OMG I’M PREGNANT!!!

Oh my goodness you guys! It is with absolute elation and immense gratitude that I can share that Steven and I are expecting a baby!!!!

You guys, I am simply over the moon. And I have just so many thoughts and emotions that putting it on paper simply couldn’t cut it, so I made a YouTube video that also incudes footage of me telling Steven and our parents!

We are just thanking God for this true miracle.

Just think about it:

I had a severe case of anorexia during puberty that resulted in not menstruating until I was 29.

I also have an autoimmune disease, that thankfully I have kept in remission through the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for the last 15 years – symptom and medication free.

And I’m no spring chicken!

So truly, God has blessed us with an incredible gift here.

I am currently 12 weeks along, and I will let you know that I’ve expanded my diet to include hard cheese, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, veal, BACON, etc. (All still SCD legal).

But I’m feeling great. No morning sickness of, so to speak — aside from feeling a little lightheaded if I don’t eat right upon waking.

And I’ve stopped running — I went from running 7 miles a day to now walking for an hour. Something more gentle on my body.

But in the video I go through all the things I did to support my fertility, especially with an eating disorder in my past.

And really just go into detail about the journey thus far!

And I’m going to continue to create videos going forward to document and for fun, because I’ve just been GOBBLING UP pregnancy content since learning about Baby Berbs!

We think it’s a boy, but of course, it’s a 50/50 chance!!

Thank you for all the prayers that you’ve been saying for us! I am so incredibly grateful for this beautiful community of friends!

Happy New Year!

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264 responses to “OMG I’M PREGNANT!!!”

    • Thank you so much!! God is so good. We are truly — Overwhelmed By Joy — 🙂 and overcome with gratitude for this immense blessing! happy new year my friend!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Oh my goodness thank you for your prayers and friendship!! That means the world. God is so good, and we’re super thankful for this special blessing! happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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    • Oh my gosh thank you so much for your prayers! That truly means so much. God is so so good, and we’re brought to our knees in gratitude for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much DM! amen to that — God is SO good and we’re truly grateful for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Wanda!! We are simply overjoyed and grateful for this blessing! happy new year! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much MA!!!! God is so good, and we’re truly grateful for this beautiful blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you HJ!! It really is so exciting and a massive blessing. Thank you for the prayers!!! God is sooo good, and we’re just brought to our knees at how grateful we are for this gift! happy new year my friend! thanks again for sharing in the excitement and joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  11. Congratulations! I had a baby girl 8 weeks ago, it has been the most amazing experience. Everyone tells you the love you have for your child is unlike any other but nothing can compare to actually experience it. God is so good and children are such a blessing. Your pregnancy already sounds better than mine, I think you’re having a boy 😆

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    • Thank you Lydia!! and oh my gosh CONGRATULATIONS! That is amazing, and I’m so happy for you! I cannot wait to experience that. It’s funny, my brother said the same thing to my husband and I tonight. (He and his wife have twins). I am so excited for that! And amen – God is so good. We just feel humbled and grateful for the blessing!! That’s what everyone thinks! 🙂 (ourselves included! hehe) Hugs and love xox

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  12. Congratulations! This is wonderful news! I pray pregnancy goes easy on you, amd that in a short (6 or so months) time you will be holding the most precious little person to you.

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    • Thank you so much angela!!! I so appreciate the prayers 🙂 You’re absolutely right — what a surreal thing to think about! God is good!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Linda for your prayers and for sharing in the joy with us!! God is good! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Ian!! Amen to that – God is so good! We are so grateful for this huge blessing that He has given us 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  19. Oh my Gosh honey, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! What an amazing way to ring in the New Year! I am so happy for you my sweet friend! Praise the Lord!! Happy New Year. I can tell 2024 is going to be a blessed year for at least one of us and I am glad it is you. 😊💗🎉🥳 Love you and Jesus loves you even more! Congrats to your husband too. 😊

