I have something important to tell you.
I’m having a baby, too.
JUST KIDDING. BUT HOW AWESOME WOULD THAT BE?
If I was, you know, married. And older. And quit drinking Sunny Delight with every meal.
Anyway, I really do have something important to tell you, so listen up!
Starting this Friday, I’m going to do a ten week experiment with ya’ll that I’d like to call Fetus Friday. I’m sorry about the name, but ask any of my friends — I think the word fetus is so cool. Why? I have no idea. But you better believe I’m gonna take every chance to use it.
Fetus, fetus, fetus. I love it!
But back to the details: basically, every Friday morning, I’ll post a question for you that Roomie and I have about pregnancy, mommyhood, etc. And then you smart, smart mommies will leave a comment telling us everything we’ve ever needed to know and offering to come live with us and teach us your ways and cook pancakes for us every night and do our laundry and tuck me into bed at night.
Okay, you can leave out all the baby stuff. But you’re still fixing the pancakes.
To make Fetus Friday REALLY special, Roomie and I have a favor to ask of you. We’d like to take things a step further and have YOU tell US something you think we need to learn via your own blog.
For example, we might ask about delivery options this Friday but you might think “Hey, I bet the girls don’t know that they need to do such-and-such before the baby gets here.” So, you’ll write a blog about it on your own blog and come back here to use Mr. Linky to tell us it’s up. Make sense?
Probably not. But hopefully you get the gist of what I’m asking. Updated to add: I am hearing that the term “Bloggy Carnival” is appropriate — maybe that makes more sense?
The reason we wanted to do this part of it is because, while we will certainly have a question for you each Friday over the next ten weeks, we know that there is probably quite a bit of stuff that we might not think to ask.
For example, someone left a comment a few days ago telling us that we need to take a package of Depends to the hospital with us for Roomie. We would have never known that.
And trust me, Roomie wishes that she didn’t know that.
We’ve got right around 10 weeks until Baby makes his/her debut, so… what we’re trying to say is… START WRITING YOUR FETUS FRIDAY POSTS NOW.
That will be all.
Except for saying thank you. Again. And, more than likely, again on Friday. Unless you think this whole idea is stupid and then no one signs up on the Mr. Linky and then Roomie and I will have to curl up in a fetal (sounds like fetus!) position and cry a bit.
P.S. – I have a surprise for you on Monday that may or may not be the big reveal of Baby’s gender. You may begin casting your votes now. I predict you have a 50-50 chance of getting it right.
P.P.S. – Can someone make me one of those cute bloggy buttons for this? Please?
P.P.P.S. – Fetus.
Posted: July 23rd, 2008 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 30
Comments
Comment from Natalie @ I AM (not)
Time: July 23, 2008, 3:44 pm
I have so much I could share. Some great. Some ugly. Of course, some DANG funny. I’m in.
Comment from Bethany
Time: July 23, 2008, 3:45 pm
Aww… for some silly reason, I’m crying. You’re sweet AB and I suspect Roomie is your equal in that department. I’d love to participate. =)
Comment from Ronnica
Time: July 23, 2008, 3:56 pm
Well, I won’t be participating in fetus Fridays because I know you already know more than me about the whole babies thing. I’m no help until the kid is at least 5.
I’m guessing a girl. Because your blog is pink. Though your blog was pink before you ever knew about all this. But I still think it’s a girl.
Comment from Dawn
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:04 pm
I sent you a cute bloggy button. At least, I think it’s cute 
Comment from Jennifer Miles
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:08 pm
Depends? Really? I can honestly say that I have given birth to 2 girls and have NEVER worn Depends…. Not a day in my life.
Comment from Dawn
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:11 pm
I don’t know anything about Depends, but I have heard that you should take some “feminine hygiene” products because the ones they provide at the hospital are circa 1965.
Comment from Melody
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:17 pm
http://marthababysteps.com/reqform.php
There’s a link for a 64-count box of shea butter baby wipes.
Comment from Sarah
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:19 pm
LOL @ Dawn “circa 1965″ True dat. Roomie doesn’t necessarily need Depends, I guess…but somethin’!
Too funny.
Comment from Brandy T
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:35 pm
Ewww… the word fetus sounds like feces. I’ve never been a fan. Still, Fetus Friday sounds like a lot of fun. I’ll be sure to participate once I’m back in the blogospere (just two more weeks!)
Comment from Brandy T
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:36 pm
P.S. You HAVE to tell us why DEPENDS are necessary. I’ve never heard of this phenomenon before!
Comment from Mandy
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:40 pm
I never used depends, but EXTRA LONG, EXTRA THICK, EXTRA…GET THIS GUNK OUTTA MY BODY, pads are necessary.
I don’t think you know what you’re getting into. Women (whom have had children)LOVE to talk about delivery. I’m convinced it’s because hubs wants to forget what he saw…completely.
AB – maybe if you referred to it as a bloggy carnival like most bloggers do, we’d all understand. Make sure you tell folks to link to their post, not their whole blog. That’s important info…
Comment from Dawn
Time: July 23, 2008, 4:51 pm
Man, if guys had trouble reading and commenting before, they are going to love it now!
Comment from Cindy
Time: July 23, 2008, 5:50 pm
I have given birth to four children and have never used Depends. Ugh. To each his own, I suppose, but Yuck. I don’t think I ever took any “products” with me. Used their freebies (I’m cheap like that)and then had plenty at home that weren’t quite as circa 1965.
