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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Heather talks about public tantrums (from kids) on today's Momversation.
- Bedtime, Leta lingering defiantly in the hallway. Jon: "If you want fart stories, you better get in bed RIGHT NOW."
- RIP Louis Mortimer Armstrong: http://bit.ly/1R4tv6
- Hugs and kisses to you, too! RT: @Monkey_Tree: @dooce he probably committed suicide because he was tired of LISTENING TO YOU WHINE.
1491. Courtney said:
That is awesome. I'm happy for you guys! I'm due at the same time as you (plus one day). How weird is that? Okay. It's weird for me, but not for you.
1492. Lindsey said:
Woo-hoo! Congratulations to you, Jon and Leta. I am teary for you.
1493. Anonymous said:
June 14th is Flag Day. my birthday also. Congrats.
1494. Cindy said:
Congratulations! Such wonderful news.
My daughter just turned 5 today. I started crying while putting up balloons and streamers, cause really where has all that time gone.
I'll keep you in my thoughts for a healthy and happy pregnancy.
1495. Janbo said:
Well apparently you aren't TOTALLY doing it wrong. All happiness to you and yours, from a longtime lurker. What a lucky kid-to-be.
1496. Liz said:
I've been a reader of yours for so long, and a lot of your entries have meant so much to me (especially your posts about depression)...so I had to de-lurk to congratulate you and Jon!
I'm so happy for you...you guys deserve only the best in life. Congratulations!!
1497. Carrie said:
I looked at the Daily Photo before anything else and when I saw a jar of pickles I was all "Oh my gawd she's pregnant". Congratulations!
1498. anise said:
so exciting.
1499. Stephanie said:
Great news - congratulations!
1500. amanda said:
:)
112752. Brea said:
Hey! That's my birthday, too! I like it, although this year we had to share with The Fathers. *sigh*
1501. Kerstin said:
Congratulations!!
Awesome for you, and encouraging for another PPD survivor that is very afraid of becoming pregnant again but wanting to.
I hope everything will go well - pre- and post pregnancy.
1502. Wacky Mommy said:
yay YAY! yay YAY!
1503. writingbabe said:
Is this revenge on Coco? In a year or so, she's going to know just how Chuck feels!
Seriously, congratulations on this wonderful, wonderful news. Make John spoil you.
Doritos? How normal of you. I craved PopTarts. Buttered PopTarts. *shudder*
1504. Robin said:
Hey, that's Flag Day! Congratulations to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that things continue on healthy and normal.
1505. kate said:
Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing all the details. Thanks for sharing.
1506. JoAnne said:
Hurrah! What delightful news! As soon as well all know the gender, I predict mondo baby gear coming your way. :)
1507. rebeccacdm said:
Awwww, congratulations!!!
1508. Devon said:
WOOHOOO! Congrats!
1509. Jen said:
Congratulations!
1510. Roberta said:
tuh tuh tuh (light spitting to ward off the evil eye) and
kinahora http://www.jewishanswers.org/ask-the-rabbi-category/miscellaneous/?p=1855
1511. Holly said:
That is so wonderful! Congratulations!!
1512. Fiona said:
Not that it adds anything, but congrats! and bloglines is working again! doubly good news!
1513. Jessica said:
Yay!!! Very excited for you!! I'm so excited that I used more than my fair share of exclamation points just now.
Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy and a beautiful new addition to the Armstrong clan. I bet Leta will be an awesome big sister.
1514. Sarah C. said:
Congratulations! Due date here is June 9th. Number 3 in this household. It will be fun experiencing this with you. Hope you haven't had the HORRIBLE morning sickness (stupid misnomer) that has been wrecking my body. I'm excited for you all!
1515. Ashley said:
CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you all the best!
1516. Amy said:
Great news! I love your blog and I am so looking forward to reading about this journey!
1517. sarah said:
Glee! Yay for you and your family! I hope you have a quiet, happy, healthy pregnancy. Very, very best wishes to you!
1518. momof8 said:
Woo hoo! And Best Wishes.
1519. Jen said:
WOOT! You go get yourself a case of doritos :)
Congratulations :)
1520. Trish said:
The conversation by email my sister and I had this morning....
Sister: IS DOOCE PREGNANT?!?!
Me: WHAT?!?!?!
Sister: Send it to me, I can't open it at my work computer.
Me: Is it sad that I just teared up at the pregnancy news of a woman I've never met?
Sister: NO ME TOO!!
Seriously, all exclamation points aside, I can't think of two better people to bring another child into the world.
1521. hunny girl said:
i'm an avid reader and this is my first time commenting....just wanted to say CONGRATS!! how exciting!! it's been a pleasure reading about your family's adventure, can't wait to see what awaits your family when the baby comes!!
1522. Liz said:
Yeaaaay! Congratulations to you and Jon! (But you might want to start explaining to Leta that there will be another being in the house that is LOOKING at her and may also want to chew on her princess stuff).
1523. Becky K. said:
Congratulations! I am so excited for you!
(and a little freaked out that my security words to enter this were seizure portraits...creepy!)
1524. Penny said:
That's GREAT news! Congratulations to you and your family.
1525. ChrisClark said:
Absotively, posolutely fantabulous news! Congrats!!!
1526. Bonnie said:
Yeah! That's fantastic, congrats!!
