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Arwen, my dear friend-I've-never-met Arwen, is pregnant after two-and-a-half-ish years of waiting. This makes me laugh and cry and jump up and down. Last month several of you joined me in praying for her -- will you do it again? [Read More]
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Oh, hooray, hooray, is this what it looks like? Have you been blessed with a little soul?
If so, thank you Lord Jesus! Thank you St. Gianna for favours received! I've been praying for you so hard.
I'm going to start praying it is what it seems, and that you have a safe and happy pregnancy.
:-)
Posted by: Cin | Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 11:24 PM
I'm praying hard for you.
Posted by: Lucy | Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 11:24 PM
By the way, today is my birthday, and I feel you've given me and the rest of your readers a little gift by sharing this.
:-)
Posted by: Cin | Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 11:25 PM
I'm so happy for you guys! (Like you didn't know that? :))
And if I may be permitted some silliness - first JenEx, now you ... is there someone else in Michigan who might make up the trifecta?
Posted by: Sonetka | Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 11:33 PM
WOOHOO!!!!
I couldn't be more HAPPY to hear this!!!!!!
PRAISE GOD from whom all blessings flow ...
Posted by: Julie D. | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:04 AM
Oh my! I'm on edge and praying my dear.
Posted by: maricar | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:33 AM
congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Brian | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 01:35 AM
Arwen I read often but never comment. I am so happy for you. Praying for you.
Posted by: romy | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 04:59 AM
Oh, Arwen, PLEASE let us know as soon as you know anything.
Prayers,
Beth
Posted by: Beth | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 06:40 AM
Congratulations Arwen!!
I´m mostly a lurker here but today I want to celebrate this with you. Very, very happy.
Best luck, darling. I will be thinking of you.
Posted by: whichever | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:21 AM
Arwen. My eyes opened wide when I read this, and I'm still smiling. Thinking of you and of miracles this morning.
Posted by: Anamaria | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:22 AM
Life is a Miracle!
Blessings, blessings, blessings!
Posted by: Lisa | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:35 AM
Oh, Arwen, happiness & prayers!
Posted by: KatieButler | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:50 AM
Oh, my! What news! Breathe deeply, Arwen. We all can't wait to hear more, but ENJOY this feeling first. ENJOY and enjoy and enjoy it. New Life!
Posted by: el-e-e | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:13 AM
Gosh. There are tears in my eyes. May God continue to bless and keep you and yours.
Posted by: Ellen (a different one) | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:23 AM
What a miracle! Congratulations! You deserve it. Is it official? Did you test? Sorry for asking so bluntly, I just wanna hear the actual words when you are ready to say them out loud.
Posted by: Lisa | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:39 AM
Yeah!!!!!
Posted by: The Other Arwen | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:46 AM
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
AA!!!!!!!!
Arwen......I'm speechless other than AAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!
So, SO happy for you hon!!!
Posted by: Dooneybug | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:54 AM
Oh Arwen... I'm so... so... well, darn it, I'm speechless! I'm praying hard for you and Bryan right now. Please keep us updated! Blessings to you both.
Posted by: Cari | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:02 AM
This is the most fantastic news that I have heard in a while. I am so very happpy for you! Praise God!
Posted by: Rach | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:04 AM
YES. :-)
Posted by: Tracy | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:12 AM
Arwen - Praying (still, always). I know the emotional rollercoaster isn't over yet. Praying for an easy, simple pregnancy and a wonderful healthy baby.
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:17 AM
OH DO KEEP US UPDATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARWEN ARWEN ARWEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, going to change a poopy diaper. (Which is what I hope for you in about 8 months! Loads of them!)
Posted by: Rach | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:20 AM
wow! Arwen! I am so thrilled to hear those words.
Posted by: Louise | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:25 AM
WHA . . . ?!
Congratulations to both of you!
Posted by: Molly | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:38 AM
OH MY GOODNESS. Congratulations! You made me smile for the first time since I arrived at my workplace this morning, and that's saying something. I cannot WAIT to hear details.
Posted by: Ariella | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Congratulations! I wish you a happy, healthy and completely uneventful pregnancy! And you get to do this with your sister, that's so much fun - all four of my sisters had babies the same year and it was awesome!
Posted by: Tricia | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Well you KNOW how happy I am...
(Sonetka ... we're convinced it's my daughter Li. She actually does have magical fertility properties, apparently. Heh.)
Posted by: jen | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:51 AM
Oh, my goodness! I am so so so very thrilled for you and Bryan!
Posted by: Emma B | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:57 AM
Let us know when you know more!!!!
Posted by: Jessica | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:07 AM
oh arwen!
delurking to say that this news brings happy tears to my eyes. hooray!
lindsey
Posted by: lindsey | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:22 AM
Give to thanks to the Lord for He is good, his mercy endures forever!
The power of faith--everyone hear and know!
Love, love, love to all THREE of you.
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:24 AM
Wow! Congratulations! Offering prayers for 34 more weeks.
