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.
1785. Joanna said:
Well, I'd like to first offer up a congratulations, but also a special prayer. We already see how Leta reacts to Toby... I can imagine she might hold the baby hostage from you, considering it will be HER BABY haha!
1786. kd said:
Congratulations! (!!)
Capped as it may be, I think balancing urine on Chuck is finally taking it a little too far.
1787. sara p said:
1,000 bags of Doritos and 10 times that many blessings!
1788. Erin said:
That's fantastic news, congratulations!!
1789. JennC said:
Is it weird and/or totally effing creepy that I teared up at seeing that pee stick on Chuck's snout? Congratulations. I'm buying Doritos tomorrow in your honor.
1790. molly said:
Ah so wonderful to hear, congratulations!
1791. Carrie said:
YAY! Congratulations!!! I can't wait to hear all the details in the coming months (and years)!
1792. Mary Anna said:
In your honor, I'll have an extra glass (or two) of wine tonight!
1793. Anonymous said:
oh oh oh totally awesome! another fantastically lucky kid coming up...
1794. cgHipp said:
Dorito craving is a sure sign of a healthy pregnancy! Next comes Cheez Doodles, then apples dipped in Buffalo Sauce, then Cajun Trail Mix. Then, the baby! Congrats! Your kids will be perfectly spaced for the sister to help out with the new baby. I'm experiencing that myself right now - I had a baby May 30 and my daughter turned six on August 11. She is such a big help and I'm sure Leta will be, too! Just wait until she starts bossing you around. "Mommy, the baby wants you to feed him..."
1795. Michelle said:
Congrads! I got your tweet first and thought ... really??? Had to check the blog illegally at work, because I had to know right now!! Wonderful news ... best wishes for the whole family.
1796. lea said:
Mazeltov!!
1797. MJ said:
OMG,congrats!
That's amazing!Hurray!
1798. Kathy said:
What a wonderful surprise! My eyes are watering.
1799. Julia said:
Dear God you put the pee stick on Chuck's nose. Hysterical.
CONGRATS!!!
1800. HeatherS said:
A whoop! of joy here. Fantastic, amazing, wonderful, happyhappyhappy news. A tear in my eye for you, Jon & Leta. Congratulations, and I hope all continues to go well.
1801. Heather said:
Yay! Congratulations!
1802. helena said:
congrats! great news! hoping everything goes well. congrats to you all!
1803. alejandra said:
YAY!!!
congrats to all of you!
I'm so happy for you!
1804. Shen-Shen Wu said:
Congrats!!!
1805. Ashley said:
Congratulations!
1806. sarah said:
congratulations! i can't wait to hear stories about leta finally having someone she can REALLY boss around!
1807. MJ said:
OMG,congrats!
That's amazing!Hurray!
1808. Suzanne said:
That is great news indeed. Wishing you an uneventful and delightful pregnancy!
1809. Noura said:
I'm so excited for you and your family! I think you're a wonderful mother to Leta, and I can't wait to read about all of your experiences with the new baby.
My birthday is June 8. If the baby comes early and it's a girl, I'll let you use my name! :-).But according to Arab custom, you would owe me a chicken or some lamb. Just a heads up.
1810. Rox47 said:
Congratulations Heather!! I have been reading you daily for 5 years and don't think I have once posted a comment..so I think it's about time!
I'm so happy for you guys!
1811. Sheila said:
Congratulations! Doritos all around!
1812. deon said:
I am a long time reader, first time commenter... just wanted to say Congratulations!!
1813. Erin Z said:
OH! CONGRATS x 1,000,000!
Waaaiiiitttt a second, so that one Twitter about being knocked up and barefoot WAS true... sneaky!
1814. Linda in NJ said:
Congratulations!!!
1815. Ann said:
Best Wishes to you and your family
1816. Ginger said:
Yay! I wish you guys the best. I totally am psychic - just the other day I was thinking about you and wondering if you were trying again or early pregnant and just keeping it from the Internet. Congrats!
1817. Karrie said:
Wonderful news!!!! I have a 6 month old right now... and a 4 1/2 year old daughter. Leta will make an excellent big sister. The baby shopping is w-a-y better than it was in 2004... so much has changed! Anyway, I've been reading for so long now, I feel like my BFF is expecting. Is that creepy?!
Best wishes Armstrongs!
1818. Ryan said:
Joining the thousands when I say congrats!!! So happy for you.
1819. Sharon Simpson said:
I'm so happy for you!
1820. Jenny said:
Congratulations! Such good news! Does Leta know yet? Is she excited to becoming a big sister?
1821. Chelsey said:
Congrats!!!
Very exciting, I hope your pregnancy is delightful! Cannot wait to meet/see the newest member of Dooce.
1822. michellany said:
OMG! Waaaay Cool! Thank you for sharing this with us...Keep us posted...Pun sort of intended.
(Very, Very, VERY happy for You, Jon, & Leta...but mostly for You!)
