Mommy Likes to Get Out

Dear Baby,
When I started to feel better in my second trimester I was energized by the thought of leaving the house with out any "incidents". I looked forward to hanging out with friends like we used to in June, but oddly or maybe not so oddly to those who have been through this, things can never be the same and you quickly realize who your real friends are. This came as a surprise to me that just because I can't have a cold one or a frozen one I am no longer welcome to go out on girl's nights. Am I missing something here? I like the camaraderie, the jokes, the girl gab, but I think most of all I miss the invites and being included. Apparently, I'm a ghost?? So while it seems like a lot of friends are excited for us, they also don't want to hang out again until perhaps I can hoist and toast. But that is a story of loss, and here is one of gain.

We do have a few friends who will still hang out us even in my pregnant state. They are genuinely excited to see us out-and-about like it is a mystical appearance to see me out of the house, and they seem honored to do dinner or lunch. These are certainly people who you will meet and some of their kids will even be your playmates. That's right little girl! We have play dates and mates for you already lined up. At least three friends close by! There will probably be a few slumber parties in your future too. One thing I am really looking forward to are our girl's nights. We'll have our own and go shopping, out to dinner, movies, or whatever else you want to do, because kiddo--I like to get out.