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No Longer Qualifies for Services

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It seems a lifetime ago that my daughter was born, pissed-the-fuck-off at the world with an ominous lump on the back of her head. That day changed us both.

Once shattered and broken on that hospital floor, I’ve slowly pieced myself back together, removing the bad bits and replacing them with good. Stitched up and mostly whole now, I’m not the person who waddled into that room and popped out a very sick daughter. That’s okay.

I begged her doctors, all of them, for something, anything, to hold onto while I schlepped my ill daughter from neurosurgeon to neurosurgeon and I heard the one thing patients abhor most: “we don’t know what this means for her,” followed by the kick-in-the-teeth, “time will tell.”

So we’ve been watchfully waiting from the sidelines, celebrating the victories while fretting the small things: Does that foot-drag mean she’s brain-damaged? How brain-damaged? Is that a seizure or is she just fucking with me?

I don’t know when you exhale. I don’t know how to accept, “it really IS okay.” Because those words nag at the back of my brain, my own untouched brain, just below the surface: “time will tell.”

Sometimes, I get angry, because it’s such a bullshit thing to do, wait for time to do anything. It’s always been there, “time telling” underneath all the milestones and victories, as I wonder what next.

Today, we finally got our answer.

Time, that fucking bastard, got off his ass and came to our Early Intervention meeting and opened his whore mouth and said, “Amelia is at or above level for everything. We see no reason to continue services.”

And for the first time in a long time, I exhaled as my daughter, the Princess of the Bells, led me into the future.

posted under Cinnamon Girl, Encephalocele

152 Comments to

“No Longer Qualifies for Services”

On July 25th, 2011 at 10:07 am Jana A Says:
Tears… lots of tears of happiness for you!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:09 am Deanna Says:
Fucking-A YES. Time to take over the world, Miss Amelia.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:09 am nic @mybottlesup Says:
oh my. WOW!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:10 am blacklisted Says:
You have come out stronger.

🙂
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:10 am Jenni Williams Says:
Seriously crying tears of joy for you all. Fantastic news!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:10 am Caroline Says:
Awesome! That was the best news I received today.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:11 am Kathy Says:
Crying tears of joy for you. How absolutely wonderful. I wish you and your daughter well as you embark on this, the first day of her future.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:12 am Tam Says:
Amelia is rocking it. Just like her mama.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:13 am Amy (the_bmg) Says:
YAY!!!! Some serious happy dancing going on here for you!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:13 am Cindy Says:
Aunt Becky,
Just fucking amazaballs! (((Becky & Amelia))) lots of hugs
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:14 am Jill c s Says:
(Whoosh-ohthankyouGodandeveryoneinvolved) You can now STOP the worrying and START the enjoying!!! I am so happy for you and your family!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:14 am Curlsofred Says:
I’m catching up as I’m new to this blog, but this is definitely worth some champagne. So glad!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:15 am Icepacklady Says:
Congratulations!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:17 am @Dralthi Says:
It’s encouraging when good things happen to good people.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:17 am Tiffany @ MomNom Says:
Tears of happiness for you and your family. I am beyond words happy. Keep kickin’ ass and takin’ names baby girl. xoxo
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:18 am deborah l quinn Says:
This news is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. I too had a very sick baby…who is now a totally strong & healthy 10 year old, so I appreciate the depth of the exhale you’re experiencing. All the way from your toes, a breath leaves your body–a breath that maybe you’d even forgotten, a little bit, that you’d been hanging onto. Cheers to all of you!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:18 am Katherine @ Postpartum Progress Says:
Yay Amelia!!!!!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:19 am Jennifer Says:
Wonderful news! Girrrl Power!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:20 am Sara Says:
That is awesome! Have some champagne for me as well….and whatever else you think I might drink! Celebrate
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:20 am LTF Says:
That’s just so fantastically wonderfully great! Awesome.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:21 am blacklisted Says:
Also, you should change #34 in your 100 Boring Things to be in the past tense. (Yes, I stalk your page scrupulously)
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:21 am Smarty Britches Says:
It is never too early for champagne!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am Patti Says:
Congratulations.

