Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Special Announcement

We recently found out that we are expecting a new addition to our family around Valentine's Day 2010.

Update 11/19/09: Things are going well - we had a little scare with the Gestational Diabetes test, and I had to take the LONG version - yuck!... But passed! We (both baby and I) are still doing well, and the doctors are really optimistic so far. The weekly shots are getting old, and making me moody, which the specialist confirmed is one of the side-affects. Otherwise, if you happened to miss the BIG news a little bit ago, we are having a boy... so bring on those name suggestions!

Update 8/18/09: I had surgery last week, and it took a little longer to recover than I expected, but so far both baby and I are doing great, and there have been no complications to the surgery. Hopefully we will get to find out if it is a boy or girl soon! :)

What does this mean? Morning sickness ALL day, and a high risk pregnancy which means surgery coming up, lots of shots, and doctor visits almost every week.

I am going to do my BEST to keep up with the commitments I've made and those I will be making.

If I happen to miss a tour date, please feel free to email me at wbarker@hotmail.com. I promise NOT to miss anything on purpose!

It also means reviews might be a little more abbreviated than normal as I usually spend a good three to four hours per review just in getting it typed/formatted and published.
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35 comments:

  1. HeatherJuly 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Congratulations!! I hope your pregnancy goes as smoothly as possible with all of your known issues. Keep us posted!

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  2. bermudaonionJuly 17, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Congratulations! Taking care of yourself is certainly a priority these days.

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  3. Jenni @ Falling Off The ShelfJuly 17, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Wow! I'm so happy for you. I hope everything goes well, and please be sure to post lots of baby pics! OOOoohh I can't wait til the day I'm blessed with a child.

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  4. Mary (Bookfan)July 17, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Oh, such happy news! Congratulations. I hope you'll be feeling much better very soon. Take it easy!!

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  5. cindysloveofbooksJuly 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Congrats to you on the wonderful news.

    I am sure everyone will understand if you miss a date or two. You and the baby have to come first.

    All the best.

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  6. Kathy WJuly 17, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Congratulations Wendi!! I also hope you have an easy pregnancy. ((Big Hugs))

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  7. Elizabeth McKenzieJuly 17, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    It's always fun to have a new one around. Congrats.

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  8. CherryBlossomMJJuly 17, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Yay!!! I have less than 29 days until my EDD. I'm so overwhelmed with book reviews! Plan ahead, and just make a wishlist or the guilt of reviews on hold will attack!

    cherryblossommj.blogspot.com

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  9. kalea_kaneJuly 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    WENDI!!!!!! OMG! I am so totally thrilled for you! How exciting! I have been away for a while and wow. Girl, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take very good care of yourself, sweetie!

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  10. BlodeueddJuly 18, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Congrats, my best wishes to you and your family

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  11. AlaineJuly 18, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    Congratulations Wendi that's wonderful news. We found out a few weeks ago that our daughter is expecting her first child around the same time as you. It's wonderful news and I hope it all goes well!

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  12. Lenore AppelhansJuly 18, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    May everything go smoothly!

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  13. MeghanJuly 18, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    Congratulations! I hope you have an easy and healthy pregnancy! I'm sure everyone will understand if you miss a couple of days of blogging - you're more important.

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  14. Beth FJuly 18, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Congratulations!!! I hope things go way more smoothly than you are anticipating. You and your family are more important than meeting book review deadlines.

    Keep us up to date!

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  15. Jen - Devourer of BooksJuly 18, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Congratulations! I hope it goes better than you expect and that you and your baby will come through this happy and healthy.

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  16. KellyJuly 18, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    That's just wonderful!! (Okay..not the shots, surgery, high risk, morning sickness part--I'm hoping that is the absolute minimum required for the wonderful BABY part!!)

    Sigh....my babies are all growed up...and at the rate they're going, I'm never gonna be a Grandma...so post lots of picks, we grandma's in training need to live vicariously through you!

    Tell us bloggers what we can do for you, you know you have a whole community out here willing to help you in anyway!!

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  17. SerenaJuly 18, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Congrats and I hope you take care of yourself. Don't worry about us, we'll be here when all the morning sickness is done, etc.

    Good luck!

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  18. ♔ jessica.marieJuly 19, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Congrats!!! :)

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  19. WendyJuly 24, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Congratulations, Wendi - I will hold good thoughts for an uncomplicated pregnancy for you and look forward to seeing photos of the new, little one when the time comes!

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  20. ToniAugust 1, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Congrats! You take care. We will all be hanging around. Keep us posted.

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  21. YvonneAugust 4, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting!

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  22. Enid WilsonAugust 9, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    Congratulations! Have you decided a name yet? Maybe you can conduct a poll.

    Bargain with the Devil

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  23. Margot at Joyfully RetiredAugust 18, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    Congratulations Wendi. Take care of yourself and don't worry about your blog. That new life you are bringing into the world in more important.

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  24. dreyAugust 19, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Congratulations on the awesome news, Wendi!!! =) Take care of yourself & baby!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Congratulations!!!! I know how thrilled you are! Can't wait for photos!

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  26. Angelica Hart and ZiSeptember 7, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Wishing you all the best. I've (Angelica) became a grammie 18 months ago and I'm still gaga over the event. Nothing like a baby to make your world a more wonderful place.

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  27. DCMetroreaderSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Congrats on the great news!

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  28. Donna Marie RogersSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Wendi, major congratulations!! Please take it easy and take good care of yourself and your little peanut. :-)

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  29. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)September 14, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Awww a BABY!!! How wonderful!!! I hope everything goes well for both of you!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Congratulations!

    I hope you continue to recover well from your surgery. Best wishes for good health to you and your little one.

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  31. BookloggedSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Congratulations, Wendi. You take especially good care of yourself and that little bundle. I was always sick the whole 9 1/2 months of all 4 of pregnancies. I sympathize with that. The surgeries don't sound fun at all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  32. thewriterslifeSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Wow...Wendi, I had no idea!!!Congratulations!

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  33. WynOctober 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Congratulations, I'm so pleased to see that your surgery was a success. Take it easy, try to relax and enjoy the process. Thank you for commenting on my blog re: eye surgery.

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  34. Mary (Bookfan)November 19, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Oh, a boy! Can't wait to see what you name him :)

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  35. ToniDecember 26, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Congrats on a boy. Keep on taking good care of yourself. Merry X-mas and Happy New Year.

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