tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post4654046399331811030..comments2024-03-15T14:47:21.170-04:00Comments on Lemon Gloria: This one big thing I've been NOT talking aboutLemon Gloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-7498127765969888172011-01-12T19:07:23.861-05:002011-01-12T19:07:23.861-05:00if it makes you feel any better it took me three y...if it makes you feel any better it took me three years to get pregnant at 35 (started trying at 32) and ONLY four months of trying at 40!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-57564912757810582932011-01-06T22:04:48.639-05:002011-01-06T22:04:48.639-05:00I'm going to wish really hard on this one for ...I'm going to wish really hard on this one for you. Meanwhile, here are the verdicts for the crazy people. Chloe says NO!!!!! Nathan says YES!!!!! and Sophie says "Mom, why are you measuring me and why does that box have air holes punched into it?"<br /><br />I want you to have what you want. Sending you all my best, fertile thoughts.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-48816835926715967412011-01-06T19:50:53.012-05:002011-01-06T19:50:53.012-05:00I had a similar incident with a doctor when I was ...I had a similar incident with a doctor when I was 41ish. I'd been trying to get pregnant again for a couple years and without doing any tests at all, he wanted to write me a RX for Clomid. He pooh-poohed my carefully recorded temp.s and charts and I think may have even said the words "geriatric pregnancy." So I walked out of there and didn't go back. And ended up never having that second child. I realized pretty quickly the limits we could endure, looked around at my other 40-ish friends who'd been through treatments, etc., and eventually realized I was mourning not having the family I thought I'd have.<br /><br />I'm still sorry we didn't have more kids (we've just got the one, who I also realized is pretty miraculous, given that I was 35 when he was conceived). But it hurts less now, and we seek out ways for our son to have other kids around...<br /><br />Good luck, sweetie.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360868475218497152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-19455152448022404812011-01-06T16:01:16.492-05:002011-01-06T16:01:16.492-05:00Oh my gosh, I had no idea that you were going thro...Oh my gosh, I had no idea that you were going through this. I am so very sorry. I am 39 and tagged with the whole Advanced Maternal bs, too. I was the person who swore up and down that I was having no kids, not interested, would cramp my lifestyle, did not want to give anything up... that is until I decided that a child might be worth all that.<br /><br />Long story short, it took a long time to get pregnant and seeing a fertility specialist. It was so stressful and consuming and every time some one told me if I would just relax..., I wanted to punch them out. <br /><br />There is nothing wrong with talking about it. The support really helps get you through the rough days.<br /><br />Eventually, as you know, I did get pregnant. After Clomid and tests and uuugghh, I started acupuncture. I swear it was what did it.<br /><br />I know this was lengthy and more about me than you which is not what I intended. I just wanted to illustrate (somewhat poorly) that I have been there, I understand. I am sending you a virtual hug. And I think you should vent as often as you need too. And, I promise never to tell you to "just relax, it'll happen."<br /><br />PS: My acupuncturist recommended "The Infertility Cure" by Randine Lewis, I think. Hope I did not overstep any bounds with the recommendation.Angel JAAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575688270453239453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-73592422086656850692011-01-06T15:45:27.923-05:002011-01-06T15:45:27.923-05:00Our house was one where a kid or two was welcome t...Our house was one where a kid or two was welcome to stay for supper any night, and overnights on weekends were more common than not. Most of my sons' friends parents weren't in a position to reciprocate; that mattered not, because I had such a blast making dinner, listening to the kids goings-on. If we were going to the water slides, or out skating, another kid almost always rounded out the party. <br /><br />No wonder I thought one was a handful! I only wanted one - yet later on when my son was older, through a confluence of unusual events, I ended up with 4 foster kids, so as it turned out, I was VERY glad to have had only had one. In this life we often don't know why things happen the way they do.<br /><br />Because you wish it, I pray another child is in the cards for you - but if not, I know you guys are going to have a wonderful, fun-filled life anyway!tamater sammichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11079343206229909686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-53197588733575860892011-01-06T14:12:27.241-05:002011-01-06T14:12:27.241-05:00I have been wanting to comment on this because, we...I have been wanting to comment on this because, well, while I am not in the same boat as you really at all, you know my recent news and struggles. So I guess I kind of get it even though I don't. And I am thinking positive things for you, whatever that means.lexahttp://lemmonex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-30310529752952829062011-01-06T11:48:00.930-05:002011-01-06T11:48:00.930-05:00Keenie Beanie - You know, for me it wasn't an ...Keenie Beanie - You know, for me it wasn't an option to have a kid before I met Nick (at least, not if I wanted a partner in the child rearing), and I was 38 before even meeting him. Once we started talking about kids, I definitely fretted about age and could I even get pregnant - but there are so many people who haven't had any issues in their late 30s and through their 40s.