tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post8157306110293254148..comments2023-07-18T11:08:54.289-04:00Comments on The Gutsy Girl: Patience Is Not My Strong SuitKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10746789901825076957noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-34080659194418313832010-06-11T10:23:50.051-04:002010-06-11T10:23:50.051-04:00Thank you all for your very kind comments. I wrot...Thank you all for your very kind comments. I wrote this on a bad day, but it's not all terrible, and there's definitely some humor to the situation (thus my latest entry...). I really (REALLY) appreciate your support.<br /><br />Bright Side,<br />Yes, you're quite right, I'm been working very hard on focusing on what I do have, and I have a lot of good in my life (husband, home, employment).<br /><br />Lauren,<br />Haha - no worries, I may be jealous (okay, definitely a bit jealous), but I don't dislike other folks' kids!! (Well....yet!!) ;-)<br /><br />Debbie,<br />I'm sure we'll be talking. :-)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746789901825076957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-30339948882994958342010-06-10T20:43:44.739-04:002010-06-10T20:43:44.739-04:00Oh Kathryn, I'm so sorry this is turning out t...Oh Kathryn, I'm so sorry this is turning out to be so hard for you and Matt! I wish we lived around the corner (like we are so very far away :-P) so we could talk and Matt and Jesse could build or destroy something or whatever. I can only guess that being around people with kids isn't the most fun thing right now, but if you feel like getting together, please let me know! We can leave the kids with the grandparents or something. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />LaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943363673868173236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-27247873163114638332010-06-07T20:47:19.282-04:002010-06-07T20:47:19.282-04:00I recently had my 30th birthday. I find myself in ...I recently had my 30th birthday. I find myself in a funk over all the milestones I haven't reached. Not yet married, don't have a house yet, no kids, etc. It can be hard to focus on the good things when one of the 'big goals' seem far out of reach. I guess we have to try not to let these specific things become the _only_ things we want. Nor let our happiness depend on them. Easier said than done. I know. :(<br /><br />*big hug* Email me if you feel like it.<br /><br />~Bright SideBrightSidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397179852762741795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-13273660856031342682010-06-02T22:36:12.872-04:002010-06-02T22:36:12.872-04:00Dear Kathryn,
When I read your entry I cried with...Dear Kathryn,<br /><br />When I read your entry I cried with tears of recognition -- you captured the emotions of infertility so vividly. Please know how much we love you both.<br /><br />DebbieDebbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-4102199420151215612010-06-02T17:15:47.848-04:002010-06-02T17:15:47.848-04:00Thank you all so much for your comments. I'm ...Thank you all so much for your comments. I'm sitting here at a work conference in Orlando, FL (thus my delay in responding) balling my eyes out at all the wonderful sentiments sent my way. Thank you, thank you, thank you.<br /><br />I often gloss over the emotional side of this when speaking to family/friends in person, or make light of it, so it's been so theraputic to just "put it out there". <br /><br />And I know I don't know many of you personally outside of this little blogging community, but please know your thoughts/prayers/comments mean the world to me. (And the world to Matt.)<br /><br />(And Jenni - You'll definitely be getting an email from me soon enough; thank you.)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746789901825076957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-77787216801448530992010-06-02T17:00:47.992-04:002010-06-02T17:00:47.992-04:00Kathryn,
I can totally understand everything you a...Kathryn,<br />I can totally understand everything you are feeling because I went through it too. We didn't have the means to do any of the advanced treatments past the Clomid. I am so glad you and Matt do!! As you know, I ended up having a hysterectomy and we adopted our little girl when she was six years old. I understand the feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, bitterness, selfishness, etc. I used to refer to my womb as a barren waste land and my ovaries as tumble weed. Both of my sisters, my best friend, and several other women I knew got pregnant when I was trying. I'm not trying to make you feel worse, I just want you to know that I get it. You aren't alone. I still long for the feeling of a baby kicking inside of me. I can't ever have it but I haven't lost hope for you. You CAN do this! I have enough faith in God for the both of us....and Matt too. :) Don't give up. I know it's hard....e mail me ANY time. I am always here for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-50565282540227803182010-06-01T09:52:52.111-04:002010-06-01T09:52:52.111-04:00Thanks for writing about this, so that I can have ...Thanks for writing about this, so that I can have some sense of what you are going through, and how deep and difficult it is. I know it's not for you, but David and I will be sending up prayers. Love you! NancyNancy Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707146936100883488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-41544727466721517292010-06-01T03:16:12.949-04:002010-06-01T03:16:12.949-04:00I haven't really got much to say that I'm ...I haven't really got much to say that I'm sure your friends and family haven't already told you, except that I really hope everything just suddenly falls into place for you. Seriously, just like magic, overnight, abra-ca-dabra, poof! :) Really hope that things pick up for you, and doing my best to send real hugs through virtual wires.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575367598201339986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-48464582818101447332010-05-31T21:41:15.292-04:002010-05-31T21:41:15.292-04:00Okay, I'm totally bandwagoning the previous 2 ...Okay, I'm totally bandwagoning the previous 2 comments and adding that I absolutely cherish your candor - it's endlessly affirming and refreshing.<br /><br />I'm also glad you have chosen writing as a release, and I hope it serves you well in clearing your heart and mind to make room for what I sincerely hope and trust will be a blessing to you and Matt. Patience may not be your strong suit right now, but I have a feeling it may inevitably become your power suit. <br /><br />Stay positive. If you need to laugh, you know where to find me. I'm always ready to make fun of anyone. We also always have food over which to bitch and bond.nitadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04633437584336171028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-65117458269596950172010-05-31T19:43:01.587-04:002010-05-31T19:43:01.587-04:00kathryn, i love your existence, and i love that yo...kathryn, i love your existence, and i love that you write about it.Ragamuffin, PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561769322524106600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139882958054288362.post-89377058256275938362010-05-31T14:58:32.727-04:002010-05-31T14:58:32.727-04:00Oh, Kathryn, I'm so sorry you didn't get b...Oh, Kathryn, I'm so sorry you didn't get better news. Please know that your friends and family are all here to support you in whatever you decide to do next. I'm sure you have a lot to think about and I know you and Matt will get through this together.<br /><br />CyndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com