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Old 05-08-2008, 05:54 PM
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Congrats on number 4.... when does the search for number 5 begin?
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Wow thats so great!!!!!!! I am so excited for you.
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I swear there will be NO #5...unless God opens up the Heavens and drops him/her/them in our home. Otherwise we ARE done, DONE, done.
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:21 PM
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Sure you are (done)...Never say never!!

and most important right now is, CONGRATS on the great news!
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Now, now, Lylac, relax. You're an expectant mother, you mustn't overtax yourself. We'll hold off on the discussion of more children until after this one arrives.
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I am *so* happy for you, but honestly, we all knew you would be chosen! Congrats!

Now define "done"...
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Old 05-08-2008, 10:38 PM
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That's wonderful, Lylac! Congrats!
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Wooooooooo Hoooooo!! Congrat Lylac!! A new baby for you!! Wheeeeeeeee!!!

Woo hooo!
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Wooo Hoooo~Great news!!!!!!!

When do you get to meet your little boy?

We said the same thing after three kids. Number 4 is taking his morning nap right now. LOL. Never say never.
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Originally Posted by Lylac
And we ARE the chosen family for the lil boy in Florida

Now my head is spinning trying to figure out everything. Between Tim's surgery and going there. I'm sure we'll work it out.

Just thought I'd tell ya'll the good news!!

WOO HOO!! I can't wait to see the pictures!!
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"Faith" - 20 month old -moved 4/25/08 to be with a sibling
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Congratulations! So very happy for your family. Looking forward to hearing the updates!!


(We were done when we adopted child #4, too...until we got child #5! LOL But now we are really done. Really, really. ROFL)
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Totally awesome! Congrats!!!
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