That’s all that needs to be said…. Oh, and Amelia kicks ASS!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:23 am Megan at SortaCrunchy Says:
What an INCREDIBLE DAY! Your joy resonates with every word.

My oldest daughter had a severe speech delay (didn’t talk – at all – until 3). It sounds like you have persevered through SO MUCH MORE than we did, but I know the sheer delight in hearing that phrase, “no longer qualifies for services.” Just AWESOME.

So proud of you both!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:24 am Jenni Chiu Says:
Fuck yeah! Wonderful. Wonderful.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:37 am Teala Says:
Aunt Becky, that is so full of awesome! I’m so happy for y’all!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:39 am Amanda Says:
Your posts about Amelia usually cause me to tear up, because well… you know, but I’m 13 weeks pregnant (PS thank you for the week-by-week pregnancy guide from a while back), and these posts cause me to go all blubbery, snot all over the place because they are so… I don’t even know the words. Awesome. i’m so glad your Princess of the Bells is kicking everyone’s asses! YAY!!!!! (yes I know – too many exclamation points, but I believe even the staunchest of the grammar police will forgive me this time)
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:40 am Mel Says:
Yay Amelia! This is fantastic news! *klinks my glass to yours* *hugs*
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:46 am Jen Says:
Seriously, with the tears at work… 🙂 Couldn’t be happier for you. Enjoy “life after time will tell”.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:48 am Vinobaby Says:
Fabulous! May you learn how to breathe again as you celebrate Amelia’s pure domination over uncertainty and time.

You all deserve a monumental Cheers!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:49 am Fran Says:
Fuckin A!! Way to go Mimi
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:50 am PBBDesigns Says:
Yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy!!!!! So happy! Big hugs and huge sigh of relief.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:50 am Rachel Says:
Best news ever!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:50 am Kevin Boulas Says:
Wow – that is unbelievably excellent!

K
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:52 am Heather Says:
Wow!! That is so great. I seriously got goosebumps reading that. Happy for you and your family!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:53 am Andy Says:
Fuck ya!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:56 am NotJustAnotherJennifer Says:
So, so, sooooo happy to hear that!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:59 am Nic Says:
you didn’t need them to tell you your daughter is brilliant and will take over the world! excellent news just the same!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:00 am Steve Rice Says:
“Time…that whore bastard” LOVE it! So happy for you and yours. Dancing the happy Snoopy dance for you!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:06 am Ryan Says:
of course she is exceptional!! Look at her Momma!! happiness and blessings for all of you Aunt Becky!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:09 am Walkingborder (Karen) Says:
Well shit, you can find good news on the internet.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:11 am habanerogal Says:
this is the happiest news I’ve heard in a long time happy tears and hugs !
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:11 am Johi Says:
Yay! What excellent news. Let the breathing commence.
Much love.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:14 am Chris in PHX Says:
FUCK YEA!!! Kicking life in the teath…go Mimi
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:20 am Anthony from CharismaticKid Says:
Alright! She is wearing a “Belle” dress from Beauty and the Beast. So I guess she really is Princess of the Bells! Wacka wacka wacka!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:25 am Becky Says:
One of the few times in life you hear words like that and want to jump for joy. I’m so happy for you and the beautiful Amelia.

Also I don’t think I mentioned before I love the hell out of the new site design, it’s so classy.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:26 am Barefeet In The Kitchen Says:
That is fantastic news!!! I am so happy for you and for the princess in that awesome dress.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:28 am Andie Says:
Wonderful news! *applauds*
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:30 am Kathy Miranda Says:
Sitting at my desk at work – crying. I am sooooooooooo happy for you and your little angel.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am Dana Maxwell Says:
That is OUTSTANDINGER THAT ALL GET OUT! Congratulations to your family! Now go throw up from relief!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:33 am Kadee Barrett Says:
Yay for Ameilia, the Princess of Bells, ass-kicker of illness and doubt! I will have a cupcake today in her fearsome honor! And maybe a tea party, because I can!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:39 am Jenn3128 Says:
Feel free to walk around yelling “Fuck Yeah” to random strangers. It’s what I did when we learned no heart transplant for us!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:40 am Heather @ nobody-but-yourself Says:
Such awesome, wonderful news. This makes my heart glad.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:40 am Mania' Says:
it’s supposed to be a heart but came out as a question mark… Anyhoo, your post made me float on air.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am Triplezmom Says:
My heart is so happy for you right now. YAY Amelia and Aunt Becky and the Daver!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am Kimmad Says:
Those are some beautiful words! You go, Amelia!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am Joules Says:
Aw yeah! Next stop total world domination! Big loves to you both.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:46 am mamacreates Says:
that’s fucking awesome.

