Comments on: What a day (another long one)! http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/ infertility + 4 rounds of artificial insemination + in-vitro fertilization FINALLY = TWIN BOYS!!!! Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:52:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Larissa http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3430 Larissa Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:36:58 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3430 So sorry it wasn't what you expected. I read some of the comments thinking they were the typical closed minded BS. Don't let it get you down. Your boys are beautiful. So sorry it wasn’t what you expected. I read some of the comments thinking they were the typical closed minded BS. Don’t let it get you down. Your boys are beautiful.

]]> By: Shannon http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3417 Shannon Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:16:00 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3417 I couldn't even bring myself to read past the first few comments. Ugh. In case you were interested, several other bloggers on IF have been writing about this series of articles and the awful reaction too. http://www.alittlepregnant.com/alittlepregnant/ and http://julia.typepad.com/ have some great rebuttals. People are awful. I'm so sorry the awfulness has touched your lives. Your boys are amazing and wonderful and you guys are incredible parents. I couldn’t even bring myself to read past the first few comments. Ugh. In case you were interested, several other bloggers on IF have been writing about this series of articles and the awful reaction too. http://www.alittlepregnant.com/alittlepregnant/ and http://julia.typepad.com/ have some great rebuttals. People are awful. I’m so sorry the awfulness has touched your lives. Your boys are amazing and wonderful and you guys are incredible parents.

]]> By: Alexis http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3411 Alexis Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:09:14 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3411 Hey Kerry, We've said since the chat boards, 'we wouldn't wish the infertility journey on our worst enemies'. That in itself should tell people just how painful and long this journey is/was. Heaven help any one of those people should they be faced with infertility. The better side of this, your story speaks to 1 in 4 women who share this journey of infertility with you. Your story is giving hope...beyond how the story was written or what direction it took, I promise you there are women out there who are saying 'it worked for them'. Bravo! Hey Kerry,
We’ve said since the chat boards, ‘we wouldn’t wish the infertility journey on our worst enemies’. That in itself should tell people just how painful and long this journey is/was. Heaven help any one of those people should they be faced with infertility. The better side of this, your story speaks to 1 in 4 women who share this journey of infertility with you. Your story is giving hope…beyond how the story was written or what direction it took, I promise you there are women out there who are saying ‘it worked for them’. Bravo!

]]> By: Kristy http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3409 Kristy Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:04:21 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3409 I've restrained myself from reading any of the comments on The Times website after you warned me, but think that the points you made above are incredibly well put and obviously well thought out. Unfortunately (and cleary), not all people put that much thought into their comments, or they are simply too uneducated, close-minded or miserable with their own lives to care about how ignorant or just plain mean-spirited they sound. On a happier note, I am SO very proud of you and Jeff for putting yourselves and your story out there. I know that by doing so you have touched many lives of people who are going through similiar struggles, and the people who love them. And on the happiest note - you are the parents of two ADORABLE little miracles who are happy, and healthy, and VERY loved by everyone around them (as are you and Jeff). Now enjoy them - you deserve it!! Hugs and kisses to you all! PS - I just booked a plane ticket so I could deliver some hugs personally :) Love you tons!! sis I’ve restrained myself from reading any of the comments on The Times website after you warned me, but think that the points you made above are incredibly well put and obviously well thought out. Unfortunately (and cleary), not all people put that much thought into their comments, or they are simply too uneducated, close-minded or miserable with their own lives to care about how ignorant or just plain mean-spirited they sound.

On a happier note, I am SO very proud of you and Jeff for putting yourselves and your story out there. I know that by doing so you have touched many lives of people who are going through similiar struggles, and the people who love them.

And on the happiest note – you are the parents of two ADORABLE little miracles who are happy, and healthy, and VERY loved by everyone around them (as are you and Jeff). Now enjoy them – you deserve it!!

Hugs and kisses to you all!

