LouisaMay's Long Search begins... - Page 11

ms_gwyn · #**151** 04-08-2005, 05:50 PM

LM....

you know that I am feeling you right now...I say take it slow (redundant I know)...do not feel any guilt about wanting to be a part of a sorority now that you are preganant.

I say...send a follow email or if you don't feel comfortable in that, put out feelers for a lunch date, but let them know you are still interested.

A little contact does not equal pushy...share the news...its a joyous occasion.

I know you want this and I have hope that you will get it....and I know that 3 years seems like a long time....

but take this time in this new chapter in your life to experience all the wonders that motherhood will bring.

PM me if you need to talk

gwyn

aopirose · #**152** 04-08-2005, 06:22 PM

Have faith and patience. I gave birth very shortly after my initiation and I have been active ever since. I enjoy my "AOII time". It is what helps to keep me grounded. I am expecting again and while I declined another local office for next year, I still have my international volunteer position. It can be done and no you are not selfish.

LPIDelta · #**153** 04-08-2005, 11:40 PM

LM--
Like aopirose, my best friend volunteers for our sorority because that is her time to do something for herself. Don't feel guilty about pursuing this dream for yourself, that is important too.

Sororities are organizations for women, and women get pregnant. We need to celebrate that--and many organizations have ways to do that. I encourage you not give up, and be persistent.

I agree with the idea of contacting someone from GC to help--we are all so passionate, I can't imagine someone from here not helping and sheparding you through this process. Maybe someone from outside that org might be able to help too.

Best wishes on your pregnancy!

LouisaMay · #**154** 04-09-2005, 03:38 PM

Thanks, everybody, for your support. As usual, you are great at pick-me-ups. I will certainly keep your advice in mind, and I am very glad that you don't think that I should stop because of my little one!

I have been in contact with a great GC member who has been wonderful from day one. She has been a great source of encouragement. Because I haven't heard anything from "Little Women" in 15 months (despite e-mails and greeting cards), I guess I just stopped corresponding with the GC mentor because I didn't want to put her in an awkward situation. If her sisters have decided that I am not a good fit with their organization, then I don't want her to feel that I am asking her to disagree with them. Know what I mean?

After the baby arrives and I get a handle on my new life, I think I will write to the alum group and the college chapter because there are certainly new members and officers in both places.

Thanks for being there....

LM

LouisaMay · #**155** 04-13-2005, 02:58 PM

I am definitely still in the hunt. I wrote to my GC "cheerleader," and she offered some interesting and helpful new information. Obviously, my family will be #1 forever, but I hope to show my son or daughter that mama can be many things!!!

Thanks again for all of your support.

LM

TCV · #**156** 04-15-2005, 01:55 PM

Hang in there LM...at times it felt that I was going nowhere but waiting sure paid it off....

LouisaMay · #**157** 05-12-2005, 11:36 AM

I recently discovered that the alumnae group in my area now has a website. Maybe this will make things easier when I am back in the AI groove. This must be a recent development since I hadn't seen this sort of resource when I was actively trying to connect with the women here.

LM

LouisaMay · #**158** 07-21-2005, 04:40 PM

Hi, everyone!
Well, I'm now VERY pregnant and very anxious to be a Mommy. I'm also excited about the possibility of starting up my AI process again after I get the swing of raising a baby and all that comes with it!

I've been trying to take it easy, so I've been online a lot more. Of course, that always gives me the AI bug all over again.

Staying cool and hopeful!!!

LM

Tom Earp · #**159** 07-21-2005, 05:37 PM

A+++, New Mommy!

That is a Priority Now, AI is second, for now!

blueangel · #**160** 07-26-2005, 06:45 PM

Pssssst! LM! Please clean out your PM box!

LouisaMay · #**161** 07-27-2005, 12:44 PM

All clear. Sorry about that!

LouisaMay · #**162** 04-21-2006, 10:38 AM

Back in action.

Although my new life as a mom is more wonderful and more hectic than I ever imagined, I see that I need to make time for me and for contributing to the community. So...after giving it a lot of thought, I have decided that the time is right to continue my AI journey.

I still have my eyes set upon "Little Women." I feel, more than ever, that this organization is a good fit for me. I can just hope that they agree!

Just to update: My son is now 8 months old. He is such a delight! I have finished my prelims, so I'm officially a Ph.D. candidate. It has been a lot of hard work, but I love my career path.

LM

Tom Earp · #**163** 04-21-2006, 03:12 PM

HoBoy, sounds like a like a lot on Your Plate for sure!

Hang on and keep working at it!

It is nice tho hear from You for sure!

BetteDavisEyes · #**164** 04-21-2006, 06:21 PM

I'm catching up on your story & all I can say is WOW! Keep up the good attitude, congrats on your baby, & PhD candidate is awesome!

Jimmy Choo · #**165** 04-23-2006, 05:06 PM

I agree.... wow! But you have been so positive thru the whole thing! Good for you! Good luck as you get back into the AI journey!