xoxo
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:47 am Carly Says:
Yay!!!

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On July 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am Carly Says:
**makes my heart smile**

p.s. anything you write in <> doesn’t appear, so yes, I’m replying to my own comment.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am Amy Says:
Congratulations to you and Amelia. I’m so happy for you both.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:54 am PrincessJenn Says:
Fabulous news!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:55 am mommabird2345 Says:
That’s great news!!! I’m so happy for all of you!!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:56 am Pete In Az Says:
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!1!1!!!!!!!!!!!111111111!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111111111

😀
On July 25th, 2011 at 2:12 pm Pete In Az Says:
Ya know… (Why, Yes… I AM talking to myself)

I feel sorry for Amelia’s first boyfriend. It’s not her parents he’s got to watch out for, it’s the Princess of the Bells that’s going to turn him every which way but loose.

Shaves a mohawk on his head, puts on ten pounds of gold chain and rips the sleeves off his shirt. (you have NO idea how ridiculous this looks, think Herman Munster) and says:

I pity the fool, I pity the fool.
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:00 pm mommylisa Says:
so fan fucking tastic i can feel it.
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:01 pm Sunny Delaney Says:
YES!!!!!!!! So happy for you all. Princess Amelia ROCKS.!
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:01 pm Chibi Jeeebs Says:
I’m SOBBING. Oh, Becky. Oh, Mimi! Oh, my. I can’t catch my damned breath! lol <3 <3 <3
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:02 pm avasmommy Says:
I’m so glad. What wonderful news. Big hugs to you both. xo
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:03 pm Her from @6degreeslove Says:
FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC!
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:08 pm Pamela Says:
that’s fucking amazing!
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:12 pm Amy D LLA_Princess Says:
Hells yeah!!! Thats so awesome. I’m hoping a day comes that I can hear that too, but for now YEAH YOU GUYS!!!!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:14 pm ChickaBoom Says:
Fantastic! Congratulations to you both! I sure hope I get to hear the same thing one day! 🙂
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:19 pm Ms Dreamer Says:
Fucking A-RIGHT, ‘melia, and fucking A-RIGHT, Bex! I heart you guys soo much, and tears of joy just made their mad dash to my desktop.
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:20 pm Archaeogoddess Says:
Motherfuckin’ Ace!! Whoot whoot whoot!! (piss-poor imitation of Arsenio Hall)
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:31 pm Heather Says:
YAY!!! This is such good news! I am SO SO happy to hear this. I knew she’d be great. She’s ready to take over the world now. Dear God, don’t introduce her to Evi or we’re both screwed. 🙂
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:32 pm SmartOneKym Says:
Yes, yes, yes. Best news I’ve seen in a long, long time.
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:33 pm thepsychobabble Says:
That is incredibly fantastic! A toast to you, to Amelia and to the future!
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:36 pm Martini Mom Says:
Wow. Wow. WOW! That is probably the best news off all time in the history of forever. Yay on both of you!
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:37 pm rk Says:
Simply fucking awesome.
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:41 pm a Says:
Hurray for Amelia! (Sighs of relief for you)
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:41 pm Andrea Says:
Time is telling you now to celebrate! Hooray for you all–vodka all around (with one shirley temple).
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:45 pm Jonah Gibson Says:
Letting that breath out…the quiet sigh of boundless joy. So glad for you.
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:52 pm karen Says:
That. Is everything. Yea to the whole family!

