tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post2339542103138430809..comments2023-11-24T08:37:35.827+00:00Comments on Peonies and Polaroids: Four years minus nine months, concluded.carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351483253361159121noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-88926945517866933662011-08-29T05:07:31.094+01:002011-08-29T05:07:31.094+01:00I read these posts all the time. I read them when ...I read these posts all the time. I read them when I need help from someone that has done this, all of this. When I need to know that there can be an end. A happy ending. When I need to know that someone has had all those emotions and doubts in between. The bargains. The Lows. The trying. and trying. and trying and trying. and all that Dissappointment. Your posts are far and beyond the most Real account of infertility that I have ever read; no mention of magic baby dust.<br /> I am unexplained and starting my first IVF on monday.atnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-83479450795487266762011-07-12T17:53:57.039+01:002011-07-12T17:53:57.039+01:00heart. thanks for sharing your journey.heart. thanks for sharing your journey.didihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275051224010742584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-48816467277408945682011-04-11T18:46:28.586+01:002011-04-11T18:46:28.586+01:00This is one of the most powerful posts I've ev...This is one of the most powerful posts I've ever read. I'm sooooo happy the girls are here. Love you!Marie-Èvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174894872050076618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-10503050469460810072011-04-07T09:08:26.606+01:002011-04-07T09:08:26.606+01:00Been a reader of your blog since almost its beginn...Been a reader of your blog since almost its beginning, drawn in by your beautiful photos. I've really appreciated reading this series, as someone of similar age who worries they may have to make similar choices sometime in the not too distant future. Amazingly gracefully written, and inspiring. If you wanted to write it it would be wonderful to hear more about the process, but on the other hand I completely understand that its incredibly personal, and you are identified on the blog, and , as will be evident from all the anonymous comments from people in similar situations, its something thats hard to talk publically about. <br />Its easy for readers to wish that someone else talk about something so painfully personal, but it doesn't show any lack of bravery or honesty if you'd prefer not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-4871860990512558702011-04-06T20:04:40.244+01:002011-04-06T20:04:40.244+01:00You, lady, can write. I'd be interested to rea...You, lady, can write. I'd be interested to read pretty much anything you had to say.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263767390595922392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-12541004933549762922011-04-05T21:18:56.435+01:002011-04-05T21:18:56.435+01:00yes! more please! this gives me hope.yes! more please! this gives me hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-27932283405811418732011-04-05T19:48:09.601+01:002011-04-05T19:48:09.601+01:00Peonies,
Since you asked - If its not too terribl...Peonies, <br />Since you asked - If its not too terrible for you to write - I, for one, will be on tenterhooks to read! I have been following your blog for over 2 years, after getting married (at the same time as you) - and have also been trying for a baby since then with no luck and a lot of heartache. We are going to be starting IVF soon, and I am really scared. I cannot describe to you how much it means to me to be able to hear your story, and how I have waited with bated breath for each of these posts. I have only told my family about what my husband and I are going through - and it can be really hard doing this 'alone'. Plus, to hear it from someone who I think (from afar) is really really cool, beautiful and all round awesome - makes it somehow that much better! So, yes, your writing does make a big difference to at least one person (and evidently many more than that besides) -THANK YOU! I personally hope that you continue, however pulling teeth doesn't sound like fun, and I certainly would understand if you don't feel like doing it anymore.<br />xxxxJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563276028390910634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-39653445970636585822011-04-04T17:32:11.810+01:002011-04-04T17:32:11.810+01:00As always, so beautifully written.
I'm so gl...As always, so beautifully written. <br /><br />I'm so glad that at the end are those two little gorgeous bubbies you both deserve so much.<br /><br />XLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164273565121605276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-76550371902981204692011-04-04T10:15:21.771+01:002011-04-04T10:15:21.771+01:00Thank you so much for your blog. And most especial...Thank you so much for your blog. And most especially for this series. I promptly started reading your story after a friend told me about your blog and your journey with endometriosis. I too have had endometriosis (for many years I was in pain but didn't know why.)Now, three operations and 6 months of those horrid horrid injection later (how did you endure 20 months??!!) I am all but fixed (well fingers crossed.) I am now in love with an amazing man and hope that one day we can have a baby as cute as one of yours!(fingers crossed.)Reading your story has meant a lot to me and I have been able to connect with so much of what you have gone through. Your writing is raw and honest and ultimately uplifting. You really do have a gift with words. Thank you for sharing. Your story has given me a sense of extra strength.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985634112918806589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-24282460279794049962011-04-02T11:12:54.181+01:002011-04-02T11:12:54.181+01:00Wow. Great writing.Wow. Great writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-769429392459238442011-04-02T10:00:26.162+01:002011-04-02T10:00:26.162+01:00“Come to the edge,” she said.
