tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post6318440829635410136..comments2023-11-03T06:28:07.108-07:00Comments on Best When Used By: Of Things to ComeBest When Used Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17252417951291793892noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-27529888859373470502009-09-10T19:50:16.786-07:002009-09-10T19:50:16.786-07:00Thanks for the encouragement. The hope fairy seem...Thanks for the encouragement. The hope fairy seems to have left my shoulder again. Don't know if she'll be back.looking4#3https://www.blogger.com/profile/05592309125679683371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-86705061655227256102009-09-09T22:30:23.749-07:002009-09-09T22:30:23.749-07:00ah, this is a great post. i have just now started...ah, this is a great post. i have just now started seriously considering donor embies. i am getting excited about it, but still have a lot of questions of course.<br /><br />for example - how to tell, who to tell, when to tell. i know i would tell my child asap. my oldest brother is adopted and he always knew - and he's the one that explained it to me when i was a little one. there is no other way on that part. but i'm not even sure how to explain it to my child so they would know how very WANTED they were - i guess i would have time to figure that out. and i'm not sure who else would really need to know...i mean, i probably wouldn't tell anyone the details of an unmedicated traditional conception, either! <br /><br />ah, so much to think about. i'm glad i can follow along with your experience - thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-81210279627579348482009-09-09T20:44:06.877-07:002009-09-09T20:44:06.877-07:00Sorry I have been MIA .I missed you and all my blo...Sorry I have been MIA .I missed you and all my blogging friends. Love the story book AND the truth! Can't wait to hear the reactions you get from the book! (hugs)tireegal68https://www.blogger.com/profile/13943003575298698264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-85626835918499781762009-09-09T09:00:52.610-07:002009-09-09T09:00:52.610-07:00My husband & I have been open to everyone abou...My husband & I have been open to everyone about our adopted embryos that resulted in our son...he used to get a big kick out of it when we would tell people. He would say "Holly is pregnant"...."it's not Mine"...shocked looks, confusion..."it's not hers either"...total confusion, lots of laughs and the perfect lead in for our story.<br /><br />He has also actually written and illustrated a book for our son called "The Snowflake Baby and the Magical Snowglobe", showing him waiting in his "snowglobe" test tube and dreaming of being someone's baby, etc...we hope to get it published.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08378271089059982526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-24392835278755031052009-09-08T18:15:01.331-07:002009-09-08T18:15:01.331-07:00You sound like such a wonderful mom. Your baby is...You sound like such a wonderful mom. Your baby is so lucky to have you and your DH.<br />Love,<br />MaddyMad Hatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262994711680542891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-5755273299514355202009-09-08T13:52:22.146-07:002009-09-08T13:52:22.146-07:00As stilhopeful commented, I LOVE the needle in the...As stilhopeful commented, I LOVE the needle in the butt pic. It truly have me ROFL!!! Just cracked me up. (Of course, it is not me depicted in the picture, I'm sure if it were, my reaction would be remarkably different)<br />As to the baby knowing where he/she came from. Kuddos to you both!! I think starting children off with secrets right from the beginning is terrible. I have a friend who's father was not his biological father. He was not told of this til he was 18! It threw him into a tailspin that unfortunately, he could not recover from. <br />Honesty is the best policy. There is nothing to hide. Having him/her, loving him/her is all that matters. And that you have already proven to be an expert at!!looking4#3https://www.blogger.com/profile/05592309125679683371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-16923832373523279532009-09-08T12:51:52.740-07:002009-09-08T12:51:52.740-07:00I love your story book idea! Can I hire you to do...I love your story book idea! Can I hire you to do mine? :) <br /><br />We are certainly telling our kids how they were made. I agree with truth telling 100%. Our entire family and close friends know our story. I can't imagine them finding out by anyone but us. My sister gave us such a gift, I would never want to hide that from anyone. <br /><br />Love your u/s pic!!! Did I mention I asked for one tomorrow? Can't wait until 10/16. I'll explain more on my blog.Bowers Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116823979378728638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-68223107990974627992009-09-08T11:49:08.431-07:002009-09-08T11:49:08.431-07:00OMG - I love the needle in the butt picture - how ...OMG - I love the needle in the butt picture - how funny!! You have a great talent for drawing, this is going to be an awesome book. What a good way to explain the situation to everyone. I wonder if there's a market for something like this since so many people go down a similar route...stillhopefulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252497820828285577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-53770892041330181402009-09-08T07:07:39.993-07:002009-09-08T07:07:39.993-07:00Cute way to reveal, I like that idea.