1527. Lori W said:
What great news! But did you just let us know or did I miss a page somewhere?
1528. Angel said:
Congratulations! That's wonderful news! I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
1529. Heather said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
1744416. Sara said:
I meant miscarried. ...stupid typos!
1530. Trish said:
Congratulations! Is she an almost-Obama baby? :-)
(I didn't notice I'd put "she" until I previewed the comment... so, there's a prediction, albeit accidentally.)
1531. L. said:
Congratulations! With all this silence I was hoping something was underway... I wish you and the new little one smooth sailing all the way through!
1532. Dena said:
SO HAPPY FOR BOTH OF YOU! congrats!
1533. James John Malcolm said:
Excellent.
(I crave doritos too, but for entirely different reasons)
1534. Tijana said:
I almost chocked on my apple.
A little baby sister or brother for Leta!! Wooo! I hope she likes the baby more than she likes Coco.
Congratulations!
1535. Heather said:
I'm so happy for you!! I have had a MC and it was the hardest thing I ever went through. I now have a 16 month old that is wonderful. I know just how happy it can make to know that that little one is ok. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family!!! So very happy for you!!!!
1536. jenn said:
Congratulations, Heather! I hope all goes smoothly. Does Leta know yet?
2260763136. Sara said:
wow! when you reply to a comment you get a HUGE comment number!!!
1537. Akilah Sakai said:
Congratulations!!
My 'proper' daughter put her hand over her crotch during her sonogram. Such a lady! I refuse to let her grow into a teenager...
And June is a nice month! I have winter babies so there goes keeping the messy kids in the backyard for birthday bbq's!
1538. jentifred said:
Ooooh yay! Congratulations!
1539. Carmen said:
Indescribably excited.... Congratulations!
1540. kim at allconsuming said:
OH MY GOD
OH MY GOD
OH MY GOD
BEYOND EXCITED.
HOW UTTERLY WONDERFUL
CAN'T STOP TYPING IN CAPS!
WOO WOO WOO
OH OH OH - the big sister Leta is going to be!
OH HOW JOYOUSLY JOYOUS
The biggest hugs from the Antipodes possible.
xxxxxxxKim
1541. Toni said:
Wow. This is the best way I have every seen someone announce that they are pregnant. I will use this same method with my parents....
Go Chuck! Add pee stick balancing to that dogs resume!
1542. Sonya said:
Congratulations, that is so awesome.
You should totally get your hubby to buy you a gorgeous diamond necklace from www.idonowidont.com as a birthing gift. It's what he did for me after I had my first baby!
He got the idea for the baby birthing gift from their blog: http://www.idonowidont.com/blog/giving-birth-means-a-nice-gift-for-mom/
Such Wonderful news Heather!
1543. Kateastrophe said:
I was having a pretty crappy afternoon...So I meandered over to Dooce to check out the daily pics that so often brighten my day. As soon as I saw the title, I gasped. I knew right away! Scared the crap out of my coworkers...
CONGRATULATIONS HEATHER, JON AND LETA! Oh, Chuck and Coco too! I'm so incredibly happy for you!
1544. Vivien said:
My warmest congratulations to you and Jon; what fantastic news! I'm so happy for you. :)
1545. Cassie said:
CONGRATS!!! My husband and I just found out we are expecting in late July so I'm with you on the excitement!
1546. TCB said:
Hurrah!
I'm so please for you congratulations!
You're a month behind us - we're due on May 14th!
Fab-u-lous
1547. Keely said:
AHHH! Congratulations! That's awesome.
P.S. You did, like, rinse that off before you put it on his nose, right? I know dogs eat poo, but still.
1548. Melanie said:
we have the same due date. congrats
1549. Greta said:
I don't comment often but thought this would be the perfect time.
I was just wondering in the last couple of days if you guys would have more little Armstrongs. Come to find out - you already had one in the works!
Congratulations :). Hope you are feeling well!
1550. Elizabeth said:
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
1551. Diahn said:
Congratulations, Heather! My grandmother's birthday is June 14 - and if that is any indicator of personality...this baby will be phenomenal!
1552. L said:
Happy news! Hurray!
Can Chuck change a diaper?
1553. Sue said:
YAY!
1554. Kim G. said:
A-MAZ-ING - Congratulations! Coworkers who don't really know me are assuming from my reaction that a close relative must have just won the lottery... SO HAPPY for you. :)
1555. Carly said:
I have never commented before - ever - on any blog. Your site is a favourite read - your family an inspiration.
You may never even notice this little comment - the nth thousandth made on this post.
Congratulations - and many wishes of joy to you, Jon & Leta (and of course Chuck & Coco).
Carly
BC, Canada
1556. Jen said:
CONGRATS! I never comment on your posts, but I have to now - That is my due date too!!!!
1557. Becky said:
Congrats!!! All the best for you and your very entertaining family :)
1558. cmb said:
YAY! Congrats!
1559. Sarah said:
Thanks to Chuck for bringing the good news! That is awesome and I wish all the happiness for you and your beautiful family!
1560. Victoria said:
Congratulations! I look forward to the next birth story :)
1561. shannon said:
Congrats...I never comment but read daily...I'm excited to see what Leta's little brother or sister is going to act like & can't wait to hear about the babys temper!
1562. Anonymous said:
Ahhhhh HEATHER!!! SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU, Jon and Leta!!! YAY!!!!
