tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post4675348159893191802..comments2023-10-22T11:45:23.103-04:00Comments on dead baby jokes: can't explainUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-25763793512698314862008-05-20T22:02:00.000-04:002008-05-20T22:02:00.000-04:00Makes perfect sense.Makes perfect sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-69806702099479636222008-05-15T19:47:00.000-04:002008-05-15T19:47:00.000-04:00It's strange to experience happiness and terror al...It's strange to experience happiness and terror all at the same time, and every time we went for u/s I swear that was how I felt. Even afterwards when they reassured us and said things were fine I walked out waiting for the bottom to drop out. I'm not sure why. But I completely understand. <BR/><BR/>Still, I'm very happy to hear that things look good.RBandRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018306370247688896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-74753893627168682932008-05-15T13:53:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:53:00.000-04:00I spent the hours after most of those early ultras...I spent the hours after most of those early ultrasounds bawling, not because I was happy, but because now I had more to lose. <BR/><BR/>I tried to remember that every pregnancy is different, but that only sort of worked. Then I got hit with the nausea and, as sad as it sounds, it helped distract me from my fear. <BR/><BR/>Assuming you don't want to contract food poisoning to distract yourself, hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-82153266221576728982008-05-15T10:59:00.000-04:002008-05-15T10:59:00.000-04:00Makes sense to my black heart. Breathing a sigh of...Makes sense to my black heart. Breathing a sigh of relief could just set you up for a huge heartbreak later.<BR/><BR/>That is good news, though.Dr. Grumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448780702110352118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-90251668316300352172008-05-14T22:20:00.000-04:002008-05-14T22:20:00.000-04:00At this point it seems awkwardly anticlimatic when...At this point it seems awkwardly anticlimatic when things don't fall apart.Antigonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206205690072218302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-89510546337005034532008-05-14T16:22:00.000-04:002008-05-14T16:22:00.000-04:00My experience has been one of alternating joy and ...My experience has been one of alternating joy and terror - and there's really no predicting which one will surface when- somethings I would think would make me feel better just don't and vice versa.Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04483699312375749242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-59421473643372743432008-05-14T14:28:00.001-04:002008-05-14T14:28:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Furrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617566957749784387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-63700751704076991372008-05-14T14:28:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:28:00.000-04:00Yep. We get it. It's okay to feel this way. I hope...Yep. We get it. It's okay to feel this way. I hope it will pass as things continue to go well. <BR/><BR/>If it makes any difference, I'm feeling all kinds of joy for you.Furrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617566957749784387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-61357453333804242452008-05-14T13:48:00.000-04:002008-05-14T13:48:00.000-04:00this is giant stuff. giant.you would be a freak no...this is giant stuff. giant.<BR/>you would be a freak not to be, well whatever tapestry of emotions you ARE.<BR/>thinking of you.<BR/>xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-86655081776219672562008-05-14T12:47:00.000-04:002008-05-14T12:47:00.000-04:00Congratulations on the great ultrasound. I totall...Congratulations on the great ultrasound. I totally get that anxiety. It's normal and expected.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540060049975721555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-56033078249297521712008-05-14T11:03:00.000-04:002008-05-14T11:03:00.000-04:00I understand those feelings of anxiety. I am stil...I understand those feelings of anxiety. I am still whispering good thoughts your way.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912286121374215944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-88653630978686283862008-05-14T10:53:00.000-04:002008-05-14T10:53:00.000-04:00I wish you could enjoy this but I do understand. ...I wish you could enjoy this but I do understand. You are in my thoughts but congrats on a good u/s.AJW5403https://www.blogger.com/profile/04226074790172704619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-60216678817450223172008-05-14T10:49:00.000-04:002008-05-14T10:49:00.000-04:00It's so unfair, that our experiences with IF rob u...It's so unfair, that our experiences with IF rob us not only of years, money, and untold sorrow, but also of our ability to simply be happy during this time.Ahuva Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432567017520114856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-33928689756674225512008-05-14T10:11:00.000-04:002008-05-14T10:11:00.000-04:00we're also thinking of you. i don't think there's ...we're also thinking of you. i don't think there's a way to feel better. if there is, i sure as hell haven't found it. at the very least (and this is a very, *very* least) i hope you don't feel isolated -- so many good-hearted people know and share your feelings. <BR/><BR/>take good care, -- c.