The older my children get, I find myself...with increasing frequency, starting sentences with a phrase I thought I’d never say: “When I was your age…” Yup, nothing says you’re old like those words, which have been uttered by old people since the Industrial Revolution. Usually, “when I was your age” serves as a cop-out for my cheapness. I say things like, “When I was your age, I only had two shoes” (commonly known as one pair), or “When I was your age, we only had four channels, and one of them was in French. ” But there is one statement that I wish to shout from a roof top. It is: “When I was your age, the toys were better.” If you look at some of the top toys on this years Christmas wish lists, you see cheap plastic crap that I am loathe to buy for Lochlan. I miss the toys of my childhood, all of which I wish my parents still had. Yes, with five children, had they kept our toys, they would now have a moderate-sized toy collection, a Narnia closet leading to Fisher Price Land, that wo
Oh Janet...I don't even know what to say. I have no words that could possibly comfort you during this very sucky time. I'm so sorry to hear this news. My heart aches for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh no - I am so so sorry! I know you must be devastated. I can't believe this. what a damn unforgiving rollercoaster. Please take good care of yourself and you will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry. The same thing happened to me with my first IVF. I hope you can be held by your closest loved ones this holiday season. Much love to you.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry. I just started following you recently, and I was really hoping it worked! I am very very sorry.
ReplyDeleteugh... well that just freaking sucks Janet... BUT I know you for the absolutely freaking kick ass girl that you are! YOU are simply amazing and I have seen you hold your chin up when things were not going right. I don't know what to say because I can't imagine how hard it is and what you are feeling, from going from that high to this low. I wish for you peaceful vibes this Christmas season.... I hope you get to spend time with the ones that mean the most to you... I am sorry my friend.... I truly am...
ReplyDeleteSqueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze. Virtual hug. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteOh crap! I'm so sorry you're going through this. Do you have to get another beta done? Tons of hugs and sympathy.
ReplyDeleteOh Janet, I'm so sorry. I've been there, and I know how much it sucks. I'll be thinking about you this weekend. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteUgh, so sorry you have to go thru this for Christmas! Thinking of you and best of luck next time!
ReplyDeleteDear Janet, I am sorry to hear this. I hope that being surrounded by loved ones over the Holidays will lift your spirits. Bigs Hugs from the both of us, V & E.xoxo
ReplyDeleteI know the pain is horrific. Do not feel like you have disapointed anyone, it is not true and the guilt is to much to handle.
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