tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post9073214643919076936..comments2022-11-11T01:19:54.228-08:00Comments on From Such Great Heights: ICLW Attempt and I need stuff to blog about....smartypantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203809571848802339noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-84210549228386828012008-07-23T20:18:00.000-07:002008-07-23T20:18:00.000-07:00Hope your writers block clears and the ideas start...Hope your writers block clears and the ideas start flowing! iclwKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00867733939934906090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-5555181342184765052008-07-23T19:40:00.000-07:002008-07-23T19:40:00.000-07:00I've been asked #5 more lately, I guess 'cause I j...I've been asked #5 more lately, I guess 'cause I just finished school, so people think you have to follow the 'natural order' of the rest of the world. I just smile and reassure the nosy curious cat that 'you'll be the very first one I tell when we decide'. Either that or the "I dunno--have you seen the fertility fairy anywhere lately?"<BR/><BR/>Or you could stick with the punching. that works.'Murgdan'https://www.blogger.com/profile/00740095971968567222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-53144180936480120942008-07-23T18:07:00.000-07:002008-07-23T18:07:00.000-07:00I like your idea for #5. I'm currently working on...I like your idea for #5. I'm currently working on what to say to people. I either want to punch them or break down in tears. <BR/><BR/>ICLWEchloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00076557769820933518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-47509019774850708632008-07-23T12:08:00.000-07:002008-07-23T12:08:00.000-07:00ICLW,You'll find your way eventually. My thought ...ICLW,<BR/><BR/>You'll find your way eventually. My thought are as follows: If you think you will regret not trying fertility treatments then you should do them sooner than later. Getting pregnant only gets harder. If you can be fine without a bio-kid or living child-free then you have more choices. More choices can make decisions harder.Peevemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380650452145936082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-87119386786757516882008-07-23T11:43:00.000-07:002008-07-23T11:43:00.000-07:00Personal blogs evolve as we do, and reflect where ...Personal blogs evolve as we do, and reflect where we are in life. All of those topics are valid fodder, and directly related to the TTC/IF/starting a family journey.<BR/><BR/>hang in there, and enjoy the hiatus.<BR/><BR/>(happy ICLW)LisaShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321302186833309675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-64086896652357817162008-07-23T11:11:00.000-07:002008-07-23T11:11:00.000-07:00hi from iclw. we stopped treatment two years ago a...hi from iclw. we stopped treatment two years ago and i still blog about infertility and its effects. i think even writing about how it feels to be taking a break is a good topic! <BR/><BR/>and i love #5 on your list! <BR/><BR/>www.candysland.wordpress.comcandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854397290151384947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-82585794800781826692008-07-23T01:08:00.000-07:002008-07-23T01:08:00.000-07:00Hi from ICLW. I love number five. I was so proud o...Hi from ICLW. I love number five. I was so proud of myself on Saturday as some idiot told me to 'just relax' again. I very calmly told this person that 'just realxing' is not going to help if your eggs are dead! Hehehe. SHe then aproached the conversation with a lot more sensitivity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16780924829723174090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-16186749800134087522008-07-22T21:38:00.000-07:002008-07-22T21:38:00.000-07:00I think you keep it true to who and where you are....I think you keep it true to who and where you are. IF is a cycle. One month you are fine and ready to leave it all behind. The next is encompassed with thoughts of a baby. If right now, you are at peace with where you are. Write about that and things that happen that either confirm or go against what you 'say' you are feeling. A girl is allowed to change her mind so if in the future you fall off the wagon and start the IF journey again you write about that. This, where you are right now IS part of your IF story. Just my opinion. OH, and if you want to know how to respond to people who ask why you don't have children you could say, "Because I'm afraid they will grow up to be insensitive hussies like you." LOL<BR/>(Visitor from ICLW)They Call Me Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521348927009079241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-77054563449907307812008-07-22T19:15:00.000-07:002008-07-22T19:15:00.000-07:00from ICLW...Sometimes I struggle for blog material...from ICLW...Sometimes I struggle for blog material in general and it seems really difficult when you are under pressure! (like this week!) I feel like if any of those ideas you listed are on your mind, then they seem like good things to blog about to me.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405185802733892654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-27700395163508302412008-07-22T18:27:00.000-07:002008-07-22T18:27:00.000-07:00Hi,Just like you, I do have a separate blog for in...Hi,<BR/><BR/>Just like you, I do have a separate blog for infertility which is at http://befruitfulsaga.com. Since I am on a treatment this cycle, it is the one that is being used more than my "personal blog". (I do go by a pseudonym Arpee in my infertility blog, btw.)<BR/><BR/>I read one of your blogs last year re cost. That is one of the things I am writing about too since we do not have insurance coverage for it.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, I agree with mamasoon - thoughts are good to blog about, not just "events".<BR/><BR/>BTW, 2 things:<BR/>1)You may know this already but you're still at the age where IF treatment stats are better. Try not to take a lot of time thinking about it as your body clock is tick-tocking!<BR/>2) Re "how to respond to people's questions", there's plenty of books with great ideas out there. Not sure what your religious persuasion is but here's a good one: <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589971574?ie=UTF8&tag=firsthour-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1589971574" REL="nofollow">When the Cradle is Empty</A>Rela Pantaleonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887347595026976612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-81218410448087527532008-07-22T18:07:00.000-07:002008-07-22T18:07:00.000-07:00That's a tough call. Blogging when the mind is a b...That's a tough call. Blogging when the mind is a blank can be a challenge. Perhaps you could talk about infertility in the news or your community, keeping it close to your topic.<BR/><BR/>Good luck.<BR/>Came to you from ICLWUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049670054088318744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-892607733464479722008-07-22T17:24:00.000-07:002008-07-22T17:24:00.000-07:00Hola from ICLW!Love the "how to respond to people'...Hola from ICLW!<BR/><BR/>Love the "how to respond to people's questions without punching them in the face" bwahaha!!!<BR/><BR/>I would love to hear your suggestions for that one :)Miss Feistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14752829204422152832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-49455653947781266382008-07-22T16:21:00.000-07:002008-07-22T16:21:00.000-07:00I have to say I wouldn't know what to write about ...I have to say I wouldn't know what to write about either if I wasn't concentrating so hard on TTC. We are thinking about taking a break too though. I think your blog could include any thoughts that pertain to forming your family.<BR/><BR/>I found your blog on ICLW.*Brandi*https://www.blogger.com/profile/04295007970037718516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-50149480882174880702008-07-22T13:17:00.000-07:002008-07-22T13:17:00.000-07:00So much about our lives tend to revolve about IF t...So much about our lives tend to revolve about IF that when you have a break, it does mean less to blog about (I know from experience, I'm trying to blog more about everyday life now)... all those things that you suggested sound good;<BR/><BR/>(ICLW)nhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579146100268312887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-33099247141494127722008-07-22T13:06:00.000-07:002008-07-22T13:06:00.000-07:00Here from ICLW. I know what you mean about nothin...Here from ICLW. <BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about nothing to write. Although it wasn't by choice, we've basically been on a break since February and I started my blog in that time. There are times when I think "what the heck am I going to write about when nothing is happening???"Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11473046279048522079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862162448107528484.post-48368676942342453902008-07-22T11:40:00.000-07:002008-07-22T11:40:00.000-07:00All of those fit! It isn't just an infertility thi...All of those fit! It isn't just an infertility thing in my eyes. Why can't it just be about your thoughts about and journeys in forming a family? (ICLW) Good luck to you.Josée Martenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774124942554313863noreply@blogger.com