tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post1142629902099722630..comments2023-11-02T05:36:29.388-07:00Comments on designer bags and dirty diapers: The Dreaded QuestionNatalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17353793755653007746noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-68349797091473338212014-10-16T12:13:19.514-07:002014-10-16T12:13:19.514-07:00Natalie - I just came across this and wanted to si...Natalie - I just came across this and wanted to sincerely THANK YOU. I am in a very similar situation (got pregnant right away with first child... wanted to wait 3 years apart... got pregnant quickly again and then - BAM - ectopic pregnancy/miscarriage). Someone asks me probably every few weeks when we are going to have our second baby and I've yet to come up with a good response. That question hurts me so much, even though I know the asker has good intentions. I never thought I would have a miscarriage (although does anyone really?) and it has been so painful as I watch those around me get pregnant easily. I just wanted to read your story again because I know how things worked out for you in the end... and I need that hope right now.Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696852764938677339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-17161614530642443012014-08-04T10:10:53.969-07:002014-08-04T10:10:53.969-07:00This post meant so much to me today... especially ...This post meant so much to me today... especially seeing photos of your beautiful little girl in the sidebar as I read about your experience and your struggle. I'm still in the middle of mine, and I pray that my ending will be much like yours. Thanks for the hope! M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386007204146742209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-89636200353565784912014-02-14T14:18:58.792-08:002014-02-14T14:18:58.792-08:00It is so comforting to know that there are other w...It is so comforting to know that there are other women out there who I admire and respect that have gone through a miscarriage also. Mine happened on New Years Eve just a month and a half ago and I've never felt so alone. Our experiences are very similar, the second we tried to get pregnant we did. No sticks, no shots, no calendars, just no birth control method. It seemed too good to be true. I had the same feeling the WHOLE time as you. I was 12 weeks, but the baby had stopped growing at 7.5 and I had no idea. We are healing and I am living healthier than ever now and hopeful. I marvel everyday from work at your beautiful family and had no idea you had struggles. I am so happy everything turned out well for you, and hoping the same for us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632522629460686367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-84448426398738234192014-02-14T14:17:56.684-08:002014-02-14T14:17:56.684-08:00It is so comforting to know that there are other w...It is so comforting to know that there are other women out there who I admire and respect that have gone through a miscarriage also. Mine happened on New Years Eve just a month and a half ago and I never felt so alone. Our experiences are very similar, the second we tried to get pregnant we did. No sticks, no shots, no calendars, just no birth control method. It seemed too good to be true. I had the same feeling the WHOLE time as you. I was 12 weeks, but the baby had stopped growing at 7.5 and I had no idea. We are healing and I am living healthier than ever now and hopeful. I marvel everyday from work at your beautiful family and had no idea you had struggles. I am so happy everything turned out well for you, and hoping the same for us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632522629460686367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-30181488476726239382014-02-14T14:17:13.769-08:002014-02-14T14:17:13.769-08:00It is so comforting to know that there are other w...It is so comforting to know that there are other women out there who I admire and respect that have gone through a miscarriage also. Mine happened on New Years Eve just a month and a half ago and I never felt so alone. Our experiences are very similar, the second we tried to get pregnant we did. No sticks, no shots, no calendars, just no birth control method. It seemed too good to be true. I had the same feeling the WHOLE time as you. I was 12 weeks, but the baby had stopped growing at 7.5 and I had no idea. We are healing and I am living healthier than ever now and hopeful. I marvel everyday from work at your beautiful family and had no idea you had struggles. I am so happy everything turned out well for you, and hoping the same for us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-55119710413544552212013-02-08T08:37:30.633-08:002013-02-08T08:37:30.633-08:00Your honesty and bravery inspire!
I read this pas...Your honesty and bravery inspire!<br /><br />I read this passage quite often, so thought I would share:<br />Hebrews 10:36<br />Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.<br /><br />Prayers going up for you! xoxoGiordanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416777135045494856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-40887700726146177622013-02-02T21:09:34.532-08:002013-02-02T21:09:34.532-08:00i just stumbled onto your blog tonight, but couldn...i just stumbled onto your blog tonight, but couldn't help but comment. you are one brave lady. thanks for sharing your story. it really helped me (and no doubt many others). you are in my prayers.misslilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852745059973700703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-46739144180127022752013-01-30T17:10:05.166-08:002013-01-30T17:10:05.166-08:00I am a newsreader of your blog but wanted to comme...I am a newsreader of your blog but wanted to comment on such an honest, heart-felt post. I wish you and your husband the best with this! Thanks for bring real on a tough topic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744142673992463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-4121002355436670012013-01-29T18:45:39.895-08:002013-01-29T18:45:39.895-08:00What bravery it must have taken you to write this!...What bravery it must have taken you to write this! I have to believe that God has a perfect plan. As someone who is single and wants to be in a relationship/married I dread the "are you dating anyone?" or "when are you going to date someone?" questions. If it were up to me, it would be different! 