Posted by: Moxie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:25 AM
I'm so happy for you. Congratulations. Can't wait to hear more details.
Posted by: MoMo | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations! How exciting! Thanks be to God! I'll be keeping you in my prayers for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Posted by: Jill | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:29 AM
Yes!!!!!!How completely, absolutley awesome! NO ONE deserves this more than you, and I will continue to pray for a very healthy pregnancy/baby! Ally
Posted by: Allison P. | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:30 AM
You have no idea who I am, but I'm totally thrilled for you. :-) Congratulations, and I'll be praying for you and the baby.
Posted by: Jane Lebak | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:36 AM
WOW! Praying for all three of you! Three. :)
Posted by: Megan | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:37 AM
Oh, how lovely!!!! You are all in my prayers!
Posted by: Sarah-Genevieve | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:46 AM
WOW!
I'm absolutely thrilled for you and Brian!
Posted by: ks | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:49 AM
Congratulations. WIshing the best for you and your family.
Posted by: luolin | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations! This is joyous news!
Posted by: lee | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:07 AM
Arwen, I read your blog every day. In fact, your news and your spirit caused me to write my daily entry. Please feel free to read it -it is a direct response to your beautiful faith.
I am praying that this news is what I also think it is. I will be clinging to my belief for you that God's promises are always fulfilled for those who love Him. You have been (and are) a model of grace in my life, and I am forever indebted to you.
Posted by: Jen in Missouri | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:08 AM
I'm thinking of you too.
I'm thrilled that after so long you've got something like this :)
Posted by: Emma | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:17 AM
Hooray!!
Posted by: parodie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:24 AM
Jen - Really? Any chance I could, um, visit and maybe touch the hem of her garment? (Kidding, kidding).
Posted by: Sonetka | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:37 AM
Tears! And praise and thanks and more tears!
So so happy for you. I love your blog and read it every day, but I don't think I've ever commented. But I can't keep quiet any longer -- congratulations!
Posted by: Lisa | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:44 AM
Arwen, you've been so faithful. I am praying for you! Congratulations!
Posted by: Maggie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:53 AM
I've only delurked once before, but I wanted to do it again upon hearing this news. I am so so happy for you...
Congratulations.
Posted by: mirabel | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations! I am so happy for you, this is such great news. If I were the type to offer Internet hugs I would...aw heck, here's a big ol' (((((((hugs))))))) for you. :)
Posted by: kelly jeanie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:12 PM
Girl, I'm crossing all my little bits for you... yee-ha!
Posted by: Cecily | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:22 PM
Hey, that's brilliant! Praying that all goes well.
Posted by: Pigwotflies | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:25 PM
congratulations! :)
Posted by: rachael | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:32 PM
Sending good thoughts and prayers for you
Posted by: Allie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:34 PM
I almost forgot to click over here today, but thank G-d I did - MAZAL TOV!!!! I am crossing my digits and praying hard that this should happy for you, with all the attendant joy and love.
Posted by: Rachel | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 12:59 PM
AMEN! A-MEN!! Oh, God is GOOD! You can't imagine how blown away and overjoyed I am right now, not just for you but for the state of the world in general. Regardless of future goods or ills, this here now is very very good. Thank you, God.
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 01:11 PM
Oh good!!! Congratulations - I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Elena | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 01:29 PM
This news blew me away this morning. I have been hoping to stop by and read this for so long, I am very happy for you! Good luck!
Posted by: Mykal | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 01:36 PM
Hey Arwen,
I've been a lurker for quite a long time. I must say I'm sincerely happy for you. This actually made my day. I wish you and Brian all the best, please keep us posted!
Posted by: annie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 01:39 PM
Oh Arwen! Congratulations! I will be praying for a happy and healthy nine months!
Posted by: Caroline | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 01:47 PM
oh YIPPEE!! Continued prayers for all good things for you and your family!!
Posted by: TiaKay | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 02:03 PM
Congratulations from another de-lurker! I have so appreciated your wisdom and grace, and I will continue hoping & praying for you to have a safe & healthy pregnancy & birth!
Posted by: Veronica | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 02:28 PM
Longtime lurker here...
This is wonderful!!! Wishing you all the best on this new journey. Can't wait to hear more details!
Posted by: Beret | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 02:35 PM
Arwen, I imagine you don't even know what to think or do given the long winter you've endured! I am praying this will be a healthy, NORMAL pregnancy. I'm so excited for you!
Posted by: Ellen | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 02:50 PM
Congratulations!
I only stop by your blog now and then, but saw the reference on Selkie's blog. There's no one I'd rather see with such a happy announcement! May your pregnancy progress smoothly--there will be lots of prayers for you :)
Posted by: Amy F | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 02:51 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugs!
Posted by: Hoo | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 02:59 PM
Congratulations and prayers for a happy, healthy pregnancy and baby.
Posted by: Mab | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 03:34 PM
Wonderful!!!!!!
contact me if you want any private midwife type advice, the names of mws or doulas in your area, or any such!