1563. The Real Julie said:
Wicked Awesome News! My due date is June 28th, no ultrasound yet, cause I chose to live in the middle of moose country where apparently women-folk up here birth their babies behind a rock while wearing red plaid flannel shirts and acid washed jeans!
1564. Maggie said:
Congratulations! I am due in June as well, with my first. So exciting, and a great time for my family...and yours too!
1565. Lisa said:
Wonderful...simply wonderful!
1566. Elizabeth said:
I guessed it as soon as I read the title! YAY!! I am so happy for you and Jon, congratulations!!
1567. Brea said:
Heather,
Congratulations to you and Jon! I am so excited about your news and hope that you aren't feeling too pukey...
My birthday is also on June 15th, the same as Linsey's (entry #87). Gemini's are the BOMB!
Although there will be a greater age difference between Leta and your new baby, I have loved having my children 4 years apart. I am sure there is something to be said about getting the sleep deprivation and diapers done all in one fell swoop, but it has been a wonderful experience to pace myself a little. Each of my children got to be the only baby, and have their own set of friends.
As for having a second child, I will say this:
I enjoyed my son's infancy so much more, because I realized how quickly the time passed with our daughter. In the scheme of things, it has been a blip on the radar of my life. Although this little nugget of information is totally unsolicited, if it makes the sleep deprivation just a little easier to deal with - it's worth it. (That and going to bed when Leta does.)
Go Armstrongs!
1568. Lauren M said:
This brought tears to my eyes--I saw it first on Jon's site and my fingers couldn't type fast enough to see what you had written. Best of luck. I've been a fan for years, but I am curious...how will you find the time to write 2 newsletters??? Because you goddamn well better.
All the best.
1569. Giyen said:
And baby makes four! Happiness abounds!
1570. Anne said:
Congrats! :) Wonderful news and looking forward to reading the pregnancy posts. :)
1571. AliRae said:
I'm new. Just started reading, cant stop, and I'm currently on page ... 211 of the archives.
Congratulations are very much in order. And if only they sold baby sizes of t-shirts at my favourite shop here in Liberia, the new little one would TOTALLY be getting a screenprinted Obama shirt with "TRYING SMALL" underneath his face. Liberian campaign slogans are legendary.
When I saw today's post, I actually went back a few to make sure I hadn't missed something; I love being caight totally by surprise like that.
1572. Barbara said:
Hooray! That's great news! My children are 5 years apart too and it is the BEST age range. Congratulations!
1573. Hannah said:
How awesome! Congratulations to the entire Armstrong clan! I cannot wait to read about how Leta does with a little sister or brother!
1574. Teri said:
WOW! FANTASTIC NEWS! I can only imagine how happy you and your family must be! I wish you the very very very best!
1575. Michelle said:
That is fan~freaking~tastic! Congrats to the whole Blurbodoocery crew!
1576. Mothering Two said:
*sniff* So happy for you all! Eeek! Really, feeling kinda emotional, here. Congratulations, mama!
1577. Unni said:
I had no idea I could get so happy for people I've never even met. Got me all misty.
Congratulations to all the Armstrongs.
1578. Living Sexy Now said:
That is such wonderful news! :) I'm so happy for you and your family. I bet Coco is relieved--this will likely distract you from her antics for a while LOL!
Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy.
1579. Lydia said:
Wow wow wow!!! Congratulations!!!
1580. Amy said:
Congratulations! I have been reading your blog for awhile now and have never left a comment, but I was so excited to see this that I had to come out and tell you how happy I am for you, Jon, Leta, Chuck and Coco!
1581. Karen said:
I have been a faithful reader for many, many years and have never left a comment. However, your news brought tears to my eyes. I am so very happy for you... congrats!!
1582. christine said:
OMG! I'm practically tearing up right here at work. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
1583. Jessica Rose said:
Congratulations, Heather! May a hypothetical God securlarly bless you with another healthy, beautiful child! Huzzah!
1584. Lisa said:
Yay, I'm so happy for you guys! Can't wait to meet the new nubbin...
1585. Brenna said:
Heartfelt congratulations to all three of you.
1586. Connie said:
Congratulations Heather!!
1587. Katie said:
Congratulations!
1588. Laurie said:
Congratulations Heather! :)
1589. Brad said:
It's great to hear the exciting news. Thanks for sharing it with us. I wish you super health.
It's brave to live publicly, and recently I've added that to the reasons why I like your family so much.
1590. Lindsay said:
I received a text message about this during a meeting today and it took every ounce of me not to freak out!Congratulations!
1591. linda said:
This is really exciting news. And good choice on Doritos! Those are my favorite! Congrats, and stay healthy
1592. lisa said:
oh heather and jon! congratulations!
1593. Jen G said:
Congratulations!!! Here's hoping you crank 'em out like a good Mormom. ;)
1594. Joelle said:
Congratulations! I read your site every day and almost never comment, but I wanted to say how happy I am for you and your family.
1595. Heidi said:
Hooray! Never ever commented before, but this was enough to make me say "holy shit! Congrats!"
1596. molly said:
You allow me to know that if I ever have kids...I can still be cool, dress hips, say nice things about my husband and be sexy.