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  22. Oh My GOSH honey, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What an amazing way to ring in the New Year!! I am so happy for you (and your husband), my sweet friend!! 🎉🥳😊💗 Praise the Lord 🙌🙏 ! And yes, more gentle exercise for now. Good thinking. So exciting!! 😊

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    • Thank you so much!!!!!! you’re absolutely right — 2024 is going to be such a special year! And PRAISE THE LORD INDEED!! He is so good!! 🙂 sending so much love! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you Barbara!!! 🙂 i so appreciate you sharing in the joy with us!! Hugs and love xox

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  24. Love you and Jesus loves you even more! And if you’re willing, when you know the gender of the baby, could you please share? 😊 Only if you and God want to though.

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    • Thank you my friend for sharing in the joy and excitement with us! Yes, of course!! We debated finding out, because we thought it would be really special to have it be a surprise, but we just can’t wait!! So we’ll be finding out at our 20 week scan!! 🙂 happy new year! Hugs and love xox

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    • Aw, thank you so much Debora!! So true! God is SO good, and we’re so grateful for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    • Oh my gosh that is such a great idea! I didn’t think of that!!! You know what we’ll be doing this Sunday! 🙂 thank you for the prayers! God is good!!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you Hannah!!!! 🙂 Amen to that — He is SO good and we’re just so grateful for this immense blessing! thankyou for the prayers! We’re super appreciative! Hugs and love xox

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  29. Hurrah! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you guys! What an amazing journey. One of my good friends also recently married and is 12 weeks also! Such fun.

    If you’re looking for a friendly girlfriend’s guide to pregnancy, my friend Bonnie and I wrote one a few years ago. Between our two families, we have 15 babies…that’s a lot of experience! 😆 it’s called Beginner’s Guide to Growing Baby: Tips to Help You Through all Four Trimesters.

    Here’s the link if you’d like to check it out:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1999099745/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=

    We give not only all our best tips for physical pregnancy health and wellness, but also address mental health post partum, body image, the need for mom friends, learning to ask for and accept help as a mom, as well as birthing tips, breastfeeding, early baby care etc.

    Many blessings on your motherhood journey!!

    Anna

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    • Thank you so much Anna for sharing in the joy and excitement with us! And that’s so awesome, I can’t wait to check it out! thanks for passing it along! Those sound like answers to all the questions I’ve been mulling over! 🙂 happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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  30. SO thrilled for you… I’ve been following you for a while now and I know that we see differently on a lot of things, and that you’re also kind of like an old friend to me because of how much you share from the heart. I feel happy in the way I would for a friend or family member with this news! Feel like I know a little bit of a back story about what a gift this is, and it is always a gift. Praying for deep blessings for you and Steven and your baby. ♥️

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    • Aw, thank you so much!!!! this comment truly touched my heart 🙂 You’re absolutely right – this is such a huge blessing, and we’re so grateful for God’s goodness! And thank you for your prayers! We are very appreciative!! Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy new year!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Angie! Amen to that – God is so good! a true blessing indeed! happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you Kristen! Amen to that — God is so good, and we are so grateful for this immense blessing!!! happy new year friend! Hugs and love xox

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  35. I’ll join the congratulators and pray for a healthy baby.
    “Behold, children are a gift from the Lord, a reward of the fruit of the womb.” Psalm 127:3

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    • Aw, thank you CA for the prayers and for sharing in the joy and excitement with us! Amen to that — they are truly a gift and a blessing! God is good!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much!!! and that is great advice! It is just wild to me that my body just *knows* how to create a BABY without me even thinking about it!! God is amazing! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Annette!!!! We are simply overjoyed!!!! happy new year!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much PK! Amen to that! Praise Jesus for this immense blessing! I just still cannot believe it. God is good!! thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Bridget!! aw, we are so appreciative of the prayers. And AMEN! God is SO GOOD!!!! happy new year friend! Hugs and love xox

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  41. This is the best news! Congratulations!!!
    Your journey just keeps getting better and better, and filled with more and more love. May the Lord continue to bless you, your baby, your family – with health, joy, and love always!