But the thing I DID take every time? Special smelling soap. Any time I smell it years later (I used Crabtree and Evelyn Rose), it takes me back to those sweet days. And made the hospital and birthing smells a bit more bearable. New pjs are also a must.
Oh girl, you are in for it! Nothing moms like talking more about than their own delivery stories!
Comment from Christine
Time: July 23, 2008, 7:23 pm
I’m with those who never used the Depends. And I didn’t get circa 1965 pads, at least my hospital gave me some with adhesive. But they could have been mistaken for a bed pillow they were so enormous! They needed to be, but seriously, they were huge! Fetus Friday sounds like a great idea! You’re sure to get a zillion different opinions and suggestions. When I had my first, the input from moms who’d been there, to tell me what I needed at the hospital was invaluable. We looked like we were moving in for a month when we got there! It was pretty hysterical! #2 was a much pared down event!
Comment from Kelli
Time: July 23, 2008, 7:39 pm
I am pretty sure you are my new favorite person even though I don’t know you!
I didn’t use the depends, but had the nice LONG pads and used hemrroid pads in them with the witch hazel which were HEAVENLY! They were cool and soothing.
I just had a baby in April so I will participate in the Fetus Friday!
Comment from Cassidy
Time: July 23, 2008, 8:49 pm
AB AB I GET TO SEE MY(future but he doesn’t know it yet) HUSBAND ON FRIDAY I’M SO EXCOTED!!!
see look, we can’t even leave you alone on the bloggy blog!
how are the puppies?
Comment from Kelley
Time: July 23, 2008, 9:56 pm
I have had two babies and never heard of anyone using Depends. I’m just sayin’….
I’m all about the free albeit large pads that they supply you with at the hospital. I’m having a bit of a blog brain-fart so will be glad to participate in your Fetus Friday bloggy carnival.
Comment from Cabana Maam
Time: July 23, 2008, 10:52 pm
Fetus Friday sounds like a hoot.
I haven’t heard of anyone using Depends either. The hospital provided me with tons of the monster pillow pads, witch hazel pads, and Lanolin (which is essential if Roomie will be nursing Baby–because nursing HURTS for the first few weeks). Don’t worry, they will send her home with everything she needs…and more!
Comment from Donna
Time: July 23, 2008, 11:45 pm
OK – I’d love to help and participate in your weekly bloggy carnival… but the name is where I’m hung up. I guess I don’t love the word fetus as much as you. I have really deep reasons for it that I won’t get into here… just not appropriate.
Anyways, ???Depends??? Nah, she doesn’t need those…
Comment from Stacey
Time: July 23, 2008, 11:49 pm
I just came across your blog!!! I love it ~you are too cute & funny! That’s awesome that you & your Roomie are going to have a baby!(well she is but you are helping
Nice to “meet” you!
(I never used Depends at the Hospital either?!?)
Comment from Theresa
Time: July 24, 2008, 12:50 am
Dont forget the ice pads they give ya in hosp.. they help w the burning, they were my friend…
Man I gotta start bloggin again to get into this whole thingy? Really should pay more attention to mine…
Comment from Nate B
Time: July 24, 2008, 9:54 am
Fetus Friday!!! This should be good….
Comment from Gayle
Time: July 24, 2008, 10:21 am
OH THE JOY!!!!
You didn’t realize the can o’ worms you’d be opening here, did ya? But, I am so playing!
And yeah, 4 kids here, too…but no Depends. Just overnight extra long Always.
I’ll be thinking all day of what grand advice to give! 
Comment from debbie d.
Time: July 24, 2008, 10:24 am
“fetus fetus bo betus banana fana fo fetus fee fi mo metus…FETUS!” come on, everybody now! “roomie roomie bo boomie banana fana fo foomie fee fi mo moomie…ROOMIE” “amy amy bo bamy banana fana fo famy fee fi mo mamy…AMY!” “baby baby bo baby banana fana fo faby fee fi mo maby…BABY!” one…more…time!!! “fetus fetus…”
Comment from debbie d.
Time: July 24, 2008, 10:26 am
the single chick from St. Louis may not have any parenting advice…but she can sing silly songs!
Comment from Alyssa
Time: July 24, 2008, 12:43 pm
Wow, apparently I started a Depends controversy. If there is one thing I’ve learned through talking to friends it’s that everyone’s experience is different. In my particular experience, regular pads wouldn’t have done the job for the first few days at home (the hospital didn’t send any of their mattress sized pads with me). Maybe some day when baby #2 comes around, I’ll be able to make it without my Depends.
Comment from Kelley
Time: July 24, 2008, 1:04 pm
I wanna play….but don’t have kiddos! : (
Comment from Sherilyn
Time: July 24, 2008, 3:45 pm
Roomie should also bring a roll of Paper Towel along to the hospital. If she has the baby from where God intended it to come from they’ll give her a squirt bottle & tell her to “pat dry w/ toilet paper” which will then stick & become quite irritating. Just don’t flush the paper towel!
I always crave breakfast food too. I advise eating as much stuffed french toast from IHOP as you can get!
Comment from Lauren
Time: July 25, 2008, 3:52 pm
I am guessing a boy…I don’t know why, but I have a feeling. Of course I am half dead right now because I just got back from an AWESOME camp and I need sleep. 
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Comment from Sarah
Time: July 23, 2008, 3:05 pm
Sure, why not. I’m game. Fetus Friday it is!
And yeah, Depends are must have. For about 6 weeks…you guys have LOTS to look forward to!