1597. ChristinaTE said:
YAY!!! That is awesome!! My due date is June 19 so we're right behind you! Can't wait to follow along. (By the way I've been snacking on the Doritos myself.) :)
1598. Layne Marie said:
OHH my!! Congratulations!! I'm super excited for you and the whole Armstrong bunch. I got all goosebumpy when I saw Chuck's photo with the stick. And I'm way more excited than I should be, considering I don't even KNOW you.
Years ago (it must've been 2001 or 2002, when I was a ripe old 18 or 19), when I first discovered dooce.com, I never would've thought I'd still be reading your blog all these years later. But your amazing sense of humor, style, and voice keeps me coming back for more.
And now, I absolutely can't wait to follow your progress and your experiences raising not just one, but TWO little ones, as long as you'll continue sharing. =]
Take care!
1599. Anonymous said:
Beautiful news! My eyes welled up with tears for you and your family!
1300. HooHaMommy (to be) said:
Like Susan, I almost never comment either, but congrats!
I'm due two weeks after you with my first, and I'm terrified.
(Also: I have noticed that there is no recommended amount of bourbon for a pregnant mother. Were you aware of this?)
I am v. much looking forward to reading you over the next 7-ish months (and years). I can't wait to come out myself via blog in a few more weeks...
Yay!
1600. liz said:
Woohoo! Congratulations Dooce and family!
1601. crazylovescompany said:
Congrats! hope you washed that off. eww. even chuck has standards.
1602. Lauren said:
Omg! I'm so happy for you!! I teared up a bit, not going to lie!! You deserve it!!
:D
:D
1603. Jill said:
Woohoo! Congrats, Heather!
1604. Katrina said:
Congratulations. I am so happy for you and your family.
1605. PrincessEmma said:
OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
Soooo happy and excited for you!
Are you going to find out if it's a boy or a girl? Is Leta excited?
1606. Becca said:
If I suggest a winning name, can I have a Wii? :)
Seriously, I'm very happy for you and can't wait to read about this next chapter in your life.
1607. Rachel said:
Congratulations!
That is so funny (not that you're pregnant), because just the other day I had a random thought that we might see a post like this soon!
1608. adena said:
oh my fuck. another one! congrats you two... er, three (leta, too)!
1609. Paula said:
Congratulations - what a lucky baby!
1610. Layne Marie said:
One more thing. Does this mean that in the near future you'll be writing TWO monthly newsletters? If so, I just got more excited. I LOVE reading Leta's monthly newsletter. When I have kids, I'm totally copying your idea.
1611. Ellen said:
Awesome!! Congrats! The world really needs more adorable kids like Leta. :)
1612. Megan said:
I am SO SO SO happy for you and Jon and Leta (Chuck & Coco will deal)...that is amazing news!!! CONGRATULATIONS! And best wishes on a safe, healthy pregnancy & delivery...can't wait to see who Leta's little sister or brother will be!
1613. Kat said:
What lovely news. Congratulations to you all!
1614. Jessica said:
HOW AWESOME!! I am so happy for you, especially considering how hard you've worked for this and how fully you love your family. Congrats!!!!!
1615. Jessica said:
Congratulations to the dooce family!
1616. Sara said:
Congratulations! How exciting!
1617. Sandra in BC said:
Congrats!
There better be alot of cheese involved for making Chuck balance something you peed on.
1618. Jenni said:
Congratulations! Very happy for you!!
1619. Sam said:
Congrats! What wonderful news. And Leta will make an awesome big sister.
1620. Erin said:
Yay Heather! Congrats! I know you and Jon have been wanting this for a long time now. I hope everything goes better than terrificly! I'm due May 19th, so it will be fun to read along with you the next few months!
1621. Kwana said:
Congratulations!!! Wishing you much happiness and good health. Wonderful news for the whole family. What a lucky baby!
1622. Malita said:
Congrats!!! Is this the first internet announcement or did I snooze off along the way. Oh I am sooo looking forward to Leta big sister not sure if I like this kid wait I love this kid wait....stories
1623. Jenn said:
Congratulations! Poor Leta, someone else is going to be breathing her air, looking at her and eventually touching her stuff.
1624. Kerry Johnson said:
CONGRATS!!
I am a daily reader, first time commenter, but of course I had to comment today because I am due on the 1st of June and am SO freaking excited that I get to read about your day to day while I am there too. Again congratulations!
1625. Lisa said:
Leta...enjoy those last few months of being the only child! lol I have 3 daughters and my oldest is 12. She thinks back to the time when she was the only child and didn't have two little sisters to bother with...she calls those days."the good times"!
I hope you have a boy...that would mix up the family a bit.
1626. Kristine said:
I got a text message from my best friend this morning urging me to "Read Dooce - IMMEDIATELY". As a joke I responded saying, "What, is she pregnant?" When she confirmed that you were I almost creid. Ok, I am still post-partum and slightly hormonal, so dont give me any shit for the tears . . . .
Congratulation, I am so very happy that you are sharing this wonderful news with all of us, Thank You!
1627. angiealight said:
DOOCE! Congratulations to you and Jon. All my best wishes for you and your (expanding!) family.
1628. Vicky said:
Smiling so wide for you right now... My first child is three months old, and I am starting to understand why people have more than one. They're awesome, aren't they? Oh wow Heather, I'm so excited for you! I've been reading since Leta was a baby, and its wonderful you're adding to your family. Very best wishes for the pregnancy, birth and beyond. I'm sure it will all go brilliantly.