WOW!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: alicia | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 03:37 PM
Congratulations!! You're in my prayers. :)
Posted by: Trish | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 04:00 PM
I'll delurk for this!
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Simone | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 04:08 PM
Congratulations! I'm so glad this has finally happened for you :)
Posted by: stephbolt | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 04:34 PM
Wow!!! Wow, wow, wow! You're my prayers.
xoxo
Kris
Posted by: Kris | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 04:37 PM
Wow. Just wow. Relish this. Savor it!
God made me wait for a baby, too, so now hearing your news, I remember well the feeling of shock and awe and thankfulness and JOY. It's just delicious.
Posted by: Rosie_Kate | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 04:44 PM
Wow! Congratulations! Pretty much speechless except for words with exclamation points after them!!!
Posted by: cjmr | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 04:47 PM
Wow. I guess it shows you the state of my faith that I'm totally shocked.... congratulations!!
See, we TOLD you, if you would just RELAX... ;)
Posted by: unexplained | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 06:20 PM
Praise God! Congratulations!
Praying for a healthy pregnancy for you and your little one. =)
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 06:25 PM
Wonderful, wonderful.
Just wonderful.
Please tell us more when you can.
-D.
Posted by: Donnie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:03 PM
Yet another person de-lurking in honor of the great news! I started reading your blog around the time I became pregnant, and I am so excited that you're about to experience the same roller-coaster of new-babyhood that I am on. Congratulations and you will continue to be in my prayers. God is so faithful!
Posted by: Carrie | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:28 PM
Whoo-hoo! (Little wiggly punchy dance thingie!) Of course I knew already, but since I'm obsessively checking for new comments I thought I'd say something. Praise God!!!!!! I love you! Mom
Posted by: Salome Ellen | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:36 PM
Arwen, I'm an occasional lurker of your beautiful blog. You are in my prayers that this means for you all blessings of pregnancy, healthy pregnancy and a beautiful child in 9 months. Praise God! He is so good! Be well, relish in this excitement and awe. You are a true inspiration! :)
Posted by: Autumn | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:38 PM
Arwen, I just shared the news with my girls, and they're thrilled...as am I...my fiv eyear old thinks that we should keep praying for you though. ;)
Blesings to you blogfriend!!
Posted by: Julie O. | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:50 PM
*happy dance*
How wonderful!!! And you'll get to experience pregnancy *with* your sister! I'm so glad for you! God bless your whole family :)
Posted by: Amy | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:54 PM
You made me break my blog silence! No matter - I had to say something. I'm so happy for you. Prayers will be continuing for health all around. Hugs!
Posted by: Rebecca | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:17 PM
God bless you!!!!! Hurray!!!
Heartfelt ongratulations~
-another stranger sharing your joy :)
Posted by: meg | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:44 PM
God bless you!!!!! Hurray!!!
Heartfelt ongratulations~
-another stranger sharing your joy :)
Posted by: meg | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:45 PM
Praying for the best...
Posted by: clearlydistracted | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:01 PM
Do you realize what an amazing rewarded-faith experience this is for all of us who have been praying for you? Yay God!
My husband and I have been praying for you every day. I was about ready to offer up my Lenten fast for you. Thanks for getting pregnant; now I can keep my chocolate.
Kidding with the last bit.
Now it's time to start praying for an easy pregnancy, smooth delivery, and healthy babelet! God bless.
Posted by: Jordana | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:14 PM
Arwen, I am another de-lurker who wants to say congratulations!! If I'm assuming correctly, this is awesome news! God is good.
Posted by: Tara | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:28 PM
Yay!
Posted by: Nora | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:22 PM
Congrats!
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:24 PM
I'm so happy for you. Hope you are feeling well. Keep us posted on progress!
Posted by: Leggy | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:37 PM
OH My!! Very happy. Will pray, meditate, cross things and hope all for you and for good news. Totally delightful that you and your sister may be moms at the same time.
Posted by: Lisa V | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:47 PM
How very wonderful!
Posted by: Gabriel | Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:50 PM
I've been lurking here for a while, and your writing and your faith has really touched me.
I can't say how happy I am at this blessing for you.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Catherine | Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 06:25 AM
Congrats! That's wonderful news! Can't wait til your next update!
Posted by: Mrs. T | Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 08:19 AM
Great and delightful news. And so a new journey begins...
God's choicest blessings to you three!
Posted by: Mary Poppins NOT (Renee) | Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 08:24 AM
Congratulations, Arwen! What wonderful news. I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Kath | Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 08:32 AM
Arwen! Can you believe how many people came out to talk to congradulate you on this! Let me be one of them.
I'm so pleased to be able to rejoice with you, after weeping with you for so long.
I'm offering Mass for you and Bryan and baby this weekend.
Posted by: Ella | Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 09:23 AM
Oh my!!!!!! Congratulations, and hoping for 8 more months of nothing but good news!
Posted by: elecriclady | Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 09:59 AM
Am I #100? So happy for you!
Posted by: Jamie | Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 10:00 AM