tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post1597339019782145444..comments2023-06-10T10:55:11.270-05:00Comments on While I'm Waiting...: “Wonderful Mother” ControversyLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799432966799440488noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-75587855850377443882010-03-30T10:27:50.944-05:002010-03-30T10:27:50.944-05:00I had to go back on post again on this comment aft...I had to go back on post again on this comment after I read an article in People Magazine this week. I know, of all things People Magazine, but it fits. There is an article in the week of March 29, 2010 on Guiliana and Bill Rancic and their Inferitility struggles. Guiliana made the comment in the article that "I think this experience was meant to be, Now I will appreciate it more". This totally reminded me of the previous post and this post. There must be something regarding the experience and struggles that definately makes one appreciate it more. Know that you are not the only one who feels this way and like I said before it can apply to any situation in life. Happy Reading!Shondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554941978519540465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-82367578980846163352010-03-19T10:18:16.442-05:002010-03-19T10:18:16.442-05:00Thanks Kelsey! :)Thanks Kelsey! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799432966799440488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-51344717315178675232010-03-19T00:50:40.620-05:002010-03-19T00:50:40.620-05:00You have very good points in this post...:-). I...You have very good points in this post...:-). I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions about your view on the quote itself. This post helped me to see the quote from another angle, too--a much more positive and humble angle. Again, I'm sorry about the misunderstanding....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255730208164466690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-11585981508033758312010-03-18T21:19:35.053-05:002010-03-18T21:19:35.053-05:00Very well said Lisa! I was thinking about this tod...Very well said Lisa! I was thinking about this today and the verse that came to mind was 1 Thes 5:18 where it says to give thanks in all circumstances. It is not that getting up in the middle of the night, etc isn't hard, but there is such an appreciation for the child, having hoped and prayed for them for so long, that you are able to give thanks and rejoice rather than complain even when motherhood is difficult (I know not everyone who hasn't struggled with infertility complains about their kids, but a lot do).<br /><br />And I agree with Shonda - love the new look of the blog!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322290663156695892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-61368239349377071802010-03-18T10:01:48.267-05:002010-03-18T10:01:48.267-05:00I found your blog through Amy and Kaz's blog a...I found your blog through Amy and Kaz's blog and thought I'd say hi. I've read on down your posts and I can so relate with you. My husband and I were married in 06 and have been TTC since 08. This week I had my first miscarriage and it's just hard. I know God has a plan. I've appreciated reading your posts. Thanks.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06600219165505579505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-50713081413105685992010-03-18T08:35:14.385-05:002010-03-18T08:35:14.385-05:00Well said Lisa! By the way I love the "new l...Well said Lisa! By the way I love the "new look" of your blog. It's very pretty!Shondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554941978519540465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-22882802069547616962010-03-18T07:34:29.953-05:002010-03-18T07:34:29.953-05:00I have posted that quote on my blog, and I have to...I have posted that quote on my blog, and I have to say (admit?) that I have always thought of it to mean that I would be a better mother than others. Maybe that makes me egotistical or pompous. And I actually do love your reflection that you take it to mean that you'd be a better mother than if you hadn't experienced infertility. But, to put it bluntly, I think that infertility <i>does</i> make you a better mother (in some areas) than people who don't have to try. I think you're a better mom when you don't take your kids for granted, compared to moms who think their kids are easily-gained commodities, and that is only one example.... (And I'm not saying that ALL moms who conceive easily take their kids for granted, but I can definitely name a few friends who do....and it breaks my freakin heart....)Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034231451458994325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239073306152225718.post-76335934291248645142010-03-18T00:03:30.401-05:002010-03-18T00:03:30.401-05:00Absolutely! I love the post previous to this one....Absolutely! I love the post previous to this one...and your responce to the controversy that arose from it! And as a responce to that commenter...um, I realize that childbirth is painful but don't talk like infertility does not bring on physical pain too...and it doesn't always end up with a beautiful baby in my arms.Doug and Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691728698597314685noreply@blogger.com