tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post148849258821173582..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: better than my dreamsThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-36868699013652497632009-03-17T09:18:00.000-05:002009-03-17T09:18:00.000-05:00Jen, I so connect with this post. Just looking ba...Jen, I so connect with this post. Just looking back three years ago, my hubs and I were researching adoption agencies. While we were excited, the loss of never having carried a child was so hard, so sad to me. And like you, ALL of my friends were having child after child and they were YOUNGER than me.<BR/><BR/>But today...my sweet Monkey is 18 months old. And our M2 is on his way. Ask me three years ago if I could imagine having two boys and I would have thought you were crazy. 10 years of infertility had made me skeptical of everything, including God's power and ability to surprise me. I'm so glad I was wrong. :-)<BR/><BR/>And my life today is better than I could have ever imagined. I am reminded all the time that God's lense is so much wider than mine...that I need to just stand back and let Him take the picture, yanno?AWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07976537861843058177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-43939549443996992982009-03-16T21:37:00.000-05:002009-03-16T21:37:00.000-05:00This..... is my favorite.This..... is my favorite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-84370540900574246782009-03-16T11:36:00.000-05:002009-03-16T11:36:00.000-05:00I am here in tears at I read your post. You are t...I am here in tears at I read your post. You are truly an amazing mother - it's no wonder you were blessed with four gorgeous children.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033182897223142464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-20044250130991460922009-03-16T01:59:00.000-05:002009-03-16T01:59:00.000-05:00So sweet and such a blessing!So sweet and such a blessing!*Tanyetta*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339189484151758472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-67702057477891807592009-03-15T21:57:00.000-05:002009-03-15T21:57:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post Jen. It made me tear up. 5...What a wonderful post Jen. It made me tear up. 5 years ago at this time, I had gotten pregnant from our first IVF attempt and Tuesday 03/17 will mard the 5 year anniversary of a miscarraige. It will also mark the 4th anniversary of Finley and Jude coming home from the NICU. It's amazing how time flies. They learn to talk, to walk and Oh the things that they say now!! You deserve everything you have and are simply an amazing woman!!!<BR/><BR/>Susan<BR/>Finley, Jude and Toddler AvahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-64270804635332083212009-03-15T18:39:00.000-05:002009-03-15T18:39:00.000-05:00As someone who is in that very dark place right no...As someone who is in that very dark place right now, thank you for writing this. <BR/><BR/>So often women who "graduate" from infertility go on to happily parent, pretending as though that part of their life never existed, almost shunning their former infertile identity. I know that we all process things differently, and some of those women who "forget" their infertile past are just doing what they have to do to put the pain behind them, but all the same. As someone who is still in the trenches, waiting for my family to be fuller, it is always nice to read someone who is genuinely thankful to be where they are, who acknowledges the fact that not everyone who wants to be a mom gets to be a mom so easily. <BR/><BR/>So, in short, just thanks for writing this post.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056463808792013011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-47762164771716913132009-03-15T18:14:00.000-05:002009-03-15T18:14:00.000-05:00I know exactly how you feel. I look at the 5 chil...I know exactly how you feel. I look at the 5 children I was never "supposed to have", including the triplets I "couldn't carry" and become overwelmed. Of course, on not so good days, I am overwelmed for other reasons - LOL.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this reminder of miracles.<BR/><BR/>Jo <BR/><BR/>www.teensandtriplets.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729302719897979984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-55516393414085533922009-03-15T16:44:00.000-05:002009-03-15T16:44:00.000-05:00Congratulations on such a beautiful family...and o...Congratulations on such a beautiful family...and on having your dreams come true!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010155174814652914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10276551172235729832009-03-15T15:53:00.000-05:002009-03-15T15:53:00.000-05:00That was beautiful and I hope you do remember that...That was beautiful and I hope you do remember that day every year and rejoice in the treasures you were given.winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-73622472171689904072009-03-15T15:30:00.000-05:002009-03-15T15:30:00.000-05:00Happy Anniversary! I think all of us who went thr...Happy Anniversary! I think all of us who went thru IVF have anniversaries we think about. Although my 5 attempts did not work out ( early loss IVF 4), but it did in the end, I am still somewhat sad that I missed certain things I now have my wonderful daughter thru adoption which is more then we had hoped for. So Happy Anniversary!Leah Maya Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18167997949670119040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-73644391602307039312009-03-15T15:26:00.000-05:002009-03-15T15:26:00.000-05:00Awe! This is so great! I too remember way back whe...Awe! This is so great! I too remember way back when and so happy for you now!<BR/><BR/>Just an idea but I have kept a few of my boys clothes for my kids in plastic boxes. The really cute ones that are sentimental. My hope is that when they get older and have children of their own...the cloths will be passed down to them. <BR/>Marg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-87573487611932991352009-03-15T13:06:00.000-05:002009-03-15T13:06:00.000-05:00This is such a wonderful post.I've been in a rough...This is such a wonderful post.<BR/><BR/>I've been in a rough patch with my kids lately, but it is so nice to be reminded of the moments that make life so precious and how much everything about them makes life as wonderful as it is. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations all over again on your wonderful babies. :)<BR/><BR/>(I'm having number four in August. Catching up to you, one at a time. They say it's a girl. I think that scares me more than if they told me it was triplets. he, he, he.)Code Yellow Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283426654179102400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-83691075190497827672009-03-15T11:01:00.000-05:002009-03-15T11:01:00.000-05:00My Henry was born exactly one year after your trip...My Henry was born exactly one year after your triplets. His birthday is also October 14. But, my IVF anniversary is January 26. The fact that you're just now at your IVF anniversary made me realize how early your babies were born. Wow. Look how far they've come! <BR/><BR/>p.s. I also stand and stare at my miracle long after he's gone to sleep. Simply amazing!Jocelyn - Henry's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207468996318904764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-4818244934292638002009-03-15T09:24:00.000-05:002009-03-15T09:24:00.000-05:00I know exactly how you feel...Happy anniversary! T...I know exactly how you feel...<BR/>Happy anniversary! Thank God for modern medicine. I also wouldn't have my miracle twins without it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-38522974288519254812009-03-15T09:09:00.000-05:002009-03-15T09:09:00.000-05:00Good things happen to good people...Good things happen to good people...Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-49875374279671357722009-03-15T05:11:00.000-05:002009-03-15T05:11:00.000-05:00That was truly lovely. So many moms spend all the...That was truly lovely. So many moms spend all their time screaming at their kids. When I had the opportunity to be with kids and serve them, I savored every *SECOND* of it! I still have my little momentos, tooh. An old sock, an old toothbrush, an old pair of pants, a winter coat totally outgrown and worn out... these things I treasure every day. :)<BR/><BR/>Savor every second, save momentos. They will not be little forever... (unfortunately)<BR/><BR/>~Cindy! :)<BR/>..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-72613388279398657412009-03-15T04:45:00.000-05:002009-03-15T04:45:00.000-05:00Because not only are they Amazing Trips (and Henry...Because not only are they Amazing Trips (and Henry!) you are an Amazing Woman! You deserve them and they deserve you. This is such a great post. Congratulations on this happy anniversary!The Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345607129891219363noreply@blogger.com