PS – I just booked a plane ticket so I could deliver some hugs personally :)

Love you tons!!
sis

]]> By: Sara http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3408 Sara Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:18:53 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3408 Very well said Kerry! I read a few pages of comments and was very upset with some of the comments. It's sad how the media can start a story and then twist it so much. I hate how people compare adoption and IVF, we're pursuing adoption but haven't ruled out IVF for the futre and people still "suggest" which is better vs the other. Maybe one day people will realize that comparing the two really is not that helpful and that there is a lot of thought/emotions that go behind either decision. Very well said Kerry! I read a few pages of comments and was very upset with some of the comments. It’s sad how the media can start a story and then twist it so much. I hate how people compare adoption and IVF, we’re pursuing adoption but haven’t ruled out IVF for the futre and people still “suggest” which is better vs the other. Maybe one day people will realize that comparing the two really is not that helpful and that there is a lot of thought/emotions that go behind either decision.

]]> By: Melissa http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3406 Melissa Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:47:57 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3406 I love your response here & can't wait to watch the news in just a few mintues!! I love your response here & can’t wait to watch the news in just a few mintues!!

]]> By: Robin http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3402 Robin Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:05:39 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3402 Very well said. I completely agree. They are a miracle! I can't wait to meet them. Very well said. I completely agree. They are a miracle! I can’t wait to meet them.

]]> By: Jill http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3399 Jill Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:17:43 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3399 I've been following your story since your transfer last year and have not commented yet, but feel moved to tell you that you are incredibly strong and your boys are PERFECT in every way. I'm so glad you have addressed some of the hateful, ignorant comments posted on the NY Times article...and I'm sorry to see that the article took such a nasty turn before it was written...there seems to be an incredible need for some serious education on IF and the fact that you cannot paint everyone who goes through it with the "Octomom" paintbrush. Best wishes and I'm sure you know you don't need to defend your decisions to anyone... I’ve been following your story since your transfer last year and have not commented yet, but feel moved to tell you that you are incredibly strong and your boys are PERFECT in every way. I’m so glad you have addressed some of the hateful, ignorant comments posted on the NY Times article…and I’m sorry to see that the article took such a nasty turn before it was written…there seems to be an incredible need for some serious education on IF and the fact that you cannot paint everyone who goes through it with the “Octomom” paintbrush. Best wishes and I’m sure you know you don’t need to defend your decisions to anyone…

]]> By: Denise http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3398 Denise Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:46:42 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3398 **applause** I read the article online and I'm so glad I didn't continue down to read the comments. It amazes me, with online papers with "comments" available, what idiots will say with no regard for the REAL PEOPLE behind the story. I hope you truly can focus on the positive and ignore all the negative comments. I have to admit, I was rather taken aback at the direction the article took; I wondered if they did a switch on you, because I couldn't imagine you guys being willing to be a part of what the final outcome was. But I applaud all that you have done and congratulate you on your two little miracle-babies (who are quickly becoming no longer babies!). Looking forward to having you back on the Spark CO Women team more often. **applause** I read the article online and I’m so glad I didn’t continue down to read the comments. It amazes me, with online papers with “comments” available, what idiots will say with no regard for the REAL PEOPLE behind the story. I hope you truly can focus on the positive and ignore all the negative comments. I have to admit, I was rather taken aback at the direction the article took; I wondered if they did a switch on you, because I couldn’t imagine you guys being willing to be a part of what the final outcome was. But I applaud all that you have done and congratulate you on your two little miracle-babies (who are quickly becoming no longer babies!). Looking forward to having you back on the Spark CO Women team more often.

]]> By: Auntie Barb http://ourstorkgotlost.com/2009/10/what-a-day-another-long-one/comment-page-1/#comment-3397 Auntie Barb Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:25:40 +0000 http://ourstorkgotlost.com/?p=3482#comment-3397 I agree with yiur dad Kerry. Tell those dumb asses where to shove it! I haven't seen the article yet, but it was your choices and no one else gets a vote. AMEN! I agree with yiur dad Kerry. Tell those dumb asses where to shove it! I haven’t seen the article yet, but it was your choices and no one else gets a vote. AMEN!

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