[Mod-Lady Valkyrie]

Originally Posted by kateri_donoma

We've been really busy over the summer. FIL had a complete mental breakdown x3... He seems like he's on the right track now but it's still a touch and go thing. We went and saw Steph with Anne. Anne was here this weekend. I've been exploring my beliefs a lot lately. DH and I hit a huge rough patch this summer and fall and that is what threw me into exploring. Things are better but not awesome.

Beccs, I love that you're having twins! Those babes are healthy and so blessed to have you and Maurice as parents.

Shar, I'm glad things are going well!

Jackie, hope everything works out!

Bella, I wish you good luck! Carrie, thinking of you!

Erica, you'll get a schedule figured out!

Hillarie, thinking of you and sending you and the boys lots of hugs. Even though he's being a pain sometimes, I hope you and the kids can cherish this time with Dan.

awww hon, healing vibes and thoughts for your FIL xxx
Any pics of your escapades with Steph and Anne?

Originally Posted by Tasha.B

Hey Kinda new here, but I'm loving getting to know everyone

Life has been beyond crazy this past two weeks! My parents are getting a divorce, my mom was in the hospital due to attempting to take her life, and I'm just not sure where I stand with all of it.

I work from home, and I love it! DH has a really good job at the hotel where he works, that has awesome benefits and he's doing really well!! Much better compared to last year where he was fired and arrested for something that he didn't intend to do (long story).
I'm exploring my spirituality right now and loving every minute of it. It's really nice to be able to pour myself into something and try to forget about everything else.

We're onto our tenth month of TTC, but after a reading from Sharron I feel much more laid back and relaxed about it. Not even three weeks ago I probably would have started to cry at the word "pregnant". DH went to get a SA done on Thursday, and will be getting bloodwork on Monday. Hope that it all comes back clear.

I'm not sure there's anything else new, but I'm looking forward to spending more time on JM and getting to know everyone here

Oh sweetie, you do have a lot on your plate. I'm so glad that exploring your spirituality is helping you though. It does usually begin to bring a sense of peace. I hope it has that effect on you xxx

Originally Posted by 1HotMama

Hi everyone...

I'm one of the ones having a rougher time in so many ways. I thought this year was off to a great start, but it has been really hard though I am hopeful that there is light on the edge of the horizon.

I am pregnant and due in a month with a baby girl so that is something good. Even though we don't have everything I would want for her, we do have what we need, so that is good.

Things with DH are not the best for a host of reasons including him still being laid-off, problems related to his DD, and his own personal issues, so that's hard. I feel like what should have been such a miracle and happy year has instead been such a nightmare and I have not been able to fully enjoy this pregnancy (which is going to be my last).

But, I have faith that things will work out in one way or another because they always do.

Awww sweetie, I hope things improve soon, particularly with your DH xxx
ELVs for you and I'm sure your new baby girl will bring you so much joy!

[Mod-Lady Valkyrie]

Originally Posted by Shades of Grey

Im still pretty new but heres whats up in my world...

Im a SAHM and my hubbys job has switched to overdrive for winter and he'll be working 5 or 6 12hr days each week for a while So I will be a homebody for a while.

I spent this moring at the courthouse with my little sister. Her husband is being deported. Ive been trying to accept that my sister will be leaving the country soon and will live in England. Im worried about them, they dont know anyone but his sister who was also recently deport, but she is not a responsible person. Im afraid my sister will just become her child care.

We got some disturbing family news dropped on us last week that has been really hard on my husband. He has been angry and a bit distant. I feel like I cant help him much with it. Hopefully time will help.

All the more reason I am searching for some steady ground under my feet... I feel like I have a lot of work to do to get ready to TTC next year. Ive been struggling with my bc vs the need to control when we get pregnant. So I end up feeling crappy 3/4 of the time due to the hormones

Ashleigh, that sounds tough sweetie. You're a strong lady and I hope you know that, but that is a lot on anyone's plate. I really hope things become easier for you soon, and sending positive vibes to your sister for her move.

