
Oh shit, Dooce got knocked up! I must say when this post came up on my google reader I was like, what the hell, did I miss an entry? I for sure thought you'd be the type to post something like "my bewbz hurt and I'm not bleeding. Something is amiss." But whatever, I can't wait to read all your pregnancy posts about how a scoop of laundry detergent on your toast is a perfectly normal craving.
congrats :]
594. Leslie said:
I remember reading about your first journey, I'm so excited to be with you through the next! Yay Armstrongs!
595. Lindy said:
Congrats
596. Anonymous said:
I knew it! That is such awesome news. I may not agree with you on much but the undeniable facts are that you guys make BEAUTIFUL children, you obviously love that little girl so much, even more so proven by the fact that you want to give her the best gift of all, a sibling, and you are obviously a great mother. Congratulations to you all!!!!