1823. Justine Duggan said:
Congratulations Heather, Jon and Leta! All the way from Australia :-)
1824. Headless Chickie said:
Fabulous, fabulous...so happy for you!
1825. Maggie Mason said:
Little baby, may you have your daddy's laugh, and your mommy's taste in footwear. We love you in advance.
1826. ashley said:
Only you would announce it with a pic of Chuck balancing the pregnancy test on his nose! LOL!!! Too cute.
What a blessing - congrats friend!
1827. Danielle said:
Congratulations!!
I knew it! Your post the other day when you said you were dealing with some things I thought, "She's pregnant!" Then when I opened today and saw the title (Chuck's pic hadn't loaded on my computer yet) I thought, "Doritos! Yes! I was right!"
I'm using lots of exclamation points to show my EXCITEMENT for you. I even threw in some caps there.
Awesome news Heather!
1828. Cetta said:
Congrats, Heather! What great news!
1829. boodie said:
This is brilliant news, I just 'YAY'ed out loud, I am so so happy for you all, this has definitely made my day!
1830. Sarah said:
Congratulations! Normal is so very awesome in all things pregnancy and baby related. Hope it is smooth sailing all the way to June.
1831. just beth said:
I am so excited that the world will have more Jon/Heather combos. Because you guys are the greatest. I fully adore you. Creepy enough? :-)
CONGRATULATIONS! Here we go, Leta! ahahahahahaaaa! She thinks the DOGS are bad??!?! ahahahaa! (actually, Leta reminds me of my daughter, Sally quite a bit. And she actually ADORES her little brother. So, there's hope!)
xoxoxo
b.
1832. Tiffani said:
Another reader who never comments here! CONGRATS!!! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months!!!
1833. winecat said:
Terrific news! I know this is something you and Jon REALLY wanted. Congratulations.
1834. Jenn said:
In case your inbox isn't full enough as it is, CONGRATS! I could not be happier for you.
1835. Lori said:
YAY!!! I'm so happy for you, Jon and Leta!
I also want to thank you for what you do, putting your life out here for us to read. I had my first child in July and when the tears came for no reason and wouldn't stop and I wondered if I was normal, I turned to your words and knew that I was going to be ok. When the boy was breastfeeding NONSTOP, I turned to this site again and saw that yes, that was ok. Thanks, Heather.
1836. Diaper said:
Very Happy - One is not enough.
1837. Anonymous said:
OMG CONGRATS!~!@@@@@@@@@@#@$%@#%^!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1838. Phoebe said:
Don't ask me how, but...
I KNEW IT! Yay!
My first thought was, "mmmm, baby thighs. and cheeks. and toes."
I think you're rubbing off on me.
So happy for you, Jon, and Leta!
1839. Petunia said:
Congrats! Flag Day baby! I have one, too! Mine'll be 30 as you welcome yours.
1840. Michelle said:
Congratulations, love the blog and you take the most beautiful photographs!
1841. Shaun said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU, JOHN, AND LETA!You will be in my prayers.
Have a groovy week!
Shaun
1842. Stella said:
Heather, I never comment, but I read your blog faithfully pretty much everyday. You don't know how much your blog has helped me laugh and reflect when I've been ill with what you call "The Crazy." I wish nothing but the best for you and a happy healthy pregnancy! Yay!
1843. jaclyn said:
Yay! I get to be preggo w/Dooce! I'm due June 24th- Makes my day! CONGRATS!
1844. Ymp said:
Congratulations!
(Because somethings can't be said enough, by enough people)
1845. Kellie said:
ohhhh, congratulations!! that's so exciting!!
1846. Nicole said:
congrats! :)
1847. Melissa C said:
Oh, my gosh. I found your blog a few months ago - and just about 2 weeks ago I was going back to your earlier posts, due to curiosity of how it all got started, and ended up reading a whole lot about your pregnancy with Leta and the first few months home with her.
By the way, congratulations and wishing a happy and healthy pregnancy.
1848. Wendy said:
Congratulations!
(And only three days after my birthday!)
1849. Heather's Garden said:
Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys! And yes, this joyous news required 3 exclamation points in response!
1850. Cathy said:
Woo to the Hoo!!
1851. Sheryl said:
CONGRATS!
chuck now has a new terroriser.
Leta is just about ready to be the big sister, and Coco will get to experience the wrath of a new born; something which chuck has more experience with! (:
go john, heather & leta!! :D
1852. dawn said:
congrats!
fuck the haters!
1853. Victoria said:
Congratulations to all of you! Hurrah!
1854. beth said:
Huge congratulations! I'm mid way through #2 myself (March 24) and #1 is about to have her second birthday. Your posts are a source of much laughing and reflection on my dubious parenting skills.
Best wished to you all,
Beth in Maine
1855. Roxanne said:
Oh wow! Congrats to you and your family! What wonderful news.
1856. Wendy said:
Congrats!! That is wonderful news!
1857. Nichole said:
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your family.