<br /><br />I've never heard "up the duff" - it makes me giggle! :)<br /><br />Anonymous - Oh, I'm sorry! It is definitely frustrating and emotionally exhausting. It's kind of all-consuming, isn't it? And then I fret because stress makes it worse, but how can you not be stressed...<br /><br />I am hoping you get pregnant, pronto!<br /><br />Oh, also - my acupuncturist recommended this book: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Babies-3-Month-Program-Fertility/dp/0316024503 - written by a reproductive endocrinologist and an acupuncturist. I haven't finished it, but it explains things very clearly, offers hope and help.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-13265878279731992482011-01-06T10:51:50.805-05:002011-01-06T10:51:50.805-05:00If it makes you feel any better, I am 29 years old...If it makes you feel any better, I am 29 years old and have been trying desperately to get pregnant for about 10 months now. It is, by far, the most frustrating and emotionally exhausting thing I've ever been through. I definitely feel for you. <br /><br />I'd say just to enjoy every single second of time with your boy and hubby, and good things will come in time. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-62092049064331815592011-01-05T21:40:11.202-05:002011-01-05T21:40:11.202-05:00Lisa, you (along with Nicole Kidman) are the reaso...Lisa, you (along with Nicole Kidman) are the reason I keep telling myself that it's okay we haven't tried to have a child yet, although I turn 38 in 8 days. Sorry to hear #2 isn't coming along as easily as J did. Good luck getting up the duff, pronto!Keenie Beaniehttp://www.keeniebeanie.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-1602056070485173862011-01-05T19:40:13.094-05:002011-01-05T19:40:13.094-05:00Maiden Metallurgist - Memory is definitely funny l...Maiden Metallurgist - Memory is definitely funny like that. And I'm so excited for you that you're about to be a mama!<br /><br />jen - I don't know the science of it, but I like that thought! I have 10 months' worth of extras! Actually, more than that, since I was nursing for a while. Maybe I totally have some of the 39-year old ones waiting! :)<br /><br />Wendy - Yes, good and exhausting. Thanks, sweetie.<br /><br />Kate Bee - Wow, that's extraordinary! Your grandmother must've been one very strong woman! Thanks for this!<br /><br />HKW - Thanks for making me giggle. This is totally putting a "more poo" kind of wish out there in the universe, isn't it?<br /><br />Carla - Thank you, I appreciate it. I might bitch quite a bit. As for the upside-down strawberry kinds of tips - hahahaha!<br /><br />freckledk - I hope so! Thank you, lovey! That makes me feel better. And I hope the e-cig tasted great. :)<br /><br />Hillary - I am so going to order over-eager eggs when I go out for brunch next. I love it love it love it. Thank you!<br /><br />Kate - What a sweet message! Thanks! Yes, a girl would be great...except I cannot imagine how many clothes and shoes I'd buy her. It'd be shocking.<br /><br />Miss Dallas - Agh! You are so right! I hated being pregnant with such a passion, and now it's what I want most! Which doesn't mean that I wouldn't hate it all over again if it happened...<br /><br />Luna - Thanks for this and for the other info. There are so many pieces to coordinate, aren't there???<br /><br />Connie - No need to explain - but thanks for telling me! I love when you comment - it's always so nice to hear from you! And hopefully I'll be able to add one more kid to our next family reunion. :)<br /><br />FoggyDew - Apparently there is something to that! As you get older your body realizes it has less time, and shoots more out. Or something like that. And I wouldn't think there would be such a difference but 40 seems to be this terrible line to cross. Ugh.<br /><br />Lynn - Thanks, my friend.<br /><br />Go-Betty - OK, you made me laugh and laugh with the legs in the air business. This trying gets rather tedious, I have to say.<br /><br />Karen - Thanks for the Team LG cheer!<br /><br />Jaclyn - Thanks so much!Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-59934576992954766912011-01-05T18:13:45.281-05:002011-01-05T18:13:45.281-05:00Good luck! I hope that you are able to get pregna...Good luck! I hope that you are able to get pregnant soon!Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800071653449114953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-43424722657438927382011-01-05T17:48:24.442-05:002011-01-05T17:48:24.442-05:00Go Team Lemon Gloria . . . hope it works for you, ...Go Team Lemon Gloria . . . hope it works for you, and soon.karen, random readernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-32943458247115994802011-01-05T16:57:56.077-05:002011-01-05T16:57:56.077-05:00How can that possibly be greedy when you and Nick ...How can that possibly be greedy when you and Nick make such gorgeus babies. J is the proof of this. Talk about it all you want and we will continue to encourage you to keep your legs in the air and keep trying because we are your loyal fan club and we do these things :-) lol. Besides I am damn sure Nick is enjoying the trying also, *gwarf* lol.Go-Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746808309929560250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-70196218737718452522011-01-05T16:56:56.742-05:002011-01-05T16:56:56.742-05:00Definitely not greedy. Wishing you the best of luc...Definitely not greedy. Wishing you the best of luck!