tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post5804598923827908371..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: keeping them safeThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-35855761804571764832008-08-12T22:33:00.000-05:002008-08-12T22:33:00.000-05:00I hope you are going to say good-bye, if this long...I hope you are going to say good-bye, if this long silence means you are not going to post anymore. I check everyday and no news. Sigh!<BR/><BR/>Joan, already missing the adventures of your lifea portland grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675027205217905283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-76113897080411559532008-08-12T21:37:00.000-05:002008-08-12T21:37:00.000-05:00I keep coming back to see if you put up a new entr...I keep coming back to see if you put up a new entry, and you haven't!! It's a taste of what's to come, I'm afraid. I don't know if you've abandoned this blog already, or are still thinking. I had no idea that the loss of a blog would be so sad (in a non-psycho way, of course). We really miss you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-13989023303007228552008-08-12T20:31:00.000-05:002008-08-12T20:31:00.000-05:00PS - I also think all the time about what I would ...PS - I also think all the time about what I would do without my husband. In fact, when we drive around town, I'll sometimes check out neighborhoods or condos that might be good to move to if something happened to him! Yikes!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Sarah LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-25142420736014833242008-08-12T20:08:00.000-05:002008-08-12T20:08:00.000-05:00Jen,I would be so bummed to say goodbye to your bl...Jen,<BR/><BR/>I would be so bummed to say goodbye to your blog. However, as a mama you have to do what is best for you and your family. If blogging is going to be something that fills you with fear, than ultimately it isn't good for you, and that isn't good for your family either. I, too, have struggled with whether or not to start blogging. One the major downsides has been the possibility of weirdo's getting a window on my life and my girls. On the other hand, there has to come a point when we release our fears and simply trust - maybe not that everything is going to be fine, because how realistic is that? I think we have to accept that things happen, that we can only do the best we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones, and that no matter what happens, God will give us the strength to get through it. Whatever you decide for the future of your blog, I appreciate the "time" I've gotten to share in your family and the encouragement you have given me as a mom, a wife and a woman.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Sarah LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-9594797415773288412008-08-12T15:47:00.000-05:002008-08-12T15:47:00.000-05:00I am having withdrawal symptoms are you alright ou...I am having withdrawal symptoms are you alright out there?Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091295412862220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59755234750374209422008-08-12T14:30:00.000-05:002008-08-12T14:30:00.000-05:00What the hell is wrong with people?! Something sim...What the hell is wrong with people?! Something similar happened to a blogger I read (she's a friend of a friend) just a few weeks ago. Someone was stealing her pics and her life story and making it their own. It was especially bad because she had recently lost one of her twins (they were born very early). They had taken her writing, changed a couple of words here or there and pretended like it was their life. Creepy!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I absolutely love your writing. I would hate to see you go but I would understand. I was telling a girlfriend of mine just the other day that I like reading you so much because you totally have your sh*t together but you don't think that you do. <BR/><BR/>I hate to sound like a broken record but if you go private, I'd love an invite too.Doulalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666295386328677891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-55926405354645185692008-08-12T09:12:00.000-05:002008-08-12T09:12:00.000-05:00I somehow stumbled across your blog, as well, from...I somehow stumbled across your blog, as well, from a link on another blog. I've never posted a comment, but I love reading about your fun family and how you handle everything in your life. I hope to start a family soon and your blog provides great information and inspriration. It would be too bad if you had to make it private.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-78609568971637394482008-08-12T09:06:00.000-05:002008-08-12T09:06:00.000-05:00Your blog is like a very good book that you want n...Your blog is like a very good book that you want never to end. I look forward to my new chapter every day and right now I am missing your amazing writing. You have a talent. I will truly miss it if you go private, but totally understand.<BR/>SC <BR/>Fairfield, CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-51197678168571511372008-08-12T06:14:00.000-05:002008-08-12T06:14:00.000-05:00I've started this blogging thing in the last coupl...I've started this blogging thing in the last couple of months - I have a baby on the way, and I have loved reading the blogs of people who have small children, because it's a great insight into the future. I think it would be a great shame if blogs like yours all wnet private, but I completely understand why you are thinking about it.<BR/><BR/>It just saddens me that it might be needed...