~A XMAS STORY~decorations, crowds, pixies..AND A BLOODY NOSE~ACTUAL UPDATE 11/9 p190

[timandlesley]

Oh Dawn, my heart was just breaking reading this, I am so sorry for all that happened. I am glad that he has a lawyer,unfortunately it sounds like he will need it. I bet it was SUPER hard to put on that happy face and walk in there and be "nice", I would have struggled with that too. I am glad that she is healthy, that pic of Brett and her where he is smiling is adorable. She is SUCH a beautiful baby. It's been a long time since I've seen a baby just born so pretty, she is gonna be a looker : ) Congratulations on being an aunt, SO sorry for all you had to go through.
Lesley

 

[kschafer]

Oh Dawn. What an unfortunate circumstance for you and your family. Good for you for staying strong and keeping your cool. Brett will really appreciate all you did for him yesterday. Margot needs both of her parents so I'm glad to hear that Brett is taking steps to make sure that happens.

Congrats on becoming an Aunt and do enjoy that little girl!

PS: Grand-dude I love it!

 

[k_reile]

Congrats on being an Aunt. She's beautiful. I'm glad she is here and healthy. I'm sorry for the awful situation. I'd want to punch her in the face too...thats pretty awful of her not to call any of you but she texted you and did not even call Brett the father....unexcusable...he will definitely need that lawyer if she is going to be that way.

About Grandpa Dude.... My Dad wanted to be called Grandpa Stud when my newphew was born and my SIL was like you know kids can;t pronounce "s" sounds...so it will be more like grandpa dud. That put an end to that!

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw Dawn! I'm so sorry about everything..I know what it's like to be in family drama. I hope everything gets better..but congrats on being an Aunt. She's beautiful.

 

[troobabiee7]

Oh Dawn, I'm so sorry things turned out the way they did. But first of all let me say congratulations again, and how happy I am that Margot is healthy and has so many people who want to love her

I really hope everything works out for the best. You're right, it's obviously not the ideal situation but parents don't have to be together anymore to respect each other and their rights. I can't even imagine what was going through Jordan's mind when she had the baby and never even bothered to let it's father (and aunt) know. It sounds like she has a whole lot of growing up to do, and hopefully she does it before the realities of raising a baby hit her full force.

Hang in there, I'm sure everything will be straightened out in the end

 

[Racey]

Oh Dear Dawn (hope you dont mind me calling you that - i've followed your TR but never posted) that is indeed a selfish and bitter thing to do to you all, she's not only hurt all of you, but in the long run when that little girl grows up and finds out in some way (we all know things will be said by accident) she will make herself look like a nasty and vile mother. Lets hope her darling daughter will forgive her nasty spiteful act.

So, whenever you start to feel angry and upset (which no doubt you will do) you should all close your eyes and remember how Margot looks, sounds and smells (well the good ones that is he he) - it will help. Thank god she is here and healthy

 

[Hedy]

 

[Megablocks]

I took a break from school stuff and found out that baby Margot was born! I'm so sorry that it happened that way, but congrats on being an aunt!

Lots and lots of thoughts and prayers for you guys, too; I'm glad that Brett got an attorney. I hope it all works out.

 

[MagicShell]

Margot is beautiful, congratulations. I am so sorry about the situation you had to deal with. I hope that Margot's mom will change her attitude and not make her baby suffer. I know that dad's have rights too and I am glad that your brother is going to make sure he gets to be in his daughter's life.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

like everyone else sorry the situation could not have been handled better, it would have been hard for me to keep my cool in that situation...but on the bright side, she is a cutie and i love the cone head, babies heads are so cute when they are born.

so when is dawn expecting?

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

CONGRATULATIONS on the new miralce to join your family! Your brother looks like he is just beaming.

Good for you for NOT punching her lights out, I would have had a hard time with that too. (in fact, I would be accusing her of leaving deliberately so that she could do the birth on her own after coming right back after...yea, I would be some kind of mad)

Also good for you for making sure your brother is set up with a lawyer to ensure his rights.

The only tip I can give you: Tell your brother to keep a daily diary. Date each entry, and talk about what happened that day. Even if it seems like a small inconsequential detail, it may be needed for reference later. I have learned this, thankfully I learned it before it was too late.

Enjoy her, she is lovely!

 

[KristinAnne]

Congratulations on becoming an Aunt, Dawn. She is beautiful. I'm sorry the situation turned out as it did. It sounds like you handled yourself wonderfully. I hope everything resolves itself peacefully for you and your family.