Ahahaha, you lucky thing ;)
1629. Courtney said:
I'm choked up! Congrats!
1630. shonda said:
If your kids are half as brilliant as your keenly balanced dog, they might just be smart enough to build a city on Mars. Dooceville anyone? My dog would be trying to eat that stick. We did name him Whiskey, I suppose we should have expected that.
1631. Rebecca said:
Hooray! Congratulations, Heather, Jon, and Leta--I am sending many happy thoughts and wishes for an easy pregnancy, and a very healthy baby.
1632. Jenna said:
Oh Heather I'm so so SOOO happy for you and your family. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
1633. Anna said:
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! That is awesome!
Congratulations! So happy for you four!!!
1634. Calistro said:
Many, many congratulations to you all. What exciting news :o)
1635. Ursula said:
Just wanted say congrats. I'm really happy for you guys!
1636. Irene said:
Oh my god oh my god YAY! I teared up when I saw the picture.
I hardly ever comment here, but I've been reading your blog every day since shortly after I got pregnant with my daughter, and she's 7.5 months old.
I totally think you're insane for wanting another kid - but then, I already knew you were insane. That's why I love you!
1637. Caroline said:
Whoo! Congrats!
1638. Jessica said:
Congratulations! Such exciting news!
1639. Lulu said:
I'm a little late to the group hug but wanted to add my congratulations to everyone else's and send my best wishes that you remain in good health and spirits.
1640. Loupants said:
So insanely pleased for you! This child is so lucky. You really deserve this - from what I've read here you're an incredible mother ^^
Best of luck and tons of congratulations to all of you!
Louise in the UK x
1641. Colleen said:
Wonderful news! I am so happy for you!
1642. Bret said:
I hate to put up a "me too" comment, but I think you actually read these things sometimes, so...Congratulations!
1643. Nashvegas said:
A HUGE congratulations to you!
I've been a regular reader for about a year, and I've spent the past couple of weeks going back and reading your archives. I am so happy for you. And trying not to use too many exclamation points (!)
1644. Michelle said:
This is strange for me even to write, but I actually teared up when I read your announcement. When I saw your last tweet and said a silent woo-hoo. Hugs to you and your wonderful family.
1645. Anonymous said:
The world needs more Armstrongs.
Admittedly I am on a strange emotional spiral right now but this post bought me to tears, happy tears =] Best of luck to you ALL and cogratulations xxx
1646. Adrianne said:
Congratulations!!!! I've been reading every day for years now (because you simply fucking ROCK and I am totally crushed out on your whole crazy family, bipeds and otherwise), and couldn't be more thrilled for you guys!
1647. Kate Setzer Kamphausen said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
1648. Sher said:
Oh that's lovely!
I know you were dying to tell us...or at least Chuck was!
Bless your hearts.
1649. Jen said:
WOW, what a zinger!!!!!
Heather, I read daily, congratulations to you all. Have you told Leta and what did she say????
Jen
1650. Heather said:
How exciting! I wish you an easier pregnancy and drama-free peeing.
1651. barb said:
Yeah!!! That is my birthday!! My mom always told me my birth was so special they put out all the flags for me. What a dissapointment to find out it was really Flag Day! But, I still think they are for me and love to see them fly on my birthday!!!
1652. stacey said:
OMG!!! I am SO EXCITED FOR YOU! Big congratulations!!!
1653. Anonymous said:
Congrats!!!!! My birthday's June 14th. It's a
great day to be born-- everyone puts their
flags out on your birthday! : )
1654. Anonymous said:
How sad. Pack two bags: (1) for the maternity ward, and (2) for the loony bin. I sure hope this CHILD isn't exploited on the internet...whoops, what a silly thing to say!
And by the way, YOU put yourself out on the Internet. You MUST take the good comments and the bad. Not everyone out there loves you as much as you seem to love yourself.
1655. Maddie said:
Congratulations!!! I don't often post comments either but I read your site everyday and just wanted to wish you and your family the best!! I thought you were giving a hint in the 'a small taste of what's to come' post and it turned out to be right!!
1656. Lida said:
CONGRATULATIONS DOOCE!! YAY!!!
1657. Amanda said:
Congratulations on your Flag Day baby!
1658. anika said:
Oh that made me cry!!! Congratulations to you and your little family! How beautiful ...
1659. Staticmonkey said:
Wow! Congrats on the new pregnancy! How did Chuck feel with a pee stick on his face?
1660. Tina said:
I'm SOOOOO excited! Congrats a million times!!!
I could cry! I don't even (in real life) know you and I actually jumped up at my desk when I saw this!!!
YAY for DOOCE and FAMILY!!!
-XOXO
1661. Kate said:
So pleased for you all - read almost every day and never comment but today I feel so happy for you - weird considering we have never met! I hope your pregnancy goes super well and you feel fantastic! Congratualtions to you and Jon and Leta and of course Chuck and Coco too!
1662. Danielle said:
I started reading when you were pregnant with Leta and I was pregnant with my first. Just made my day reading your good news! So excited for you! Best wishes to your family! Can't wait to read more! This type of news warrants lots of exclamation points!!!!!!!
1663. Amber said:
Congrats!
1664. heather said:
Wow, congrats!!! It's going to be hilarious reading about Chuck, Coco & Leta all adjusting to a new little one in their own ways!!!!
