tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post8885003562226371685..comments2024-03-29T03:10:31.124-07:00Comments on Old Lady and No Baby: Pregnancy AnnouncementsAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-73590305897106603532013-04-02T06:46:04.585-07:002013-04-02T06:46:04.585-07:00Just sending you much love! Lemonade is about to ...Just sending you much love! Lemonade is about to be made!!!! AuntieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-73674880684837803552013-02-08T12:27:11.737-08:002013-02-08T12:27:11.737-08:00Yes, I love that! Thank you! That really means a...Yes, I love that! Thank you! That really means a lot.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-70071751174034659732013-02-06T22:59:34.473-08:002013-02-06T22:59:34.473-08:00The beauty of this community is that we hold the h...The beauty of this community is that we hold the hope for you during those times when you struggle to hold the hope yourself. Let this be our time to hold the hope. When the time comes, it will be here waiting for you. (((Hugs)))Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471803757485977959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-68962898119478957242013-02-06T22:19:26.519-08:002013-02-06T22:19:26.519-08:00Why are we most fertile when we are least eqipped ...Why are we most fertile when we are least eqipped for the consequences? I know you feel that your softball players are your kids annd I know it's not the same as having your own kids, but there are so many others out there who feel lucky that those kids see you as a 'mom'. jAllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282963869813954232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-9021722606941033952013-02-05T20:31:58.016-08:002013-02-05T20:31:58.016-08:00I absolutely hope YOUR perserverence will also pay...I absolutely hope YOUR perserverence will also pay off! I love love love the comment your husband left on your blog today. How sweet was that! So glad you have such a loving husband to lean on. Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-61634836494971296432013-02-05T20:29:46.777-08:002013-02-05T20:29:46.777-08:00I have a previous softball player about to graduat...I have a previous softball player about to graduate college. She just called me tonight to tell me she just got her first PAID coaching job! I am lucky to have developed some pretty awesome relationships with some of my players over the years that is pretty special. Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-83023621048661132682013-02-05T20:26:18.342-08:002013-02-05T20:26:18.342-08:00Thank you so much. That is such a kind thing to sa...Thank you so much. That is such a kind thing to say and I really appreciate it. I really try to stay pretty neutral with pregnancy announcements, but there have been a few in my life that did hit me hard, obviously since I just wrote about them! Haha! Someday, I would just like to be the one making that announcement. I guess I did get a small glimmer of that moment, but it was short lived. Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-71296558368517616122013-02-05T20:22:13.334-08:002013-02-05T20:22:13.334-08:00Awww, you're making me blush. Seriously, thank...Awww, you're making me blush. Seriously, thank you :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-77530173599021733252013-02-05T20:10:43.813-08:002013-02-05T20:10:43.813-08:00I wish every group of kids had someone to give the...I wish every group of kids had someone to give them a "Prom talk". I think that's an unparalleled contribution to the lives of our young people. You're amazing, in case I haven't said that lately!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722422450633132684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-35677375491868317872013-02-05T06:25:11.810-08:002013-02-05T06:25:11.810-08:00I like to believe that tough times in life make us...I like to believe that tough times in life make us stronger, but that doesn't mean that any person should have to deal with what you have. That you've become such a great woman despite it all is a true testament to your soul. <br /><br />As to the unfairness about pregnancies, I struggle with this ALL THE TIME. I can't wrap my head around the fact that some women who don't want children or (IMO) shouldn't have more children can conceive like it's no big deal whereas we are spending years and savings and much heartache with no success. I often dread going to social functions for fear that someone will announce their pregnancy, and I often can't shake the jealousy and sometimes (often) bitterness. <br /><br />As you said, you just have to be ready to make lemonade with the lemons you get. <br /><br />I do hope and pray that it happens for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130709434352231750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-82533000587898796952013-02-05T05:03:57.787-08:002013-02-05T05:03:57.787-08:00who gets pregnant when and where has never made se...who gets pregnant when and where has never made sense to me. you are so strong and i pray perseverance will pay off for you as you deserve it.Puzzle peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970158904527521977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-24309469776282083812013-02-05T02:04:15.400-08:002013-02-05T02:04:15.400-08:00That is really a lot to process. And despite that,...That is really a lot to process. And despite that, you are strong and manage to give your love and support to those around you - not only your family but all those kids you coach! They're all lucky to have you around.