I Love Bloggers

Before I got pregnant with L, I had just barely lost about 8 pounds.  It seemed that the minute I got pregnant my body was like, "I don't think so bitch!"  And promptly packed those 8 pounds right back on.  It appears my body is an asshole like that because with no change in diet or exercise, I have gained 5 pounds in the last week.  Now, I did spend the weekend in New York, and while there were a few treats and delicious meals, I was pretty much walking around all day for 3 days so I think this 5 pounds is, to say the least, unwarranted.

Now about New York....

The city was, of course, amazing.  But I'm not going to talk about that.  I'm going to talk about the women.

This is the second time I have done a girls trip with these ladies.  Luckily they invited me along to Colorado in October and when E's recent adoption fell through, we all decided it was imperative to get on a plane and show her our faces.  If you've never met blogger friends in person, I highly recommend it.  In fact, I WANT TO MEET YOU!!  Seriously.  I really do.  Let's plan it.

It's so amazing to be in a group of ladies that knows exactly how you feel and what you've been through and what your story is.  Sunday, a few of us went to FAO Schwartz for no other reason than it is famous (and okay, to dance on the giant piano.)  Of course it was filled with wide eyed and wondrous children.  It was so fun to see the magic in their eyes.  I said to Amanda, "It's so cute how kids just find joy in everything"  She smiled and said, "I know.  It makes my heart hurt a little."

Obviously I teared up because I am a cry baby, but also because I knew that she couldn't say that to anyone in her regular life and have them understand the yearning and ache that lives in your heart, pit of your stomach and uterus when you want a baby so badly.

This community has saved my life over and over.  I'm so grateful for it.

Now... let's plan a trip.