Waiting for My Scorpio

In my last entry I failed to mention one very important thing: I am pregnant. No one knew at the time because it was too early. I was 7 weeks along, and Frank and I didn’t want to tell anyone until we returned to New York and could tell our parents in person. Well we did and now- 39 weeks along- our little Scorpio is due to arrive any day now<3.

Obviously, a lot has happened since then. Here’s the breakdown of events:

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): New Beginnings

Frank and I returned to NY to share the big news with our family and friends. Everyone was excited, surprised, and supportive. 

When we returned home in Virginia we celebrated our one year anniversary. Best year of my life. 

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Buying Things like No Bull

Ah, the most wonderful (astrological) time to spend cash, and so I did. Entering my second trimester left me little choice- maternity clothes were a must! I did a great deal of shopping, and Frank and I indulged in dinner’s out- as I was finally feeling better. (My first 20 weeks of pregnancy were very hard, I was sick every single day.) We also registered for our baby shower at this time- no easy feat!

Gemini (May 21- June 20): Two Sides

This is when the other shoe dropped. I had to come clean to my students and colleagues- as my condition was becoming more evident. They were all thrilled.

Frank and I had our last trip to VA Beach, enjoyed a fabulous “Kanye Lab II” and soaked up our last few days in Virginia. Our move to Austin, Texas-a recent dream of ours- was about to become a reality.

Cancer (June 21- July 22): Many Emotional Journeys

This was by far our busiest time of year. Thank God I was in my best state, pregnancy wise. We had many an emotional journey to go through- and through it all, everything turned out more successful than we thought possible.

Firstly, we both finished our work in Virginia. The school year ended in June and Frank had his last day July 1^st, so we could travel at ease before the big move.

Then we spent 10 wonderful days in New York. It was our best vacation back yet. We spent time with our family, friends, and animals, I had a beautiful baby shower, Frank gave a wonderful lecture on Nikola Tesla (fellow Cancer), and we even found ourselves leaving in a new (used) SUV! The hardest part was saying goodbye.

When we did return to Virginia it was not for long. Within a week we were packed up- kitty, creatures, and all- and on the road to Austin, Texas. We spent the last three days of the Cancer Sun on the road.

So many goodbyes in such a short period of time…

Leo (July 23-Aug 22): Drama

On the first morning of the new Leo Sun, we woke up in our new city for the very first time. We were home- just without a home. Frank and I got right to putting the pieces to our new life together: Apartment hunting & job hunting- even hotel-bargain hunting! It was quite a lot of work but 3 days of apartment hunting, 15 job interviews, and 2 weeks in a hotel later- we were starting to get settled into our new lives.

Nothing about this was easy- but it all became well worth it. Even with the delayed entry, we found the perfect place for us. Frank found work quickly- and kept at the interviews until he found the best job for him- technical support at his Mecca- Apple. Money and mail problems were eventually resolved, and I suppose, all’s well that ends well. (Needless to say, we were both very happy to see the Leo Sun set at August’s end.)

Virgo (Aug 23- Sept 22): Everything Coming Together

Things were finally coming into place. Frank got the job (YAH!), we got furniture (WOOHOO!), and I started school (YIPPEE!). I feel like this time was spent putting the finishing touches on our new home- me shopping, Frank- putting the new furniture together:)

Libra (Sept 23- Oct 22): Balance and Politics

The balance we so patiently waited for. Our time spent in the Libran Sun was so delightful. We took Lamaze, I finished my grad work, and every day I secretly hoped little baby in my belly would come out early to embrace the sign. (Plus my patience is running out!)

And here we are now- the start of Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 22). We’re currently under the Aries Moon- yet another time of new beginnings. I wonder when the baby will arrive. I always thought he or she (we don’t know the sex) would come early- now I’m just hoping that’s the case because with school done and everything in our new home all set- I’m anxious to be a mommy! I can’t believe it’s all really happening, after all this time. You mean, soon, I won’t be pregnant anymore? You mean the little bassinet Frank uses to put his glasses and kindle in at night will soon be occupied by our little bundle of joy? It all just seems so surreal!

I’ve been doing a lot of walking, eating spicy foods, and all that is expected of an anxious mom awaiting the arrival of her newborn- but deep down I know this little angel is going to come out when it is supposed to. It’s destined to be the little Scorpio it will be. Whenever he or she comes, I can’t wait to shower it with all the love in the world.  

Enjoy all that awaits you, Scorpios and all. My hope is by my next entry I will have a little baby to brag about. Until then, Happy Early Halloween and all the other treats of the Scorpio Sun<3.