Meet my sweet little "Sprout"!

Back in December, I learned that, at age 43, I was expecting. Wow, that was an incredible surprise, I mean, afterall, I'd already started menopause... I'd held off from discussing my pregnancy with all but the closest of friends because I was just too scared, and I was afraid I'd jinx myself. I mean, having a baby at my age (along with other factors) placed me in the "high-risk pregnancy" group. I was too afraid to make a big announcement for fear that something would go wrong. Not that I'm a pessimist (quite the opposite, really), but based on my experiences, I've found that if something can go wrong - it will. I don't need to borrow trouble because "trouble" seems to be my middle name.

Regardless, when I learned that I was expecting (on December 3rd - or was it the 7th?) I was already on my way home from work, and to say that I was SHOCKED was a complete understatement! However, deep inside, I was so excited, and I was very happy. You see, I'd always hoped that, one day, my daughter would have a younger baby sister (or brother), but after my divorce from her dad that seemed most unlikely. By the time I had my first ultrasound, they'd concluded that I was already two and a half months pregnant. I went through the round of all kinds of genetics testing: test this, test that, test the other thing, and then test some more. Finally, all was pronounced in good order, and I was excited to share my news.

Daddy is very proud of her, and most of you, my readers, know John, my "first crush" (and we finally connected 20+ years after the fact). We were always married to someone else... funny how things work out, huh?

Sprout is due July 16th, 2007, but she is already 6 lbs, 6oz (and counting)! My OB told me that just because she is due July 16th doesn't mean that she will not come earlier. Gosh, I hope so (as long as she is healthy and safe). Walking and everything these days is so complicated (and painful). My older daughter, age 14, weighed about this size when she was born!! Lord, help me! Sprout is a very energetic little angel, and her favorite music to listen to is JS Bach's Cello Suites and Sonatas. Most of you would remember this as the soundtrack from Russell Crowe's film, "Master and Commander." Her daddy and I can't wait to meet her! So, without further adieu, meet our baby girl, whom I have nicknamed "Sprout" since she literally popped up out of nowhere.



Here are a couple of her favorite tracks:
Bach (JS): Cello Suite #1 In G, BWV 1007 - Praeludium and Bach (JS): Cello Suite #1 In G, BWV 1007 - Allemande from this album: Bach (JS): Cello Suites & Sonatas [Disc 1], performed by Janos Starker. You can hear a sample of some of J.S. Bach's work here at Dave's J.S. Bach's Page. Sprout just loves those low basses, and I could swear that she is dancing in there when she hears this CD.

You can hear samples of Starker's performances here: Janos Starker plays J.S. Bach (courtesty of Amazon's sample page).

If you'd like to buy the CD that I have, which was most recently performed for the soundtrack of the movie "Master and Commander" , you can order it through Amazon, right here: JS Bach's Six Suites; Sonatas in G major & D major.

More pix and updates to come!