tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post116234712081276792..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: What We Talk About When We Talk About BloodLollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162416888284593942006-11-01T16:34:00.000-05:002006-11-01T16:34:00.000-05:00sounds like a magical day in more ways than one. S...sounds like a magical day in more ways than one. So glad you had a day like that!!!Kirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162414202449186632006-11-01T15:50:00.000-05:002006-11-01T15:50:00.000-05:00I love this part, "Infertility isn't life threaten...I love this part, "Infertility isn't life threatening--at least not in the same way leukemia is life threatening. ... infertility is certainly life threatening to children I try to carry in my womb. It's hard to make an argument for unborn children because I let a potential child go unborn each cycle when I don't even make an attempt to fertilize the egg. But still." <BR/><BR/>I think it should be nominated for a prize.<BR/><BR/>The toughest part of all this diagnosis for me certainly has been the part where I had to face the life-long health consequences of infertility. I won't die from POF, but I will have other problems, like osteoporosis. And clotting problems like mine lead to other issues someday. No, not leukemia, but important enough anyway. Seriously, treasure this Doctor for listening to you and caring. Good doctors are rare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162406120278046092006-11-01T13:35:00.000-05:002006-11-01T13:35:00.000-05:00I'm really glad you found a Dr. who is on your sid...I'm really glad you found a Dr. who is on your side and taking you seriously. :)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075689602617443611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162399728829029082006-11-01T11:48:00.000-05:002006-11-01T11:48:00.000-05:00I second what kd said (well put!). It's good to h...I second what kd said (well put!). It's good to have some perspective - I'd certainly rather be dealing with IF than cancer, as you noted. But your feelings and needs are valid and important, even if there are bigger problems in the world. (I'm sure your STAR put it more eloquently.) <BR/><BR/>I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a good meeting with a doc and ended the day with a sense of peace.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498639599248269458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162392984098595692006-11-01T09:56:00.000-05:002006-11-01T09:56:00.000-05:00I go through that my-infertility-isn't-as-bad-as-h...I go through that my-infertility-isn't-as-bad-as-her-infertility thing all the time. What we need to remind ourselves is that the experience is unique for everyone, no matter the lengths we have to go to. One woman cries just as hard when her IUI fails as another woman does after IVF. The emotional aspect of this experience isn't any easier because one woman is on pills and someone else is on injectibles. We just need to support each other as much as we can and recognize that the differences in infertility treatment are just as diverse as we are as human beings, but just as much of an emotional roller coaster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162389949499497222006-11-01T09:05:00.000-05:002006-11-01T09:05:00.000-05:00This was a BEAUTIFUL entry. Thank you for capturi...This was a BEAUTIFUL entry. Thank you for capturing it. And I'm stealing your STAR acronym for use in my own life. Bless you!!!!KatieMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11879680348120419952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162384744841641722006-11-01T07:39:00.000-05:002006-11-01T07:39:00.000-05:00Comparing your hematology appointment to mine soun...Comparing your hematology appointment to mine sounds like you have a WONDERFUL new doctor. I really hope this works for you!!Lisa P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04048193493804649016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162374041990770132006-11-01T04:40:00.000-05:002006-11-01T04:40:00.000-05:00I'm glad you gave yourself permission to process t...I'm glad you gave yourself permission to process things as and when and at the level you needed to. And I'm really glad you have a STAR in your life. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the results.<BR/><BR/>BeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162360371747986892006-11-01T00:52:00.000-05:002006-11-01T00:52:00.000-05:00Isn't it amazing when others treat you with more r...Isn't it amazing when others treat you with more respect than you have given yourself? Or maybe we just get used to not being treated with respect and care after being an infertility patient for a while.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad the doc and student were so helpful and encouraging.<BR/><BR/>And I'm glad your day ended with that bit of magic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1162352742132517302006-10-31T22:45:00.000-05:002006-10-31T22:45:00.000-05:00Oh, did I ever faint too when they stole my blood!...Oh, did I ever faint too when they stole my blood! Look at the bright side, you got a well deserved nap! :-)TeamWinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750935087962085588noreply@blogger.com