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-52185769076458039492008-05-14T09:28:00.000-04:002008-05-14T09:28:00.000-04:00Many good comments that I could ditto. Instead let...Many good comments that I could ditto. Instead let me just add that I'm thinking of you and hoping for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-51027568143728989522008-05-14T08:22:00.000-04:002008-05-14T08:22:00.000-04:00One day at a time, Niobe.Winston Churchill:"It is ...One day at a time, Niobe.<BR/><BR/>Winston Churchill:<BR/><BR/>"It is a great mistake to try to look too far ahead. The<BR/>chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time."<BR/><BR/>Wishing you peace.Galenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132369804080588683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-69751154486709927322008-05-14T08:20:00.000-04:002008-05-14T08:20:00.000-04:00i totally get it. i spent the first thirteen or f...i totally get it. i spent the first thirteen or fourteen weeks so braced for bad news that the good news just felt like i was being strung along.<BR/><BR/>now, i'm in the danger zone of beginning to hope, actively, to anticipate good news...and it scares the living shit out of me.<BR/><BR/>for you, though, i find it very easy to be happy. ;)Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403701620708365171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-83485531173779270452008-05-14T06:51:00.000-04:002008-05-14T06:51:00.000-04:00Completley understandable to feel that way. Stay i...Completley understandable to feel that way. Stay in the moment. Focus on the Now. And, for Now, all is well!thirtysomethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564139651442295144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-5718522788012837882008-05-14T00:27:00.000-04:002008-05-14T00:27:00.000-04:00Ditto Julia's thoughts...with everyday that nothin...Ditto Julia's thoughts...with everyday that nothing happens I find myself listening even harder for that other shoe to fall or for the truck to run me over.k@laklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366772609212990882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-77721096808118120402008-05-13T23:36:00.001-04:002008-05-13T23:36:00.001-04:00I would feel the same way... I'm terrified of gett...I would feel the same way... I'm terrified of getting pregnant again... yet not using anything to prevent it....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-91655255517111602012008-05-13T23:36:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:36:00.000-04:00Thinking of you....so far, so good, but why wouldn...Thinking of you....so far, so good, but why wouldn't you be distrusting of apparent good? One moment at a time.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000470374101306070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-42232793662228939292008-05-13T23:31:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:31:00.000-04:00I get it too. Safe so far, leads to future possib...I get it too. Safe so far, leads to future possibilities. Thinking out all those possibilities gives one a headache. Not thinking those possibilities out, gives one a headache. So your about to get a headache, when that bitch hope walks in the door. Not the best of combos. <BR/><BR/>Best thoughts, on my part.thricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528308384855206125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-90560349028344373522008-05-13T23:26:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:26:00.000-04:00what lori said -- breathe into whatever it is you'...what lori said -- breathe into whatever it is you're feeling. it is what it is, and is out of your hands. hope is a bitch when she creeps her way in. but the alternative is no better. and there is good reason to hope. if you can't bear it, just let everyone else do it for you.lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-12726173172028239022008-05-13T23:06:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:06:00.000-04:00Great news, but understandable feelings. I too am...Great news, but understandable feelings. I too am waiting for that day when the great news brings nothing but great feelings - no anxiety, fear, worry. Hang in there.Awakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13062430694807130926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-57942696176877534012008-05-13T22:07:00.000-04:002008-05-13T22:07:00.000-04:00I'm thinking about you and I'll be sending good th...I'm thinking about you and I'll be sending good thoughts your way!EmmaLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976963296705941968noreply@blogger.com