1858. workman said:
Congrats, Heather.
I'm sure you'll be a great mom.
Oh wait, you already are.
1859. dänika` said:
Oh, congratulations!! So many happy wishes being sent your way right now!
1860. Erin said:
Wow!! So excited for you!! Can't wait to live vicariously through you throughout the pregnancy since I am done at three!! Awesome news!!
1861. Hebe said:
Congratulations, will remember you in my prayers
1862. karen said:
Thats Awesome!!!!!
1863. Jenn said:
When I saw the pickles in your Daily Photo, I almost DIED- I knew immediately. I'm so excited for you guys!!!
1864. laura said:
squee! congratulations!
1865. Sarah said:
Wow, congratulations Heather and Jon! I know how much you have wanted this and I'm so excited that your dreams have come to fruition. (Hmm, I didn't mean that in a dirty way but...if the shoe fits!)
1866. Miz Booshay said:
Hooray! I am so happy for you and your family!
Take care!
God Bless!
1866. Amber said:
Oh my gosh, I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to read all about it....
1867. Les said:
Congratulations! Lots of Internet love (the good kind) to all of you!
1868. Tehmi said:
Yay! I am an avid follower of the site and am so excited for you guys! Poor Coco.
1869. Heather said:
Congratulations! By far, the best thing I've ever seen Chuck balance on his nose.
1870. Erin said:
CONGRATS!! I am SO Happy for you! Can we have Bump Pics, please! OH YAY!!! :) All the best for you and your family!
1871. sauvage1983 said:
I read the tweet and I just knew it! I came here right away to tell you congrats! One of my coworkers is pregnant and due two weeks after you are. I'm going to be hearing about a lot of sore bladders and drooly babies very soon :-)
1872. Lee said:
Congratulations! Good wishes for the entire Armstrong family.
1873. Katie Kat said:
Holy shit... my internet goes down for a couple of days, and THIS happens? So glad this story (and your quest of many years) finally has a happy ending!!! CONGRATS!
1874. Jaclyn said:
CONGRATULAIONS HEATHER! I'm a long time reader, but I hardly ever comment, but I couldn't help myself this time!
1875. jenalda said:
Holy moly! Congratulations! I hope the rest of the pregnancy is blissfully breezy.
1876. Amy J said:
Congratulations!
1877. Anna said:
Congratulations to you and Jon! This is wonderful news! My youngest sisters are five years younger than me and it's really no difference at all - as we are constantly telling them, we make them cooler with our senority ;)
I rarely comment but I love your blog - both your writing and photograpy are phenomonally good. Congratulations!
1878. Anna said:
Congratulations to you and Jon! This is wonderful news! My youngest sisters are five years younger than me and it's really no difference at all - as we are constantly telling them, we make them cooler with our senority ;)
I rarely comment but I love your blog - both your writing and photograpy are phenomonally good. Congratulations!
1879. shelley said:
Congrats! When you are ready for a name, check out this cute site: http://www.whatalovelyname.com/
1880. Julia said:
Congratulations! Leta is exactly the right age for a new baby - she'll be the big sister, and when she's at school, you'll have time alone with the baby. How is she taking the news?
I followed you through your last pregnancy on this blog, and I'm excited to be following this one, too.
1881. Katie C. said:
Heather!!! Congratulations!!!! That is such exciting news!!
1882. Rebecca said:
Congratulations!
1883. OHN said:
No fucking way!!! I was wondering last week if you guys were going to try again....guess I have ESPn or something.
Poor Leta! I can only imagine what her reaction will be.
Now eat, relax and enjoy :)
1884. Katina said:
Congrats!
1885. Tootsie Farklepants said:
Does Chuck have any idea where that stick has been?
Congratulations to you and your family!!!
1886. Dana V. said:
WOOT! YAY! Congrats!
(also, I have a mini aussie myself, because apparently I'm batshit crazy).
1610928. Michelle said:
And I hope that a house lands on you. Evil trolls are supposed to live under bridges, not on the internet, so why are you here?
Congratulations, Heather, Jon and Leta.
1887. Amanda said:
Never before have I been so excited for someone I don't know!
Congrats!
1888. leslie said:
Been reading your site since before Leta was born so when I saw the word "Doritos" I knew you were pregnant! Congratulations Armstrongs!
1889. DeeBee said:
Congratulations! I look forward to reading about this journey.
1890. Katie said:
Congratulations!
1891. Lara said:
YaHoo!
congrats!
lara
1892. talda said:
holy swiss cheese. congratulations! i don't know you but i'm incredibly happy for you, jon and leta.
1893. Libbilu said:
Great news. Congratulations to your whole family.
1894. L. said:
OH MY GOSH!
CONGRATULATIONS!
I'm sending happy healthy baby thoughts to you <3 <3
1895. Scott A. Webb said:
As a long time reader of your page, I am delighted to hear about your pregnancy! I hope that all goes well, and that you and the baby continue to enjoy good health. I will eagerly await the description of your latest "frog baby".