Oh, and if I were her, I’da faked a seizure just to fuck with you.

xox
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:52 pm Neeroc Says:
I think you mean Ass-kicking princess of bells. So fucking awesome. No breathe.
On July 25th, 2011 at 12:59 pm txjennk Says:
Hell to the yes!!! Love, love, love this. Now Amelia will forever be one of us kids who can just tell her doctors to shut their whore mouths!!! And yay to you Aunt Becky for being the perfect mom for a little hellraiser like Miss Amelia!!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 1:08 pm starle Says:
Oh what wonderful news! You must be over the moon! I am so happy for you!
On July 25th, 2011 at 1:19 pm Becky Mochaface Says:
Fuck. Yes. Happiness and congratulations with big fat pink sprinkles to you and Amelia.
On July 25th, 2011 at 1:23 pm MamaRobinJ Says:
Big, huge, arms-flailing happy dance.
On July 25th, 2011 at 1:25 pm Erin@MommyontheSpot Says:
Yea!! I am so glad to hear that!! Congratulations to you both!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 1:28 pm Nicole Elaine Says:
WHOO-HOO!
Thank the fucking gods!
(not to offend said gods, but I am an unholy blasphemer at times)
Watch as I uncork this champagne bottle with my grandfather’s sword….
“Happy for you both” doesn’t begin to covey the feeling. More like, bliss. On tap.
On July 25th, 2011 at 1:44 pm Jennifer B Says:
Ditto to most of these comments. I just breathed a big sigh of relief too, but really, never had any doubt that Mimi would be kicking ass in no time at all. And big pat on the back to you for being the amazing mom that got her into the program and helped her find her words. For sure you’re going to be regretting, I mean, celebrating that decision for the rest of your life. 🙂 So, so, so happy for you both. Go Beautiful Princess!!!!!! Look out world.
On July 25th, 2011 at 2:05 pm Ami Says:
Damnit you made me cry! I’m SO happy for you both! Go Mimi!!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 2:10 pm Michelle O'Neil Says:
I LOVE it! What a wonderful, uplifting post. SO happy for you and your daughter.
On July 25th, 2011 at 2:20 pm steph Says:
As I read, I didn’t realize I was tensing up. Until I let out that sigh of relief and tears sprang to my eyes. Then I realized all the wound up pressure in my body that had only taken a couple of seconds to build up.

Congratulations to not only Amelia, but all of your family.

Now take a deep breath and relax.
On July 25th, 2011 at 2:32 pm Tracie Says:
This right here, freakin rocks my face off!!

Seriously.
On July 25th, 2011 at 2:56 pm Mary Says:
Just look in her eyes. She will continue to amaze you.
On July 25th, 2011 at 2:59 pm flutter Says:
okay fine, just make me cry boogery tears, why don’t you?
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:04 pm Kristin (MamaKK922) Says:
It’s been SO long since I commented. I have been in such a black hole of depression. But this is SO AMAZING I couldn’t not comment. That is amazing. I knew Amelia was an AMAZING little girl and was above every level, she is beyond special! I am so happy for you! And YAY Amelia I know someday you’ll do even more amazing things then you already do Princess of the Bells. And you keep kicking life in the balls!
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:06 pm Angie Uncovered Says:
Incredibly fucking news! Congrats to the little princess and to your whole family!
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:11 pm Nancy P Says:
I have no words to convery the joy I feel for your family right now!
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:11 pm Nancy [Spinning My Plates] Says:
YeaHoo! So happy for all of you. Thanks for the good news. I totally needed that today.
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:14 pm Tiffany Says:
That is FREAKING AWESOME.
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:17 pm Kristine Says:
This is making me tear up.
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:18 pm Erin Says:
Crying the HAPPIEST tears for you AND Amelia. You AND your baby are AMAZABALLS!!!!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:37 pm Amelia Says:
Well, that only made me cry alota bit. Such wonderful news!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:45 pm Sue J. Says:
cue Halleleujah Chorus and pop that champagne. Or, in Amelia’s case, the Kool-aid.
On July 25th, 2011 at 3:51 pm KYouell Says:
I almost didn’t click thru because I thought my jealousy would make me cry the Ugly Cry. There just no way in hell we are ever going to hear that about our son. All we will get is that he has aged out. And I’m not in a depressed place today, just took my rose-colored glasses off for a sec. Anyway… I’m commenting because I didn’t cry and feel the pain of jealousy, I felt happy for you and Amelia. I think I have The Band to thank for that, which means I have you to thank for letting me see the happiness of others. Thanks, AB.
On July 25th, 2011 at 4:01 pm BigP's Heather Says:
Congratulations Amazing Amelia!!

