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Starlight was diagnosed herself today......

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StarlightMcKenzie · 26/09/2011 20:33

It appears I have a condition called 'pregnancy'!

Grin
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lisad123 · 27/09/2011 14:58

No I wish we could but nope no more babies for me Sad

I think it's second Friday, will check Grin

auntevil · 27/09/2011 14:58

Mahoosive congratulations starlight! I love having 3, but I must admit it did push me over the edge to insanity, but then i was teetering with 2 and it only took a nudge!
I too would not be without number 3. Every child adds a new dimension to the family.

Spiraling · 27/09/2011 15:05

brilliant star, congratulations Grin.

appropriatelytrained · 27/09/2011 15:33

Congrats Star - wishing you every happiness!!

madwomanintheattic · 27/09/2011 15:40

oh, congrats starlight! how lovely!

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StarlightMcKenzie · 27/09/2011 15:46

Thank you all.

I probably would have stuck at two if I had returned to work as planned (i.e. the plan wasn't to have a child with a disability), but I kind of feel that since this is my job, I deserve a promotion!

I know that is a bit of an odd way of thinking.

I have also managed to get ds into a poncy school with his statement (although he may well not stay there long term). I feel kind of obliged to push as many siblings through it as some kind of small consolation.

Doubt I'll get to 4 though Grin

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amberlight · 27/09/2011 16:03

Congrats!! Grin

PeachyWhoCannotType · 27/09/2011 16:05

Yay! Congrats

chickensaresafehere · 27/09/2011 16:21

Congratulations!!Great news!!

asulikeit · 27/09/2011 16:58

Hope your pregnancy goes well ...congrats !!! Smile

moosemama · 27/09/2011 17:57

Starlight, I've found having three has made me more laid-back as a parent, not only with dd, but also with the other two. I particularly loved the newborn and 'baby' stages, as the whole family just felt so right and connected by 'our baby', and it felt like we worked as more of a team than we had before. We feel right as a family of five - when there were four of us, I always felt there was something missing.

We were so worried about going for a third child, classic fear of being outnumbered quite apart from anything else Grin - but I can honestly say I/we have never regretted it for a second.

I honestly think I am less snappy and more patient now than I was when the boys were toddlers, despite being a lot busier and often meeting myself coming back! Grin

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JoMaman · 27/09/2011 18:48

congratulations! :)

pinkorkid · 27/09/2011 18:49

fantastic news - congratulations! Also think 3 is a cool number.

WilsonFrickett · 27/09/2011 19:18

Saw it on another thread, but congrats again Grin

WilsonFrickett · 27/09/2011 19:19

Haha just read your comment about this being a 'promotion' and am rofling!

moondog · 27/09/2011 19:30

That's lovely lovely news.
Smile

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mumgoingcrazy · 27/09/2011 20:27

Wonderful news, so pleased for you xx

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BakeliteBelle · 27/09/2011 22:39

Congratulations. Having number three for us was tough, but very healing. The best thing that happened to our family after some crap years

intothewest · 28/09/2011 13:06

congratulations! SmileJust read this as computer hasn't been working

willowthecat · 28/09/2011 13:09

Just seen this - congratulations ! another star in the firmament...

oodlesofdoodles · 28/09/2011 21:24

best wishes for your pg and new person