tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post4137540227850367855..comments2023-11-29T00:50:04.094-08:00Comments on Mine to Command: Don't Start Believin'jAllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282963869813954232noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-8977766668148726472014-12-07T08:42:35.170-08:002014-12-07T08:42:35.170-08:00I bet you are the best person anyone receiving tha...I bet you are the best person anyone receiving that bad news could possibly hear it from. I'm glad you try to be sensitive, given your history, and that you try to be delicate whether or not they're listening or not. What a day you had though! I'm sure it's a constant reminder of what can go wrong, but you'd already had your fair share of hardships. I really believe in my heart of hearts that you have nothing to worry about this time, and I am counting down the days until you post about your birth story! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-89222496643250407602014-12-03T07:12:26.097-08:002014-12-03T07:12:26.097-08:00My friend has a similar situation, although he was...My friend has a similar situation, although he wasn't quite as douchey--her older brother fathered a child in high school, relinquished any claim to the child. A few years ago, my friend's parents ran into the child in the grocery store. It was very difficult for them.<br /> <br />Your day sounds like the worst Groundhog's Day I've ever heard of. I was holding fast onto that 5% stat after my first ultrasound (even knowing that it was probably higher since we were only 6w2d). Nothing is guaranteed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-80400744286909395532014-12-02T10:31:05.383-08:002014-12-02T10:31:05.383-08:00What a tough morning. I've learned the lesson...What a tough morning. I've learned the lesson about everything being taken away at a moment's notice, and that was at 26 weeks. It's heartbreaking but it is life. Just not the side of life you hear much about. A Few Good Eggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654170259337486983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-63885047346712669502014-12-02T10:01:27.216-08:002014-12-02T10:01:27.216-08:00That is a really rough day, and I'm sorry that...That is a really rough day, and I'm sorry that you have to deal with it. I'm glad your patients had someone so compassionate to break the news to them. I am looking forward to reading how you share with your parents and their reaction. Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-87128661048363517202014-12-02T06:22:14.340-08:002014-12-02T06:22:14.340-08:00Myrtle's brother sounds like quite the doucheb...Myrtle's brother sounds like quite the douchebag. I never understand families that shun kids/grandkids simply because of the circumstances in which they were born. The kids never did anything and you are missing out on your flesh and blood!<br /><br />I'm sorry that you had to give tough, tough news to not one but three patients. I hope that as the weeks tick by you are able to start believing in your pregnancy!Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-4223579779491603612014-12-02T05:31:41.138-08:002014-12-02T05:31:41.138-08:00Kudos to you for using the color flow to at least ...Kudos to you for using the color flow to at least soften the blow. I could never do what you do... and your story above illustrates why. I'm just thankful that there are people strong enough to handle it, and compassionate enough to do so with grace. Deedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386061097583007160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-29844096682646955332014-12-01T18:06:47.863-08:002014-12-01T18:06:47.863-08:00Wow talk about a rough day! As Aramis said, it had...Wow talk about a rough day! As Aramis said, it had to be even harder given your status as a newly pregnant infertile. If I had to hear my pregnancy wasn't viable I'd want to hear it from someone as compassionate as you. Your patients are lucky to have you.Gypsy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026496787029080243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-36735531076725979612014-12-01T16:40:34.585-08:002014-12-01T16:40:34.585-08:00Wow, Myrtle's brother sounds like a prize douc...Wow, Myrtle's brother sounds like a prize douchebag. I'm surprised her parents haven't been interested in meeting their other grandchild, given how crazy they are about little Myrtlepants. As for your patients, that would be an incredibly hard day for anyone, let alone a newly pregnant infertile. I don't blame you for hating your job that day.Aramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275274008426941898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-1967968915084078682014-12-01T16:34:14.688-08:002014-12-01T16:34:14.688-08:00I remember thinking as I went to my OB appointment...I remember thinking as I went to my OB appointments, that it seems to be the only branch of medicine where it's generally good and happy news. Patients aren't coming to you because they are sick but because a new life has been created. But, then it also seemed like because of that, the bad news would be that much more devastating. Infertility aside, it has to be so hard to break that news to the excited, expectant parents. I know I wouldn't be very good at it. Your patients are lucky to have someone so compassionate. I hope in a few weeks you can start to believe and look forward to this actually happening.JenShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056681492831041470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-88261699966632984482014-12-01T16:24:40.122-08:002014-12-01T16:24:40.122-08:00Wow. What a horrible morning, for both you and yo...Wow. What a horrible morning, for both you and your patients. I'm so sorry that all of this came at once! I imagine it makes it all the harder to settle into your pregnancy, knowing the risks so first hand.<br /><br />I am looking forward to your post about your parents reaction to your announcement! Also, Myrtle's brother really is a dick. Kudos to Myrtle for what she said to him, and also for approaching the mother later on.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-84659983892397870642014-12-01T14:52:12.858-08:002014-12-01T14:52:12.858-08:00I can't imagine doing what you do! It takes a ...I can't imagine doing what you do! It takes a strong person to do your job and I commend you! Thinking of you always and truly believing that this is YOUR time!Katie Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559074437675881070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-39196578764060008322014-12-01T13:37:12.933-08:002014-12-01T13:37:12.933-08:00This post broke my heart. I just can't imagine...This post broke my heart. I just can't imagine seeing such heartache sometimes. My RE told me today - One breath at a time. It was fitting and I think in times like this, that's all we can do to make it through the tough stuff. Thinking about you always and believe fully that now is your time to celebrate, however cautiously you may choose. XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881435779231406319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-79942747798751850852014-12-01T12:54:59.719-08:002014-12-01T12:54:59.719-08:00Oh Jane, I imagine there are a few perks to your j...Oh Jane, I imagine there are a few perks to your job, but a whole crap ton of negative ones when dealing with infertility. It sucks when everyone is blissfully happy and getting pregnant without trying and it sucks when you're reminded day after day that things can change in the blink of an eye. I'm really, really hoping that everything works out for you! It is certainly time for you to have reason to celebrate!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657607481465480125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808830305872285145.post-20676059921803331002014-12-01T12:45:55.516-08:002014-12-01T12:45:55.516-08:00Oh, I feel so terrible for your patients and for y...Oh, I feel so terrible for your patients and for you. It's hard enough to deal with the anxiety of early pregnancy in the best of circumstances, never mind having to support three people who are received the horrible news that their pregnancies aren't viable. All I can say is your patients are lucky to have someone who understands and can give them the compassion that you can. I also struggled with the knowledge that everything can be taken away. (Still do, sometimes). But after time did not think about it constantly (although you can't un-know something like that.) You will at some point be able to do that forward thinking and planning. Till then - one day at a time.torthĂșilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.com