2013 will be a great year - just have faith. A Sweet Southern Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00087728794346615827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-54562968603882370142013-01-29T15:31:26.599-08:002013-01-29T15:31:26.599-08:00Try not to stress about it! It took me a lot long...Try not to stress about it! It took me a lot longer to get pregnant the second time (my kids are three years apart). I was also wondering what was wrong and why wasn't I getting pregnant. My doctor said there was nothing wrong and to go have a martini and it will happen! Andrea Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-13311129834929923582013-01-29T09:23:37.333-08:002013-01-29T09:23:37.333-08:00It took me almost 2 years to get pregnant with my ...It took me almost 2 years to get pregnant with my first - I so know what that waiting feels like. I had almost given up and then found out I was pregnant. Thanks for sharing - it's not easy but it does help to know you're not alone. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765912501756304480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-87132556088213616202013-01-29T08:17:49.115-08:002013-01-29T08:17:49.115-08:00I feel for you and know what you feel. I had a mi...I feel for you and know what you feel. I had a miscarriage with my 1st, got pregnant w/in 3 months after that. Once my boy was almost 2, we decided to try again. It took 9 months of ovulation kits and going nuts!!! I finally tried a very low dose of Clomid and w/in 2 months, I was pregnant and due in May with another boy. I'm praying things will work out great for you soon!!!megan mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272275099611256343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-19989536819910862062013-01-29T07:30:08.569-08:002013-01-29T07:30:08.569-08:00Okay, I couldn't find you on twitter, but the ...Okay, I couldn't find you on twitter, but the kale salad is on my blog :) Your Southern Peachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051483565102704360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-16677757040944527642013-01-29T07:27:11.514-08:002013-01-29T07:27:11.514-08:00Hi Natalie! I was visiting your blog to tweet you ...Hi Natalie! I was visiting your blog to tweet you a recipe and stumbled across this post. I'm so sorry for your loss. I've also experienced miscarriage (twice) and I know how devastating it can be. Know that you are not alone and God has a plan for you. Looking back on my own life, I see now that His timing was just right. (Now I'm sending you the recipe :)Your Southern Peachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051483565102704360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-52364043012803209312013-01-29T06:45:44.717-08:002013-01-29T06:45:44.717-08:00This could be my exact story! I actually went to a...This could be my exact story! I actually went to an acupuncturist (I think you're going as well) and four months later I was pregnant. Today my house is constant craziness and I could be happier. <br /><br />You'll be in my prayers as I'm all to familiar with how difficult and a beating this struggle can be but the end result is always worth it.!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-53738882103264717022013-01-28T20:21:13.302-08:002013-01-28T20:21:13.302-08:00Thanks for your courage and honesty! I've been...Thanks for your courage and honesty! I've been there and even 3 years and one beautiful 2 year old blessing of a daughter later, hearing the stories of others who've felt a similar pain always seems to touch my heart. This quote always helped and I send it along to you with the hopes it will do the same for you! "When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence... 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'" <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675536085930138624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-63521225707845346502013-01-28T17:24:21.935-08:002013-01-28T17:24:21.935-08:00I went through the very same thing, although with ...I went through the very same thing, although with my very first pregnancy. I lost the baby at 8 weeks and then it was almost a year until I was preg again. went to the fertility clinic for tests. Surprisingly, the fertility doc was the one that said "you have a lot of wonderful things in your life." He really gave me some perspective. I went away feeling very peaceful. Never did make it to the next appt, because we got pregnant!! I understand the sorrow, and unfortunately I also had jealously towards others getting preg! Hang in there, you are not alone.