Happy down under
Do any of you remember this post? - the one in which I practically danced off the screen and kissed you all? I have to chuckle at how true the last part of it is - how all that (broadly-defined) sexual energy just can’t sustain itself forever. How it seems to come in seasons.
Since writing that post, and expressing its inspiration most viscerally, N and I have discovered that another munchkin is on its way! This was a much desired discovery, so we’re happy, and happy to share the news. But as for energy - sexual and otherwise - mine’s greatly altered from the writing of that post. Our due date is Thanksgiving, so I’m 2 months along, and feeling very much that way (read: tired and nauseated).
My heart is bursting to get my book written sooner than later, so once again, in light of my energy drain, I’m stream-lining my activities to try to make that possible. I’ll post here when inspiration hits, but if the last few weeks are any indication, I’m largely out of line of fire these days.
In the meantime, please be most welcome to explore the archives, or the essay links on my writings page. And drop me a line any time! I’m always happy to engage that way.
Much love to all, and blessings on your Spring!
April 24th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Hey - I’ve missed you! But it sounds like you have good reason. :-) CONGRATULATIONS!
Pregnancy is a wierd time for sexual energy. I remember having the wildest dreams.
April 24th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Congratulations! To both of you and the “big brother”!
My energy for anything was minimal during pregnancy. Even the basic life support systems were unpleasant to me. Well, except sleeping. Sleeping I could never get enough of. But with child #1 and my own body’s insurrection conspiring against me… Ok. Enough of my whining.
If you can write and gestate at the same time, that’s wonderful. I hear other people have done it too. Write here when you get the chance - it’s always good to hear from you.
April 24th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Congratulations, kristin! I love your writing and come here often for inspiration. I look forward to whatever you have time to post.
I also admire your determination and intentionality toward your book writing. I need to find more structure to my writing time to accomplish what I want to.
April 25th, 2007 at 5:16 am
WONDERFUL NEWS! Thank you for sharing your joy with us! That is so exciting and I celebrate with you today!
April 25th, 2007 at 7:42 am
Congratulations! Revel in the anticipation.
April 25th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Congratulations.
April 25th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
Congratulations! So excited for you!
April 25th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
Yay! congratulations!
April 25th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
To bring a new life into the world, a body with a soul of its very own, into a family of lovers and friends, seekers and finders, what a joy for you and N and Elijah. I wish you peaceful, restful, productive (literary and gestational) days and weeks and months. I will look forward to hearing how it is all going. Rest well. Eat well. Love well. Live well. Be well, Kristin. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. There is so much creativity going on inisde you right now - Happy baby and book-making. Let the river flow! Grace and peace, Gail
April 25th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
Okay, so I’m all teared up reading all your words (and surely hormones have nothing to do with it :). Thank you all. This is such a strange and vulnerable few weeks for me to be living.
April 25th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
hugs to elijah on his journey to big brotherhood; and i will take any words you offer these days. congratulations on the new one. may i recommend a favorite book? siblings without rivalry, pictures and all! it’s great!
April 29th, 2007 at 11:47 am
woohoo! this is such good news.
if your last pregnancy is any indication, you’ll be incredibly productive!
xoxo
May 2nd, 2007 at 12:04 pm
oh Kristin, congratulations! so happy for you, and for the family. what a wonderful time of creating and nurturing and new beginnings… yay!
June 6th, 2007 at 8:51 am
Wow! Congratulations Kristen. I’m just finally catching up on things since the wonderful and deeply moving time I had in Africa with Pakisa and some of your family. My husband and I are on the same path, just starting to try to conceive. Looking forward to hearing more when you have a chance. Happy writing, too. Sounds like you are birthing many things this season of your life!