1665. Anonymous said:
Congratulations! I've been reading your website for about 5 years and I now have a 7 mo old daughter and have found your parenting posts to be very helpful. I look forward to your advice on siblings that will help me when my husband and I go for baby #2!
1666. Long Story Longer said:
I've been secretly hoping, too! Huge congrats!!
1667. Mary said:
Congratulations, I can't wait to read how Leta adapts, I'm sure there will be many sweet, wonderful funny moments ahead!
1668. Rachel said:
YAY! I'm due June 1st with our number 2 so I'm thrilled to get to read about your experiences and compare them to mine! I'm so excited for you and your family!!!
:-D
1669. cmhd said:
Congratulations! I am so happy for the whole family!
/sniff
/wipes away tear
:)
1670. heather said:
Ooh, and one more thing...I craved doritos through my entire pregnancy too!!!!!
1671. Velma said:
SO EXCITING! Congratulations to all three of you! (Or are we counting the dogs? Congrats to all five of you, then!)
1672. wendy said:
You just made the whole internet so happy. Congratulations! I can't wait to read all about the next - what, seven months? - and beyond.
And I know it's kind of not our business, but I do hope we get to vote on names. Even if you don't go with our choices. I'll even give you the one I'm saving up secretly, because I'm not sure I'll ever use it, and I think it should go to a good home...
1673. Amanda Kinsman said:
You should name it amanda after me, since thats my birthday and obviously a strangers advice is the most important
1674. Katheryn said:
Congratulations! I hope everything goes well.
1675. Miranda Bergman said:
Yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay! That makes my day. Saw the puke Tweet and was really hoping. Congratulations!
1676. Mother Earth aka Karen Hanrahan said:
How positively wonderful!!!
1677. Fiona said:
A very hearfelt *CONGRATULATIONS* to you all :o)
1678. Lisa said:
Hooray! Congratulations!!
1679. Anonymous said:
Holy Pajamas, that's WONDERFUL! Congratulations!
1680. susan said:
Congrats! You can call the baby "Shim" (combo of she & him) instead of "it". They did that to a second cousin of mine, and that's what we still call him today... at age 40-something. I didn't know it wasn't his real name until I was about 25. And I still don't know his real name.... doh!
1681. Courtney said:
Yay! Congratulations!
1682. Christa said:
Congratulations! Here is to the two hands waving and to all the other blessings!
Wishing your family only good things!
Christa ;)
1683. Johanna said:
What great news! I am so happy for the whole family, congratulations to all of you! Looking forward to all the pregnancy posts. Great, great news...
1684. Karen said:
Wow! Congratulations! Have an awesome adventure.
1685. liv said:
YAY! huge congrats. :)
1686. Kris said:
Congrats! That's absolutely wonderful!
1687. mpotter said:
Congratulations! I'm sure Leta will enjoy being a big sister.
I hope it continues to go well, and that you'll feel well for the duration.
1688. Kate said:
Wow! Congrats!
I'm trying to get pregs myself, and am now wondering if I may have succeeded, seeing as how my mouth just started watering looking at that photograph of pickles. Could this be a sign?
Oh geez, this was supposed to be about you, not me. How rude of me! Congratulations again to you and your family on this most wonderful news!
1689. Jennifer said:
Congratulations! Can't wait to hear what Leta says throughout your pregnancy.
1690. Sharon said:
HUGE congrats, momma!
1691. Bob said:
I know I'm only one of nearly 2000 comments, but I couldn't help but squeak out a tiny "yay" in my office here at work. Congrats, to the family Armstrong.
1692. Jess said:
Congratulations!
1693. PEB said:
Yeah! I'm eagerly anticipating the next nine months!
1694. Gretchen said:
Congrats! Leta will have so much fun being a big sister!
1695. Kelly said:
YAY BLURB AND DOOCE!! <33
1696. Meghan said:
OMG!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1696. Jay said:
Congratulations! Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
1697. April said:
I screamed when I opened your site today! What a clever way to tell the world! Best wishes and Congrats!!!
1698. April said:
Congrats Dooce! In google reader the first of your posts to come up was the dogs, then pickles, then finally the main post. I was reading, "Baby...four humans"...and then "Cliche" with hesitant internal laughing, "Ha! That dooce is so funny, but...wait. Did I miss something?" Damn you google reader.
Congrats again!
1699. Jessica said:
Congratulations and good luck with your pregnancy!
I look forward to updates :)
1700. Melis said:
Shut up! Dooce! That is so awesome!!!!
My congrats to you- and Jon and Ms. Leta. She now gets to be the boss of more than Coco the Horrible!
Congrats! Have a healthy safe fabulous pregnancy!
1701. jennifer said:
ugh. does this mean we have to suffer through two rounds of newsletters each month? you should probably stop the leta ones once the months reach triple digits. it's almost getting embarrassing.
1702. Mary said:
A BIG CONGRATS to you, Heather and Jon! So exciting!
1703. Aaron said:
Please don't pee on Chuck's nose.
Have you been holding out on us about Salt Lake County? It went for Obama?
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_11017228
1704. Susan said:
Congrats!!!
1705. Arminda barnes said:
Congratulations! I read your stuff every day and I am so HAPPY for you! Thanks for letting us in on your life, the good, the coco and the crocs. I wish you only the best.
