Ok, well most of the time, it was my very active little O-man making a new game of climbing on Mommy then scooting across the couch to climb on Daddy....this game lasted at least 30 minutes.
But the other times...it was the "OhmyGodIamturning30andIcannotbelieveit" sort of feeling.
And its sort of left me speechless.
Not that I'm dreading turning 30 or anything. :) I actually had a harder time with 25. Something about that age being considered "antique" made me feel sort of...well...antique!
And I'm not embarrassed to tell you I took a good, long look at myself after getting out of the shower last night.
I'm pretty sure Hef won't be calling me to pose for Playboy anytime soon...and I would love to loose an extra 5 pounds...and rub away the wrinkles around my eyes.
But I also see the scar I got from jumping off the side of the pool when I was six, and the freckle on my index finger, and the hole where my belly button ring used to be....and of course, the scar from my c-section.
They make me.....me.
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I can't say I wished for anything this birthday--since my perfect gift is O-man. I remain thankful for that gift. And thankful (so very thankful) for this community that has wrapped me in a hug so many times. So I find it lovely timing that the ever so thoughtful Mel has come up with another one of her brilliant ideas.
The Celebratory Society.
Think of this as the most interesting delurking project you'll ever participate in. After giving back to others at the Celebratory Society, I have decided to participate in it myself. You can understand the project in full by clicking here, but in brief, the Celebratory Society is an online festschrift for a blogger--a way for you to tell me what my blog or actions mean to you. But this isn't about me--this is about you too. And I would love it if you returned to your own blog, started your own Celebratory Society post, added it to the main project list, and gave me the opportunity to tell you about...you.So I'd love it if you'd join me in celebrating! I may wince at the mention of turning 30 but I am grateful to blow out 29 candles...for the second time ;)
A very happy 30th birthday to you my dear friend! May your 30's be more than you could ever hope or wish for.
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Happy Birthday JJ!!!! Embrace the 30s - they were some of the best times of my life...and oh to be 30 again! Have a fabulous day and decade!
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th birthday! Welcome to the club. Meh.
ReplyDeleteHappiest of birthdays to you, JJ! I hope your 30s are as brilliant a time in your life as mine have been (so far!) for me. (Or you could just start counting like H did: 29-A, 29-B, 29-C... no need to ever move past 29! Of course, it gets a little absurd when you're 29-K, like he is...)
ReplyDeleteYour blog was not one of the first I found when I was searching for help with infertility...but your voice was the first one that called out to me and others. To bond together, to comfort and cheer each other on. Your voice was the first one I heard (singing beautifully) from a CD that you compiled for the Braces Bunch. (First time I got a mixed tape from a complete stranger!!)
ReplyDeleteYou are an incredibly giving person and I am so very happy that you have Mook and O to show you how wonderful you are.
Happy 30th, youngling!
Happy birthday!! I turned 30 in October. it isn't that bad :)
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog! We went through IVF's at roughly the same time and I remember looking at O-man when he was born and thinking it was almost our time too!
Just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteYou were a beautiful lady in your 20's and now a gorgeous lady in your 30's! Happy 30th! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteYou BEAUTIFUL girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
You are gorgeous inside and out..you are funny, smart, caring and amazing. 30 is no problem, it will be the best years of your life.
your blog, and you make me smile and giggle and feel good about myself. You always know just what to say here to make me feel less alone. Your journey made me believe in miracles and your life is just a testament to wonderful women in the world.
have the happiest of the birthday, celebrate all year (like me) and know how truly special you are!!!
xo
Happy happy day! I hope it's amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are like the glue that makes so many of us stick together. I'm so honored to call you friend even though we haven't met (yet ;). I hope you keep writing so I can keep reading for many years to come! xo
Happy Birthday! 30 years young!! I hope little O-Man gives you 30 kisses!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so so so so glad to know you. You are one of the kindest, funniest, cleverist, foxiest ladies ever.
As my Grandmother would have said, "30 is just a mere broth of a girl!"
Happy birthday JJ! As an old lady, I can tell you that the 30's rock, so get ready for good times ahead.