 

[HG_MOM]

Congratulations Dawn!! She is beautiful!
OH...by the way...you look great with a little one in your arms!!

 

[hlrababy]

Congratulations Aunt Dawn!!!! She is adorable!!!!!

 

[joy13]

Congrats on being an Aunt! Sorry about all the drama that went with the birth though.

 

[punkin413]

i'm home and glad to be here. i'm SO TIRED mentally from dealing with all that. but i know it's not over. i'm just glad we have an attorney sort of dealing with things now so it's not all "on" us.

thank you all so much for all your hugs, prayers, good thoughts and just kind words in general. i had 6 pages to read when i got home!!!!! you guys rock. there's no way i'm gonna have time to reply to all that so i just want to say THANK YOU to you all. you have no idea what it means to me. i will reply to any specific questions below. if you haven't seen it yet, i posted a summary of what happened on page 105.

please continue to keep brett and margot in your thoughts and prayers. i got home today to discover that jordan had deleted me from her friends on her facebook and myspace account. not a big deal except that that's the way we always communicated. i didn't do anything to provoke it so it kind of bothers me just because i hope she doesn't try to do anything crazy like leave with the baby or something. i know she has relatives in texas. surely not, but i wouldn't put it past her. i'm going to call the attorney tomorrow and let him know this just in case he can get a court hearing date quicker. i didn't tell my brother because i didn't want to worry him.

why do people have to act this way? what in the world is wrong with a family that just wants to love a little baby? i don't get it. jordan has a 5-year-old who sees her daddy regularly. i don't know what the difference is with brett.

Glad I could help! That actually makes a lot of sense with the Top of the Rock, since you'll get to see the day, sunset and night view. It's gonna be gorgeous Another main reason why I said to switch it was because it would be really hectic to fit everything in, but it works out perfectly with switching your dinners. Just buy your tickets early! When you're in the area that morning to see St. Patrick's Cathedral and start your walk down 5th Ave, buy your tickets then. It's a timed entry so you can pick whatever time you want and you know you're guaranteed to get in since it could get crowded on a holiday weekend. And even if you're not into catching a glimpse of the Today Show, definitely take some time walking around Rockefeller Center. There are cute stores ad cafes in the basement, and the entire area's really pretty. You have to see the Atlas statue! It's pretty small too, so you can see it all easily in like a half hour. You girls are gonna have the best time! Be sure to take a ton of pics because you know we're gonna want a TR!

Best of luck to Jordan! Hopefully Margot's here soon Happy Easter!

thanks again for your tips! i really do appreciate them.

Dawn-

Great updates as usual! I am wondering if this baby will be an Easter baby or not?? umm.. So when are you and Ray going to have some little ones to bring on your disney adventures? Matt and I found out we are expecting a little one in September We are thrilled! I am already planning our first WDW trip with him or her!! haha

thanks! ray and i are actually going to start trying very soon. not yet though! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Dawn, I am late to this TR, but I have spent quite some time the past few days reading and I LOVE it!

Thanks for sharing.

thanks!!! glad you're enjoying it.

Happy Easter to everyone
Dan I'm hoping for an Easter BunnyBaby!!!!
Your NYC plans sound great !! I know nothing about the City!!however if anyone is comingto the NY side of Niagara Falls I can help a bit !!
I have only34 days toDisney and 35 to the HUGE Meet at Epcot !!!!!

thanks! hope you had a good easter too. my mom went to niagara falls a few years ago and she loved it. for your upcoming disney trip!!!!!

That show looks hilarious, we'll definitely have to see that in December

I'm so pleased Ray got his Dole Whip, he did look as though he was on a mission

Good luck with the baby, hope she arrives soon!!!

it was a really cute show. and yes, ray is SERIOUS about his dole whip floats!

Whoa....either this is going to be one really long labor or Auntie Dawn has already gotten her baby brain going!

i can't believe i did that! like i told you in my text, at least they were both religious holidays!

 

[punkin413]

Be safe in your travels! Hoping for a safe and healthy baby girl!

On a side note, I just finished reading all 4 books in the Twilight saga and I LOVED them! I tend to agree with you about the movie. I spent the whole movie telling DH about ways they should have done it to make it better!

thanks! i just hope new moon is better than twilight as far as the movie goes. eclipse has the potential to be GREAT so i'm really looking forward to that one!

