If I can write a tip on how to ruin your own surprise party, my advice will be: Flatly refuse to leave the house no matter what. Heh. 
Seriously, though, I’m sooooo touched and grateful to my friends (w/ input from hubby) who planned this party for weeks. I was surprised. Only the surprise bit had to come earlier - and differently - than planned.
You see, hubby had to spill the beans half an hour before the guests were due to arrive because I was feeling unwell and wanted to stay in bed. So, he had to say something like: “Look, Shai, you really ought to get up NOW. Please get showered and dressed because a lot of people are coming to our house and I know you wouldn’t want to greet them unprepared.”
He was right. And, I was thankful.
I never had a baby shower before. And, I never had a surprise party planned for me ever.
Never mind that I ruined part of that surprise. 
But, yeah… I was really, really pleased. And, I had a fantastic time. It was great to catch up with some people I haven’t seen for a while. And, it was wonderful to know that I’ve got people in my life right now who cares enough to do something so special.
I am humbled.
And, very happy.
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Heather 02.23.07 at 2:45 pm
Lovely, a surprise. Hope the baby got lots of lovely pressies.
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Shai Coggins 02.23.07 at 4:04 pm
Thanks, Heather! Yes, the baby definitely got lots of lovely pressies. Really special. All good.
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midnightbunny 02.25.07 at 8:03 pm
It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. I’m happy for you. Congratulations.
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Sasha 02.27.07 at 1:59 am
Hey, I recognise that top! Hehehe.
I still trying to imagine how it all went. Kuya Jem should’ve caught it on video or something! LOL!
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Junnie 02.28.07 at 12:06 am
any coming of a baby is a celebration of joy and happiness for the parents and for the rest of friends and family alike…am sure they’d understand if you came down with unkept hair and dishevelled look
i don’t see any countdown, but how many days to go pa ba?
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Ajith 02.28.07 at 5:46 am
Hi dude i was wondering after I saw your pic here. In MBL your pictures aspect ratio is wrong so that you look like a muslim girl wearing a purda
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Shai Coggins 03.03.07 at 11:28 am
midnightbunny: Thanks. yeah, I think it was a good party.
We did manage to video some of it. But, not the surprise bits. 
Anyway, just posted the countdown in another blog entry. Thanks!
Sasha: Hah! Nice and loose, so it was a good maternity top.
Junnie: Hehe. Yeah, I think my hubby must’ve known I’d be too vain to come out looking disheveled. Heh.
Ajith: Huh?!
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