Comments on: Moving Right Along

By: sophie d

sophie d — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 22:07:30 +0000

where are you… i cant stand it… i want so bad for everything to work out…you SO deserve it!!

By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:56:49 +0000

I’m also refreshing wildly to see what the good word is! Hope you had a wonderful morning and day :-)

By: dawn

dawn — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:00:03 +0000

I’m checking in maniacally, looking for today’s update. I still have my fingers all crossed for you that it is more good news.

By: thalia

thalia — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:10:16 +0000

Take Dan with you. It’s a horrible long drive and you might as well be together. If he has to take time off for a D&C then he can make that happen, too. And most likely he won’t have to.

By: Kimmer

Kimmer — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:15:21 +0000

Good luck tomorrow my friend!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:01:45 +0000

So incredibly happy for you Amanda. You so deserve to have it all. Kim/Pillow Talk

By: Dee

Dee — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:30:16 +0000

I’m married to Mr. Optmist myself so that’s a good balance to the “it’s all gonna go to hell” attitude I’m prone to for most things. Same goes for my current state of being and yes, A is being his usual positive self.

I don’t know how I’d get through the first u/s tomorrow without A, whether or not it’s good or bad news. (G-d, pls let it be good–for me and for you both.) I think it’d be nice to have Dan along and for good reason–you’ll get a glimpse of the good embryo growing along and can follow that up with a lovely lunch to celebrate.

That’s my line of thinking and I’m sticking to it. Hang in there my friend, T-minus 24 hours or so and counting.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:01:49 +0000

I’d take Dan with you, but to be honest, I think that everything will be OK for you. I’ve had one u/s and am still terrified each and every day that things are going wrong. I over-analyze each and every symptom and have decided that they are starting to diminish which surely means that something is wrong. Fortunately my husband is also super optimistic and is absolutely sure that everything is fine. I guess it is good to have the balance. I can’t wait to hear how everything goes tomorrow…I’ll be checking back all day for an update!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:19:19 +0000

I’m with Dan this time around. I just have a feeling everything is going to be ok for you. But I also remember how scared I was, even after my 1st good u/s…I still planned for the worst.

Hoping you get more good news tomorrow!

By: NikkiNix

NikkiNix — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:27:22 +0000

COol about the house, you deserve it :) Sending girl power vibes for no more floods in Houston ;)

By: Kath

Kath — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:25:59 +0000

Dear Amanda, I so understand. Hoping so hard with you that tomorrow starts to dispel your fears.

And I agree that it sounds like a good idea to take Dan if you can. He’s a huge part of this.

By: elle

elle — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:49:40 +0000

It’s really hard to break habits like that – really hard. Eventually, though, as you are bombarded with GOOD POSITIVE pregnancy facts, it will be easier for you to believe. Good luck on Friday (not that you’ll need it :-)

By: Krista

Krista — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:00:34 +0000

I also vote take Dan. It would be nice not to have to do the drive by yourself, and to share that image. And if the worse happens then most workplaces understand that a little time is necessary. But shhsss…cause the worse is not allowed to happen this time…. you hear me universe!

By: callistawolf

callistawolf — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:58:48 +0000

Have him come with you. If by some OFF chance you do get bad news, you’ll have him there with you so you won’t have to face it alone. I know given some of our “spotty” history, that Kile has pretty much insisted on going to all my appointments, just in case. But when you get the good news, you can celebrate together. I guess we’re the opposite of you guys, with me being the positive one and him being Mr. Negative. It’s just how we deal.

And WOO HOO on the house. :) That’s gotta feel good. I still remember when things got firmed up with our first (and only so far) house. Good times.

By: AnnMarie

AnnMarie — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:45:29 +0000

When you’ve been handed shit over and over, it’s normal to expect another handful. You’re strong. You’ll handle whatever is thrown your way, but I know it’s going to be OK. You’ll see your little peanut lounging with his or her rapid heartbeat, maybe even waving. If you listen hard enough, there may just be a tiny scream “Ma! I’m alright already!”

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:00:03 +0000

I think I would want him there, if for nothing else than moral support. It’s really hard to get out of the pessimistic mindset when you’ve been through so much. I hope Mr. Optimism gets to keep his attitude, and am thinking good thoughts for all of you.

By: projgen

projgen — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:42:12 +0000

Ha! You’re reminding me of a comedian who does a whole routine about sappy love songs:
“love songs. Nothing but love songs. Stick-your-head-in-the-oven-and-turn-the-gas-on-high love songs.”

heheh. I’m glad you have Mr. Optimistic to balance you out. You have every right to be terrified and pessimistic, although I wish our collective fingers could snap you out of it. fwiw, I couldn’t imagine not having Hubby there for either good or bad news. Maybe it’s worth taking the risk?

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:14:26 +0000

You’ve just described Michael and I to a tee! I’m the optimist right now with the whole Julia thing and he’s the pessimist and we are driving each other crazy. I’m glad the house thing is moving along, sod problems notwithstanding.

By: Wavery

Wavery — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:43:39 +0000

Amanda, I’m not sure this is worth anything, but Mudge loveloveloved being able to see with his own eyes the u/s. I was petrified and he calmed me and that was lovely, but looking back, he loves recalling those early images.

And of course, if the bad thing happens, Dan will have to sort out his schedule anyways. Life does get in the way and his office will just have to do without him.

Thing most positive thoughts for you.

By: T

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:06:04 +0000

It’s SO hard getting out of that mindset – or actually expressing that mindset. While I know I’ll never be a positive thinker(!), I’m thinking a year or two down the line, the fear filled thoughts will slow down…