1896. Christen said:
Holy Fucking Shit, Batman. Congratulations!
1897. Christian said:
Oh my gosh I am so happy for you! Congratulations to your family.
1898. Liz said:
Holy freaking crap! Conga-rats, Dooce!
http://www.imgag.com/product/full/ap/3032060/cg6cp.gif
1899. Gretta said:
I can't explain what it was but I swear, for the past few weeks I had a feeling you were pregnant! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited and happy for you!
1900. Katya said:
Congratulations! That is so wonderful!
1901. amber said:
Awesome! Congrats!
1902. Jamie said:
I'm going to be pregnant at the same time as Dooce, how neat is that? Congratulations! I'm due in early July. I'm looking forward to your posts, your writing during your first pregnancy had me in stitches.
1903. Julie said:
Congratulations, Heather! That's so wonderful! I just love that Chuck is balancing something you peed on on his nose. Hilarious.
Keep us updated!
1904. Natasha said:
Congratulations Heather, Jon and Leta! What wonderful, joyful news. Wishing you a smooth and uneventful pregnancy.
1905. Rosie said:
WAAHOOO!
how exciting! congratulations!
1906. Jen said:
Woohoo! I was pregnant with you when you were pregnant with Leta and now we are pregnant together again. I am due May 21st. I look forward to commiserating with you over the coming months!
1907. Tracy said:
Congratulations on the wonderful news. Best wishes for a healthy and happy pregnancy! I've been reading since Leta was a wee one, and I'm looking forward to watching another Armstrong grow on the internets!
1908. Melanie said:
Congrats to you and your family!
1909. Anonymous said:
CONGRATULATIONS! SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! BEST WISHES!
1910. Katie said:
I'm a long-time lurker but had to delurk to say congratulations - that's great news! A June birthday is a good time of the year - smack bang in the middle. :)
1911. Wendy from NJ said:
I HAD NO IDEA!
Congratulations. That's fantastic news!
1912. joaninha said:
Congratulations!
Is it weird that I think your due date is on my birthday?
:)
1913. Emily in IL said:
Congratulations! Flag Day is a good day to be born :D . It's also my anniversary - so that's king of cool.
1914. Amanda said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!
I gasped and started grinning ear to ear. I'm so happy for you and your family.
Wonderful news!!
1915. Maggie said:
Congratulations ! !
Wonderful Happy News. Glad you shared.
1916. Anonymous said:
Hooray.
But I do wonder how you'll handle having to do TWO monthly letters in a timely fashion. Maybe you should outsource Thing 2's?
1917. Tanya said:
Congrats! That is such wonderful news!
1918. Megan said:
CONGRATULATIONS!! :)
1919. Anonymous said:
woo-hoo! Congrats!
You're 3 days ahead of my sister in law.
So happy for you!
1920. Antonia said:
Congrats! I'm right there with you, due on June 5th, a little over a week before you. I had my ultrasound last week and found out that I am having two little peanuts!
1921. amanda said:
I am genuinely happy for you. Warm congratulations.
1922. Danielle said:
YAY!!!!! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you guys =)
Keep Coco away from the dirty diapers.
1923. jolie said:
HALLELUJAH! The whole country is rejoicing with you. So happy for you, Jon and Leta =D
1924. Tiera said:
AHHHHHH! (this is soooo the sound i just made!) Congratulations!!! I've been reading for years and I will continue to do so. I wish you the best.
1925. Spatula said:
OMG congratulations! This Internet stranger wishes you all health, happiness, wind at your back and lots and lots and lots of happiness and health, and also health and happiness.
Big virtual hugs to the whole family.
1926. Joody said:
Wonderful news! Have fun in the months to come.
1927. Addie said:
I'm so happy for you and the family. Wow - what's it like to keep a secret? I'm LOUSY at it. And do you read almost 2000 comments? Holy buckets!
1928. Penske5150 said:
Congrats Heather!!
1929. SEL said:
Dear Chuck,
Shit man, we're really sorry... Our guest room is always ready for you whenever you need to get away and relax. We have cable, beer on tap, and you're allowed to smoke out on the deck if you want. Just let us know.
Love,
J & S... Your friends near 9th and 9th.
1930. Kelly said:
"HOORAY!!!!" fantastic Heather... lots of love & good wishes to you.
1931. Marian said:
Oh, Heather, I'm so happy for you! Congratulations.
1932. Christy said:
Congratulations!
1933. Bunny said:
Heather, Jon, Leta: sending my love, prayers, & best wishes as you begin your new adventure! Crying tears of joy for you. What a wonderful event to give thanks for next week! So exciting to see the thousands of people who love you and your family "coming out" to send their positive energy. You are such an amazing inspiration to so many parents and women and I am looking forward to reading about the extraordinary changes and experiences that your baby will bring.
Chuck and Coco: Duck and Cover.
Seriously interested to here how many packages of Doritos you receive in the next eight months. I smell a commercial in your future...
