tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post6378008120406003414..comments2023-04-11T02:55:05.229+12:00Comments on MAYBE BABY . . . (or maybe the loony bin?): A POST THAT RESONATED WITH MEHaideehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17388186444189056961noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-51162406631397506392010-09-22T19:52:40.548+12:002010-09-22T19:52:40.548+12:00Thanks for sharing. I loved this post
~Stopping by...Thanks for sharing. I loved this post<br />~Stopping by for ICLW #69Stefanie Wolfaardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180984665111061635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-62868739373953601202010-09-22T18:25:18.133+12:002010-09-22T18:25:18.133+12:00A wonderful post. I also read the post you mention...A wonderful post. I also read the post you mentioned and loved it. This is an important part of the IF/pregnancy loss blog community and I'm glad people are acknowledging it. Being someone who had an "easy" time of it (one year of trying naturally and one ectopic pregnancy) I've always felt like I didn't "deserve" to be a part of this community, like I was trying to fit in with people who didn't really want me around. 99% of that was most likely my own issues and insecurities, but 1% was based in reality. I'm not trying to act like I haven't harbored the green eyed monster, because he is a regular guest at my house, but recognizing that reality is very important. Thank you very much for writing this post. It was very much appreciated.<br /><br />Esperanza (ICLW #95) @ esperanzasays.wordpress.com<br /><br />PS - I'm having a book giveaway this Friday. I hope you can check it out!Esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12375150088333673843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-55525871891057687862010-09-22T16:05:38.436+12:002010-09-22T16:05:38.436+12:00It's interesting how everything becomes relati...It's interesting how everything becomes relative based on our experience. I read about a girl going thru iui's and thought about how I always believed that would be our answer. I thought that was as far as we'd go. I got jealous that it worked for her. Green eyed monster.Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16359155211826702864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-68660897394412196282010-09-22T13:53:35.043+12:002010-09-22T13:53:35.043+12:00I love your blog :o)I love your blog :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-77824084570779730592010-09-22T12:36:00.429+12:002010-09-22T12:36:00.429+12:00I love this post!
Happy ICLW!#41I love this post! <br /><br />Happy ICLW!#41Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-63653652115916914012010-09-22T11:58:14.071+12:002010-09-22T11:58:14.071+12:00I know exactly what you mean by invisible lines an...I know exactly what you mean by invisible lines and I know mine form (out of my control) the second someone gets a positive test or good adoption news these days. It sucks and I wish I could just shut off that jealous part of my brain but I can't. Hopefully, I'll be jealous of you soon. :)<br /><br />Happy ICLW!<br />http://just-two-lines-away.blogspot.comJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11758335438183239247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-55046118975519126222010-09-22T11:00:01.393+12:002010-09-22T11:00:01.393+12:00Yes, and I feel like the "further" I get...Yes, and I feel like the "further" I get on this IF journey the more potentially isolating it is. Isolated is a strong word....maybe lonely is better...simply because there are fewer people in the same position. When I first got diagnosed I could easily relate to anyone dealing with IF, particularly MFI, etc. But now I'm with you in the multiple IVF club, and we are a smaller group.<br /><br />That said, I am so thankful for this community. I don't really feel alone, because I have formed relationships that have stuck around even as people have gotten BFPs, or our diagnoses or situations have changed. And most days the IF bond alone is all it takes to reach out to one another :)<br /><br />All the best to you on IVF #3 - I hope it brings you your miracle!! I'm starting stims for IVF #3 in a couple weeks.<br /><br />ICLWHillaryhttp://makingmemom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-82077726892202877022010-09-22T08:46:05.944+12:002010-09-22T08:46:05.944+12:00I found your blog on the ICLW list and I'm so ...I found your blog on the ICLW list and I'm so glad I did! I totally agree with you about the invisible lines that form even amongst all of us IF'ers who are struggling toward the same goal. I find myself victim to the "green-eyed monster" way too often--of course I'm happy for them, but when will it be my turn?<br /><br />Hopefully the next ICLW will roll around with both of us blogging about pregnancy after IVF!Cortneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479447159620571581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-28466037339609598182010-09-22T06:42:56.090+12:002010-09-22T06:42:56.090+12:00I wanted to thank you for this post, and for linki...I wanted to thank you for this post, and for linking to The Infertility Doula. Both posts really made me think about how I draw the line for myself and make myself feel alone in my IF journey. Reading your post made me realize that even though I may feel jealous sometimes, I can choose to focus on what I have in common with other women in IF-land, rather than what is different about our stories. So thanks for sharing so candidly.<br /><br />And I hope your next IVF cycle is the one for you!<br /><br />(ICLW 123)Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614983212919126632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-50852461049877027402010-09-22T06:35:42.367+12:002010-09-22T06:35:42.367+12:00Happy ICLW!!!