They said, “We are a...“Come to the edge,” she said.<br />They said, “We are afraid.”<br />“Come to the edge,” she said.<br />They came.<br />She pushed them . . . and they flew.<br /><br />~ Guillaume ApollinaireCarole Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040092876305543548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-2561977972321496932011-04-02T05:11:06.899+01:002011-04-02T05:11:06.899+01:00You would make a beautiful friend. Your words are ...You would make a beautiful friend. Your words are wonderful, and sweet, and poetic. You are honest, and real. The sweetest ingredients to a friend x<br />following..<br /><br />kisses,<br />amy !<br /><a href="%E2%80%9Cwww.amyflyingakite.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">www.amyflyingakite.com</a>amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589736019280915120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-42498114414111783782011-04-01T21:02:21.648+01:002011-04-01T21:02:21.648+01:00I can't tell you how sad I was when you said y...I can't tell you how sad I was when you said you'd be taking a break from blogging after having the babies. I'm so glad that it wasn't much of one! your stories, words, photos, everything are an inspiration. <br />Actually, the part that reaches out to me the most is about your counselor. I've been debating whether or not to pursue therapy/counseling as a career path and your words hit me, hard. To help someone through what you've been through, to help carry their burden and make it through to the other side... I can't imagine what else I should be doing. Thank you.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210238197193694435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-50643773545206414952011-04-01T16:02:48.822+01:002011-04-01T16:02:48.822+01:00I love you. That's all I could think when I f...I love you. That's all I could think when I finished reading this, and I'm so glad you and Nye were able to have babies. You're incredibly brave and incredibly resilient. (And as others have mentioned, an incredible writer)Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953171906824711575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-20627496275266679112011-04-01T15:12:26.604+01:002011-04-01T15:12:26.604+01:00Wow. You're amazing Peonies. And there is such...Wow. You're amazing Peonies. And there is such power in the telling of it. <br /><br />Somebody seriously needs to give you a book deal to turn this into a novel. Seriously!HannahBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103931590377956395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-74725013850559401772011-04-01T14:33:41.252+01:002011-04-01T14:33:41.252+01:00Dear Peonies,
I have been following your blog ev...Dear Peonies, <br /><br />I have been following your blog ever since I stumbled on it by chance 2 years ago. I've always been too scaredy cat to comment, but this post was so brave I couldn't not say hi.<br /><br />So hello. I think you're the nuts. <br /><br />And thank you for making me smile when I've felt shitty, and you felt even shittier. <br /><br />xI forget to flosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526462962925675918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-51047359398727273502011-04-01T07:16:48.003+01:002011-04-01T07:16:48.003+01:00What an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing you...What an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing your honest words. It is very refreshing and welcoming to read something so beautifully written in the blogosphere. There are a lot of bad writers out there...nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00517436805870833162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-31358845231886500032011-04-01T07:02:15.705+01:002011-04-01T07:02:15.705+01:00This post series has been beautiful and inspiring....This post series has been beautiful and inspiring. Such a brave thing to go back and write about it, it must of been like living it again. Thank you for sharing.Just Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353422343255092890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-7047293813234524812011-04-01T05:27:50.325+01:002011-04-01T05:27:50.325+01:00Love. And thank you. And I'm so glad they are ...Love. And thank you. And I'm so glad they are here.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526722516550185150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-21783917390401215052011-04-01T01:47:44.884+01:002011-04-01T01:47:44.884+01:00This series of posts has been especially moving an...This series of posts has been especially moving and upsetting to me, of the same 4 scars of endo. I am so glad you have written this final chapter but it saddens me to hear your experience. How lucky you were to find that lady above the motorway. <br /><br />And for the record, I would love to read your IVF story. Writing like you do, it would undoubtedly help many many many of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-23361288027028786832011-04-01T00:53:29.700+01:002011-04-01T00:53:29.700+01:00cara. you're beautiful and courageous. and you...cara. you're beautiful and courageous. and you're living an amazing life story. i admire you.Robyn Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394691148731325389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-27408303499541337002011-04-01T00:46:46.407+01:002011-04-01T00:46:46.407+01:00* story. doh.* story. doh.shine little light*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03206534200849897015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-61922913656419189012011-04-01T00:42:28.834+01:002011-04-01T00:42:28.834+01:00I'm exhausted! I can't imagine how you mus...I'm exhausted! I can't imagine how you must feel! As someone trying to decide whether we want children or not... and considering it is likely that the process for us would be a lot easier. I want to know honestly honestly honestly. Is it worth it? I know that sounds callous and weird probably.. Thanks for sharing your storie Peonies. *s*shine little light*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03206534200849897015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-74421870299054329952011-03-31T23:29:36.408+01:002011-03-31T23:29:36.408+01:00I'm really glad you found the time and strengt...I'm really glad you found the time and strength to write all this. It will help me to help others I know in similar situations. Love to you and your adorable little family.xClogginshttp://theweddingreporter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-50602561447788618022011-03-31T20:13:48.336+01:002011-03-31T20:13:48.336+01:00My heart is full to bursting - with sorrow, that y...My heart is full to bursting - with sorrow, that you had to go through this; with admiration, that you were still able to make the world seem to incredibly full of light and joy even when you yourself were not; and with unadulterated joy for the now, knowing how near-impossible that now once seemed.<br /><br />And I love your words as much as I love your images. And you know I love them dearly.ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856519830658694366noreply@blogger.com