<br /><br />p.s. I am a fellow Charleston (James Island) girl. I enjoy reading your blog and recognizing the places you are talking about!Leader Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484003534232933773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-48934583568934075342013-01-28T14:47:08.043-08:002013-01-28T14:47:08.043-08:00I am so sorry for your loss and your continued str...I am so sorry for your loss and your continued struggle to get pregnant. I really admire you for posting this. <br /><br />We tried for over a year before I finally got pregnant and it was the most frustrating year of my life. Why is it, when you're trying, everyone else suddenly gets pregnant? It took a lot of faith in God's plan for us and a PCOS diagnosis to get me through that rough year. It's so hard to trust in Him when you're so used to planning every aspect of your life, but I just tried to believe that He would give us a child when He felt the time is right. But that doesn't mean it's easy. But it does help to know you're not alone so thank you for sharing. You will be in my prayers and I hope your wait ends soon. Virginia Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772121185008914620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-45214192102626406562013-01-28T14:11:59.775-08:002013-01-28T14:11:59.775-08:00Dear Natalie. I read your blog after stumbling acr...Dear Natalie. I read your blog after stumbling across it and thought id share my story with you. I'm a mum of a beautiful 12 year old daughter. I feel sad when I say she's 12 because I fully expected to have more children by now. Sadly it wasn't to be. I had to go through a painful divorce for starters and then finally picking up the pieces and starting again and actually finding happiness I thought maybe child number two would be possible. However this hope was cruelly taken away two years ago when it was found I had an ovarian cyst the size of a grapefruit. Immediate surgery was scheduled and I was advised to have a total abdominal hysterectomy as the doctors didn't know if it was cancerous. Luckily it wasn't. My chances of becoming a mother were snatched away in an instance. I'm still coming to terms with this slowly and I'm sure I will one day accept it. I'm sure you like I am are grateful for what you already have. My advice is please dont beat yourself up about it, try and relax and until it happens just cherish what you havePerfectly Pink in Paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227323637457814066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-24574865274592687702013-01-28T11:59:41.065-08:002013-01-28T11:59:41.065-08:00I just stumbled on your blog today. My heart goes...I just stumbled on your blog today. My heart goes out to you as I too have had a miscarriage. I'm so sorry. And what a horrible, horrible day for you to have it happen. I will pray you get pregnant in 2013. Thanks for sharing your feelings. All too often we keep our fertility struggles under lock and key. Chris | Team Sea-Squaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863300912486337672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-6244106012426549172013-01-28T09:26:28.944-08:002013-01-28T09:26:28.944-08:00Thanks so much for your post! I too have been thro...Thanks so much for your post! I too have been through the fertility struggle. I saw a specialist to get pregnant with my first and now i'm back trying to get pregnant with my second and getting ready to start meds. Its really difficult to go through. Its comforting to hear your story and know i'm not alone. I will be praying that you are blessed with a baby in 2013! oh and- check out early-pregnancy-tests.com - great prices on OPKs and HPTs with really fast and free shipping!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113242476038778391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-5506873191613786782013-01-28T09:12:11.380-08:002013-01-28T09:12:11.380-08:00Natalie, thank you for sharing. This topic is so h...Natalie, thank you for sharing. This topic is so hard to discuss I am sure, but you are not alone. I love reading your blog b/c it is so fun and creative and honest. Hang in there. We (your blogger community) will be that much happier for you when you have the news to share with us. And you will :-) Lauren O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02271338782744981923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-32543090128125754662013-01-28T08:45:14.066-08:002013-01-28T08:45:14.066-08:00You just spoke directly to my heart. It took us ju...You just spoke directly to my heart. It took us just over a year with the first. We started trying last spring when our little guy was about 16 months (I was okay with 2ish years apart and worried it would take a long time too). We got pregnant right away, but like you I didn't get super excited. At my first appointment there were some concerns, but we heard a heart beat so remained somewhat positive. About 10 days later an u/s revealed no heartbeat and I has a DnC. That was in July and here we are still trying. I can't tell you how many people have said "I got pregnant right away after my miscarriage" and how much that hurts. <br />I have a blog that I haven't written on in about 6 months. I need to get back to it because I miss the support and friendship I was getting from it, not to mention documenting little guy's life. <br />All this to say.....many hugs to you. I'm there too. Prayers that we both see His plan and that it includes another bundle of joy!Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864552751169279843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-36906385593911133792013-01-28T05:38:39.028-08:002013-01-28T05:38:39.028-08:00Hi, I'm a new reader, and I know how hard it i...Hi, I'm a new reader, and I know how hard it is to be honest and write about this, I recently had a miscarriage of my own and finally had the courage to talk abouton my blog. I never realized it would be this hard! Keep your head up and keep thinking positive, God is wonderful and has a plan. Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704071832832968240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-82159448018525341722013-01-28T04:53:16.478-08:002013-01-28T04:53:16.478-08:00Thank you so much for sharing your journey- I'...Thank you so much for sharing your journey- I'm so sorry for your loss. I am pregnant with my first and it happened relatively easy for us but the hardest part is that 3 of my best friends are suffering from infertility problems and it just makes my heart break so much for them. I wish I had the right words to say but I know that I don't. It blows my mind how many women have a hard time getting pregnant these days- my mom swears it was never like that when she was trying. <br />Fingers crossed that 2013 is your year! Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029553808937170857noreply@blogger.com