1706. alyndabear said:
Congratulations! :-)
1707. Jen said:
YESSSSSSS! Yes yes yes! CONGRATULATIONS!! Absolutely psyched for you, Jon and Leta. Roll on June 14th (or thereabouts ;) !)
1708. Anonymous said:
Holy shit on a spoon! Congratulations, Heather, Jon, Leta, Chuck and Coco. Oh wait, do I have to include Shit-Eater on that comment? I guess I must since I started off talking about shit on a spoon...
Anyway, I am so incredibly happy for you. I'll have a shot to drink to a happy, healthy pregnancy to you. What? I'm not the pregnant one!
(Oh, and to the commenter who said that he'd never seen so many comments on one post - you haven't been around long enough, apparently. LOL)
1709. Vana said:
That is wonderful news. Your blog is one of the first I ever read, and it's still my favorite. I'm so happy for all of you. Babies are the bomb!
1710. Anita said:
Congratulations Heather! I am so very happy for you! All the best wishes for the next 9 months! (And beyond, of course!)
1711. Anonymous said:
Just in time to assure your stats don't tank. Must exploit children. Must have more children to...properly exploit!!
1712. dragonhart said:
Haven't been reading dooce too much for the past couple of weeks....we had to put our doggie (first baby) down a few weeks ago....For some reason, seeing Chuck just wasn't helping. I tuned in today for the first time in quite awhile - and WOW! Such great news! CONGRATS!!!! Best part (for me) is your due date was my doggie's birthday.....Cowinky-dink? I don't think so. :) It is good to be back........
1713. margalit said:
Congratulations. May this pregnancy be worry free, and the post natal period happy happy happy.
1714. Elena said:
It's interesting how happy I feel for you, even though I don't "know" you. I love reading your blog, and just wanted to wish you a sincere and excited CONGRATULATIONS! :)
1715. Ivey said:
Heather, many blessings to you and your family. I have loved your blog and I credit you with my newfound love of writing and blogging which has turned into a stint in magazine writing. Your courage to speak your mind and be open and honest no matter what inspires many many people.
Hooray for the new baby smell!!! Congrats Congrats!!!
1716. Mandy said:
Congrats Heather, I am so happy for you!!! I am due in June too!
1717. Leigh Anne said:
Congrats Heather and family.
1718. Belletoes said:
YAY!!! I swear I thought about this last week and wondered when you were going to write about it! I wish you, Jon, Leta, Chuck and Coco the best. What a Christmas present!!! How about Maynard Armstrong???
Belletoes
1719. Anuja said:
I'm so so so happy for you! I got choked up reading this.
1720. Heather said:
Wow, congrats! Can't wait to hear about the adventures of Leta and her new baby sibling. ;) I have a feeling that, even if it's a boy, he'll be wearing princess dresses on a daily basis till he's ten.
1721. KT said:
YAY! Congratulations!
1722. Delena said:
I am so happy for you guys!
1723. JRae said:
Heather - amazing news. I have never commented but often read. I am so so happy for you and your beautiful family.
1724. Feminist Housewife said:
I started reading your blog recently to see what all the fuss was about (I now fully understand the fuss), and just wanted to add my CONGRATULATIONS all those above!
So happy for you and your growing family!
1725. Lulu said:
holy fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!
i didn't see that coming! how awesome!!!!!!!
congrats
1726. Megan said:
Hooray!!! I'm so happy for you all! Congratulations!
1727. Kristi said:
Squee!!!!!!!!!
Dammit, I'm crying.
Congratulations to you all.
Damn. *Snff* Awesome.
1728. suzr said:
WOW! Mazel Tov!!!
1729. ORKMommy said:
CONTRATS!!! Now for the real question...
Have you told Leta? If so, what did she say?
1730. Joanna said:
Oh my goodness, congratulations! I almost started crying when I saw the picture... so beautiful!!!
1731. Susan said:
Congratulations! What wonderful news for you and your family!
1732. Allie said:
So, so wonderful! Congratulations!!
1733. Katie P.. said:
Congrats!! I am so excited for you!
1734. Heather M. said:
Congrats! Wishing you all the best.
1735. Lynda said:
Congrats! I look forward to the stories, stay healthy all y'all!
1736. Toni said:
Sending much love and joyful thoughts! Coco and Leta might become friends yet!
1737. Anonymous said:
Congratulations. I hope everything goes well. Stock up on that zoloft!
1738. Anonymous said:
YAY Chuck is preggo!! ;)
No but seriously, CONGRATS!! :)
1739. Suzette said:
Oh YEA!!!!
I thought I had missed something and wasn't sure how, since I read religiously, but it appears this is news to one and all. GREAT news!
Congratulations!
1740. Simone said:
I'm a lurker at heart, but had to come out and say congratulations to you and your lovely family! Such great news!!! (And now back to lurking before all of the exclamation points I've just used make me pass out...)
1741. Gwen said:
Congratulations!
I have been hoping this would happen for your family! -From a longtime reader and fellow Mom.
1742. Chandi said:
AHA! That is why you went dark with the hair color.
CONGRATULATIONS to the entire family.
1743. Alice said:
congratulations, so happy for you (along with the rest of the internet it seems!) must be nice to have so many people sending you such lovely wishes!! xxxx
1744. Amanda said:
Congratulations on your new little one!
1745. Courtney said:
Congratulations! And Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos are supermega awesome...