I went to NYC last August - it was soooooooo fun! We saw Mama Mia - but I just saw Wicked in February - the traveling production. It is soooooooooooo good! I think we ate at the Blue Fin - is it a tai restaurant? Here is a picture of the interior:

And I hope the baby is coming! ELV's to her!

i know they have a lot of seafood but the decor does look similar. here's the website that has some pictures of the place:

http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/restaurants/blue_fin/index.php

everyone i've talked to that has seen wicked says it's amazing!

Happy Anniversary Dawn!

thank you! i can't believe you knew that.

I was told babyDS needed to be a C section so I went along with it. (He was almost 11 pounds) but if I had to do it again I'd go natural again. C sections are horrible! I hope the poor girl doesn't have to do that. My first two were born without any meds at all. With DD I didn't even have an IV. She came so fast I didn't have time to be put in a room! She was born on the exam table. That was not comfortable but it still beat that needle in my back. Yikes! Have fun and good luck! Hope ya get to meet her soon.

Speaking of baby news. I got the funniest news ever yesterday. You know that jerk of an ex of my sisters? The new girl he's been messing around with is pregnant! Serves him right. Karma bites don't it? It really took a chunk out of his you know what! I hope I see him around town sometime!

my mom had me in 20 minutes so i hope to take after her!

so funny about your sister's ex. what goes around comes around!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

thanks!!! i can't believe you remembered, too!

Jill just told her doctor all her people had to come from other states and the doctor had no problem with scheduling an induction. Of course, Bella didn't cooperate with the induction appointment, and she messed up everyone's plans by coming early, but she's cute enough that we have forgiven her.

PS: Grand-dude I love it!

i thought it had a nice ring to it, too.

About Grandpa Dude.... My Dad wanted to be called Grandpa Stud when my newphew was born and my SIL was like you know kids can;t pronounce "s" sounds...so it will be more like grandpa dud. That put an end to that!

Oh Dear Dawn (hope you dont mind me calling you that - i've followed your TR but never posted) that is indeed a selfish and bitter thing to do to you all, she's not only hurt all of you, but in the long run when that little girl grows up and finds out in some way (we all know things will be said by accident) she will make herself look like a nasty and vile mother. Lets hope her darling daughter will forgive her nasty spiteful act.

So, whenever you start to feel angry and upset (which no doubt you will do) you should all close your eyes and remember how Margot looks, sounds and smells (well the good ones that is he he) - it will help. Thank god she is here and healthy

thanks for saying hello!!! and for reading. and thanks for that tip. i will definitely think of her sweet little face when i worry about the situation to ease my worries.

so when is dawn expecting?

not you, too!!!! give me a break....we don't even have maternity coverage yet! that won't kick in until june and i gotta get some dental work done before i get pregnant. so you've got awhile to wait.

The only tip I can give you: Tell your brother to keep a daily diary. Date each entry, and talk about what happened that day. Even if it seems like a small inconsequential detail, it may be needed for reference later. I have learned this, thankfully I learned it before it was too late.

thanks! i texted him and told him to start doing this. hope he takes your/my advice!

 

[VandyFan10]

The only tip I can give you: Tell your brother to keep a daily diary. Date each entry, and talk about what happened that day. Even if it seems like a small inconsequential detail, it may be needed for reference later.

thanks! i texted him and told him to start doing this. hope he takes your/my advice!

I thought about this during one of our conversations and forgot to mention it.....VERY good call Goofy That is always a good thing to do and it makes you look SO organized ....even if you aren't

BTW Lil Bit Goofy...glad to see you made it over to the Vandy thread ....I was very excited to see you there!!!

I've been thinking a lot about you guys. I hope this will get better....unfortunately Brett probably has a long fight ahead. If he can just be the bigger person in all this he will accomplish everything he's wanting and the next 20 years down the road when it all really matters Margot will KNOW she has a wonderful daddy!! And in the end I'm sure that's what he wants.....

 

[dawz1026]

Jordan is inmature and trying to use the baby as revenge on your poor brother.Unfortunately she is very young and I am surprised her family did not step in and call you unless they are the reason for some of her actions.He will see his daughter and you will see your niece.God will work it out for you both.Bless her lil self.Congrats to you and your brother..

 

[Eventer98]

I agree with Erica about the journal. My best friend and her husband spent years trying to adopt her deceased SIL's daughter. The deadbeat, drug addict father was in and out of the little girl's life. She kept track of every phone call and visit...I think it helped b/c the judge saw that the "dad" only called every 6-9 months even though he lived locally. Finally things went in her favor a few years back and they have never heard from the "dad" since. It will all work out somehow but it may take awhile