1934. Fleur said:
Haha I TOTALLY KNEW IT! OK here was your tell:
1) Fewer details about your personal life, what you were doing on a daily basis, etc.
2)Dying your hair back to its natural colour.
THE END!
1935. Rhea said:
Many, many, many congratulations!
1936. Jackie said:
Congratulations!!! Will you guys want to find if it's a boy or girl?
1937. Michelle said:
Yay! That's great news for you AND for the Doritos company!
1938. jennielynn said:
Can you please tape Leta's reaction to this little interloper? Pleeeeease?
1939. cattitude said:
I am soooooooooooooo happy for you, Heather!!!
Congratulations!! :)
1940. Rhonda T said:
Oh what wonderful news!! CONGRATULATIONS! {How does Chuck feel about having pee on his snout?}
1941. Anonymous said:
OMG! Congratulations!!
1942. k said:
I'd say Score! but I don't know if that's a male or a female thing to say. Cool, though.
1943. Bex said:
OMFG!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! THAT IS SO FANTASTICALLY WONDERFUL!!!
1944. elise said:
wow, congratulations!!! i was just thinking the other day that i hoped you were pregnant and not announcing it yet!
1945. Kate said:
Congrats to you and the fam! :)
1946. Bee said:
Wow! Heather, congratulations! I am so happy for you!
1947. Julia said:
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you and your family!!!! Much love.
1948. Digital Cameras said:
That is wonderful news! Congratulations. Now you have to stay off the drink.
Congrats!
1949. Betsy said:
Obama Armstrong? WOOHOO! Congrats!
1950. Melissa said:
How wonderful! My most sincere congratulations to you, Jon and Leta.
1951. Mortgages said:
Wow! I didn't see that coming. Make sure you train Coco that eating babies is bad.
Good luck with the pregnancy. I really hope it is obstacle free and that you don't get too sick.
With love.
Andrew
1952. Bush Babe said:
Wonderful news Heather. WIshing you and your wee one seven months of plentiful Doritos!! And not too much reflux!
:-)
BB
PS My word ver is Hun Seeking. Gads! I'm hoping that means you'll be craving honey next...
1953. anj said:
what a blessing! i'm excited to read the chronicles of your journey into parenting multiple children!
1954. jamieg said:
I saw the photo before I read the words, but I knew it had to be good if it was balancing on Chuck's nose. Congratulations. This is wonderful to read.
1955. Amy said:
Congratulations!! Wonderful news!!
1956. Bill said:
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1957. Kittens for Sale said:
A new baby!
CONGRATULATIONS!
May yours and her life be full of joy and happiness.
1958. Shauna said:
Congratulations. I had a terrible time staying pregnant, and then had two crazy boys - having the 2nd one was the best (albeit scary at the time) decision we have ever made.
1959. Katai said:
Oh, hurrah! Congratulations to you, Jon, and Leta. And Chuck and Coco. And your parents, Jon's parents, and the state of Utah. And just for the heck of it, Mormons everywhere.
1960. Danielle said:
Congrats to you both! You're due 10 days after me!
I know exactly what you mean when you talk about the relief of the first sonogram. Until I saw the heartbeating and heard it, I was holding my breath.
Truth be told, I'm still holding it a little, even though I start week 12 tomorrow.
This is the first time I've commented, but I love your blog and the snippets of your life you present to the world.
1961. Barb McMahon said:
Yay!
1962. Business Man said:
Well done! Way to go you two!
Congratulations.
1963. Julie said:
Congratulations! Such wonderful news! All the best over the coming months and years.
1964. Michele said:
Heather...
Congratulations. I am very excited for you, and have been waiting for awhile to hopefully read this happy news.
1965. Autumn said:
Congrats! I'm so happy for you and your family!
1966. Digibutter said:
How exciting!! I wish you the best in this pregnancy - go easy on those doritos though, they're simply down right deadly addictive!
1967. Beaner said:
Woo Hoo & Congrats!
1968. Noemi said:
OMG! Congratulations!!!
1969. Anonymous said:
Congratulations!
1970. Arundhati said:
I know it's strange to be wondering about a complete stranger, but just yesterday I was wondering if you were still planning on having another child, or if Coco had satisfied your maternal urges. Congratulations!!
1971. Anna said:
Wooooooooo-hoo! Way to go!
1972. Cat said:
Aiieee!!! Congratulations!! I know this is probably like your 40,000th comment or something, but I couldn't resist. So happy for you and your family!
1973. Cassie said:
Yay!!! Finally!! :-) I will be sending positive thoughts your direction the entire way. Congrats!
1974. Zany said:
AWESOME! I am so excited for you!!
1975. Emily said:
Congrats to you and Jon. I'm so very excited for your new adventure! I hope Leta (and Chuck and Coco, of course) is excited to be a big sister!
1976. catdoggg said:
Leta is going to be pisssed!
Congratulations!
