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Monday, November 7, 2011

The Truth Is...

Usually in November I do a NaNoReaMo (Natalie Novel Reading Month) thing to catch up on my massive TBR pile, but if you've noticed so far I've written all of one post in November. It wasn't about reading.

You see, I'm being honest with myself—the chances of me reading anything this month are extremely low. Heck, the chances of me writing anything this month are extremely low. Or editing. Okay, I probably will be doing very little to make myself a useful human being.

Because I'm sick. All day long. But don't worry! I want to be sick, and I hope I remain sick for a few more weeks. Yes, yes, if you haven't figured it out by now, I'm going to have a baby.

I don't usually talk about my family on this blog, but I'm very excited. I love, love, love my family. My kids are beautiful and the most important of everything, even when they render me useless on the work front. Or maybe especially when they do.

So if you will excuse my sparse posting and correspondence, I would very much appreciate. Horrifyingly enough, I can honestly say words make me nauseous right now!

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69 comments:

  1. R.S. EmelineNovember 7, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Congrats on the news. Families are a wonderful thing. Take your time with the words, they'll wait for you. :)

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  2. J.R. JohanssonNovember 7, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Yay! Congratulations again, Natalie! Your kids are adorable and I'm so happy for you and your hubs that you have another on the way. Let me know if you need anything, Girl! *hugs*

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  3. JeffONovember 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Congratulations!

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  4. 1000th.monkeyNovember 7, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Congrats on the (upcoming) third ninja!

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  5. RobbinNovember 7, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    That's wonderful news. Congratulations - saltine crackers are your friends :)

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  6. BrookeNovember 7, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Congratulations! We're still debating the do-we or don't-we factor for a potential #3.

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  7. Jordan McCollumNovember 7, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Congratulations, Natalie! That's awesome! I had a hard time writing during my pregnancy in 09/10: it was like all my "creative" energy was being taken up by some other effort ;) .

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  8. Lisa AldinNovember 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Aw! Congratulations!

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  9. Scott TraceyNovember 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

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  10. Scott TraceyNovember 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Congratulations!!

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  11. Alyson GreeneNovember 7, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Congratulations!

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  12. Stacy McKitrickNovember 7, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Congratulations! Very happy news.

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  13. KristanNovember 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh Natalie, congratulations! That's wonderful -- minus the sickness part, of course. :P

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  14. Annie Laurie CechiniNovember 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Eep! Congrats, that is super exciting! :)

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  15. Delia MoranNovember 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Wheeeeeeeeee! Congratulations! Sick you=thriving baby, right? So happy for you. :)

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  16. Ghenet MyrthilNovember 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Congratulations!!

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  17. Chantele SedgwickNovember 7, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Congratulations, Natalie! That is so exciting! :D I'm sorry about the sickness. I know exactly how that feels. :P

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  18. Casey (The Bookish Type)November 7, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Aww congratulations!!!

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  19. Nicole ZoltackNovember 7, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Congrats, that's so exciting! I hope the morning sickness goes away soon.

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  20. SalimaNovember 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Congratulations!

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  21. Cherie ReichNovember 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Aww! Congratulations!

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  22. N.R. McLarenNovember 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    That's wonderful news - I hope you have a beautiful happy and healthy pregnancy!

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  23. Nancy KelleyNovember 7, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations, Natalie!

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  24. Bryan RussellNovember 7, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Congratulations! Whippersnappers are as messy and fun as novels.

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  25. Kasie WestNovember 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Yay babies!!! They're so cute. I'm glad my friends are still having them because I am so done, but I still like to hold them and snuggle them and kiss them. :)

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  26. fairyhedgehogNovember 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Congratulations, and love and hugs!

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  27. NeuroHormoneNovember 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Wow! So happy! :D
    *clap clap clap*

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  28. Miriam ForsterNovember 7, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Holy cow, that's wonderful! Congratulations! *throws child-safe confetti*

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  29. Sarah TokeleyNovember 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Congratulations, that's wonderful news :-)

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  30. Lynda KNovember 7, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    What wonderful news on a dreary Monday!!! Congrats on a new addition to your family!

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  31. Kelley LynnNovember 7, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  32. Janna LeadbetterNovember 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Best.excuse.ever. Congratulations!

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  33. Jenilyn CollingsNovember 7, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Congratulations! That's an excellent excuse not to do anything. :)

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  34. .jessica.November 7, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Congrats! So happy for you!!