GCute way to reveal, I like that idea.<br />GPookie-san` and MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942483072513790485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-1642508561435993772009-09-08T06:13:53.912-07:002009-09-08T06:13:53.912-07:00i agree with you about honesty....it saves from so...i agree with you about honesty....it saves from someone slipping in the future, because eventually it does happen, and there is nothing to hide, you have a miracle :)<br />love the storyboard!just me, dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046206651954423260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-58770002870144701492009-09-08T06:10:47.088-07:002009-09-08T06:10:47.088-07:00Completely agree petal. Honesty is the way to go. ...Completely agree petal. Honesty is the way to go. If I get pregnant again and with a baby at the end of it I'll be very very open about our journey too.<br />Love the book! FranFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05717020378275616297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-17534943026279005462009-09-08T06:02:37.212-07:002009-09-08T06:02:37.212-07:00i *love* the book and am totally impressed with yo...i *love* the book and am totally impressed with your artistry! cannot wait to see the finished product!anofferingoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787985680863798995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-52973784119207413252009-09-07T20:32:14.946-07:002009-09-07T20:32:14.946-07:00I'm in full agreement on the full disclosure. ...I'm in full agreement on the full disclosure. (Love your storybook, BTW.) However, my DH has presented an interesting scenario involving the possibility of a known sperm donor to us, should our IVFs continue to be unsuccessful. His hope is that we could do a successful IUI with the donor. The problem is, it will be an issue with both of our families when they find out who the donor is. So, therefore, we would NOT tell anyone until after the child was old enough to know first. How's that for messed up? Sigh....Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891984751397130045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-19462072509650535312009-09-07T18:18:27.977-07:002009-09-07T18:18:27.977-07:00Yeah, we are doing the same. I have told about 3 p...Yeah, we are doing the same. I have told about 3 people in real life but no more. Not till the kid knows and understands. Then I'll happily discuss it with anyone. As far as family and friends go we will say we got preggers thru IVF but leave out the DE bit till the kids is old enough to decide for him or herself. <br />We were told that there are great books out there that explain the whole thing to kids.Ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674801997007886433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-88473322743749986262009-09-07T18:04:01.404-07:002009-09-07T18:04:01.404-07:00I agree 100%!! J and I plan to tell the child from...I agree 100%!! J and I plan to tell the child from day 1 also and we have also been very open with our families about our use of donor eggs. I know J and I and we are terrible at keeping secrets... so that is not an option in our lives. <br /><br />I love the comic book start. I cannot wait to see the completed version.<br /><br />BTW: do you know a way to avoid bruises from the PIO? The shots don't hurt when J gives them but then I have sore bruises afterward.cindyhoo2https://www.blogger.com/profile/00270674009271182588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580382827478510871.post-83174041811877310692009-09-07T17:14:24.667-07:002009-09-07T17:14:24.667-07:00As an adopted child myself, THE TRUTH has always b...As an adopted child myself, THE TRUTH has always been told to me and is the only option in my eyes. We plan on telling everyone our story especially about our adopted embryos. It's NOTHING to be ashamed of. Something to be proud of! My parents always told me that I was "picked" and that always made me feel so special. Plus just being able to raise awareness about embryo adoption/donation is another reason. HUGS!embieadoptmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704065632782220134noreply@blogger.com