That I was carrying a frightened child around in a dystopian environment, surrounded by violence and violent expressions of sexuality. I had to protect myself and the child at the same time.

But in the dream I had money. What does that mean?—that I'm more afraid of societal decay than I am of being broke?

Or that I'm still shitting gold bricks at the prospect of parenthood?

Note to self: What to Expect the First Year is not appropriate bedtime reading.

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for adoption, Attila the Hub wants me to look into getting a crib or bassinette and a basic layette, since placement can take anywhere from . . . ten minutes to ten years.

(What we're being told is a year or two, but our profile is pretty desirable. And sometimes kids fall into the agency's lap rather suddenly, so my husband's correct: we should be prepared.)

If you hear about an unplanned pregnancy in your community, let me know. And if you hear about any good deals on cribs in Southern California, I'd love to hear about that as well.

Terrified right now. Just so you know.

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1 yay! for finally getting through the whole process to the REALLY hard part As for cribs etc. There are only about a billion kids resale shops in and around our area. Worth a look. And the Rose Bowl Flea Market usually has a few nice ones for a reasonable price.... What about a car seat? You probably want to pick up one of those too if you don't already have one, since if you have to go pick the baby up, you'll need one to get him/her/them home

Posted by: caltechgirl at October 20, 2005 10:32 AM (/vgMZ)

2 Oh, I got one of those a long time ago.

Posted by: Attila Girl at October 20, 2005 10:52 AM (LNv50)

3 Margi is preggers, but I don't think she'd sell

Posted by: beautifulatrocities at October 20, 2005 12:54 PM (3RkbF)

4 How about a long-term lease? I'll have to ask her.

Posted by: Attila Girl at October 21, 2005 12:08 PM (x3SIT)

5 This is the best news I've heard in a long, long time. Congratulations, to you both.

Posted by: k at October 21, 2005 06:19 PM (6krEN)

6 Congratulations! Parenthood is terrifying, but don't let that stop you from being deliriously happy, too!

Posted by: Debbye at October 21, 2005 08:21 PM (6XQtq)

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