tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post5609431360914730249..comments2023-11-02T02:57:27.618-06:00Comments on A Daily Dose of Atomic Otter Cinema: Thoughts on Motherhood and InfertilityEmma Tankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12785708569848900064noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-22509671028484423942015-05-16T10:58:16.782-06:002015-05-16T10:58:16.782-06:00Thank you so much. I'm grateful for your kind ...Thank you so much. I'm grateful for your kind words and we'll be praying for you as well. Emma Tankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785708569848900064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-31710461424481203722015-05-16T10:56:58.341-06:002015-05-16T10:56:58.341-06:00Thanks, Kelly. I'm so glad that you've fou...Thanks, Kelly. I'm so glad that you've found a way to have so many wonderful children even with your struggles. You and your husband are amazing people, and I feel blessed that I got to know you.Emma Tankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785708569848900064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-27343068410452205032015-05-15T17:28:22.442-06:002015-05-15T17:28:22.442-06:00Oh how I wish you didn't have to go through th...Oh how I wish you didn't have to go through this. We have been trying for 5 years. We have done lots of tests and treatments and "nothing is wrong with either of us." I know the type of pain and roller coaster of emotions infertility brings. It has taken me years, but I have finally found what helps when I'm struggling, and what makes it worse. Love ya! If you ever need a shoulder to lean on or someone to vent to I'm here for you! Thank you for sharing your story and your beautiful poem (it may have made me tear up a little) - I know how hard it is to share sometimes!! You are doing a great job and you are just wonderful!The Bredthauershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495271039749520599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-50808889806448622122015-05-15T14:51:51.721-06:002015-05-15T14:51:51.721-06:00I feel your pain! Yes, you have been very blessed ...I feel your pain! Yes, you have been very blessed to have Kevin first before having to struggle with infertility. We adopted Lindsey (one month old) one week after our fifth anniversary. Six years later we adopted Christopher. Then it wasn't until Lindsey was had finished her freshman year of college that we adopted Hannah, at age 8. And then nine months later, for our twenty-fifth anniversary, I got to give birth for the first time. It's so hard to wait. My heart aches for you. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033310472318179137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-86713508906866747692015-05-15T12:59:48.079-06:002015-05-15T12:59:48.079-06:00Thanks! Though I do have to say that I'm not a...Thanks! Though I do have to say that I'm not always so positive and happy. But it's amazing to look back and see the blessings that I've had through everything. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527989806224086214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-43503713349074885872015-05-15T11:29:24.126-06:002015-05-15T11:29:24.126-06:00Thanks, Elizabeth. :)Thanks, Elizabeth. :)Emma Tankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785708569848900064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-69957529438437198412015-05-15T09:00:47.571-06:002015-05-15T09:00:47.571-06:00Your poem is beautiful! You are a great mother to ...Your poem is beautiful! You are a great mother to your son and we are all praying for you to have more kids. We love you!Elizabeth Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703588504606407220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-15411851272420329832015-05-15T08:45:35.516-06:002015-05-15T08:45:35.516-06:00Thanks, Sarah. I appreciate you reading and commen...Thanks, Sarah. I appreciate you reading and commenting. I'm always really insecure about sharing poetry, so I appreciate your kind words. Emma Tankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785708569848900064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-57508861377125404072015-05-15T08:44:59.885-06:002015-05-15T08:44:59.885-06:00Krista, I really admire you and how you've cop...Krista, I really admire you and how you've coped with this. Whenever I've felt like complaining, I've looked to your example. You and Kenny are pretty amazing. I know you'll get kids eventually too!Emma Tankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785708569848900064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-57292000941792260292015-05-15T08:10:26.019-06:002015-05-15T08:10:26.019-06:00I know what you're going through. Counting the...I know what you're going through. Counting the months by the menstrual cycle is no way to live, and thinking that any small symptom might be pregnancy makes it that much devastating when you find out you're not. But you guys are strong, and I know you'll get through it. It's a matter of finding something else to balance your life, something else to focus on. For me, it was writing, and cake decorating, and practicing the piano, learning how to sew, reading, and accepting a whole lotta callings. Enough so that my every spare moment wasn't focused on babies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527989806224086214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859828608128439536.post-72242054342715200562015-05-15T02:52:31.058-06:002015-05-15T02:52:31.058-06:00I remember struggling when Emma was getting bigger...I remember struggling when Emma was getting bigger, and I wasn't married anymore so no hope of babies. It was hard. But not hard like getting hopes up each month would be. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing. Your poem really touched me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466860937596192472noreply@blogger.com