The suspense

I can't take it anymore! I need to find out. I don't know how anyone waits 9 months to find out her baby's gender. So far, everyone is still saying it's a girl except for a homeless man who offered his unsolicited opinion that it's a boy. I really would be happy with either. BUT I WANT TO KNOW.

We went to a gathering in Brooklyn today, outdoors, and a woman asked me, "When are you due? What sign will it be?" and a guy nearby (whom I'd never met before) burst out laughing and said it was the girliest conversation he'd ever heard.

I'm going to see Bridesmaids with a friend tomorrow. Hopefully it will be good. The last movie I saw in the theater was Barney's Version and it kinda scarred me for life (like The Book of Mormon on stage). I need to see the new Woody Allen play when it comes out to wash the vile flavor of Mormon out of my mouth.

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Suzy Q said…
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9:59 PM
This Suzy said…
How soon will you be able to find out the baby's gender?

I read a good review of Bridesmaids and I'd like to see it too. I'll be curious to hear what you think of it!
10:00 PM
Kalei's Best Friend said…
Well, I didn't know the sex of my three. Then again we didn't want to know or need to know.. Just knowing the health was enough.. We liked the surprise and anticipation...
10:11 PM
Bearette said…
Suzy - Tuesday :)

Kalei - you are more patient than me.
10:23 PM
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