tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post874870130252775404..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: love and marriageThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41107753876335750032008-05-12T17:49:00.000-05:002008-05-12T17:49:00.000-05:00Thank you for writing this. At least now I know t...Thank you for writing this. At least now I know that my wanting to do it approximately never is completely normal.Cass. Just Curioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10742141934876292994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-26741431049438253072008-04-17T10:46:00.000-05:002008-04-17T10:46:00.000-05:00I think it would be fair to say that I love you, J...I think it would be fair to say that I love you, Jen. And great response to Anonymous, also. Truth is, even the times when I could say that I have any, uh, appetite whatsoever, it's time for me to pump, and by the time Maggie Moo and I have our romantic encounter, I'm just not in the mood for any more romancing! I call Maggie my fourth baby! I wonder if it would be any different if I had a singleton, but I bet there would just be some different excuse. :)Ms. Perkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923832430040384294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-38734548444531682682008-04-16T16:47:00.000-05:002008-04-16T16:47:00.000-05:00Anon, yeah, I do think. I thought for a long time ...Anon, yeah, I do think. I thought for a long time about posting such highly personal information about MY life on MY blog. <BR/><BR/>Giving birth and raising a child is a life changing event and so many women feel embarrassed and ashamed and do not understand why their libido takes a nose dive, and are concerned that it might NEVER rebound. Some women are so embarrassed about this they can't even talk to their own doctor. <BR/><BR/>I'm all about keeping the challenges of parenthood REAL on this blog. Sometimes, that means I share information about myself that is highly revealing - or might put me in a bad light. Fortunately my husband (aka: spouse) agreed that this particular topic is an extremely important one for the health of a marriage - and fully supported my publishing the post. <BR/><BR/>Now, if I'd uploaded a video to You Tube, well ...The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-81527627430300518632008-04-15T17:25:00.000-05:002008-04-15T17:25:00.000-05:00I think that there are some parts of a marriage th...I think that there are some parts of a marriage that are better left between the spouses. Don't ya think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-91397367446551523132008-04-11T17:32:00.000-05:002008-04-11T17:32:00.000-05:00Laughing and agreeing here! I am BF'ing the fifth ...Laughing and agreeing here! I am BF'ing the fifth (15-month-old), and feel a little more normal. Since we have five, you know we are "eating", but it's slim pickin's. <BR/><BR/>Honestly, I stay up late sometimes to avoid the issue. Sadly, I am on the computer and hope DH is already asleep! Oh, now I feel bad. Maybe tomorrow....Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705670723604409380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-19521208556302828352008-04-11T17:00:00.000-05:002008-04-11T17:00:00.000-05:00I found you via *Constance* and I couldn't agree m...I found you via *Constance* and I couldn't agree more. This is a brilliant post and I seriously feel so much better after reading it.<BR/><BR/>It's also been forEVAH here and I am feeling hopeful that it will pass one day.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.the new girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947910641549198688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-56827159271789547432008-04-11T11:32:00.000-05:002008-04-11T11:32:00.000-05:00I'm not married, no kids and such yet... but I sti...I'm not married, no kids and such yet... but I still found this an informative post. I'm not the type of person who is highly..driven..that way even at my young age, so I fear what will happen to me when I get to this stage. This post calms that fear a bit, it's all just normal! lol.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I mostly just wanted to say:<BR/><BR/>I love your Mom. hahaha. Loved the joke she posted. LOL.The Wonder Worrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714821561489042931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-26358611318747123502008-04-11T10:58:00.000-05:002008-04-11T10:58:00.000-05:00hysterical!just had to add, whenever my Dad hears ...hysterical!<BR/><BR/>just had to add, whenever my Dad hears that a couple has 4 or 5 kids, he'll say, "So you didn't have a television back then?"Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869128237213801441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-54969342882500341512008-04-10T23:11:00.000-05:002008-04-10T23:11:00.000-05:00Great post for sure. In the last six months, my hu...Great post for sure. In the last six months, my husband lost his job and now I am the primary bread winner. I miss being home with our twins (2 y.o.), but one of the best things to come of the role reversal (in addition to a husband who has a "laundry system" and washes windows and is an all aroung great dad)is that I hear things like "I just don't feel like (eating)at the end of the day after having someone pawing at me all day long. He gets it, he totally gets it. Sweet mother of pearl he gets it. He still needs it, but he gets it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-63789892375630611752008-04-10T22:43:00.000-05:002008-04-10T22:43:00.000-05:00Love it. Seriously girl you say what you mean and ...Love it. Seriously girl you say what you mean and mean what you say. I nearly pee'ed myself while reading this. <BR/><BR/>Nicely done.Darcie Peelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127506190803312391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-90657566972062005372008-04-10T21:45:00.000-05:002008-04-10T21:45:00.000-05:00THANK YOU-says this breastfeeding mom. BTW, became...THANK YOU-says this breastfeeding mom. BTW, became pregnant the 2nd time within the same month a I weaned my first!Yogimamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640303082425333319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-43604060798431536232008-04-10T20:21:00.000-05:002008-04-10T20:21:00.000-05:00This is the most honest post about "eatting" that ...This is the most honest post about "eatting" that I have read in ages! As a Mom of 4, I sometimes wonder how in the heck I actually had them- we barely had anytime for each other back then. I also breastfeed all of my babies, and if one more person touched me by the end of the day I would bite his head off, poor guy. <BR/><BR/>But! My youngest is 4 and hubby has had a little job done and the libdo is back! It's amazing how much fun it is when you don't have to