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Old 11-16-2010, 01:44 PM
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Re: Mich Has Nothing to Say...

It's amazing the many surprises life can hold, isn't it? Twists and turn that we never expect.

Congrats on your new little one.
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Old 11-16-2010, 02:03 PM
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Congraulations. I'm so happy that you're so happy!
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Old 11-16-2010, 02:55 PM
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congratulations Michlow, great news.
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Old 11-16-2010, 03:01 PM
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So being a bit bored this afternoon, and finding no excitement in my usual haunts, I found myself if anything had changed over here in the past 4 months or so. It really hasn't, which I find strange as my life has changed so drastically.

My Mom got diagnosed with a rare form of cancer (of the Bile Duct), and I had a crazy summer of Doctor's appointments, Chemo & Radiation, and piles of paperwork. At the same time I was falling in love and enjoying spending time with my boyfriend.

I decided to go back to school, I went through the application process and got accepted. I continued to care for my Mom and my boyfriend moved in with me.

And then I got the surprise of my life. For my entire adult life (including 12 years with my ex-husband) It was believed that I could not have children. This saddened me when I was younger, but I had come to accept it, and even enjoy some of the "perks" of not having so many responsibilities. So when I suddenly got sick last month, it took almost 2 weeks before I considered the possibility. Even though I bought a test, I still didn't believe it when it came back positive. (I think it was the 3rd one that convinced me)

Next came trying to convince my atheist boyfriend that this was a miracle, which turned out to be somewhat of an exercise in futility. Then came the decision to have a quickie marriage for insurance benefits (mine had zero maternity coverage), which I planned in 3 days, and it turned out quite nice, if I do say so myself.

I was amused when our "secular" courthouse wedding ceremony turned out to be extremely religious with liberal use of both Jesus and scripture. (My husband a bit less so! LOL)

And so suddenly I find myself married again, and with a baby on the way. If you would have told me this a year ago, I would have called you a liar!
Mich!

I'm so happy for you!!!! Congratulations on the miraculous pregnancy and your marriage and on going back to school. That's fantastic!

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Old 11-16-2010, 03:16 PM
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Re: Mich Has Nothing to Say...

Congratulations, Mich. Happy for you!!!!
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Old 11-16-2010, 03:41 PM
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Re: Mich Has Nothing to Say...

Glad to hear you are doing well.
Even though I rarely posted in the days when you were active on the board, it is good to hear from you!
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Old 11-16-2010, 04:39 PM
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Re: Mich Has Nothing to Say...

Babies rock!!!!!

You looked stunning in your "wedding" attire! Congrats!
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Old 11-16-2010, 08:52 PM
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Re: Mich Has Nothing to Say...

Well, Mich, you are going to have to change the title of this thread to "Mich has lots to say!" Congrats.

P.S. Renda, I hate your avatar.
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:02 AM
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Mich!

I'm so happy for you!!!! Congratulations on the miraculous pregnancy and your marriage and on going back to school. That's fantastic!

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes and congrats. It's been kind of a wild ride, and to be honest, I am still trying to wrap my head around everything!

I did make the decision to put off going back to school. It was already going to be a stretch working full time, taking care of my Mom and going to school, before I added being pregnant into the mix! Of course, it's especially hard to imagine right now as I feel sick all the time and am ready for bed at 8 o'clock at night! LOL
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:29 AM
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MICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats my friend.
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