Comments on Chapters: Where You Came From…

I don't remember how I found your blog, but I ...

2012-01-02T11:28:30.388-06:00

I don't remember how I found your blog, but I read it often. I also struggled with infertility, but I now have a 7 month old gorgeous baby boy. I felt the same way when I was pregnant, that you describe here. I thanked God for every moment of sickness, and all the negative that went with the miracle of a baby growing inside me.

You won't forget one moment of it. With your positive outlook, and the infertility you've faced, when it happens for you, you won't forget, and you'll enjoy each moment.

You're on my list of "TTC" friends, and I pray for you often as well. Happy New Year!

OMG! I SO wish I had your words! Everything you ...

2011-12-29T20:16:58.248-06:00

OMG! I SO wish I had your words! Everything you write is exactly what I've thought and made mention to my "fellow sojourners." I hope for things to think to write as I've begun my blogging journey, after 19 months of TTC.
Abundant THANKS for you inspirations!

I love reading your blog and this one definitely b...

2011-12-29T08:07:27.896-06:00

I love reading your blog and this one definitely brought tears to my eyes. God has a plan even if we don't understand it and I love that you know and recognize that. When he does bless you with a beautiful baby, you definitely won't forget the struggles you encountered to get there. <3

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I love this post. You very eloquently and accurate...

2011-12-27T14:04:06.339-06:00

I love this post. You very eloquently and accurately wrote down things that I frequently think every time someone who hasn't been there tells me to "relax".

I can sooooo relate to this post! I could never p...

2011-12-23T18:27:06.810-06:00

I can sooooo relate to this post! I could never put into words as well as you did. Please let 2012 be your year! Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas Amy:) I love this post! What a coo...

2011-12-23T10:32:42.461-06:00

Merry Christmas Amy:) I love this post! What a cool way to really "remember" how it is on this journey. When anyone has been on this type of rollercoaster for years and years, it is totally a part of them, and something we never want to discount or forget.

I'm a friend of a friend but I did want to exp...

2011-12-22T14:56:36.707-06:00

I'm a friend of a friend but I did want to express my gratitude for this post. It's amazing how complete strangers can share similar feelings. I will add you and DW to prayers. May 2012 be better than your wildest dreams.

Amy, I have been reading for some time and I just ...

2011-12-22T13:02:27.529-06:00

Amy, I have been reading for some time and I just have to say that my mom and I just lifted you up in prayer. I struggled with infertility and like you, I prayed that however God would allow me to become a mom, I would accept it. God has taken our family on an incredible journey through the birth of our triplets and my husband being diagnosed with cancer in the last 6 months. He is now cancer free. I just wanted to tell you that you have been in my prayers and that God is has an annointing on your life my dear. You are truly a Godly woman and I know that He has some pretty amazing things for you two.

I'm not struggling with infertility, but I'...

2011-12-22T12:08:09.659-06:00

I'm not struggling with infertility, but I'm struggling with being 33 and single. I can relate to this more than you know. Thanks for posting.

Amy, I needed to read this today. We experienced ...

2011-12-20T19:15:35.123-06:00

Amy,
I needed to read this today. We experienced a miscarriage last week after getting pregnant 4 months into trying. I hope I never forget the heartache we are feeling right now. I never want to be "that" person that makes those hurtful comments (which I'm sure I've been guilty of in the past) or takes my pregnancy/children for granted. I'm so grateful for the closeness my husband and I have experienced, and I'm humbled by the pain of losing a baby. Thanks for your honest words.

Beautiful post! I can say that you won't be ab...

2011-12-20T09:02:03.068-06:00

Beautiful post! I can say that you won't be able to forget. It took us 2 IVF's to get pregnant and every single day I thank the Lord for our son. Even thought my pregnancy was awful (yes it was awful) I never for a moment took it for granted. And when my baby didn't sleep for what felt like MONTHS, I still didn't forget. The pain of infertility is still there. It won't ever go away. And the scars of infertility will never go away. But they heal. And that's ok. It is ok to let them heal. It doesn't mean you forget though and can't/won't be sensitive to those still on their journey. No matter how short or long their journey is, I never undermine it. Again, great post. And I love your heart on this subject.

I love your blog and your heart sweet friend :-)

2011-12-19T15:03:34.916-06:00

I love your blog and your heart sweet friend :-)

I totally agree with Meg. You definitely, won'...

2011-12-19T14:44:08.713-06:00

I totally agree with Meg. You definitely, won't forget. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

WOW! This really hits home. Thanks for sharing bec...

2011-12-19T11:24:43.627-06:00

WOW! This really hits home. Thanks for sharing because it's what I have felt and thought so much.

Amy, I wonder if when you (and other women with i...

2011-12-19T11:03:04.888-06:00

Amy,

I wonder if when you (and other women with infertility) become a mom, you'll be a better mom than me.

Here's why I truly wonder this:
I don't have infertility. My son was a complete surprise from my honeymoon. Not planned, not really "wanted". Sure, children were in our future, but not right after we got married. Obviously, we love him like crazy, but we never waited for a baby.