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    • Hi friend! Thank you so much for sharing in the joy with us!! Amen to that – God is so good and we are humbled and grateful for His blessing! thank you for your prayers and kind words! Hugs and love xox

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  42. Congratulations 🎉 and happy new year. I praise God with you! When I became healthier and more healed after anorexia in my college years, one of greatest fears was that I might not be able to get pregnant. I had so abused my body for quite a lengthy period of time. Praise God He allowed for healing His way. Bless you and your husband 💝

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    • Thank you Lisa!!! God is SO GOOD!! This is such a blessing and we cannot wait to see all that He has in store for our growing family 🙂 And thank you for sharing that. I am right there with you — amen – His healing is such an immense blessing. Sending you massive hugs my friend!! xoxo

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  43. Congratulations!! I just saw your Instagram post and was so happy for you! Then I headed here because I knew you would’ve posted more details. I’m excited for you and I hope you have a great pregnancy and experience.

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    • Thank you Rachael!!! That is so kind, I really appreciate that. We are just so excited and so grateful for this immense blessing!!! 🙂 happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Carole!!! I appreciate you sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Laura!!! I am feeling the love all the way in Utah! 🙂 Thank you for sharing in the joy and excitement with us!!! 🙂 happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much!! I think you’re absolutely right about that — and it already has been an incredible journey thus far!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Sami! amen to that – God is SO good! thank you for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Hannah for sharing in the joy and excitement with us! we are simply over the moon! happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you Mark!!! I truly appreciate that kindness. yes, we are over the moon and grateful for this blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you Jerry!! I truly appreciate that. Yes! God is so good, and we’re filled with gratitude to Him! Hugs and love xox

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  58. Congratulations!! Awww!! 🙂 We’ve been watching you since then and now it’s your time to have your own gem. So happy for you both! And can’t wait what’s in store for your bundle of joy! 🥰🥰💖😇

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    • Thank you Pam!!! Aww, this just made my day! What a journey it has been. Thank you for your friendship along the way! God is good!!!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Caroline!! I appreciate you sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Sheree!! yes! God is so good, and we’re so grateful for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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  70. This is supremely awesome!! You will be great parents and there is NOTHING like it. Praying for all things going smoothly. The changes are major in every way. But …you got this!!

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    • Thank you so much!!! Aw, you are very kind to say that. Thank you for your prayers! Yes, we’re ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Hugs and love xox

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  72. Congratulations! That is amazing news! To be honest, I was kind of wondering (and hoping!) that you guys might be expecting after reading your post about eating meat and cheese, lol. So very very glad to know my hunch was correct. Sounds like a boy from my personal experience, lol. We just had baby #9 this summer and I am always sicker with the girls! With our first son I craved meat, lots of fried chicken sandwiches and steak during that pregnancy. So so glad for the both of you! Parenthood is amazing even with the ups and downs! God Bless you all and keep you and baby safe all through pregnancy and delivery!

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    • Thank you so much my friend! hahah yes!! That’s what my friends said too when they found out I had expanded my diet — they were like…hmmmm…what’s going on here!?!? And you were right!!! 🙂 And yes! that’s what the consensus is: people — including us — think it’s a boy!! Oh my goodness, number nine! that is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your new addition! so happy for you 🙂 that is such wonderful advice. thank you for sharing that 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  73. This is wonderful! Congratulations! We’re also expecting our first very soon and we can’t wait. So excited for you guys! Praying for a smooth and healthy pregnancy for you and baby!

