Paradiso

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I am pleased to say that there are now two new children of the island, both of whom are doing quite well. If anyone would like to meet my daughter before she is given to Lady Arva, I would welcome a visit.

[Private: Chris Argent]

Might I request a favor from you?

I heard my baby's heartbeat for the first time today. Kind of makes all of this feel more real.

[Private to Isaiah]

I hear congratulations are in order!

So a few things that I've been meaning to post.

1. The birth center is officially available for everyone's use. There are supplies in there including diapers, some blankets, the breast bump etc. The massage chair has been moved in there as well if you want to use it.

2. I'm thinking about starting childbirth classes if there is enough interest. I want to do two versions, one for people who aren't currently pregnant but might be considering it and want to learn more and the more traditional class for those that are pregnant. So let me know if you are interested.

3. Leonard and I are having a baby. We don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet but we're both too nosey not to find out so we'll keep you posted.

I've been a busy little bee lately. I've made some mock-ups for dresses for the lovely ladies of the island. I suspect they should compliment all figures, but I'll make adjustments if needed.

Guys? Well, sorry. You're walking around naked.

I guess you guys will find this out soon enough, but.. Isaiah and I are expecting a baby.

Christine

Not that I don't trust Arva, but you can run, like, some tests, right? To make sure everything's okay?

There is some kind of creature - a rodent, I believe - that has made its home on the roof of my shelter.

Ella

How are you feeling? Do you need anything?

Between the rain and the pizza and beer, I guess the gods must be pretty happy with us.

With the dorms finished, I was wondering... who's planning to live in them? I'm still trying to decide if I want to give up my shelter.

Filtered: COI

What do you say to getting together soon, just to hang out and talk about our experiences here? There are only a few of us here with the others and I think we should stick together.

Filtered: Ella

Are you going to the bonfire this evening?

Filtered: Christine Chapel

Can I ask you about something?

[Sent individually to: Christine, Tony, Ella, Colin, Peggy, Jim]

Jim and I gave Tiberius to Arva last night.

As you might imagine, I am... emotional. I will probably not leave my shelter much for the next few days. Please do not worry about me. I will be fine in time. You are welcome to visit if you wish, though I doubt I will be in much of a mood to play host.

I will also be reachable on this device if necessary.

Oh bòzhe mòi.

The community center is full of supplies for the barbecue! There is a fresh keg and fruits and vegetables. Flour! Sugar!

Ya ne mogu v eto poverit'!

This is amazing!

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Well, lucky me arrived right by my friends. So, kinda figuring this isn't the afterlife sort of paradise.

Anyway, Rose tells me I should introduce myself on here. So, I'm Mason. Hi.

Hi, everyone! I'm Chris Chapel and I'm really excited to finally be joining you guys! Are my parents still here? I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all.

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Hello, fellow island dwellers. For those who I have not met, I am Wanda.

I was thinking that perhaps for this week's bonfire we might have a barbecue. We have a good supply of meet, but another boar would not be a bad thing if someone wishes to do some hunting. If there is anyone who wishes to help cook, I would not say no to that, either. Perhaps it won't be what many of us are used to, but I think it might make for a nice departure from routine, if people are interested.

This island reminds me of several past Games arenas, most notably the 54th Games where I lost both but her especially. However, I imagine that there's no worry here about mutts or traps or any gamemaker ... surprises. Unless, of course, this entire situation is some kind of test of the Capitol. If that's the case, I promise you I will come out on top.

Tiberius Crawley Kirk came into this world screaming this afternoon, as expected. He's got a lot to say, I can already tell.

Mary is doing well too, considering. Honestly, I don't know how you ladies do it.

Bones

Not a word about the name. Mary insisted. I think my mom would approve though.

Also, uh, thanks for being there through this today, Bones. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have survived without you.

I found out today that Jim and I are having a boy.

It feels like this child - or rather, he - is continually doing somersaults in my stomach. I blame his father's genes entirely.

Pregnancy sucks. A lot.

I don't understand how my mother managed to completely hide hers when she was expecting me.

We should talk about what kind of holidays we want to celebrate here. And when and how. I mean, we haven't really established a calendar or anything other than designating the days of the week, but we could still come up with some things.

Or at least talk about the holidays we celebrated at home and what those celebrations looked like. I think all societies have holidays and festivals.