<BR/><BR/>The Broken Man<BR/><BR/>http://theblogofabrokenman.blogspot.com/The Broken Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787104318130021534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-32766797575103793532008-08-12T06:06:00.000-05:002008-08-12T06:06:00.000-05:00I, also, would be lost without your blog! I read ...I, also, would be lost without your blog! I read every.single.day! I have three little kids myself (ages 4, 6, and 9) and can relate to almost everything you are going through. You and I could probably be best friends if we didn't live many, many states apart. LOL! I have only commented once or twice before (probably on potty-training) but am a faithful reader. Do what is best for your family but selfishly I hope you can find a safer way to keep your amazing blog going. You make me laugh every day. Good luck. <BR/>Melissamomofmaxwillclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00196407065620577613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-89155120754181653242008-08-11T21:16:00.000-05:002008-08-11T21:16:00.000-05:00I just found your blog and your children and you c...I just found your blog and your children and you crack me up, I would hate to see your blog disappear, but I would understand why you would.The Beautiful Princess Of Blog-Topiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558885934003373288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-14291658911405489512008-08-11T10:41:00.000-05:002008-08-11T10:41:00.000-05:00I completly understand ALL of your fears. My husba...I completly understand ALL of your fears. My husband rides a dirt bike, oh lord, and wants to get our childeren into it, OH LORD!! I have had the stranger and good touch bad touch talks with my girls probably a bit too much, and have actually practiced what they would do if a bad guy, or girl, tryed to kiddnap them, they beat the crap out of us! heheheh. In regards to going private with your blog, you have to do what makes you feel best. I enjoy reading your blog, and I think you have a super awesome family...but if you are no longer comfortable, then you need to follow your gut.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10904601273307071922008-08-11T08:36:00.000-05:002008-08-11T08:36:00.000-05:00I found you through another blogger. I saw the lin...I found you through another blogger. I saw the link to your blog and thought it was about traveling. Instead I saw the self portrait with your reflection you took of you really pregnant with Henry while holding one (or was it two? Or was it all of them? My memory is fuzzy.) of the kids. I saw how much energy you had with triplets and being at the end of a pregnancy and thought, "This woman is my hero!"Mother Hoodwinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866462627632271533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-2723239334884073492008-08-11T05:59:00.000-05:002008-08-11T05:59:00.000-05:00I love the suggestions being made for how to bone ...I love the suggestions being made for how to bone up the safety on your blog. I'd never thought of some of them, but they are brilliant! I'll third about the blog taking a while to load. Not a bad thing, just something maybe you weren't aware of.<BR/><BR/>I like the idea of fewer pictures, pictures you can't steal, pictures that are smaller, and maybe starting over without the kids real names. Maybe you could have a contest on pseudonyms for the kids!<BR/><BR/>I know that if you were to go private, and allow people to "apply" to get in, I'd give you as much info as you'd want (within reason! No SSN!) to make sure you feel comfortable. But I probably wouldn't feel that way if I were you.<BR/><BR/>We love you, Jen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-62009009955131523992008-08-11T05:05:00.000-05:002008-08-11T05:05:00.000-05:00I'm a nursing student and I actually stumbled upon...I'm a nursing student and I actually stumbled upon your blog while trying to do some research while studying for a test in my OB class.. (I think I was searching something related to HELLP syndrome and somehow you came up..) I've been following your blog ever since and would be bummed if I could no longer read it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10525501082378793142008-08-10T21:40:00.000-05:002008-08-10T21:40:00.000-05:00I've been folling you since the Resolve days so I ...I've been folling you since the Resolve days so I would hate you see you go private. Perhaps just being careful about the pictures that are posted would be enough. I agree that you blog does take a long time to load because of the number of pictures but having multiples myself, I enjoy seeing mutiples. <BR/><BR/>Protecting the Gift is a great book. Hope you decide to stick around. I have learned some great tips from you and enjoyed more than one belly laugh reading your stories!<BR/><BR/>MauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-35499322159717316252008-08-10T19:43:00.000-05:002008-08-10T19:43:00.000-05:00I'd hate to see you leave. I've been a reader sin...I'd hate to see you leave. I've been a reader since the beginning and would miss you.<BR/><BR/>I do not mean what I'm about to say as criticism. I love the photos on your blog.<BR/><BR/>However, have you thought of being a bit less photo-heavy? Putting them on a flicker page with a link to the thumbnails, or something of that sort? <BR/><BR/>This might deter creeps since access is less easy, but honestly, I've gone from reading your page daily and eagerly to only once a week or so because there are so many photos it loads extremely slowly, and I do have a high-speed connection. It literally takes over my whole system while trying to load.<BR/><BR/>I'm not criticizing anything that's ever been posted (the photos are adorable), but they do make it harder to pop in and read.Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085642883987294862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-12080788000772538702008-08-10T18:19:00.001-05:002008-08-10T18:19:00.001-05:00I have enjoyed your blog from the time I stumbled ...I have enjoyed your blog from the time I stumbled on it through someone else's blogroll. You are hilarious, and I would hate to see you go private. I would understand it, but I would hate it.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471803757485977959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-65289304454359882952008-08-10T18:19:00.000-05:002008-08-10T18:19:00.000-05:00Just wanting to drop a note to say hi! I'm a trip ...Just wanting to drop a note to say hi! I'm a trip mom with two olders. I found you a while back and I visit often. Wether you go private or stay public. I just want to say keep it real! I have enjoyed your stories. So many hit close to home. I wish I had your nack for telling them. Thanks for allowing me to get to know you and you family. Stay safe! :)Twixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112782947827710096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-21062955040710772082008-08-10T17:23:00.000-05:002008-08-10T17:23:00.000-05:00I'd be so bummed if you stopped blogging. I happe...I'd be so bummed if you stopped blogging. I happened upon your blog a couple of months before you discovered you were pregnant with Henry and stayed for the writing.<BR/><BR/>If you go private will you let us know so we can get the password from you?<BR/><BR/>Naive person that I am I never even thought about people doing bad things with pictures of the kids!winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03776252763527358245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-69916348719396196552008-08-10T16:01:00.000-05:002008-08-10T16:01:00.000-05:00Dear Jen,everybody here have said it all.We would ...Dear Jen,<BR/>everybody here have said it all.<BR/>We would all miss you.<BR/>Weird things happened to Got-triplets (now chasing babies) and also the guinn triplets decided to go private (but i guess you now all about it)<BR/>I totally understand, but blogging is good for you too... so don't give up. Just go private and let people ask to be allowed to read it.<BR/><BR/>i really hope you'll decide to continue, i love your way of writing, your sense of humour and all of your family.<BR/><BR/>I now can't wait for my kids to be old enough to have a long road trip in the US!!! <BR/><BR/>good luck, and let us know whatever you decide<BR/><BR/>michelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-73976301673501010122008-08-10T13:44:00.000-05:002008-08-10T13:44:00.000-05:00I also stumbled across your blog one day and canno...I also stumbled across your blog one day and cannot stop reading, you always give such helpful advice. We are also from california (Chico) I have a 7 year old and a almost 2 year old., and understand the need to keep them safe. Go with your gut!<BR/>AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877364239620936684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-4946706719150270242008-08-10T13:18:00.000-05:002008-08-10T13:18:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry....we had people stealing pictures of...I'm so sorry....we had people stealing pictures of our oldest daughter, and I discovered it while I was pregnant. Talk about hormones. I immediately set out to protect the pictures, and you'll be happy to know there ARE ways to do that. <BR/><BR/>One thing you might want to consider is seriously reducing the size of your pics on the 'net. Currently you're uploading full size pics, and the pervs out there go for that size. The small pics they'll ignore. <BR/><BR/>There's many other things, and I'd be happy to send them to you, if you're interested. Please email me, or come by and drop a comment with your email and I'll send you everything in my arsenal. <BR/><BR/>I'm happy to tell you that while pictures of my kids show up in obscure foreign searches, not a single one has been downloaded in almost a year now. And I'd be happy to help you protect yours too.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043794251110130868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-14743413247636630392008-08-10T11:43:00.000-05:002008-08-10T11:43:00.000-05:00Hi,I don't comment a lot but I do read your blog a...Hi,<BR/>I don't comment a lot but I do read your blog at least weekly. It's strange, I'm a 20-something student girl on a whole another continent, but I still love reading your stories about life! :) I'd love to be able to read your blog in the future, but totally understand if you want to make it private. Maybe you could have a system where people can apply to read your blog? All the best to you and your family,<BR/>JohannaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983984108535557345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-82817778175016553272008-08-10T10:48:00.000-05:002008-08-10T10:48:00.000-05:00I`m a mum of a 5 year old, a four year old and 2 y...I`m a mum of a 5 year old, a four year old and 2 year old bgb triplets. I have a very infrequently updated blog that is mostly pictures for relatives to see. Even I`ve wondered if I should set it to password protected, just in case (another worrier) so I can totally understand where you`re coming from on that. I would really miss your blog though. I check most nights when the kids are asleep (like now) and I`m winding down from the day, so many times you have made me laugh after a hard day, I hope you can continue in some form, maybe (sadly) minus the beautiful pictures?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com