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362817901821195288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-43950778534008773782011-01-05T15:40:22.149-05:002011-01-05T15:40:22.149-05:00I don't know if there is much difference betwe...I don't know if there is much difference between 39 and 41 fertility-wise, but don't try to tell that to my sis-in-law who had twins (kids 3 & 4) at 39. As my brother said, her ovaries were "firing for effect." One of my favorite terms ever. Good luck. J will be a great big brother.FoggyDewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934197854661226301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-10005506957628267422011-01-05T14:59:06.502-05:002011-01-05T14:59:06.502-05:00You are NOT greedy. I hope you guys have another b...You are NOT greedy. I hope you guys have another baby! Babies rock. Keep trying! <br /><br />Your cousin,<br />Connie<br />(I add this since I list my comment as anonymous. I don't know how to do that profile stuff. Oh, well.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-11914736731325321882011-01-05T14:31:17.081-05:002011-01-05T14:31:17.081-05:00Of course you're not being greedy! You'r...Of course you're not being greedy! You're a mom to a wonderful son, and there's nothing wrong with wanting to share that love with another. I'm 38, so I know that feeling all too well. But as for the charting, temping, checking cervical fluids, etc? Yep. Do it. Otherwise it's a crap shoot. I hope it happens for you quickly!Lunanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-41512342698378720192011-01-05T14:21:40.044-05:002011-01-05T14:21:40.044-05:00PREGNANCY AMNESIA!!! You said you'd never want...PREGNANCY AMNESIA!!! You said you'd never want to do it again, and here you are!<br /><br />But, I think you're such an awesome mom, and having another would be great for you and your family. I really hope it happens for you guys! I'll be sending good fertility vibes your way!Miss Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831133768123027451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-79773350279722857132011-01-05T13:53:25.692-05:002011-01-05T13:53:25.692-05:00Not greedy at all. You waited for what you wanted...Not greedy at all. You waited for what you wanted. That is commendable! Now it's time for another baby, which is so awesome! It will happen. Just because they say that you are less fertile after 40 doesn't mean you will have problems. Lot's of women get pregnant in their mid and even late 40's. So think positive!<br /><br />Wouldn't a girl be great? Imagine the little girl clothes shopping you can do! Of course, boys are terrific too: )Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878620474790055856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-53734345805851570932011-01-05T13:43:14.139-05:002011-01-05T13:43:14.139-05:00Oh hunny bunny, if I could give you some of my ove...Oh hunny bunny, if I could give you some of my over-eager eggs, I would in a second. (Also, that sentence kind of made me throw up a little. Over-eager sounds too much like over-easy. I am totally going to accidentally order my eggs over-eager next time I go out for breakfast goddammit.) Sending hugs and fertility juju your way.Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602816507915795709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-60390416850337914592011-01-05T13:23:42.089-05:002011-01-05T13:23:42.089-05:00I have this very odd feeling (seriously! like a br...I have this very odd feeling (seriously! like a brought-about-by-psychic-energy kinda feeling that is kinda creeping me out!) that you aren't going to have any trouble getting knocked up that second time. I'm thinking you'll be preggers before the summer.<br /><br />I'm totally not joking. I really do think it's going to happen. I can FEEL it.<br /><br />I'm going to get myself an e-cigarette now and babble about nothing of any significance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-43111171866655218772011-01-05T13:07:30.683-05:002011-01-05T13:07:30.683-05:00You are not greedy! Fertility struggles suck and I...You are not greedy! Fertility struggles suck and I hope they end quickly for you. May your family grow in love and number in 2011!Danahttp://www.feastafterfamine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-84126370005772664912011-01-05T12:48:38.065-05:002011-01-05T12:48:38.065-05:00my sister had twins without any help when she was ...my sister had twins without any help when she was almost 45 . . . keep trying!LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863772247445220124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-26385241531250747442011-01-05T12:45:36.454-05:002011-01-05T12:45:36.454-05:00Not greedy -- totally understand. I don't wan...Not greedy -- totally understand. I don't want just one kid either (not that I have any now, but we're open to the possibility...).<br /><br />Good luck. I wish I could give you some tip like "stand upside down while eating strawberries and crisscrossing your legs and for sure it will work" but since I don't have any, you're free to bitch about it. And keep having lots of sex.Carla @ I Run, You Runhttp://irunyourun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-53099097192841720342011-01-05T12:41:00.669-05:002011-01-05T12:41:00.669-05:00I think the idea of another child for you is wonde...I think the idea of another child for you is wonderful and hope it happens, soon. Until then, talk about it all you like. Sometimes if you don't ask for what you want in life, you don't get it and so you're not being greedy, only wanting what you deserve - happiness. And, more poo I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com