AUTHOR: M. DATE: 8:20:00 AM ----- BODY:

Sorry it's been so quiet over here at an Elephant's Gestation recently. I know I haven't shared much about what people are coming over here to read. It's been hard to share something so intense. But here, I think, is what you are looking for (or a start, at any rate): The baby arrived Friday - an easy birth, as these things go, and all fingers and toes accounted for and in the right place. We leave tomorrow and drive to Atlanta, where we'll stay with my parents until everything is resolved one way or another. We - and more importantly, the baby's parents - could use any good and peaceful vibes you can send right now. More to come.

-------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:11:26 PM COMMENT-BODY:I will be thinking about you all in the next few days. I hope that whatever may occur brings peace and love to everyone involved. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: art-sweet COMMENT-DATE:12:37 AM COMMENT-BODY:Thinking of you and baby's parents and hoping everyone gets through these emotionally intense days with dignity and grace.

Much love to the mommies to be and the whole family -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:1:09 AM COMMENT-BODY:Oh, good luck! Thinking of you! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Maerlowe COMMENT-DATE:3:15 AM COMMENT-BODY:My best wishes are with all of you. I know you will do well no matter how events fall. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: nina beana COMMENT-DATE:8:45 AM COMMENT-BODY:sending love and all my hippiegoodfeelin' vibes your way.

can't wait to meet the new edition. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Mindy COMMENT-DATE:8:56 AM COMMENT-BODY:Good thoughts heading your way. Best wishes to both you and the baby's parents. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Dawn COMMENT-DATE:8:56 AM COMMENT-BODY:So many good thoughts coming to all of you! Much love and prayers!!!! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: susan COMMENT-DATE:9:21 AM COMMENT-BODY:Marisa, I'll be thinking of all of you in the next few days, wishing you all lots of love, grace, good humor, and sleep when you can get it! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Johnny COMMENT-DATE:9:23 AM COMMENT-BODY:Good luck! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:10:03 AM COMMENT-BODY:you're in my thoughts. be safe -- much love -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Laura COMMENT-DATE:10:44 AM COMMENT-BODY:Woo baby! Good luck and I hope everything goes well for all parties. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:11:31 AM COMMENT-BODY:Best wishes! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: King Noah COMMENT-DATE:11:55 AM COMMENT-BODY:So many great news on many blogs this morning and this is one more! So happy for you and sending my happy dance vibes to you. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Clementine COMMENT-DATE:12:40 PM COMMENT-BODY:Petunia and I are sending all of you our best wishes. We're thinking of you. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: My Baby Ain't White COMMENT-DATE:2:08 PM COMMENT-BODY:Wishing everyone involved much peace and blessings. Best wishes and godspeed in your travels.

~Karen -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Estelle COMMENT-DATE:4:23 PM COMMENT-BODY:Definitely thinking of all of you and hoping it goes well. Congratulations. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Barb COMMENT-DATE:7:25 PM COMMENT-BODY:sending you lots of love. and good thoughts to all. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:7:35 PM COMMENT-BODY:So much peace and love for all of you. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Clementine COMMENT-DATE:9:05 PM COMMENT-BODY:Oh, and also: Best wishes for safe travels. I forgot to say that before. Y'all are in our thoughts. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:11:16 PM COMMENT-BODY:Wow.

My prayers are with you all as this unfolds. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Erin COMMENT-DATE:9:10 AM COMMENT-BODY:Exciting! :)

I'll be keeping this baby and all the people who love her/him in my thoughts.

Safe travels. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:9:37 AM COMMENT-BODY:I hope that all goes well and that everyone can get through such an emotional time. Thinking of all of you! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: carrym COMMENT-DATE:11:55 AM COMMENT-BODY:Lots and lots of positive thoughts for the whole of you. Such an exciting time...

much love and luck, we all wait in happy anticipation -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Poor_Statue COMMENT-DATE:12:32 PM COMMENT-BODY:Positive thoughts headed your way.

And in other news, thanks for all the kind words. You may be busy for awhile, but I'm staying in MA for awhile.

Many good wishes to you. --------