Congratulations Aunt Becky!
On July 25th, 2011 at 4:02 pm Kim Says:
So glad to hear! Go Amelia!
On July 25th, 2011 at 4:13 pm Kristin Says:
That little girl is too much like you to do anything except Kick Ass and conquer the world. She is gorgeous and I am so very thrilled for you.
On July 25th, 2011 at 4:47 pm Suzi Says:
That’s awesome news! Sounds like a champagne Monday!
On July 25th, 2011 at 5:00 pm Kelly Says:
Such a big shout of WHOOPIE for you both! All the ass kicking was worth it, eh, Momma? A toast to you and Amelia.
On July 25th, 2011 at 5:07 pm April K. Says:
YAY for all of you…those are always amazing words to hear!

P.S. My daughter also played the “is she having a seizure or just fucking with us game”, too…not fun.
On July 25th, 2011 at 5:27 pm martini maid Says:
As one of the more “mature” people who read your blog every day….. big hugs to you and to Amelia… remember for each of us that respond – many just read, tear up and are happy for you and your family… 😉
On July 25th, 2011 at 5:30 pm CathiC Says:
Yay, Mimi!!! I knew you could do it, sweet baby girl! Much, much love and happiness to you, your mama, your dada, and your minions, er, I mean, your brothers.
On July 25th, 2011 at 6:02 pm Sunday Says:
Yay! So wonderful to hear that!
On July 25th, 2011 at 6:12 pm Kristi Says:
Halle-frickin-lujia! Congratulations!
On July 25th, 2011 at 8:06 pm SharleneT. Says:
Soooo happy for you. There’s nothing more heart-rendering than having to watch your child go through the horrors of medical care and the “time will tell” slog. {{{HUGS}}}
On July 25th, 2011 at 8:16 pm katrina Says:
YAY! Fucking Fantastic! Awesome! So very happy for the princess of bells and her momma!
On July 25th, 2011 at 8:45 pm Kelley Says:
Best thing I’ve read all day….yay!
On July 25th, 2011 at 9:07 pm Kimber Says:
That kicks ASS! I am so excited for both of you!
On July 25th, 2011 at 9:10 pm lis Says:
this is such amazing news. i can’t even tell you how happy i am for you and your family. ive followed along with Amelia’s story for so long and i can almost feel the exhale and the release of stress that you and the Daver must be feeling. embrace it and try to hold this feeling for as long as possible.

selfishly, it also gives me hope that one day waiting for “time” to quit batting me around will come to a happy end.

xoxo
lis
On July 25th, 2011 at 9:44 pm edenland Says:
Shit I just got all choked up! Best news ever. Am thrilled for you – all of you! XXOO
On July 25th, 2011 at 9:54 pm Mom on a Line Says:
Congratulations!!!! I hope some day to have a similar experience. We’ve been working toward it. My daughter aged out of early intervention, but I’m still hopeful she’ll get to the point of no longer needing services. Enjoy this moment!!
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:06 pm Kirsten Says:
I still remember vividly your post on Mimi losing her words. And, even though she was still young for words, I remember being scared for you and her. No longer requires services. What wonderdful words to hear. You must be over the moon.
On July 25th, 2011 at 10:28 pm Hard Writer Says:
Yay! Soooooo happy for you guys.
On July 25th, 2011 at 11:26 pm Melanie Says:
I’m new round these parts, AB, and I haven’t read All About Amelia, just a little. But I do say from the bottom of my heart, YAY for you and YAY for Amelia!

I cracked up at the seizure/fucking with me bit. My son has seizures, but they are “rage seizures”, not your typical epileptic-type seizures. So when he’s pissed, we can’t always tell whether he’s having a seizure, or just fucking with us. Until he’s done. 🙂

And I used “Shut your whore mouth” today. Thanks for the phrase. It was perfect.

