Comments on Is There Any Mommy Out There?: Hope Floats

I've been falling behind in blogland, and have onl...

2008-12-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

I've been falling behind in blogland, and have only just now read this. I wish I had better words for you, knew something to say, had some kind of comfort or hope... But I don't. But I could not just read this without saying something, anything, to let you know that I'm out here, across the world, reading your words, and thinking of you...

I totally feel for you. We lost a vanishing twin ...

2008-12-05T16:37:00.000-08:00

I totally feel for you. We lost a vanishing twin during our first IVF cycle. It's strange to feel thrilled & heartbroken at the same time. I still think of the one that didn't survive & wonder if my son ever feels like a part of him is missing. I also wonder what the twin would have been like. Regardless I am thankful for the kids I have been blessed with.

My thoughts are with you & your family. I hope everything turns out for you.

I am thinking of you and reading ALL of your blogs...

2008-12-05T04:03:00.000-08:00

I am thinking of you and reading ALL of your blogs after a long hiatus away from my computer and writing.

You are an amazing mother and wife.

It's still so early, too early to grieve and give ...

2008-12-02T08:30:00.000-08:00

It's still so early, too early to grieve and give up hope. You'll be in my prayers. I'm sorry I didn't know you were going through this before now.

Good god woman. I am never going out of town again...

2008-12-01T08:38:00.000-08:00

Good god woman. I am never going out of town again.

Beautiful lovely sad hopeful post.

I believe in the power of hope...Hang onto it!!! ...

2008-11-29T14:14:00.000-08:00

I believe in the power of hope...Hang onto it!!! You and your family will get through this. I'm keeping you in my prayers and am HOPING for the absolute best.

I am going to hope and pray for you that whatever ...

2008-11-28T12:52:00.000-08:00

I am going to hope and pray for you that whatever is supposed to be works out the way it's supposed to be for you.

Hugs:)

When I was 12 weeks pregnant with Izzy, the doctor...

2008-11-28T11:44:00.000-08:00

When I was 12 weeks pregnant with Izzy, the doctor couldn't find his heartbeat on the ultrasound for nearly 5 minutes. I was certain he had died.

Then when I was 38 weeks pregnant, they were worried about fetal growth restriction. He was born weighing nearly 10 pounds.

So, don't lose hope mama.

your line about vanishing is pretty haunting...I t...

2008-11-27T09:31:00.000-08:00

your line about vanishing is pretty haunting...I think that's so sad how that happens...

my heart goes out to you! I'm glad that fate had you post this...it was a beautiful heartfelt post.

Your writing is, as always, beautiful. You're in ...

2008-11-27T06:05:00.000-08:00

Your writing is, as always, beautiful. You're in my thoughts.

(Btw, this post didn't show up in my reader. Could you please fax me the next time that you post? Thanks, you're a doll!)

Really beautiful post. I think it was a sign that...

2008-11-26T22:01:00.000-08:00

Really beautiful post. I think it was a sign that you accidentally posted it.

Thank you for sharing.

Thoughts and prayers,

I will hope, right along with you, that your dark ...

2008-11-26T10:53:00.000-08:00

I will hope, right along with you, that your dark horse rides up from the rear and makes himself known.

I'm going to be gone and away from my blogs until ...

2008-11-25T22:53:00.000-08:00

I'm going to be gone and away from my blogs until next week...if you find out, please let me know. I am holding my breath for you.

Sending you congratulations and hope, Stacey. Noth...

2008-11-25T22:06:00.000-08:00

Sending you congratulations and hope, Stacey. Nothing is ever just easy, is it? It's embarrassing to use cliches next to your beautiful writing, but two thoughts are popping to mind:
God gives the biggest challenges to those who are the strongest,
and,
The universe doesn't make mistakes (I think that's on a bumper sticker on one of the other parents' cars at preschool. My kid goes to the preschool with the best bumper stickers in town. That's kind of how I chose the school, actually. But I digress).
Will be thinking of you ...

Oh your scenery is so delightful. Maybe i'll send ...

2008-11-25T19:55:00.000-08:00

Oh your scenery is so delightful. Maybe i'll send you a few pictures from target and the commute to school, so you can see what you are really missing.

I hope you feel better soon and that everything works out just beautifully. You deserve it. Kick your feet up!

Congratulations. I am hoping that your babies are...

2008-11-25T18:03:00.000-08:00

Congratulations. I am hoping that your babies are enveloped in warmth and that they each have time to grow, to form, to see light. Enjoy these weeks. My thoughts are with you.

Your writing brings us with you on your journey. I am not too proud to say that I envy your skill. You are a talented woman. Enjoy your journey.

I'm lighting candles and have you in my thoughts a...

2008-11-25T16:41:00.000-08:00

I'm lighting candles and have you in my thoughts and prayers Stacey.

your post gave me goosebumps, your writing is just...

2008-11-25T11:14:00.000-08:00

your post gave me goosebumps, your writing is just fantastic.

i am sending good thoughts and hope for your babies.

I always struggle with what to say in this kind of...

2008-11-25T10:45:00.000-08:00

I always struggle with what to say in this kind of situation because I have absolutely zero idea of exactly what you're going through.

To my knowledge, I've never been pregnant for so much as a minute -- if I was, it was my own Little Wing and nature reclaimed what it gave for a brief time.

But I know now that "what" I say doesn't matter so much as just saying it, because you know that in addition to your fantastic family there with you on the island you have this amazing group of people behind you (Look out, Verizon Network, you've got some competition from the Anymommy Network!) who will be there to share your joy and sorrow in equal measure, whenever you decide to share it.

Not a day goes by that I'm not hoping the best things for both those little peanuts. :-)

For now, you do know Mamma, you have this, you hav...

2008-11-25T10:40:00.000-08:00

For now, you do know Mamma, you have this, you have this moment, you may get another and another, a lifetime, or not, but this moment, it is yours and it cannot be taken. Embrace it as you are, and every other that you are given. What beautiful words you offered this day!

Many hugs to you..

2008-11-25T09:48:00.000-08:00

Many hugs to you..

You're post made me take a huge deep breath. Havin...

2008-11-25T08:27:00.000-08:00

You're post made me take a huge deep breath. Having lost 2 babies of my own I can feel your pain. I am holding out hope for you. I have my fingers crossed for you and am wishing that nature takes the right course for you.

You made me shiver!

having had a few different scary ultrasounds, i kn...

2008-11-25T08:21:00.000-08:00

having had a few different scary ultrasounds, i know the strange liminal space that knowledge of "something probably wrong" leaves us in....knowing but not knowing for sure, alternately hopeless and utterly certain all will be fine.

i'm sorry for the pain of waiting, but at the same time i hope that the time to connect and process is rich for you. it sounds as though it is, and i've always found that a sort of gift in and of itself.

from far away, holding you close, wishing for the best news.

Oh wow, what mixed emotions.You're in my thoughts....

2008-11-25T03:25:00.000-08:00

Oh wow, what mixed emotions.
You're in my thoughts.
xoxo

i sm so sorry you are going throught this i just w...

2008-11-24T22:27:00.000-08:00

i sm so sorry you are going throught this i just went through this with my best friend
just know that what is wrinten will
happen many prayes good wish and a shoulder to lean on if you need it when you find out what your out come is i have a lot to talk about with you
love and support
kendra