tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post2668021922579606964..comments2023-11-03T06:53:28.451-05:00Comments on Bottoms Off And On The Table: The Joys of Being Childless: Part OneMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844319222032025685noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-91885067847146178782009-07-20T11:00:29.504-05:002009-07-20T11:00:29.504-05:00How bizarre! I wrote a very similar post on Fertil...How bizarre! I wrote a very similar post on Fertility Authority last week too. We have to appreciate what we have sometimes. (And very cunning use of code I'm sure your husband will never guess what it means ...)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336643483655255680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-17394542476439868932009-07-15T18:22:10.218-05:002009-07-15T18:22:10.218-05:00Awesome post. I needed that.Awesome post. I needed that.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081973190512198022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-1311375246944820672009-07-15T16:08:39.571-05:002009-07-15T16:08:39.571-05:00I can sympathize completely! I love sleeping in, m...I can sympathize completely! I love sleeping in, my small waist, the freedom, etc. But at the same time, to not have to endure any more infertility treatments would be GREAT!!! And I'll bet we're paying more to see our RE than we would if we had a child already...Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777400850337711004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-42105558370612980582009-07-15T13:11:27.297-05:002009-07-15T13:11:27.297-05:00Sounds a lot like the vacation I just had. Mixed f...Sounds a lot like the vacation I just had. Mixed feelings are normal, for sure.WannabeMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17265649903888960082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-41075719660721529492009-07-15T12:50:01.800-05:002009-07-15T12:50:01.800-05:00I had a moment like this last weekend. We had my ...I had a moment like this last weekend. We had my sister's girls overnight (they're 3 and 18 months). Both of them woke up at 3:30 a.m. The 3 year old had peed through her nightime diaper, and I don't know what the deal was with the 18 month old, but whatever, they were both up. So I laid down on the air mattress in the living room with them, and as I was lying uncomfortably watching a movie to get them to fall asleep (hey, they're not my kids, I did what I could), I thought to myself, "OMG, I'm never going to sleep AGAIN!" And I almost cried. Since then, I have been indulging in more sleep than normal, knowing that when our little one arrives in November, I will never, EVER get another full night's sleep. It's a sucky revalation.<br /><br />There are a lot of things I'm going to miss about being childless. But yeah, I'd rather have the child.Corthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985580071806656398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-39693516809113058252009-07-15T12:17:09.725-05:002009-07-15T12:17:09.725-05:00OH YES!!! This is so true. I go through the same t...OH YES!!! This is so true. I go through the same thing everytime I go on a trip.ME!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04165329812645814943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-73751331747107474882009-07-15T10:34:24.348-05:002009-07-15T10:34:24.348-05:00I completely agree. I'm glad yo had a great, ...I completely agree. I'm glad yo had a great, relaxing vacation!Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462827829231769285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-4545503587301157012009-07-15T07:43:55.547-05:002009-07-15T07:43:55.547-05:00I hope you get both: a child and plenty of vacatio...I hope you get both: a child and plenty of vacations without said child. I know that sounds callous, but my folks would take a vacation every year and leave me with my grandparents. I loved it--my grandma was a grade-A kid spoiler--and so did they. <br /><br />So glad you had a good time! You sound restored.Shinejilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353174053245279899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-38116301082992815872009-07-15T06:48:17.262-05:002009-07-15T06:48:17.262-05:00So true! Glad you had a good time at your much de...So true! Glad you had a good time at your much deserved vacation!BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655915132773501244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-11141026457136905462009-07-15T06:31:36.246-05:002009-07-15T06:31:36.246-05:00Amen!
Glad you had a wonderful time!Amen!<br /><br />Glad you had a wonderful time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-27254124543159618452009-07-14T23:55:38.122-05:002009-07-14T23:55:38.122-05:00Exactly! Well said! Sometimes I think it is nice t...Exactly! Well said! Sometimes I think it is nice that I can just do what I want when i want but I would much rather not be able to do that.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03661220372372737455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-42712613985350912362009-07-14T22:48:28.839-05:002009-07-14T22:48:28.839-05:00It is great to enjoy some of the things that aren&...It is great to enjoy some of the things that aren't available once you have kids. Hopefully that day will be not too far off, and you'll have a nice stock of fancy dinners to carry you through the McD's years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-14042206892741387092009-07-14T21:25:35.767-05:002009-07-14T21:25:35.767-05:00Some days, it's enough to be content with your...Some days, it's enough to be content with your life - I think it's a good way to recharge your batteries for additional challenges.areyoukiddingmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107214079237461141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-52933592028693501622009-07-14T21:24:07.928-05:002009-07-14T21:24:07.928-05:00Oh honey, it is so hard sometimes, isn't it? Y...Oh honey, it is so hard sometimes, isn't it? You try to get away from it all and it comes back and smacks you. When I feel this way, though, I try to remember that each situation - having children or living childfree has its benefits and drawbacks. Although, damned if the benefits of one appear to vastly outweigh the benefits of the other. And, I think you know which one I'm talking about.<br /><br />I think you are in need of a super fantastic adult night out where there are no children anywhere in sight and you can really appreciate your temporary childfree state. Becuase, it can be tolerable, maybe even a little enjoyable. :)<br /><br />ps - thanks for your comment on my blog. I will do my best to fulfill your wish, my dear!Mrs.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810703338888705439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-29664818006463320432009-07-14T21:23:13.919-05:002009-07-14T21:23:13.919-05:00I had that exact thought this morning when I slept...I had that exact thought this morning when I slept in until 10am. I thought "If I had a baby, I wouldn't be able to do that," quickly followed by "But I'd rather have a baby..." :)Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671919237872985299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-87863513803195701142009-07-14T21:21:25.326-05:002009-07-14T21:21:25.326-05:00Hi Megan, I'm following your journey as I'...Hi Megan, I'm following your journey as I'm on my own IF journey too. I often think about the same things, but at the end of the day usually come to same conclusion. Yes there are nice things about being child free (as people that have children love to remind me), but I too would like a child. Praying for us all that are dealing with IF. Take care! haleyHaleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877596348654619762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881629173943208551.post-17192847497159613542009-07-14T21:21:03.617-05:002009-07-14T21:21:03.617-05:00This is a great entry. All of what you're fee...This is a great entry. All of what you're feeling is normal.<br /><br />I'm sure all of us IF gals have stopped for a split second (while waking up from a wonderful sleep-in session, rocking out at a concert, going an an action-packed vacation, etc) and thought, "I love my freedom!"<br /><br />But, like you said, it only takes that tiny little reminder of the true joys of parenthood that we're missing out on to make us want to push forward harder and fulfill our dream of completing our families.<br /><br />But hey, I'm seriously glad you had such an awesome vacation! Sounds like a dream. Good for you. =)Meg.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00362604475161394470noreply@blogger.com