worry about getting pregnant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-78244258771035901362008-04-10T19:55:00.000-05:002008-04-10T19:55:00.000-05:00Boy, that post sure makes me feel better!!!Boy, that post sure makes me feel better!!!Kahlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062732728748588097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-69741667985471518492008-04-10T19:38:00.000-05:002008-04-10T19:38:00.000-05:00Oh my GOODNESS, Jen. You've got BALLS (I mean tha...Oh my GOODNESS, Jen. You've got BALLS (I mean that in a good way). <BR/><BR/>Here's the way I see it: When I was nursing my little girl, I did not enjoy sex. HOWEVER, I knew that the poor hubby has needs too and took one for the team about 2x a week. As much as I would dread it beforehand, I was always glad I did it afterwards. It really did make me feel closer to him and I knew it made him happy....so in a way, it made me happy too. Plus, once I really stopped and thought about it, in the course of a week it really didn't take up as much time as I thought.<BR/><BR/>Oh how I love you, Jen. Your boldness is downright admirable. I really wish I DID know you in person.<BR/><BR/>Take care...and keep EATING!<BR/><BR/>LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-80719707760905744842008-04-10T16:51:00.000-05:002008-04-10T16:51:00.000-05:00I came over from Constance and will be adding you ...I came over from Constance and will be adding you to my Google Reader... I very much enjoyed reading your triplet birth story and also your post about toy organization... as well as this post. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-43531241238720115922008-04-10T16:37:00.000-05:002008-04-10T16:37:00.000-05:00Wow.You are awesome. Guess I'll be forwarding this...Wow.<BR/><BR/>You are awesome. Guess I'll be forwarding this on to my husband!Woman with a Hatchethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539793554273012568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-86479610864011941712008-04-10T15:08:00.000-05:002008-04-10T15:08:00.000-05:00We will be doing this, this Saturday night. A muc...We will be doing this, this Saturday night. A much needed date night for us. Great read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41785893139113014132008-04-10T14:56:00.000-05:002008-04-10T14:56:00.000-05:00What is the difference between a Prostitute, a Gir...What is the difference between a Prostitute, a Girl Friend and a wife when they are having sex?<BR/>A Prostitute says---Faster Faster<BR/>A Girlfriend says--slower<BR/>A wife says---Paint the room Beige<BR/>This from Cliff<BR/>Funny Blog.<BR/>MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59066739351431765292008-04-10T14:05:00.000-05:002008-04-10T14:05:00.000-05:00Well can I get a big old YIPEE for Earth Day comin...Well can I get a big old YIPEE for Earth Day coming up? Whatcha got planned for the next entree???? :)<BR/><BR/>I totally had a lack of libido after the triplets and Austin too. But I gave the poor old guy a Mercy Meal. If fact, Austin is alive today because of a Mercy Meal. And if in two weeks you announce you are pregnant again, I swear I will faint dead away and I might not recover.<BR/><BR/>I could have easily gone 18 months between getting pregnant when my triplets were 7 months old and having Austin. But I was afraid if I didn't give it up, Greg might go for "take-out". Prostitution is LEGAL HERE! <BR/><BR/>But I'm glad to hear you are back in the saddle and Charlie isn't starving! I love when you drink wine too and you should definitely have a glass before "meals"! <BR/><BR/>(Do you REALLY think your mom didn't read this???? You CRAZY!)Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-89909429811141091642008-04-10T13:27:00.000-05:002008-04-10T13:27:00.000-05:00Oh, thank you, thank you!Kayakboy and I have been ...Oh, thank you, thank you!<BR/>Kayakboy and I have been in a famine too - and I know he's been suffering a bit. Me. since I am bfing, I sort of don't care, but I know there is hope. <BR/><BR/>I definitely will start that "15 minutes thing" especially since we eat dinner after the small one goes to bed. We could eat together and have a conversation, rather than staring at our laptops...Painless Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729141184052264484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-8907319918142046222008-04-10T13:26:00.000-05:002008-04-10T13:26:00.000-05:00AMEN! Thank you for this post! I just had my sec...AMEN! Thank you for this post! I just had my second daughter 5 weeks ago and my hubbie is already bugging me. I just forwarded him this post to read...hopefully then he will understand how I feel :) <BR/><BR/>I nursed my first for 13 months and rarely ate... but it picked right back up after she stopped... then I preggo with #2!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706224602097534380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-62157660016781463382008-04-10T12:46:00.000-05:002008-04-10T12:46:00.000-05:00awesome post! I will forward to my hubby too! Th...awesome post! I will forward to my hubby too! Thanks for your honesty!Erickson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14824410552862001606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-19878443798272093512008-04-10T12:40:00.000-05:002008-04-10T12:40:00.000-05:00I don't know about that "eating 3 times a week" th...I don't know about that "eating 3 times a week" thing. I did a survey on my blog, and out of 120 monogamous parents, only 3 were doing it more than twice a week---and the biggest clump was at 2-3 times per MONTH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-74274185445567478282008-04-10T12:25:00.001-05:002008-04-10T12:25:00.001-05:00I loved this post. Thank goodness someone mentione...I loved this post. Thank goodness someone mentioned it. Between the sleep deprivation, the breast feeding, etc I have no desire. Here's hoping that things turn around for all of us soon. <BR/><BR/>Incidentally, I also heard that being on the pill can permanently dampen "appetites" because it screws around with your hormones. I have no idea if this is true or not, but since you can't change the past, I've decided there's nothing to do with it now. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, GREAT post!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586323120994967027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-64308533563065598202008-04-10T12:25:00.000-05:002008-04-10T12:25:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this. It is great for m...Thanks so much for sharing this. It is great for me to read and I am sure (well, and have just read through) that many others feel the same way. Women don't really talk about this stuff, and so often feel isolated and alone about it. So yeah, just thanks.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00990143019959181559noreply@blogger.com