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AMAZING NEWS!!

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MamaMaiasaura · 03/02/2005 23:01

Hi all , dont know if you remember my story but my xp has asked me if i could have ds full time . I am so so over the moon i am in tears. I have waited for 4 years, and didnt know if it would ever happen. I dont know what to do with myself. He said it will take 5-6 months as gradually increase contact time. Must be a really difficult decision for xp tho.

I cant quite believe this is all real.. I am so so so happy.. ds coming over tomorrow too cos he cant wait till his birthday - next week

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Merlot · 04/02/2005 22:32

Nice to read such great news! Hope it all works out for you

Amanda3266 · 04/02/2005 22:37

Awen, I don't know your story but you sound so happy I am pleased. It's obviously good news.
So pleased for you

Mandy

Kayleigh · 04/02/2005 22:58

Oh Awen, I am so pleased for you. It was wonderful to read your post as you sound so happy. Made me happy too ! Congratulations

ThomCat · 04/02/2005 23:00

Just cried reading your post, so , so happy for you.

mummygow · 04/02/2005 23:12

Awen again dont know your story but you sound as though you deserve this - good luck with your nursing and enjoy lying at the edge of the bed ha ha ha

MamaMaiasaura · 04/02/2005 23:50

thank you mn, i have to say you have all been so very supportive, non-judgemental and compassionate.

I am off to my two inches of bed ds will let me have, it will be probably one of the best nights sleep i have had in 4 years..

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sleepytinkerbell · 07/02/2005 17:36

your post made me cry with happiness for and to know that there is just a little justice out there, heres hoping some for others too some

well done awen, enjoy enjoy enjoy

aloha · 07/02/2005 17:38

How was your weekend Awen?

Hulababy · 07/02/2005 17:39

I remember following your story before, and I am so pleased for you.

ediemay · 07/02/2005 18:04

I don't know your story, but it's lovely to hear such happy news. He'll have the best birthday ever.

Moomina · 07/02/2005 18:31

Oh, Awen, I remember reading your past posts and am SO happy for you. What a fantastic piece of news! How did the weekend go?

NameChangingMancMidlander · 07/02/2005 18:44

Oh wow !!! I remeber your incredibly sad posts, I'm so very pleased for you

Totally thrilled

MamaMaiasaura · 07/02/2005 19:06

Hi , weekend was really good and went very quickly (too fast).

I have really enjoyed having him over and will miss him again till friday. I am really pleased, obviously that xp has asked me to have ds live with me. It must have been incredibly hard for him to say. I spoke to him again to just re-confirm he meant it and it wasnt a 'heat of the moment' thing and he says he stands by what he said. He also sent me text saying as much. Very frightened he will change mind.

Thing is, with all that has happened I am trying hard not to get too overjoyed, just in case. I so so want to celebrate, start organising etc etc but.. I am trying to show caution too.

It was 4 years ago to this very day that he was taken.. I cant begin to explain how it broke me up inside. It has taken a hell of a lot to get where I am, hence trying to keep a lid on my emotions. iykwim.

Hugs to you all

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NameChangingMancMidlander · 07/02/2005 19:12

I can understand your cautiousness, Awen. Get the new arrangements set in stone with a solicitor, that way exp can't just change his mind and leave you floundering.

MamaMaiasaura · 04/05/2005 14:00

Hi everyone, just to update you.. Ds is doing realy well and everything is going well. Contact has increased and after next week he is with me full time .

We havent told ds directly that he will now be living with me as we dont think it is necessary. Ds is happy and enjoying time with me and gets to see his dad regulary.. When i was getting ready for my placement this morning it was lovely just hearing his chattering in his bedroom to his toys, i almost pinched myself to make sure this is all real.

I am so so incredibly happy and love my son so very very much. x x

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MarsLady · 04/05/2005 14:01

FANTASTIC! I'm so happy for you both!

BadgerBadger · 08/05/2005 01:21

Hi Awen,

I'm so happy to read your good news. Good wishes and thoughts for you and your little boy for all of the happy times ahead which you are bound to share together.

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MamaMaiasaura · 15/05/2005 22:28

Hi all well today was/is the day. My angel is in bed and i just finished sewing all labels on his school uniforms, repaired his teddy bear (he had chewed his nose off), checked lunches all doen for tomorrow and realised that this will be my regular type of evening now, and i am thrilled.

I cant believe that we were apart for so long, it is amazing and wonderful and just plain fantastic. Want to cry cos i am so happy.

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rickman · 15/05/2005 22:32

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soapbox · 17/05/2005 22:50

Awen this is such good news

Does Bunglie know?? She will be so pleased for you both!

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meggymoo · 17/05/2005 22:53

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Frizbe · 17/05/2005 22:53

Awww, such a happy story Awen, so very happy for you both

MamaMaiasaura · 06/06/2005 17:13

Hi all. Well thought i would update just because i am loving life so very very much.. (even the early mornings and little strops 5 year olds have!) Ds is here full-time has been for a few weeks now. He is settled well and we are all finding our feet. Enjoying all aspects of being a mum, loved half term just gone and and spent lots of time together, even ended up eating a picnic in the rain.

In a strange way it doesnt feel like we were ever apart although we obviously were. I am glad though that we have got through this because things could have so easily gone another way and i could have focused so much on what i was missing (which of course i did at times but luckily had support and managed to focus on 'the next visit'). I guess i wanted to say to all you mums who havent got your children with you that you are still their mummy and always will be and although time appears to go slow and sometimes it feels like you will never be their 'proper' mummy there is always hope. I am sorry if that has upset anyone, really truely I am (am crying here typing this). I am over emotional today (only about 3 hours sleep last night as cramming for exams) and also feeling a bit released from some of the stress i have been feeling iykwim.

It is strange cos i dont expect replies but just typing this gives release cos you can just talk and not stop and check the other person is still awake. At this point i wonder wheter i should post this mammoth message but i am going to be spontanuos. and risk looking/sounding like a melodramatic whatsname xx

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