big news

[chelidon]

Now that most folks are off for the holidays and away from their computers, I'll take this quiet time to post some news...

So I've been pretty quiet the last several months. Partly that's just massive busy -- just this last week we've been through the culmination of two year's worth of a project at work, a few feet of snow, hasty tractor repairs, the Winter Revels performances, the last month brought a new puppy (see previous post), and the last six months brought a few zillion other things and happenings, most of them quite wonderful.

But another reason for quiet has been just breathing and hoping. That takes a lot of time and energy. Now that we're past the end of the first trimester, I can tell you that my partner Claudia is pregnant, and the baby is due on or about Summer Solstice. Those of you who know some of our history of the last number of years know that miscarriage, cancer and the simple realities of getting into our 40s, made this something that we both thought and were told was basically impossible, and which we had pretty much given up hoping for. Having tried the whole in vitro route, the docs had told us the chances were beyond miniscule that we'd be able to have another child, and with sorrow, we had let that hope go. In fact, just this last year we finally gave away the last of our baby stuff. Ha. The universe has a really incredible sense of humor...and is endlessly surprising, and infinitely creative.

So please, if you would, think good thoughts in our direction, for Claudia and the new little person growing in her, that they both may be healthy and strong. There are never any guarantees, but so far all appears well, and we have hope for the future, and for the immense blessing of the impossible made manifest. This winter's hibernation and gestation is quite literal for us here, and we hope for a child of promise, full of life and joy, to be born come summer.

Yuletide blessings to you all, and good surprises all around, to you and all your loves,

--Chelidon

Comments

[kiya]

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I know how much she was wanting this, so !

Many, many blessings.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks, a real blessing for sure -- and likewise, congrats to you from everyone here!!

[starfrosting.livejournal.com]

Wow, mazel tov! Sending prayers your and your partner's way.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks much!

[elnigma.livejournal.com]

Thinking good thoughts, of course. ^_^

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you, my friend -- and hope to get to see you again before too long, up here or down there or wherever!

[thefirespiral.livejournal.com]

Congrats and many, many happy and healthy vibes heading your way.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[lylythe-strega.livejournal.com]

Love, and warm bright happy blessings to you, Claudia, Forest, the new wee one, and our ever-growing household... :>

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

It is an expanding menagerie, it seems! :) (and a sometimes-noisy one, sorry about that...) Thanks much for the good wishes!

[snakey.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! :)

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was quite a surprise!

[loreleyjacob.livejournal.com]

I'll keep all of you in my heart. This is good news! :)

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It was unexpected, but very welcome, and of course now our whole world turns upside-down for a while...

[anthologie.livejournal.com]

Yay! I had a feeling that's what the news would be as soon as you said you had some. :) :)

I'm over the moon delighted for you guys -- especially after the thyroid stuff she went through, and how well she has healed. This must be a great affirmation of her health at this time, one I'm sure you both cherish greatly.

Have you told your boy yet? What does he make of it?

Yaaaaay!!!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

He's thrilled, and is looking forward to being a big brother (he wants a brother, but a sister "would be okay too" ;>) I don't know if he realizes he'll be prime baby-sitting age...

But yeah, this is really good news, and apart from everything else, you hit the nail on the head about the affirmation and health and such. This seemed like something that had been taken away from us, and from C, and we'd moved past it, but it was still a deep sorrow. I can't tell you how many times I was tempted to spill the beans when you were talking about your own tales and happenings, but I promised C I'd keep it close until after the end of the 1st trimester.

So yaaaaaaay to us both/all! :) Blessings and health for you and yours!

[redswirl3.livejournal.com]

Wonderful news! Love, Light and Health to you and yours!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[draiguisge.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! That's awesome! I will think ALL good thoughts for you guys. :)

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear friend. It's been quite a year, and this next one looks to be even more eventful yet! The menagerie is growing, it seems -- but hey, we've got room, and we can always start moving into the barn if necessary ;>

Seriously, this is just such an amazing happening, and we're just hoping and taking it one day at a time.

[eregyrn.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, guys! That is WONDERFUL! I'm so happy for you both, and will keep you all in my thoughts.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's going to be a busy year to come, and I hope, a really good one. Would love a chance to visit one of these days -- maybe a long weekend and the Dartmouth Coach some time, if you get a weekend free (or if we do, though I suspect traveling much is not in the cards for a little while, between kid, puppy and new kid on the way, logistics are getting more compliated ;>)

[soulspirals.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to all of you. Please give my love to Claudia. Blessings, health, joy and ease being sent your way.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Will do, and may it be so for us all!

[labrys6.livejournal.com]

Oh, many many blessings. Having been miscarriage prone myself, I can sympathize....thinking good thoughts and many June birthday parties in your future!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. Yes, June parties for sure!

[blue-sky-48220.livejournal.com]

Congratulations and blessings!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much -- C and I are both thrilled, and getting past the 1st trimester was about the best Yule present we could want.

[snidegrrl.livejournal.com]

What wonderful news! I am happy to send good thoughts your way.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[threefrognight.livejournal.com]

Woweeee! Congratulations to the whole family, and I'm so happy for you guys. Once again, woooo-hooooo!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Whee! Quite an out of the blue surprise, and a very wonderful one!

[yezida.livejournal.com]

Mazel tov!!!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks much! This has been quite a year, and next year looks even better. We're hopeful, breathing and praying, and enjoying all the many blessings.

[ravenhbh.livejournal.com]

What wonderful news! Blessings to you all.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks, my friend!

Hurrah!!!!

[cerr.livejournal.com]

Congratulations and BLESSINGS to you all! What stunning news! I can relate in the way of miscarriages, tubal/ectopic pregnancies and in vitro (it's how we had our son, William) and the feeling that it just wasn't going to happen again - then the stunned realization that WOW....it IS happening after all! It's magic. The child is both of you - of course s/he will be a child of promise, life and joy - Blessings to you all and a candle will be lit in celebration of this new life!

Re: Hurrah!!!!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, and yes, it's totally magic. We're still a bit afraid to hope too much, you know? But having gotten this far, it's beginning to seem very, wonderfully real.

[tzel.livejournal.com]

Excellent news! Many good wishes!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much! It's been quite a year all around, eh? I hope the year to come is full of wonderful things for us all!

[swansister.livejournal.com]

Many happy congratulations on the pregnancy!

Hugs,

Swan

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much, Swan, we're really thrilled, and in vast wonder.

[bonafide-rarity.livejournal.com]

Congratulations and blessings!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Yes, srsly! :) Thanks very much!

[feri-hearted.livejournal.com]

Congratulations and many blessings

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much!

[ravenedgewalker.livejournal.com]

lots of love to the both of you :)

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dear, and the same to you from us! May the coming year be full of blessings and wonderful surprises for all of us!

.....yes!.....

[storm-and-raven.livejournal.com]

What a lovely Solstice gift for you and Claudia.

I will join my prayers and blessings with those of you both and your many, many friends, for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy, blessed little one.

May this winter's gestation gift you all with the new little person who is growing through this winter, the coming spring and early summer!!!!

I am wild with joy for all of you!

Please, please give Claudia a big hug from me, and tell Forest congratulations on him preparing to be a big brother.

And, of course, congratulations to you!

Love,
Storm

Re: .....yes!.....

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, and I will most certainly pass on the hug, and the good wishes! This is quite an adventure, and an amazing and unexpected blessing. The universe certainly does possess infinite capacity to create and surprise!