1746. Lisa said:
Oh Heather, I am so happy for you! Congratulations!!!
1747. JennyM said:
WWHHHAAAA????? OMG (as they say), CONGRATULATIONS!
1748. Lee said:
Wonderful!
(June 14th is a great birthday! Mine is June 13th and it was often either the last day of school or the first day of summer vacation. It rocked.)
1749. Ingrid said:
Wonderful news! Congratulations!
1750. Mark said:
That is such great news-- more monthly newsletters! Also that you will have a new baby in your life. May he/she be more like Chuck than Coco.
I'm sorry you'll have to go without tequila (presumably) for the next many months!
1751. Allison said:
Hooray! Congratulations to you and your family!!!
Will this one get to be Fawnzelle? ;)
1752. Lisa said:
Congratulations on the wonderful news!
1753. AussieAndrea said:
Yay, how exciting! Can't wait to hear about it all and what Leta thinks etc. Congratulations!
1754. Stacey said:
This I will comment for:
YEAH!!!!!! HOPE NUMBER 2 IS AS MUCH FUN AS NUMBER 1!
1755. Suzanne said:
Yay!!!!
Love and (((((hugs))))).
Your blog helped me laugh my way through a difficult pregnancy and labor. It was nice to know I was not alone.
Wish you all the best and thanks for keepin' it real.
1756. Anne said:
Congratulations - and best wishes
1757. pretty face said:
Wahaay! Congratulations!
Here's to a healthy 9 months.
1758. kimblahg said:
Congratulations! Here's hoping the Doritos don't run out and there is smooth sailing ahead.
1759. Jilleyn said:
Congratulations!!!
1760. Mary said:
I know I'm late on the list, but congratulations to all of you. I know you wanted another child. Good for you!
1761. Natalia said:
Congratulations to you and your family, God bless you. wishing you a healthy pregnancy and baby. Can't wait to hear all the details to come
1762. Kate said:
Congratulations Armstrongs! I'm so thrilled for all of you and joyful to hear of the blessings coming your way in 2009.
1763. Jenny said:
So wonderful!!
My husband looked at me strangely when I suddenly exclaimed, "Oh my god! Heather's pregnant!"
Many best wishes to you.
1764. Mercutia said:
OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
1764. Abi said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you, Jon and Leta! That is amazing news! May you have a healthy, boring, uneventful pregnancy and delivery!
1765. Anonymous said:
My heartfelt congratulations to you and your family!
1766. clieu said:
congratulations!! :)
"Leta. Rhymes with Pita"
"Lorito. Rhymes with Dorito"
1767. Ashley said:
Congrats!
1768. Richelle said:
Heather, Jon and Leta,
Congratulations! I haven't seen or talked to you in months, but I'm so excited for you!
1769. Snowpee said:
That is SO EXCITING! I'm hoping it's a healthy baby boy =)
1770. Lori said:
WONDERFUL! Congratulations to you and your family.
1771. Kymberli said:
Many congratulations to you. I can't wait to read and follow through daily on this one!
1772. Lilla said:
Congrats folks, bring on another little frog. Keep healthy.
1773. Mom101 said:
Aw, mazel tov Heather.
When you see your first baby become a big sister, you'll fall in love with her all over again too.
1774. helene said:
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
1775. Raye said:
Congratulations to you and Jon and Leta! Reading your happy news brought a few tears to my eyes. Best wishs for your upcoming little one!
1776. Anonymous said:
I FREAKIN' KNEW IT! (That's not true. I just wanted to be one of the creepers.)
Well, my stars and garters. Congratulations, lady.
Is Leta pumped? If so is it only becasue she imagines SHE/HE'S going to shoot out of the birth canal dressed as a princess and immediately jump to doing her bidding in a terrifying Ooga-Chaka animated baby-esque homage? More importantly: WILL it!? Oh, I can hardly wait to see what beauty your lovely lady parts and your hub-dubby's mighty sperm will produce this time.
(See. Now I AM a creeper. Damnit. I think my fragile ruse of normality kind of shit the bed right after the word "lady.")
1777. wenmei said:
Wonderful wonderful news! I'm another one who never posts but reads every day, but I had to delurk today to wish you a congrats and a happy and healthy pregnancy!
1778. Stephanie said:
It makes me so happy to learn that you're pregnant. I've suffered miscarriages myself and I know how hard they can be to recover from.
Best wishes to you & your family!
1779. reb said:
Congrats on this wonderful news! Best wishes for happy and healthy everything. Thank you so much for sharing all this with us - I'm sure you have a pretty good idea, but I hope know just how many people you've helped just by letting us in. Yay for all of you!
1780. Anonymous said:
Oh Heather!!
I couldn't possible be any happier for a total stranger (and said stranger's family) than I am right now. I've sent up many a prayer and good vibe for your family and I'm so thrilled to see they were answered!
Congratulations!!
1781. raphie said:
i doubt you'll even make it through the 1200 comments t this one, but i wanted to offer my congratulations all the same. i've been a reader for years and am so very happy for you... my friend autumn is pregnant too and due within a couple weeks of you, so i imagine the pregnancy posts will be all the more entertaining, touching, and so on. :)
1782. Laurie said:
CONGRATULATIONS!
1783. ladylivewire said:
Congratulations times a million!
1784. Sally in Florida said:
Yay!!!