Looking forward to more!
On July 26th, 2011 at 12:33 am .m. Says:
yay for Amelia.
*purple sparklies and happy dances for Amelia & Aunt Becky*
On July 26th, 2011 at 1:07 am Dawn Says:
Go get ’em, Mimi!

So happy to hear this, Aunt B. Fuckin’ ROCKS!
On July 26th, 2011 at 1:45 am HeatherS Says:
Go Amelia! Go You! Exhaling is the best feeling ever when it comes to your kids.
On July 26th, 2011 at 1:51 am Jenn Says:
YAY!!! See! A Size amount of prayer does wonders. Bless you and your family!!
On July 26th, 2011 at 4:14 am Veronica Says:
That is brilliant news.
On July 26th, 2011 at 5:18 am anne Says:
I am so very happy for you and your family!! xxx
On July 26th, 2011 at 5:25 am Al_Pal Says:
Freaking brilliant. Hallelujah Amen! 😀
On July 26th, 2011 at 6:53 am Barbara Says:
Such awesome news! Amelia rocks!
On July 26th, 2011 at 7:29 am Michelle Says:
That is awesome news! Bring on the bubbly!
On July 26th, 2011 at 8:37 am Sarah PD Says:
Thats amazing news! I am so happy for you and your family!
On July 26th, 2011 at 8:42 am Caroline Says:
Double high five for you, double down low for the little one and a big chest bump accompanied by a big manly grunt!
On July 26th, 2011 at 9:19 am Amy Says:
::Flings glitter:: this post gave me chills!!! Yay for you and your family!!!!
On July 26th, 2011 at 10:26 am Losing Brownies Says:
That is AWESOME! Way to kick some ass!
On July 26th, 2011 at 1:10 pm Shosh Says:
I’m so happy for you – right now I’m seriously struggling with the time it takes to get some pathology reports back – wtf, why does it take 3-4 weeks – so I’m so glad for you that you got good news.
I hope that Amelia continues to grow healthy – physically and emotionally – and one day you sit on your porch amid the roses and watch her chase her daughter around the yard.
On July 26th, 2011 at 3:26 pm Cassie Says:
Delurking for this one!!! So much congratulations, I’m at work and having a hard time holding in the tears. This is soooo great! Wishing you many, many more happy times like this one.
On July 26th, 2011 at 11:24 pm Carly Ann Says:
That is great news!!
On July 27th, 2011 at 1:16 am GingerB Says:
I love you! Love Amelia! Fer fuck’s sake – this is big news! Hannah tested at levels and we got “qualified by clinical opinion” because well, obviously her right hand and leg don’t work like the other side, but the testing instrument is too dumb to see it. I want what you got! I am jealous! Head to the future girl. You can always get panic and worry back if you want to, if you really miss them. Except for leaving you rather at a loss for things to hang onto – I think this is full of the awesome.
On July 27th, 2011 at 9:36 am Tom Says:
I love your blog. Sometimes I laugh until I cry. But the tears from my eyes after reading this post are the best yet. You fucking ROCK!
On July 27th, 2011 at 11:58 am Marta Says:
Woo mother fucking Hoo.

That’s amazing.

Also, I swear infinitely more in my comments to you than I do most other places.
On July 28th, 2011 at 9:09 am Marian Allen Says:
I’ve never in my life been so happy to hear that somebody no longer qualifies for services! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing that joy. 🙂

Big hugs to the Princess!
On July 28th, 2011 at 4:46 pm jlhpisces Says:
Bless you both, that’s fucking awesome!! (I can have a blessing and a curse in the same sentence, right?) Much love to you and yours. 😀
On July 30th, 2011 at 5:05 pm Denise Says:
That is absolutely awesome!
On August 2nd, 2011 at 2:09 pm leanne Says:
I am so late to this party, but I am flinging glitter for you and your little princess.
On August 7th, 2011 at 3:33 am Susan Croft Says:
Now THAT is a fucking post. What an awesome thing for you both. Congratulations!