ReplyDeleteYou have been so wonderful at reaching out to people and bringing them together. Thanks for being our glue in NC!
Welcome to your 30s!! I think the 30s makes for a much wiser, beautiful and more caring woman than the 20s does. You already all those things and this decade will only make you more amazing. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th birthday! You deserve so much happiness! Big hug!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny to read about your entering a decade that I am about to leave. I just turned 39!
My 30s were good to me and I know that the best is yet to be.
Happy birthday to you! I'm so glad that you have the gift of your darling boy to enjoy today and every day.
ReplyDeleteYou are one of those people who just spreads fun. You've made me smile on many occasions, and just this morning, you made little Rilo smile too. He adores those little monkey strap-covers that you sent, and makes out with them every time he's in the carseat.
I'm so happy to have the chance to wish you Happy 30th AND sing your celebratory praises.
ReplyDeleteYours was one of the first blogs I found. I love your wit and your compassion, and it's been fabulous to watch your story unfold. You're the mom of a very handsome toddler! How awesome is that!?
I'm sure your 30s have some exciting things in store for you, too. I'll be reading along and expecting a guest post once in awhile. ;-)
You rock, JJ. Although it's no fun, I'm glad that IF brought us together.
Happy happy birthday, JJ. You've been such an integral part of my blogging life. I'm so glad to have "met" you.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a beautiful birthday.
xo
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Happy Birthday, JJ! I didn't have as big of a reaction to turning 30 as I expected. So far, 30 has been pretty cool, in my opinion:-) So glad you have the O-man to help you celebrate (and Mook, of course).
ReplyDeleteYou are such an amazing, giving, and considerate person that anyone who knows you has had their life blessed beyond measure. Thank you for allowing us a chance to meet you and "know" you.
Much love on your special day.
xoxo
Happy Birthday, JJ!
ReplyDeleteI think the first post I read of yours was the TP tango. It was just so well written, as all your posts are, and it stuck so well.
I hope your 30's rock.
Happy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been enjoying my 30's much better than my 20's. Hope you do too:)
Happy birthday, sweetie! I'll be joining you in the land of the big 3-0 in about 3 months. Sigh... ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteHappy 2nd 29th birthday, JJ!
ReplyDeleteYou are a gorgeous, brilliant, fantabulous 30! Thank you for opening your home to us last year. I treasure getting to meet you and hope we get to meet up again soon.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful mommy, a fabulous writer, and, can I hope just a little blind...see, I am lusting after that metal baby your hubby calls his mustang. Can you please look the other way while I drive away?
What I absolutely love about you (and happy birthday, sweetie), is your enormous heart. That you constantly think of others and reach out. Take action. That, and your incredible singing voice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! You're only 4 days (and 3 years) behind me!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great day celebrating YOU! Happy Birthday. (I'm sending you something in the mail today. Sorry it's late.)
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy, Happy Birthday to you JJ!! And I hope the 30s will be a great decade for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the 30's...I promise they aren't that bad! ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, again, JJ!
Happy Birthday!!! I hope it was wonderful ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! 30s are great, you won't miss your 20s :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th my friend! Hope your 30's bring you even more happiness than your 20's. And considering you married Mook and had O-man in your 20's, that's a big wish.
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you!
Happy b-day! 30 . . . you are still a spring chicken!
ReplyDeleteI don't come by often, but I do lurk here and there. I will never forget that you played online scrabble with me when I was on bedrest with LB. I think the braces bunch is a great idea too although I never participated (I know my procrastination would never let me do it well).
Good luck getting that sibling too.
Happy Birthday, JJ. 30 was good for me, I think you'll like it. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th JJ!! Hope it's an awesome decade for you! And many thanks for like you said, being you, b/c I found you blog a whiles ago, and while I'm not a frequent comment-er, I love your humor and the way you're so YOU and real! You were a help through IF and now our littles are close in age, but even if not, you're still a good read and support to the ALI community. xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! I also celebrated the 1st anniversary of my 29th birthday a couple weeks ago. Hope your 30's are fantastic!!
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