1977. Shannon said:
Congratulations!!!! That's wonderful news. :)
1978. Cindy said:
omigosh! congratulations to the armstrong fam. ((:
1979. Anonymous said:
Please tell me some posts about baby names are coming... I'm due January 12th and still have NOTHING. There is not a name that I find satisfying for my little dude. Help!
And, of course, congrats :) I'm a new reader, but I have a daughter Leta's age, so I've fallen into regular readership pretty quickly!
1980. Daezend said:
Congrats! From daezend.blogspot.com
I've been reading your blog for a while now,just wanted to say I love the vibe it gives off.
Thanks for devoting your time to this blog.
1981. jenny said:
YAYYYYYY! so happy for you guys!!!
1982. Kris said:
Congratulations!!!!!
And best wishes for a totally uneventful pregnancy.
1983. foundinidaho said:
Awesome! Congrats to you, Jon, Leta, Chuck and Coco!
Look out Coco - you've got competition coming!
1984. Ms. Bea Haven said:
Heather,
I wish you a Godzilla sized truck full of Doritos and best wishes from a hockey mom of five from New York!
P.S. I am AMAZED that Chuck let you do that! He rocks!
1985. Tee said:
Best wishes to you, Heather!
1986. bitter person said:
ive been following your blog and love your sarcastic wit. i suffer the same general anger at society and unhappiness within so i totally understand where youre coming from. misery sells lots of advertisements so youre hopefully making a bundle with the blog. id do the same thing as you but the ideas so saturated that it would be hard to come up with something new. people love reading your blog because they think "thank god im not her!" - i know thats why folks love hanging with me because it makes them feel good that theyre not me.
it sounds like your hubby is just like mine-- he sounds very submissive to you and is probably thrilled that he got someone to marry him. my hubby is adorable just like your Jon but, in general, hes a loser kind of guy who had to settle for me- like your Jon. so we are both very lucky gals-- even in our weirdness we got cute guys to help make cute babies.
you and i are so much alike! im also funny looking. i have a decent bod but funny looking face shape. my 2 boys take after hubby so theyre cute. Your letas kinda cute too, but has african american lips.
1987. Lauren said:
Congrats!! that is such great news!!
1988. Rachel said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
1989. ayah said:
congrats to you and the fam!!!
you made the blogosphere freak out with your joyful news!
1990. Angela said:
Congratulations, Heather! What a surprise! Hope you're feeling great, and that you continue to do so.
1991. liz said:
Congratulations. That's my birthday so the baby will, of course, be faaaaaaaaabulous!
1992. Jaime said:
congratulations!!!! hope you have a great pregnancy.
1993. Tito said:
FUCK YEAH!
1994. Kate said:
Oh my god Heather, the biggest congrats ever! I am such a loyal dooce fan and cannot wait for your blogging in the months to come even more than before! good luck!!
1995. leslie said:
I don't even know you, but I have read for years and I am so excited for you! Congrats!!!
1996. Bub said:
I love how coco is always spread out all over chuck. I can see this being a fun hot mess (in a good way) to watch over the upcoming months.
Congrats!
1997. Carly said:
Oh my gosh! I got so excited reading Doritos!!! Congratulations and I hope you have a healthy 9 months!
1998. Alex said:
I thought it was fishy... the mention of booze was few and far between!!
I am sure you are thrilled :-)
congrats!
1999. Sarah said:
Heather, congratulations to you and John and Leta!! What wonderful news.
2000. Shirley said:
This is truly wonderful news! Congratulations to you all!
2001. Anonymous said:
Plus there is a equal opportunity ad on your site for LDS book...so we can decide for ourselves...yeah, right!
2002. BOSSY said:
Congratulations, from Aunt Bossy.
2003. Vanessa said:
I had such a great time reading your pregnancy posts long before I was pregnant myself. Now that I have an 8 month old it will be fun to laugh at the pregnancy stories all over again! Congrats to all of you!
2004. Carolyn said:
Oh Heather, wow.
I just decided I'm moving to Australia, my best mate just found out he's moving to New Zealand, two friends of ours just announced they're getting married, two more divorced, and my other best mate just got his dream job completely out of the blue.
It's been a mad week of many surprises, and I felt there was another one in store, but I never knew it would be from someone I've never met, or that it could make me so happy despite that. I just jumped around the room for you at 1am London time. :D
I've read you here for years and have been inspired in so many different ways by how you live your life and the love and laughter you seem to find even when things are unbelievably hard. I'm so thrilled that there will soon be a new Armstrong to love and laugh with you all. We're all waving back, out here in cyberspace.
All the best,
Carolyn
PS. I think it's finally time: you need to teach Leta how to fix Mama a hotdog.
2005. Eleanors Trousers said:
HOORAY! May the new member of the family be as clever and amusing as Leta, as attractive as its parents, and as docile as Chuck. And just for my laughs, may the new baby have Coco's penchant for toilet paper sculpture.
