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the post i've been waiting to write

It's the one I wasn't sure how long it would be before I could share the good news.

What good news you ask?

I FEEL HUMAN AGAIN!

Sure I don't move as fast as I used to and I have to eat and medicate around the clock, but a $30 pill twice a day, a bag of cherrioes at my side at all times, and a thermos of Sunny D isn't going to keep me from smiling!

No sir!

Christmas is coming and I have 80% of my shopping to do and 95% of the wrapping left to do. We're keeping things very simple this year and I'm oK with that. My perspective has changed. My priorities have changed.

I can walk up and down the stairs.
I can ride in the car.
I can eat dinner with my family.
I can get my kids ready for school.
I can help with homework.

Do we have Christmas cards printed, visited Santa, looked at lights, baked anything, read a Christmas book, done a single Christmas craft?

Nope.

But....
I will be there when my kids perform their Christmas programs on Sunday night with tears in my eyes because I'm not missing them sing of our Savior's birth. I will be there on Christmas Eve when our families gather. What more could I ask for this Christmas after a month of being in bed, missing Thanksgiving, and so much time with my kids and husband?

I am blessed.

And the bonus part?

My baby belly popped out yesterday at 11 weeks, 1 day.




P.S. Thank you for all your kind comments this month while I've been sick. I know I wrote back to so few of you and I feel terrible about that.
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  1. StephanieDecember 16, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Oh wow - I totally missed the last post. Congratulations on the little one! So sorry you've been sick but I'm glad you are finally getting some relief. I was nauseous for more than half of both my pregnancies and guaranteed to throw up once a day, but not nearly as bad as you had. Hope your pregnancy gets easier as that little one grows and praying for a healthy little one!

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  2. CFMamaDecember 16, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Im so happy that you are well enough to get out of bed. That's the best Christmas present you could ask for. I survived on unisom and vitamin b6 around the clock to make my days bearable. Merry Christmas!

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  3. ErinDecember 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    So So SO glad you are feeling better. Hope you only continue to feel better :) Thinking about you!

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  4. TutuDecember 16, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    I'm so glad you're feeling better! It is definitely an answered prayer. Christmas is such a magical time. I'm glad you're going to be able to enjoy it!

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  5. melissaDecember 16, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    So glad you feel better!! Ugh! That part is not any fun!
    Congrats and Merry Christmas!

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  6. melissaDecember 16, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    So glad you feel better!! Ugh! That part is not any fun!
    Congrats and Merry Christmas!

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  7. julesDecember 16, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    I'm so glad you are feeling better. It's tough now, but oh will it be worth it!

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  8. EstherDecember 16, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    So glad to see you posting! I know how great it is to feel normal again. Prayers for you!

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  9. KellyDecember 16, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    So glad you are feeling better. Nothing like missing this great holiday time, especially with kids! I hope everything continues to go well!

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  10. KellyDecember 16, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    HURRAY! So glad to hear the good news! Now don't waste a minute writing me back, go and enjoy those kiddos and your hubby! :)

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  11. 4 Little Men and Girly TwinsDecember 16, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    So happy to hear you're feeling better! Now you know we must see that beautiful baby belly! {grin} Oh, I'm just so excited for you!!!!

    talk to you soon friend

    britt

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  12. JenneyDecember 17, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    How is your sister? Is her pregnancy still going OK?

    SO glad you are feeling better. I"ve been thinking about you a lot lately! Don't worry about all the Christmas "details". While they are fun and I've been enjoying them myself...they aren't what Christmas is all about. Maybe this Christmas is a good time for your kids to reflect on poor Mary making a long journey pregnant on a DONKEY!!!! Can you imagine?
    Oh so happy to know you are mobile.

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  13. MelissaDecember 18, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    This is such great news and just in time to enjoy the spirit of Christmas! I hope you all have a great holiday.

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  14. SaraDecember 24, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Congratulations! Both on the new baby and feeling human again. I haven't stopped by in awhile and was so excited when I did and saw your wonderful news.

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