Originally Posted by mrsdutch

Hi Girls...it seems like I took a massive break from GS didn't mean to be away so long. Well we moved house...it is sooooooooo good to be buying our own place. I just love being able to put my own style into the house. We are literally 5 minutes walk from Sebi's school so that is just fantastic. Seb is settled at school...we had a while where he was upset to be left. He is mischevious at times but well that is just him. Theo is doing well at pre school...happy to be left and doesn't cry so I get 2 mornings a week without boys. I really need that!!! Anyway no change with me, just plodding along as usual

It's great to see you Charlotte!
I'm glad you're settled in a wonderful new home and that the boys are settled!

Originally Posted by my.estrella

I have been gone awhile too. I'm expecting a new little one in April, and currently going through a separation so I'm back with Mom at the moment. I feel like I have a huge hole to dig myself out of but I'm doing my best. And Kenna is...a typical two year old testing mommy's patience every day.

Congratulations hon! I don't think I said that to you yet?
I'm sorry for what you're going through right now but I have faith you will come out the other end of it better and stronger, and how exciting to have a new little one on the way.

Originally Posted by CanadianLou

Hello Ladies,

I too have been gone a long while. I've been so busy. We bought a new house back in August and I was trying to hold out until I had my baby before we moved, but I couldn't. So we finished moving on Aug 21st and my baby boy Liam arrived on August 22. With moving and having 3 kids etc, I've been really really busy. I've thought about stopping back, but just never got around to it til now. I'll try to stop by more.

Happy to see some familiar faces!

Laura

It's fab to see you too, Laura! What a cutie Liam is, congrats momma! He has the same birthday as Daniel!!

[Mod-Lady Valkyrie]

It's so wonderful to see you all and I really do hope to see you all around here over the festive season.
Thanks for all the TTC wishes, I know I have good potent energy behind me now!

[Kiwi]

Hello ladies! My goodness, I have not posted here in well over a year so don't see a lot of familiar faces... but as the lovely Sharron has PM'ed me asking me to come back, I though I better

For those who don't know me, I'm Tasha (29) and I am currently a SAHM to a 10.5 month old baby boy named Jacob. Love him to pieces, but my goodness he is hard work!

DF and I have been together for almost 8 years now, and are finally getting married in a couple of weeks (10th Dec)! It's just going to be a small wedding, immediate family and grandparents, but should be a nice day!

Due to some health issues on my part, we will be starting to TTC again this next cycle... I seem to fall pregnant very easily, so am hoping in the next couple of months we'll be expecting again! We only want two kids, so are desperately hoping all goes well and we'll have another little bubba by the end of next year.

Hmmm... silence... better go see what my little man is getting into! Looking forward to getting to know you ladies (again!).

[Mod-Lady Valkyrie]

Tasha - we want to see wedding pics!

Gosh it would be so brilliant if we wound up in the same DDC!

[*PurpleMidnight*]

Tasha!!! Congrats!!! Last time I remember you were moving house in NZ from Auckland? to somewhere with a bit more land. Congrats on baby Jacob too!!
Good luck for your wedding too!

[Fae*Aibell]

Hi everyone, i havn't been around much either lately. My mom got ill on oct 11th and things have been crazy ever since. All was fine but she collapsed out of the blue at home one morning and dad found her unconscious and bleeding. He called the ambulance and they took her to the ER. We went in to see her about an hour after she got there and she seemed ok, they said she had a burst stomach ulcer and she would be fine and that she could go home in a couple of days. About 10mins later we were just outside the room talking to my aunt when we saw doctors and nurses rushing around mad and we were not allowed back in. About another 15mins after that the doc came out and said she was bleeding uncontrollably and they needed to operate immediatly but told us to take a few moments with her first as she may not make it. They operated and she made it through. Turns out when the ulcer burst it ruptured the main artery into her bowel, hence the bleeding. The doc said her blood count going into theatre was 3 which he said was 'imcompatable with life' and basically she was alive against all the odds. She spent the next 2 and a half weeks on life support in an induced coma and warned us of a possibility of brain, kidney and heart damage. She came through it all and is now home, and everything is perfect. She is pretty much back to normal apart from being very weak and tired all the time. We are counting our blessings everyday as we came so close to things going the other way.
About 2 weeks ago Amelia had her hip check-up. When she had it checked in march the doc saw a slight improvment in its development and said he wanted to give it more time as her beginning to walk on it should speed up its growth. 2 weeks ago she still only showed a slight improvement on march. He is going to give her another 6 months and if it continues to grow at the slow rate it is now he may have to consider surgery. But we are thinking positivly, may is a while away yet so hopefully her hip will have a growth spurt.
Though everything we have gone through in the past 6 weeks with mam, it had made me and DH realise how precious life is and we are seriously considering TTC again next year. We don't have our minds made completly up but are swaying more for it than against. I will have to lose a good bit of weight first though.

