well well - what's the deelio!!!

ENABLE YOUR PROFILES!!!!
Have you seen mine???

s e x

i love talking about s e x
i love sex when you're prego
so much FULLER for both
this is when the woman's body is so ready for it too
so much more pleasurable
you need to explain to antn'y that it is wonderful for the baby
it will massage him and shoot him full of good hormones
scientifical reason is
your body is so PLUMPED, ENGORGED, INFLAMED
and ripe for loving
it's true, that's why women who suffer from nasal congestion feel it even more while pregnant, as the hormones of pregnancy can cause swelling of the nasal passages and increased mucus production.
This is a good thing
because thos same hormones cause swelling and plumping in other areas
that can be felt in the throes of loving

tell antn'y to get over it and get on your hands and knees girl
you can't hurt the baby.

unless of course your doctor tells you otherwise

I think these days six weeks might be cutting it it pretty close if you don't stay active to the end. I mean, walk, walk and walk, do yoga and more yoga, and stay active. Then it will be easier to get on with things.
I was out and about 2 weeks after the Adolfo Fidel was born. We took him out to eat at Empire. But I did get very tired very quickly. Maybe it was the c-section...

I think you may find it harder to leave your little baby behind than you think.

Sex & Pregnancy

I think Robbins' new book, Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates, is more readable than Skinny Legs and All -- his style has evolved and is more subtle yet still provocative without having to cram it down your throat so much ... I still love his old works too for their sheer imaginative force, but, much like Salman Rushdie, it can be a bit much for many people.

Hmmmm, no Robbins is not a virgo, he's on the Cancer/Leo cusp -- maybe not so much like you, after all, Carol ...

So let's talk about pregnant sex -- is it just me or do you have a lot less of it when you're prego?? I'm not sure what it is -- could be the belly interfering with the comfort level of the favorite position ... or the fact that Anthony is anxious about hurting the baby, or the fact that when he looks at me now he sees "mother of my child," instead of "hot chick" -- or the fact that we are closer than ever emotionally but both our sex-crazed hormones seem to have subsided substantially, maybe it's the fact that our evolutionary directive has been met for the time being ...

Also, another question for you girls: how long is the recovery period after birth?? I signed up to teach classes at the botanic gardens 6 weeks after the baby arrives (just one Saturday here and there for a few hours, not back to work full-time) -- that's enough re-coup time, right?? Were you ready to get out of the house on your own by then, Carol? I imagine I'll be feeling pretty stir-crazy by then, considering I rarely sit still for a minute in my free time and usually work 7 days a week even now ...

What do you think?

TR/BR

I've read Tom Robbins, all the while thinking of Tim Robbins, because he is so tall, with such a baby face, and so intense in the roles he's had, especially Jacob's Ladder ('member that?) crazy psycho freaky movie with the shaking face-less heads and the devil tails...
I read Still Life with Woodpecker or something like that
I started to read Skinny legs and all and quickly found myself near an overdose about halfway through it. I turned instead to re-reading my favorite book of all time, Vladimir Nabokov's Ada, or Ardor: A Family Chronicle
After reading this morsel when I was but a young nymphet of 15, I played with the possibility of naming my first boy, Van Veen. This thought eventually evolved into the ultra-cool name, Seven. Then I married the love of my life and had the most perfect little baby known to me of all time. His name is the sound of love, and it is not Van Veen or Seven or even Gunther.
I like Nabokov, although many people don't because he's "too wordy".

HEY

So this woman was shopping at the Banana after having had a baby!
I need to get on the treadmill again!

Working in Service

So I'm working at Banana Republic, ringing people up ... and there is this lady, and we keep eyeing eachother-"How do I know her?" - So finally she asks outloud, "How do I know you?" We can't figure it out, then I say, "well, I'm also a nursing student" then Pow! We figure it out. I helped deliver her baby!!! Isn't that so bizarre? I'm selling her a jacket and delivering her children! Now that's service.

Romantical

What a romantic story, Diana!! I'm amazed that Todd is able to keep a secret for so many days without bursting -- that's impressive. So opposite of either Anthony or I -- we can't even wait until Christmas to open our presents -- we usually end up opening them a week early!!

Skinny Legs and All is SUPERB!! You will have so much fun reading that, Liz -- I love how imaginative and quirky and raucous and lewd Tom Robbins is ... he awakens my mind and sets my own imagination on fire ...

Carol, you've read Robbins, right??? If not, you must stop everything this very moment and go out and buy one of his books. You were meant to read Tom Robbins -- you are kindred souls in your loveable prose-like mad ramblings and your ingenious spark of spontaneous living. Maybe he's a virgo, too..

Schools out!

For a whole 3 weeks I get to sleep in, do lots of Yoga, work and earn money, and maybe even get a tan!

I'm so happy for you Diana- I love love-I can't wait until your wedding, 18 months goes real fast...right Carolina!

So babies are on the way! We are predicting another Virgo for the Chavez fam-but they don't know it yet.

I had a dream that my friend had a baby boy, do I have dream powers?

I am reading Skinny Legs and All-and since Amber is a Tom Robbins fan, I thought I'd share. He is wierd, but widly expressive.
How's your pregnancy? I love hearing about all the changes. Labor and Delivery made me want to get pregnant, then pediatrics reminded me about the outcome, not bad, just not for me yet.

I loved the Red Tent, if anyone needs a good femme book, it's the one.

Talk soon, Carol, when is the house warming party???!?

