We're going through changes...

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Mawkish1983
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We're going through changes...

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Changes

Here's a situation update. My wife and I moved from Manchester to Southend-on-Sea. I'm still working in a prestigious selective boys' school, just a different one. I've also received several promotions over the course of the year and my career looks set to continue to progress rapidly.

I've bean practising Buddhism for over six years now. My practice is far from perfect, by progress is progress. The difference is now I can be open about it. My family have accepted my choice.

The biggest change is that I am now a father. My daughter was born last night and weighs 33 newtons. My wife had no pain medication, and the birth was natural. She did very well indeed. The baby and my wife are both fine.
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We were told years ago that my wife would be unable to have children. Looks like even medical diagnoses are impermanent.

At this moment, I'm very happy and content. Although I'm not an active contributor to this community anymore, I thought it would be news some of you might like to hear.

-Mawkish1983
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It is always nice to hear good news. Congratulations, Mawkish1983!
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Congratulations! :smile:
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Congratulations. Having kids was wonderful and enriching in my experience.
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sattva wrote:It is always nice to hear good news. Congratulations, Mawkish1983!
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and it's always good to hear from people we used to know but haven't seen for a while - and that includes people we've only 'known' online.

Be well, be happy and enjoy the changes in your life.

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Congratulations to you both!

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Blessings upon you, your wife, your child and your lives together.

One thing is for sure : Life will never be the same again....

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Congratulations on your new arrival :twothumbsup:
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Great to hear from you!

Take care...

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It is always nice to hear good news. Congratulations, Mawkish1983!
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Congratulations Mawk to you and your wife!
Mudita and metta to you and your family!
And thank you for sharing your great news.
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Congrats Mawkish!!

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Congratulations, Mawkish!

Children tend to throw a spanner into many things at once, and if we cope with that it is a good thing. Ours have been and continue to be my greatest living Dhamma teachers.
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Congratulations!

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Glad to her it Mawkish!

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