Therefore, I feel like I take my fertility for granted. I try not to after reading your blog and others like yours. However, never knowing infertility, I can't possibly feel what you and others feel.

I know you don't wish infertility on anyone, but I think if I experienced even a fraction of what you've gone through, I'd be a better mother. I'd love my child more deeply (which I'm not sure is possible), I'd be more tolerant of his tantrums and enjoy the ride of being his mom a lot more than I do.

I agree with Christi, I pray that 2012 is your most amazing year yet!

After years of unexplained infertility, we just we...

2011-12-19T10:42:17.884-06:00

After years of unexplained infertility, we just welcomed twins into our home through the miracle of adoption. While having them in our lives has been a joy beyond words, but I miss my daily, hourly, moment by moment desperation for Him. Now, don't get me wrong...I know that I still need Him just as desperately even if it doesn't "feel" like it as much but it's just different. For years, I just wanted to be a mom but that void was filled with the fact that He is more than enough. Now that we have two children, desperation is still there (it's a circus at our house, in a good way), I miss how I felt like I needed Him just to be able to breathe, to smile for another friend who was pregnant, to make it through a baby shower, to make it through Mother's Day, etc. I miss that second by second intimate dependence. Again, I know that I should be partaking in that baby or no baby but it was just different then. It may sound nuts but I don't want to forget that desperation. There is nothing like knowing that He is all you need. Even in the midst of loss, tears, confusion, and void.

You have SUCH a way with words. My sister has sai...

2011-12-19T09:35:34.922-06:00

You have SUCH a way with words. My sister has said so many of these same things to me, and now that she has her twins (miracles) I know she struggles with this so much. I had to link to this post on my own post this morning because I was so hit by your words.

I hope you guys have a very very very Merry Christmas!

They're right. You won't ever forget! I h...

2011-12-19T09:22:51.336-06:00

They're right. You won't ever forget! I had a miscarriage 6 years ago and I can still feel the pain. I can definitely feel God's healing hand, but I will never forget. Every time I hear of a friend who had a miscarriage, my heart breaks for her. You will not forget!

Praying for you!

As we are currently on our very long journey to br...

2011-12-19T09:07:32.502-06:00

As we are currently on our very long journey to bring our second into the world, I had this very conversation with myself yesterday. (After IUI#2 - getting ready to start the long process of waiting 2 whole weeks to see if it worked) My husband and I talked and I told him, I won't complain about my symptoms either now or if/when I get pregnant. I won't complain because there are SO many women dying to be in my shoes. I have hope because of Christ, but I will NOT forget what this feeling is when and if God chooses to bless me again! God bless you girl!

Love this. So well put. And love reading your blog...

2011-12-19T08:51:56.114-06:00

Love this. So well put. And love reading your blog and following your journey! Merry Christmas!!

I love your heart on this. I echo every word.

2011-12-19T08:51:26.971-06:00

I love your heart on this. I echo every word.

I love how you always rise above the cliches when ...

2011-12-19T08:39:54.095-06:00

I love how you always rise above the cliches when you write - about fitness, religion, marriage and especially this. Wonderful post.

My son is 6 months old. For my entire pregnancy, ...

2011-12-18T23:17:30.775-06:00

My son is 6 months old. For my entire pregnancy, we were on pins and needles wondering if he would be born alive. We were blessed. It's been a year since my heart surgeries while that delicate life endured them with me. While it is nothing compared to what you have gone through, nor the length of time, I have yet for that memory to even begin to fade.

I don't think you will ever forget. However, to add to your list: when that baby cries, remind yourself that it is a blessing and a miracle that you get to hear that sweet child scream. Allow yourself to be thankful for the cries, and the stress of soothing him/her will melt away. Remembering what a miracle it is to be a mother will make the stressful parts of motherhood something glorious to thank God for.

I've never commented before, but I have been r...

2011-12-18T22:34:42.181-06:00

I've never commented before, but I have been reading your blog for a little while....tonight I felt like I must leave a comment :)

My husband and I have been trying for a year now and I often think about how this last year has changed me and I too, hope to never forget. While I wouldn't wish this on anyone (including my future self) a part of me is grateful for the lessons that I have learned. I think I am more sensitive to the plights of others (especially those things that I might not necessarily know all the details about) and it gives me comfort to know that I don't think I'll ever be able to forget where I came from.

I am so careful to inquire how others are really doing because it hurts me when others don't do the same for me. I have learned the true value of friendship and somehow grown even closer to my husband. These things I could never forget no matter what blessings come my way in the future.

I'm so glad you have all this written down. I...

2011-12-18T22:16:26.762-06:00

I'm so glad you have all this written down. I'm currently pregnant after several years of infertility and despite lots of complications, gestational diabetes, etc, I'm just so happy to be here and I never ever want to forget what the "before" felt like. I'm so happy to have so much written down for those years so that I can always remember.