A story of love

So, as I gathered, from detailed interviews with Diana, this is how it happened.

Diana: I woke up and had to unclog the toilet, it seems Todd had problems with his stomache from the night before, I made him his favorite, Chicken Cacciatorri.
Me: OK...
D: So there he was struggling to get out of bed and in a puking fit, he kicked me, in the kidney, so I fell down writhing in pain.
M: Really...???
D: Then the doorbell rang, it was room service, and neither of us could get up to answer the door.
M: And then...???
D: So the cleaning crew came in, of course they didn't see us right away because we were in the bedroom section, but they could hear us struggling (in our pain).
M: Oh yeah???
D: So this big fat Russian man comes in, holding the broom over his head like a weapon and sees me lying on the floor in tears, Todd is leaning menacingly, I guess, over me from the edge of the bed wearing only a towel...
M: MENACINGLY???
D: I guess, because then the Russian man proceeds to wack Todd with the broom...
M: NO!!!!
D: Yes! And then Todd loses it on the carpet...
M: NO!!!
D: Yes, all over the Russian man's shoes!
M: OH MY GOODNESS!!!
D: Well, apparently, the hotel was training new cleaning people because there was a whole crew behind him in the anteroom, all excitedly speaking Russian among themselves.
M: AND THEN WHAT!!!
D: Well then, I get up from the floor and try to stop the big Russian man from hitting on my poor Toddy.
M: Oh my...
D: Meanwhile, one of the cleaning people had called security..
M: OH MY!!!
D: Apparently, they thought we were recording some kind of dirty film because they saw Todd's cameras in the corner of the room...
M: Dirty film????
D: Yeah, and so Big Fat Russian Man motions for one of his people to get me away...
M: NO!!!
D: So this really nice and scared looking young lady rushes to me and pulls me out of the room...
M: And then!!!
D: I don't know exactly what happened next, but between the cops showing up...
M: NO!!!
D: And all the cleaning people shreiking excitedly...
M: And then!!!
D: And me being held down out in the hall shouting for Todd...
M: And then!!!
D: All I could hear was loud shouting in Russian coming from our room...
M: NO!!!
D: And every now and then, I could hear Todd's helpless heaving...
M: And then!!!
D: Well, eventually, Big Fat Russian man comes out, smiling, propping Todd up, who is weak with having puked all morning, comes to me and hugs me.
M: WHAT!!!
D: The nice lady who was watching over me translates his Russian..
M: ...
D: He is congratulating me for making my man strong by giving him poorly cooked chicken.
M: ?...
D: Before we get married...
M: !?...
D: To make him strong enough to stomache the difficulties of being a married man...
M: !?????...
D: This is when I notice that Todd is holding out this little box to me with a weak and beautiful smile...
M: And...???
D: And I opened the box...
M: AND!!!???
D: And in front of all these strangers, I jumped and hugged Todd and screeched, "YES!"
M: YES!!!???
D: YES!!!

Diana,
Please share with us whatever I left out.

So, how 'bout it?

So, Diana, how did Todd pop the question? Can't wait to hear the story -- congrats again!!

CONGRATULATIONS MEAGAN, JAY and BEN

Congratulations Meagan and Jay and three cheers to the newest addition to their little family, BEN!!
Born little and a few weeks early on May 5, 2004 through a c-section due to late term preeclampsia, little Ben is strong and breathing on his own. The proud parents expect to be back home on the 21st.
More details to follow.

Meagan's email address is
jonesmeagan1@hotmail.com

Baby's First School Picture

No Amber, your words are not lost and you didn't say anything wrong. I love you and am so excited for what you and Anthony are going through! I hope and dream that maybe you can make your way to TX to show off your package to family and friends because I really wish I could be a part of this miracle.

You are right in suggesting that we are all busy. I know I have been very much so with the new house and the new job. But we are all doing fine as you can see with Killito's healthy countenance.

We all love you!

Mother's day weekend.

Mother and Father are in town!
YAY!
They are so cute. My father arrived sporting a new haircut. It makes him look like a Kewpie doll.
We are all signed up to take part in the Houston Rise & Shine walk. Proceeds to benefit The Rise School of Houston for children with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. It should be nice.

Maru is bringing her wagon so both kiddies can ride together while we all walk the walk.
It's free for us as my company is a sponsor and will pay for each walker's way.

Killy will stay home to wait for the internet guy to show up and make the connection we so desperately want! Aftewards, we will head back to the "Kickin' K Ranch" for some good grub (huevos rancheros y frijoles) then maybe to the park for the kiddies.

SO

My new home number is 713 NUT SULT

Amber Freda

What are your numbers again?
Please share and email me at
CarolinaDivina@Gmail.com

Odd

It's always odd being the last post on the blog followed by a long silence ... because you can't help wonder at first, was it something I said ... but gradually the paranoia fades as you realize that all the girls are just really busy ... keeping up with their guys, their jobs, etc ... who has time to write? or read, for that matter? maybe I'm speaking to no one at all ... my words simply disappearing into the internet ether never to be read at all because you all tuned out long ago ... so I offer this one shout which I hope penetrates telepathically to you all: Don't work too hard, girls!! Or, in the inestimably profound words of Cindi Lauper, 'Cause girls, they wanna have fun!! Yeah, girls just wanna have fun!! That's all they really waaaaaa-aaa-aaaant, some fun ... when the working day is done, oh, girls they want to have fun!!