Hi Irish, i dont think your surprised at the outcome and i think the mlc is still running its course.
Your being a great dad and an amazing role model for your Ds, if you dont mind me throwing in my pennies worth i just want to say i in a similer position to you and i know how much the kids look to you for stability and guidance, your giving them that and more.
Exw is lost and is missing her childrens lives. Youve tried but exw sees your efforts as controlling or anti her so time to leave it be. Exw will move heaven and earth to be with the girls IF she recovers from MLC.
Live your life , tell us how things with the new lady are progressing, my sons have meet my new lady but im very cautious about the girls meeting her because they are young and need to be protected. Im only in the R for 4 months so its early days.