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  35. MelodyNovember 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    :) :) :) :) :) :) Congratulations!!!!! :) :) :)

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  36. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Congratulations! That's great news!

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  37. Alix November 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Congratulations!

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  38. Suzie F.November 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Oh, Natalie! How wonderful! Congratulation to you and your whole family. You have an amazing year ahead of you. I hope your sickness will soon pass and that you have an easy, healthy pregnancy.

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  39. Natalie AguirreNovember 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Congrats Natalie! That's such awesome news. So excited for you.

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  40. AnnaNovember 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Such great news! Congratulations!

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  41. EzmireldaNovember 7, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Awww! Congratulations. Wow, a baby!
    I'm going to be a godmother of a baby soon so I'm really excited for that.

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  42. Melissa Camara WilkinsNovember 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Congratulations! How exciting. :)

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  43. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D (Though I will miss having you around as much. ;)

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  44. MelissaNovember 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Yay! Congratulations! I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
    Don't you think it's a little freaky that it takes a lot less time to create a whole human, than it does to create a book?

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  45. misticalniaNovember 7, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Just out of curiosity, how many kids do you have right now?

    Congratulations!!!!! Having a baby is always a festive occasion for the entire family, for sure. In fact, my mom just had a baby two months ago - I HAVE A NEW BABY SISTER!! - and it's a really exciting affair for all of us.

    Best of luck.

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  46. Jen J. DannaNovember 7, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! Best reason ever not to work this month. I was sick as a dog during both of my pregnancies, so I sincerely hope that your morning sickness doesn't last too long. May you have an easy and healthy rest of your pregnancy! :)

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  47. GreenBeanTeenQueenNovember 7, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Congrats!! I hope you get over the morning sickness soon and can hopefully get back to reading. And NaNoReaMo is a great idea-I'm stealing that from you and going to read as much as I can this month!:)

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  48. Lisa ReganNovember 7, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Congrats! That is so awesome. Yes, my daughter is the greatest thing in my life--she is my reason for being! Hope the nausea goes away though!

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  49. Debbie BarrNovember 7, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Congratulations! I'd much rather you spend your energy on a new baby rather than new blog posts (although I do like those, of course). This makes me very happy! Go you!

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  50. LizNovember 7, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Congratulations! Yay!
    I am supposed to be doing NaNoWriMo but I think I am actually doing NaNoReaMo. I need to ban myself from the library during November!

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  51. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Congratulations!! That is huge news!

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  52. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Oh wow, congratulations! I wish you smooth sailing! Well, as smooth as it can be :)

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  53. Sophia ChangNovember 7, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Holy crap! Congratulations! I wish you could have kids for me! (is that weird to say?)

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  54. Amanda OlivieriNovember 8, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Congratulations!! How very exciting!

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  55. PattiNovember 8, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Congrats. That's great news. Hope you feel better soon.

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  56. HeatherNovember 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Seriously cool news for you and your family. Hope the pregnancy continues to continue.

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  57. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Yay!!! Congratulations! The world needs another Whipple! I'll pray for you to have a happy and completely boring pregnancy!

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  58. Nancy ThompsonNovember 8, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Wonderful, wonderful news. You've been gifted! Enjoy!!

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  59. Gabe (Ava Jae)November 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    How wonderful! Congratulations, Natalie! That's so exciting! :)

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  60. MariekeNovember 8, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Congratulations!! <3

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  61. Julie HedlundNovember 8, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Congratulations on your terrific news! Best excuse for not writing I've ever heard.

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  62. Peggy EddlemanNovember 8, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Congrats! I'm so excited for you!

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  63. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Congrats!! I understand that one...last November I had horrible morning sickness too and was unable to do NaNo...or much of anything.

    Get as much rest as you can :)

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  64. SaraNovember 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Congratulations!! What wonderful news!! And I'm probably the only one who didn't figure it out - I was all like, "why would anyone WANT to be sick? For several more weeks?!" LOL. Anyway - congrats!!

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  65. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Glad I found your blog, lots of helpful tips on writing! Congrats on the baby too :)

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  66. wowloveteraNovember 11, 2011 at 11:52 PM

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  67. amberargyleNovember 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Congrats! Michelle told me and I had to come say how excited I am for you.

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  68. ANovember 13, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Ah congratulations!!!

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  69. William KendallNovember 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Congratulations, and best wishes!

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