One of my childhood best friends (grew up in the same church, best friends since we were in 1st grade, were each other's bridesmaids, etc etc etc) is due in 10 days. She lived just 15 minutes away from us until last Christmas Eve when she and her husband had to move across the country for her new job. She was 6 months pregnant with her first at the time and I was just over a month pregnant with my second.

I got really emotional when they moved away because I was pregnant all alone when I was pregnant with RJ... I've basically been waiting all this time to share the experience of having children with my best friends, and before it could happen she had to move. And my dream of our children growing up as friends like we did is basically shattered because their move is permanent.

So anyway... She's due in 10 days and I (along with our other 2 childhood best friends) have been sending her all kinds of treats and stuff, but I just can't help but be really, really, really sad that we're so far apart in this time that I was so looking forward to being together!! They were the first people at our hospital room to meet RJ and I won't be able to be there to meet her first baby.

Anyone want to join me in wallowing in my little pity party (which really isn't a big deal at all)???