Its nice to be back here again and re-connecting with everyone.

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Lady Valkyrie

Tasha - we want to see wedding pics!

Gosh it would be so brilliant if we wound up in the same DDC!

I would love to have someone I 'know' in the same DDC as me - I felt a bit lonely in my Jan 11 DDC and never really posted much there.

And yes, I'll share some pictures from our wedding!

Originally Posted by cazza

Tasha!!! Congrats!!! Last time I remember you were moving house in NZ from Auckland? to somewhere with a bit more land. Congrats on baby Jacob too!!
Good luck for your wedding too!

Yes we brought a block of land just outside Whangarei - loving it! Got a big veggie garden, two cows and 5 chickens. Lots of hard work, but so worth it to raise Jacob here. I didn't want him growing up in a city.

Am a bit nervous about the wedding, but I'm sure it'll be a great day, lol!

[Mod-Lady Valkyrie]

Originally Posted by Fae*Aibell

Hi everyone, i havn't been around much either lately. My mom got ill on oct 11th and things have been crazy ever since. All was fine but she collapsed out of the blue at home one morning and dad found her unconscious and bleeding. He called the ambulance and they took her to the ER. We went in to see her about an hour after she got there and she seemed ok, they said she had a burst stomach ulcer and she would be fine and that she could go home in a couple of days. About 10mins later we were just outside the room talking to my aunt when we saw doctors and nurses rushing around mad and we were not allowed back in. About another 15mins after that the doc came out and said she was bleeding uncontrollably and they needed to operate immediatly but told us to take a few moments with her first as she may not make it. They operated and she made it through. Turns out when the ulcer burst it ruptured the main artery into her bowel, hence the bleeding. The doc said her blood count going into theatre was 3 which he said was 'imcompatable with life' and basically she was alive against all the odds. She spent the next 2 and a half weeks on life support in an induced coma and warned us of a possibility of brain, kidney and heart damage. She came through it all and is now home, and everything is perfect. She is pretty much back to normal apart from being very weak and tired all the time. We are counting our blessings everyday as we came so close to things going the other way.
About 2 weeks ago Amelia had her hip check-up. When she had it checked in march the doc saw a slight improvment in its development and said he wanted to give it more time as her beginning to walk on it should speed up its growth. 2 weeks ago she still only showed a slight improvement on march. He is going to give her another 6 months and if it continues to grow at the slow rate it is now he may have to consider surgery. But we are thinking positivly, may is a while away yet so hopefully her hip will have a growth spurt.
Though everything we have gone through in the past 6 weeks with mam, it had made me and DH realise how precious life is and we are seriously considering TTC again next year. We don't have our minds made completly up but are swaying more for it than against. I will have to lose a good bit of weight first though.

Its nice to be back here again and re-connecting with everyone.

Molly, I'm so sorry about all the challenges you have recently faced my love. You deserve a break, that's for sure!

I will be sending healing vibes to your mum and Amelia - and also to you, as you must've been through the mill emotionally as well as physically with all of this!

And have some baby dust in advance :dust - how exciting thinking of TTC! You deserve the joy it would bring you so here's hoping for a BFP for you next year!


and Tasha - I want someone I know in my DDC for the exact same reason! I never felt part of my DDC when pregnant with Daniel. It seemed like Carrie and Jackie were two of only a few people who ever spoke to me there, and the hosts didn't take any notice of me either. I've never used it as a PR. I want it to be different this time, definitely.

[Fae*Aibell]

Thanks Sharron. Here is some baby dust for you too. I hope you get your BFP real soon and that you have a more positive experience with your DDC this time around.