I found IF blogging a few months ag...Happy ICLW!!!<br /><br />I found IF blogging a few months ago and the support I have gotten after joining ICLW is amazing!!! <br /><br />Good luck with your next IVF!!<br /><br />ICLW #100Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659495120851692141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-29691452294341022782010-09-22T06:35:17.546+12:002010-09-22T06:35:17.546+12:00The further along I get in this process, the harde...The further along I get in this process, the harder I find it to be happy for others... it's not that I DON'T want them to succeed, it's just that I have no room to cheer for them anymore because I'm filled with my failures.<br /><br />And the further along I get, whether it's good or bad, the more I find myself categorizing those in the IF boat.Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671919237872985299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-79125757048393008362010-09-22T06:16:17.222+12:002010-09-22T06:16:17.222+12:00Your post rings so true, my tendency towards jealo...Your post rings so true, my tendency towards jealousy has increased over the years that I have been TTC. I am less inclined to gush with congratulations when I hear about people getting pregnant than I was 2.5 years ago - EXCEPT when I know that person has struggled with infertility, even people I only "know" through reading their blog. It just feels like there is a kinship among those of us that struggle with IF. In the back of my mind, it is also reassuring to hear stories about women that went through treatments and actually had success with them - because maybe it can happen for me too! <br /><br />ICLW #75First and Onlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07426965240340688135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-73760905256771253172010-09-22T06:14:58.530+12:002010-09-22T06:14:58.530+12:00Also, I am now following on google and wishing you...Also, I am now following on google and wishing you tons of luck on your next IVF cycle!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248242606378957930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-65130115750400825482010-09-22T06:14:14.762+12:002010-09-22T06:14:14.762+12:00You are so right. The lines are there and even th...You are so right. The lines are there and even though we all love each other and support each other there are differences. I know sometimes I hesitate to comment on blogs who are have had several IVF's because ours worked the first time and I don't want to seem like I don't understand. I do, but at the same time maybe I don't. And that's the line. There comes more and more understanding the more you have in common with someone.<br /><br />ICLW :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248242606378957930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-221035108004840162010-09-22T04:07:40.677+12:002010-09-22T04:07:40.677+12:00Oh this whole post just sums up how I feel right n...Oh this whole post just sums up how I feel right now. But you are so much more eloquent than I am :)<br />I love ICLW too! xxxSuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979257233557088253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-56063029522053237342010-09-22T03:13:56.410+12:002010-09-22T03:13:56.410+12:00Nice to meet you! All the best for the future :) ...Nice to meet you! All the best for the future :) xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-35319486175010876252010-09-22T01:01:43.424+12:002010-09-22T01:01:43.424+12:00I hope October is good to you. This is my first ti...I hope October is good to you. This is my first time ICLW and I am so excited to see who I meet.<br /><br />I definitely see the hidden lines and know just what your talking about. But we all are connected by our comment struggle to be mothers. I am thankful that I have found some blogs that really help me and give me hope.Project Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03454957325134525268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-66769373395416949652010-09-21T23:08:21.900+12:002010-09-21T23:08:21.900+12:00I have loved reading your blogs and find myself no...I have loved reading your blogs and find myself nodding along with this latest edition (as well as previous blogs). I think infertility has turned me into a green eyed monster. While I still enjoy hearing good news, I always find myself wondering when (if ever) it will be my turn. We are relatively new to ART after TTC for two years. We are days away from our first cycle of IVF and I’m crossing my fingers we are successful but still have doubt in the back of my mind after two years of failures. I can’t wait to get going and find myself counting down the days to my first FSH injection even though I don’t like needles. I truly hope all goes well with your cycle and look forward to reading about your successful attempt!Kaceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347464733373565708.post-90565656455165581902010-09-21T22:38:15.408+12:002010-09-21T22:38:15.408+12:00Thank you for the shout-out and for commenting! An...Thank you for the shout-out and for commenting! And stupid me pressed "delete" instead of "publish." Argh!Anyhow, I still had it in my email so I copy and pasted your sweet comment. Sorry again. And next month's ICLW, I look forward to reading about your good news. Fingers crossed!!The Infertility Doulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782655030050551127noreply@blogger.com