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    • Thank you so much!!! oh my gosh congratulations to you!! how exciting! i’ll be keeping you in my prayers as well! thanks for sharing in the joy with us! bump buddies! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  74. Dear Caralyn,

    This is so incredible to hear. I cried like three times while watching your video, it is so beautiful to see what God is doing for you! I’ve followed your story since 2017, I have been in inpatient multiple times for an eating disorder and your words have helped make my life in recovery meaningful and worthwhile for all these years. It’s been so cool to see you date, get married and now be pregnant and hear how God is always moving in your life. I am so grateful for you, you’ll never know all the ways you’ve uplifted my heart! It’s also crazy because my husband and I are about to start trying to have kids (literally this month), and I have similarly always worried that this might not be possible at all given my history. I’m so encouraged by your story, and blown away by God’s goodness in your life! It is also a great reminder to trust Him no matter what He has in store for us. I can’t thank you enough for sharing, and I wish you all the best, you are going to make an incredible mother and that child is so blessed to have you for a parent <3

    Love,

    Margot

    P.S. You mentioned that you've been doing a deep dive into all things baby, so if you have any videos or educational material on fertility and preparing the body to conceive please feel free to share!! Sending lots of love your way . . .

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    • Thank you so much my friend for sharing in the joy with us! big hugs to you! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Krista!! God is good!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    • Amen to that! God is SO GOOD! We are just incredibly grateful for this immense blessing! Thank you my friend! Hugs and love xox

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  84. Congratulations… Having been aware of the issues and struggles of your past, I am so overjoyed in the way our God has blessed you — and redeemed what the enemy meant for destruction. Rejoicing with you!!

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  87. Loved the video and am so happy, but not surprised! God is good all the time, and He truly honors those who honor Him. Congratulations to you both and the precious baby who is so blessed to have you both as Christian parents!

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  93. Ahhh congrats, Caralyn!!! This is the best news. Gosh, God is good! I really appreciate you sharing your story. I’m TTC again right now, and it really was motivating listening to how you prioritized your health. ❤️ Praying for a great rest of your pregnancy !

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    • THank you so much!!! hahah yes! the bacon mac and cheese was next level!!!! haha we don’t know yet! we THINK it’s a boy, but we’ll find out in about 7 weeks at our 20 week scan! 🙂

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    • Thank you so much!!!! we are absolutely overjoyed and thankful to God! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Keith!!! and gosh, you’re kind to say that 🙂 We so appreciate your prayers! God is SO GOOD!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Aw, thank you so much Bill!! We are just overcome with joy and gratitude to the Lord for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Amelia!!! that really means a lot 🙂 God is good!!! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much — gosh, that really means a lot 🙂 It definitely has been quite a journey, and I’m just so grateful for this incredible blessing! Hugs and love xox

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  109. Congratulations 🙂
    This is wonderful news and shows your healing from what your body went through has indeed happened.
    By the way, please allow me to teach you a phrase for when you want something. Touching your stomach, you look at your hubby and say- “Baby wants you to…”

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    • Thank you so much for sharing in the joy with us! and you’re right — it really brings me to my knees in gratitude for the complete healing that God has restored in my body. hahahahahahh!!! oh my gosh that is too good! You know, Steven is already tuned into that…he sometimes tells me, like yesterday at the airport when he wanted to carry my bags, he said, “baby would want me to carry it for you.” hahahah I’ll definitely have to use that 😉 hahah Hugs and love xox

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  111. I am just overjoyed for you and Steven and baby Berberabe! What a wonderful blessing! Have a healthy and happy pregnancy!

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    • Hi Mrs. Elfers! Aw, thank you so much!!! we are absolutely over the moon! it really is a huge blessing. God is so good!! Have a wonderful day! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you Moumita! I so appreciate that!!! it has been super joyous so far! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    • Thank you so much Jeanie!! I so appreciate you sharing in the joy and excitement with us! God is good! and yes!! it will be a happy 2024 indeed!!! Hugs and love xox

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    • thank you so much Londe! i really appreciate your prayers and for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    • thank you so much! yes — we are so grateful to God for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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  127. Your commitment to environmental awareness is crucial! The eco-friendly tips you share contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. Let’s be stewards of our planet together.

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