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in San Jose, CA, The United States

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http://www.marykathrynjohnson.com

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SayBumpandTweet

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Picture this: A woman with an 8 month pregnant baby hotel for a belly, a pink cast up to the knee on one leg and a blue cast on the other, using a walker to try to hop to the bathroom without peeing all over herself. If you can relate to being 8 months pregnant, and can't imagine how you could go through labor and delivery, care for a newborn, toddler, husband and home all while hopping around with the help of a walker because you have 2 broken legs in casts, you might want to read this book, and discover the messy, funny, poignant story of my journey. Yes, I really did break both my legs when I was 8 months pregnant. Go ahead, laugh...I did (after I cried, that is).

Since then, I have done many other things I never thought were possible. Ha...more Picture this: A woman with an 8 month pregnant baby hotel for a belly, a pink cast up to the knee on one leg and a blue cast on the other, using a walker to try to hop to the bathroom without peeing all over herself. If you can relate to being 8 months pregnant, and can't imagine how you could go through labor and delivery, care for a newborn, toddler, husband and home all while hopping around with the help of a walker because you have 2 broken legs in casts, you might want to read this book, and discover the messy, funny, poignant story of my journey. Yes, I really did break both my legs when I was 8 months pregnant. Go ahead, laugh...I did (after I cried, that is).

Since then, I have done many other things I never thought were possible. Have you had a life changing event? I would love to hear about it. You can visit my site or chat with me on twitter. I look forward to meeting you.

Here's an excerpt from my book:
Incontinence and a Walker (Chapter 2)
“I was actually very lucky in that I had a walking cast on my right leg which allowed me to stand flamigo-like on one leg. I would not put any of my considerable weight on my left ankle, however – thinking about 'surgery' while pregnant had me following the Doctor’s orders like a Star Wars Clone.

How did I get around, you ask? A wheel chair was the first option, until I pictured the walls of my house being demolished and said, 'No thanks, what else?' We lived in a 1600 square foot tract home with a standard hallway connecting the bedrooms and garage to the front rooms and kitchen. Our home had a typical 3 bedroom/2 bath floor plan fit into a neat little box shape with no room for grand hallways and entrances. We have since remodeled and removed the hallway to open the house entirely. A day late and two broken legs short, as they say, but nice all the same.

Next I was offered crutches.

PLEASE, PEOPLE! Being off balance with this big bump in front of me was the cause of the accident in the first place! What, you want me to break my neck, too?! Instead, I was given a walker. Yes, a walker. You know, the things you see little old ladies using when they go out on the town.

No, I didn’t put tennis balls on the bottom! ”
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	Say Bump and Take a Left 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Mary Johnson rated a book 4 of 5 stars Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford (Goodreads Author) read in March, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Wonderful love story set in a troubling time. I didn't think Henry's ultimate "Long-distance love affair" choices quite fit the wonderful weaving of his character, however, but it set up for an amazing ending!
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Mary Johnson made a comment in the group Help with Book Formatting — What software do you use to format your books? topic "I just switched to Scrivener for ALL my formatting. This program is very comprehensive, and since I have a Mac, I don't need to export my Pages documen...more "
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This book helped me appreciate my own "approximation of an ordinary life", and in reading it to my kids, helped us all be more tolerant of our own idiosyncrasies and of those around us. Thank you! I think Len would love to pick apart the saying, "Wal...more
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Mary Johnson liked a quote “I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to...more ” — Maya Angelou like
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