Blow the (royal) sirens! Sound the (royal) horns! The royal family is expecting!

As of September 8, The Clarence House confirmed, “The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news that Their Royal Highnesses are expecting their second child.” Although the royal family was waiting until the 12^th week to announce the pregnancy, Kate suffered from Acute Morning Sickness, similar to symptoms she experienced during her first pregnancy, and was unable to accompany Prince William as he attended the engagement at the Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre.

Nine full months is a long time to do anything, even if it’s just sitting in your mother’s belly and eating. As the future fourth in line for the throne develops, here is what we (as Stamford High seniors) will be doing:

First Trimester: As the royal baby develops his primary organs and his/her heart begins to beat, seniors will begin sending out early college applications. Last minute standardized tests will be completed. Late nights will be necessary for students as they perfect their college essays and for Kate: it’s not easy to sleep with a human growing inside your stomach!

Second Trimester: Regular-decision applications for seniors and the baby’s most important period of growth. So, pretty much the same thing. While hair begins to grow on the babies head and they develop fingerprints, seniors start praying for acceptances. The stress levels for Kate and students are equal.

Third Trimester: It’s reaching go time! The baby can suck its thumb and has the ability to cry just like students when they receive a few rejected letters. Don’t worry though, its just a few short weeks until the moment…when…

Birth: A new life has been born! A new image can be created on campus! Huzah! Hooray! One delivery and nine months in the making has finally ended. As the baby steps out into the world for the first time, seniors begin to leave their homes and step off to college.

It’s the circle of life.