<br />As to the random unfairness of it all...what can I say? The world is a truly mixed up place. It has nothing to do with who 'deserves' anything or what any of us want. Sending hugs. Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-24467532410478048852013-02-04T19:44:51.904-08:002013-02-04T19:44:51.904-08:00Sounds like you had a rough to of it with your par...Sounds like you had a rough to of it with your parents too. I'm sorry to hear that, but I know it's helped us be the strong women we are today! <br /><br />It just doesn't make sense who gets pregnant and who can't. I will never understand. Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-70355057528630197232013-02-04T19:41:37.226-08:002013-02-04T19:41:37.226-08:00I have been through a lot, but I also know that ha...I have been through a lot, but I also know that has led to the person I am today. Thanks for sharing about it not being a finite number of babies out there. You are right, it is a little silly, but also somehow very reassuring!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-10486336838620243752013-02-04T19:38:44.388-08:002013-02-04T19:38:44.388-08:00Thank you. I'm going to rely in all of you to ...Thank you. I'm going to rely in all of you to keep believing for me :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-13865172836076092572013-02-04T19:37:53.220-08:002013-02-04T19:37:53.220-08:00I never thought about that with my sister, having ...I never thought about that with my sister, having taken the stim hormones for the egg retrieval! That makes so much sense!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-24785293783805713712013-02-04T19:22:52.342-08:002013-02-04T19:22:52.342-08:00Holy crap! You have dealt with a lot. I also had a...Holy crap! You have dealt with a lot. I also had an absentee alcoholic father, though my mother thankfully was not (though she does have her own issues). My best friend in high school also got pregnant after having sex once. She chose not to keep the baby. Cut to 20 years later, the former best friend decides to have a baby at 37 and got pregnant on the first try. Ugh! So unfair.JenShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056681492831041470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-68554685385441455042013-02-04T18:17:01.376-08:002013-02-04T18:17:01.376-08:00Wow! Now I know why you are so resilient! You have...Wow! Now I know why you are so resilient! You have been through so much. I really really hope that this FET works for your guys! I also know that you are tough enough to be OK, no matter what. <br /><br />I heard someone on Bitter Infertiles podcast say that they can handle pregnancy announcements when they remember that there aren't a finite number of babies. IE Someone else having one does not decrease the number left for us! Kinda silly, but helped me! It sounds like you are handling your sisters announcement well! Hugs! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-79362242846634840612013-02-04T18:14:26.872-08:002013-02-04T18:14:26.872-08:00Man, you've had to go through a lot. I've...Man, you've had to go through a lot. I've had quite a few cousins that had ill-advised youthful pregnancies, but I was fortunately not aware that I was infertile at the time. You've come through a lot of stuff and you're an amazing person who will make a fantastic mom someday. I really believe this will happen for you.Aramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275274008426941898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819142186663515584.post-47555311894458533152013-02-04T17:50:06.055-08:002013-02-04T17:50:06.055-08:00Pregnancy announcements are so hard, especially wh...Pregnancy announcements are so hard, especially when we are struggling to get pregnant ourselves. I've become much more immune to them working with young children because, surprise, their parents get pregnant again and very easily. They are still building their families. If there is something that I've realized it's that here's no fairness to it. <br /><br />Also, I know taking hormone shots is supposed to improve your chances of a natural pregnancy the following months. It's something about the other eggs being exposed to the FSH that helps them out. I once had a RE tell me this. So sorry it happened so quickly for your sis when you are still struggling. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622876789284884234noreply@blogger.com