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From The Virtual Diary of Mrs. Piozzi-- Joyous Reunion
30December 1784
Rocca Sorrentina
My love returned Christmas Eve, tired and in great need of rest, a bath, and sustenance, not in that order. We attended mass togetherand it was all I could do to stop from blurting out my great newsduring the walk home. Realizing Gabriel needed rest beforebeing asked to dealwith this unexpected excitement, I held my tongue. It was Christmas afternoon before I shared with him the happy announcement. I was very pleased to find that the news was indeed received as happy. Neither Gabriel nor I anticipated becoming parents at this stage in life. For several years, I have believed myself to be beyond any age where pregnancy was likely. Of course,married tohis nibs, there was not much opportunity for testing the theory. Gabriel is a very different spouse indeed and here we are, not even one year married, and expecting to be parents by the time we celebrate our first anniversary. Gabriel has already started referring to himself as Papa.
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| Mr. and Mrs. Piozzi share a happy moment alone. |
We are thrilled to hear your good news- both your husband's return and the anticipated birth of a new Piozzi. I am told that the stomach upsets gradually diminish after the first few months, but do take care of yourself. Mrs. Macbain can arrange to send calming tea and some simple foods to you until your distress dies down.
Thank you for the kind words, Lady Sere. Gabriel and I are as pleased as any couple ever could be, thought a bit more surprised, I suspect, than many. I will be sure to speak with Mrs. MacBain about appropriate victuals. That advice is very much welcome.