2006. Anonymous said:
Plus there is a equal opportunity ad on your site for LDS book...so we can decide for ourselves...yeah, right!
2007. Heidi D. said:
Congratulations! Best and most fervent wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
2008. Amy said:
HUGE CONGRATS, Armstrongs! What wonderful news for your lovely family. Best wishes for a smooth pregnancy and healthy little bro or sis for Leta.
Love from the Internet!
2009. Alexia said:
I have been waiting for this day!
2010. Katie said:
I AM SO EXCITED!!! For you, but also, for the stories to come.
2011. Kris said:
YAY!! Congrats!! :) Sending ~*~sticky vibes ~*~!!
2012. Cailey said:
Adding my congrats to the lot! So happy for you guys!
2013. Jackie said:
Yay, congrats! So excited to meet the next in your clan!
2014. Anonymous said:
I'm such a loser, because I totally teared up when I read Jon's tweet "heather sick from gestation". Eeep!
I'm weirded out by how happy I am for you.
Or maybe I'm just happy for me because there will be such fun stories about the pregnancy and whatnot! woo!
2015. Tawnya said:
Wow! What wonderful news! Congrats! So happy for you, Jon and Leta!
2016. Vanessa said:
Eeeeeee! I am so, so excited to hear this, and look forward to hearing all about your future dorito cravings. Congratulations!!
2017. Reen said:
Congratulations!
2018. Anonymous said:
CONGRATS!!!
2019. anna b said:
Congrats!!!
2020. Carrie Kuhl said:
Fabulous news! Been a reader for about a year and I strive to be as funny and realistic a parent as you every time I read your blog. Congrats! Hey Leta...are you ready to buy another pair of teeny tiny Crocs? Maybe mom'll sport for the green ones if it's a little boy :) Yay!
2021. Bevskid said:
Yes! Obama and new mama in the same year! Congrats to you and yours. Can't wait to see the pregnancy related blogs as I was not a reader when you were having Leta.
2022. Alison said:
Excellent news! Congratulations.
2023. Katie in Australia said:
A massive congratulations to you and Jon. So excited for you and can't wait to hear all about the progress!
Your child is so lucky and blessed to come into the world in your family.
xx
2024. Jes said:
Yeah! Best wishes :)
2025. Jennifer said:
Um. yea. congrats on the kid thing. But really, I don't know how it could be any cuter than chuck.
2026. lisa in san diego said:
awesome! congratulations! now, how to tell leta . . .
2027. alissa said:
Congratulations!!! A wonderful addition to your family!
2028. Liana said:
Heather B. Dooce Armstong. I've been reading your website for years and through it all, this is the first time I've found enough strength to comment and I just want to say what everyone else has said: Congratulations. Honestly, from the bottom of my heart congratulations. Can't wait to read more, perhaps you might give the Internet first dibs at choosing a name. Wonderful news.
-Liana
2029. Heather said:
HURRAY! I am so happy for you! This world needs more people like you. :)
2030. Chris said:
Congrats. So, so, so exciting!
2031. Laura said:
The Internet can't wait to hear about your pregnancy stories! I was just telling a friend (who quit breastfeeding so she could take antidepressants) about your blog, hoping it would lift her spirits. Glad to hear all is going well!
2032. KD said:
First-time commenter adding to the congratulations!! Heather, you just made my day!! I've been reading since Leta was Fawnzelle--such fab news! Best wishes to you, Jon, Leta, Chuck, and the poop-eating princess Coco. Slainte!
2033. Kristen said:
Yeah! I saw Jon's Twitter about sick girls earlier today - the source of yours being gestation. Finally had a chance to come here and confirm. Congrats! So happy - this made me teary to read!
2034. Michelyne said:
Wonderful news! Congratulations to you and your family.
2035. Brooke said:
Yee-haw - Congratulations, Heather! I don't comment hardly ever, but am a huge fan.
I ate about a jar of pickles every other day during my pregnancy. And I like to refer to my seventh month as Frito-month.
2036. Anonymous said:
Please delete comment #1654
2037. Wren said:
Congrats to you and yours! My older brother was born on June 14th, so it's a good due date to have imho! <3
2038. sara.b. said:
Great, another liberal baby. Just kidding! Congratulations!! All the best for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Now, can you send the fertility vibes my way because it's not working for us.
2039. Dana said:
Fantastic! The BEST news. Congrats to your growing family!
2040. Amy said:
Congratulations!!! What does Leta say?
2041. Brandi said:
I've only commented a couple times, but I've been a loyal reader since shortly after you announced your pregnancy with Leta. Congratulations! This is going to sound completely stalker-ish, but I SWEAR I just had a dream last night that you were pregnant!
2042. Emily said:
Excellent news! Congratulations!!!
2043. Julie said:
So happy for you!!!
2044. Teri said:
Sooooooooo happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!
2045. Mary said:
Congratulations! Since you're due on Flag Day, you have to name her "Betsy" if it's a girl. I'm so happy for you!
