Old Question. New Answer.

So there I was at the Hairdresser's. Reclining at the shampoo tub getting lathered up by a perky 18 year old. One of the best parts of a haircut is the WASH! Small talk ensued. Rinsing, scalp massaging...and then came "The Question".
You know the one that every seasoned IF'er has deflected a million times:
"So, do you have Kids ?"

How many times have I answered that painful query? As many as you, I'm sure.
Sometimes I'd answer with a firm "No".
Other times with a sad "Not Yet... or perhaps with a hopeful "Maybe one day"

I felt lucky to be asked that question as I sat with my eyes closed at the shampoo tub, water splashing on my face disguising tears as I calmly answered Miss Perky.
"Actually.." I spoke "I am expecting my 1st child now. I am 2 months pregnant"
"Oh!" squeaked Miss Perky. "Have you picked any names yet?
"Not yet" I said.
Even though I knew this baby had several names....Miracle. Salvation. Joy.
And with staggering normalcy our polite conversation veered off to a new topic.

It was so incredible to speak such words. Words that I'd dreamed of a zillion times.
Peace lingered in my heart way after the diffuser was switched off.
Pregnant.
Me.
Every waking moment is consumed by relief and happiness.
And my new haircut isn't bad either.