2046. Susan said:
I can't explain how a writer who i found less than a year ago made me cry with three words: she's craving Doritos.
Thank you, in advance, for what I predict and know will be the best posting you've done. No pressure. Seriously. You rock.
We are totally taking notes. Good luck.
2047. Janet said:
Great news. Hope the pregnancy goes well.
2048. Maya said:
Heather, Leta, John, Chuck, and Coco,
Congrats!
I've been reading for years, and you're totally awesome.
Best of luck and keep it comin!
2049. Amy said:
Oh my gosh! Congrats!
2050. Marcia said:
Congrats to you and the family!!! I've been reading your blog for months but have never commented because the comments are always closed. Now Chuck will have something new to balance on his head. JUST KIDDIN!!!!!
I love your blog and your many interesting pictures.
2051. Rachael said:
Congratulations! Geez, we haven't even started yet and everyone around us is getting pregnant...including you because I read your blog everyday. It feels like a PRESSURE COOKER over here.
So happy for you both...three...well, with the dogs....5
2052. Zeyna said:
CONGRATULATIONS! Best wishes for a comfy and healthy pregnancy.
2053. Anonymous said:
I totally just got more excited about this announcement than I did when my best friend told me she was pregnant. How lame am I? Congrats, Heather - we've all been waiting with bated breath!
2054. Sarah said:
WOO HOOOOOOO!!!
I'm a dedicated reader, posting for the first time to say...
HELL YEAH!
Very excited for you and your family. Great news!
2055. karen said:
Yippie! Congratulations to you and your family. What awesome news. Wishing you a healthy dose of morning sickness, strange cravings, and a lovely June baby!
2056. Nicola said:
I am so happy for you!!!! It is unbelievable how the internet connects people. Here I am in my dorm room in Boston, laughing in joy because some chick in Utah is pregnant. Funny.
2057. Leslie said:
Whoo Hoo! < she says while doing the happy dance>
Prayers and congrats are sent your way.
2058. Seanie said:
Oh!!
I'm crying, darn you, woman!
I am so very happy for you Heather!
Congratulations!!!!!!
2059. Emily said:
Yay! I actually got teary-eyed when I saw the news. (Does that creep you out since I am a complete stranger? Haha.) The funny part is, I saw the news on celebrity-babies.com first! Haha. Here: http://i34.tinypic.com/zw19vm.jpg How does it feel to be a celebrity? :)
2060. Laralee1 said:
Congratulations on your pregnancy. That is great news.
2061. Rebekah said:
That's wonderful! I'm pregnant too and due in March. Best of luck and feel well!
2062. natalie said:
that's fantastic! congrats to you and the family!!!
2063. Shawn said:
Good on ya! Looking forward to your hilarious and cantakerous comments on pregnancy that are sure to come!
2064. Tracye said:
Congratulations! I wish you a healthy happy pregnancy.
2065. Brook said:
This is one of those times when overusing exclamation points is completely acceptable!!! Congratulations!!!!
2066. jackie said:
mazel tov!
2067. Liesl said:
Oh Heather! Hooray!!
I cannot WAIT for more pregnancy posts.
Congratulations, and only the best wishes for you and your expanding family!
2068. Julie said:
So excited for you!!!!
2069. Trish said:
Yay!! I'm going to drink a beer in your honor to celebrate (sorry, I can't stomach your favorite beverages). Congratulations, Heather!
2070. Leslie Ruth said:
Hooray! Your tweet was one of the most creative ways I've heard a pregnancy announced. Many congratulations to you, Jon and Leta...
2071. kcn said:
Holy shit is right! That's so awesome! All gods blessings on you, your family and especially your bump.
2072. Debbie said:
What a lucky little baby that will be entering this world on June 14th!
Congratulations!
2073. amy said:
at first I thought I read "two heads" and I thought to myself, "oh my, she's having twins, boy do I feel her pain" but then I re read. Congrats on 1 baby! here's to a happy and a healthy 9 months!
2074. Megan said:
I've never commented before, but I'm so excited for you and your family! Congratulations! Does this mean you're trading Coco in for the baby? :-)
2075. christine said:
I think this blog post could actually make a world record for most comments in a single day. Wow!
2076. Libby said:
I started reading you when I was on maternity leave with my new son beginning in June. I love having your site as a part of my day. I gotta little choked up when I read this. Congratulations, Heather. What wonderful news.
2077. Mary Ann said:
Read all the time. First-time comment, congratulations!!! How's Leta adjusting?
2078. Martha said:
well you sure sprang that on us!
:)
2079. nomadic notions said:
What a wonderful surprise to us readers =) Congrats on ur new addition to the family!
2080. Michelle said:
So much going in the world right now and it's hard to find something to be happy about. You just gave me something to be joyous about!!
All my (internet) love to you and the entire family.
2081. Anonymous said:
Best wishes for a normal, happy, healthy everything -- and everyone.
2082. Laura said:
Congratulations :)