Happily Ever After?
I have logged into my TypePad account more times that I can count; only to quickly surf away. For some reason its hard for me to come here. Very hard. I start reflecting and trying to sum it all up eloquently and I fail miserably. I simply just get overwhelmed. Yet I know that I can't just let the story end here, for the story really is just beginning. Besides, Leah Catherine is just too damn cute to not show off in that annoyingly picture infested mommy-blog way. I don't want it to be just that though. I want this to be about the healing that has to happen after infertility and HG and hell, I'm unemployed these days so I suppose it would behoove me to keep some venue where I can keep my snarkiness sharp. All jesting aside, I do have a very hard time coming here and have talked it over with many of my friends - pondering what life this blog shouldhave now or even if it should have one. So to start I have promised myself to write once a week to see how I feel about it all - God knows its a hell of a lot cheaper than therapy right?
What a cutie...I have been hoping you would update. I am sure I speak for many to say we have missed you... Hoping all is well with you and your little family
Posted by: Allison | May 08, 2007 at 05:47 PM
I definitely have missed hearing how you are doing.
Leah Catherine is such a cutie!
Posted by: Heather | May 08, 2007 at 06:15 PM
She is adorable!
Posted by: beagle | May 08, 2007 at 06:26 PM
She is precious!
See you next week.
Posted by: My Reality | May 08, 2007 at 07:24 PM
That'll be $300 dollars.
Posted by: statia | May 08, 2007 at 07:52 PM
We look forward to your weekly therapy sessions! :-)
Posted by: teamwinks | May 08, 2007 at 09:16 PM
Damn, I'm an amazing photographer. It helps that I had a super camera and an amazingly beautiful subject.
I'm proud of you for posting. I look forward to reading more :)
Posted by: Lora | May 08, 2007 at 09:24 PM
Glad to see you back.
I go through a similar struggle with my blog. I don't want it to be all about Katie, because I'm much more than just her mom. But when something consumes your life as a newborn does it's hard.
Post what you can, when you can. If people can't stop and look b/c it's too hard then tough. They don't get it. You've been through hell AND BACK and you deserve to be able to show off that beautiful daughter of yours!
Posted by: Mandy | May 08, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Seeing the picture of Leah adjacent to the pic of you injecting your belly is very powerful. Dreams broken, dreams fulfilled. I'm so happy you have your baby at last.
Posted by: Flicka | May 08, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Jeebus, those baby things grow quickly, don't they? She's gorgeous, and I'm glad you're back at least once a week. Feel free to make it more!
Posted by: MsPrufrock | May 09, 2007 at 02:28 AM
Just too darn precious! I have missed you!
Posted by: Sunny | May 09, 2007 at 06:08 AM
What a beautiful picture, she's a very bonny baby indeed. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Posted by: thalia | May 09, 2007 at 06:40 AM
Dear Beth, it's so good to hear from you. And I think I can understand why coming here is so difficult. I hope that coming back here gradually will help you sort out some thoughts and feelings about all this.
Leah Catherine is just adorable.
Posted by: Kath | May 09, 2007 at 07:01 AM
I very stalkerishly check in every day, and was so excited to see this post. Personally, I'd love to hear about the birth and the other side of HG. And LC is one cute gal - keep those photos comin'!
Posted by: Motel Manager | May 09, 2007 at 10:04 AM
She is so cute!
Posted by: Mary Ellen | May 09, 2007 at 12:15 PM
She is adorable and I am so glad to hear from you again. I look forward to weekly posts (and they can be about you, or her, or a combination of both and I wouldn't care). You've been through so much, it is normal that you are no longer sure of your place here. But for my own selfish reasons, I hope you get comfortable again. I love your snarky side!
Posted by: Krista | May 09, 2007 at 12:21 PM
You're back! :-)
Posted by: Lut C. | May 09, 2007 at 02:28 PM
I am soo glad to hear from you. I am glad that you sound well. And that Leah is soo cute.
Posted by: Jenny | May 09, 2007 at 04:41 PM
Lotsa pics please!
Posted by: Simone | May 09, 2007 at 10:03 PM
I've missed you, please post more often.
Posted by: InDueTime | May 09, 2007 at 11:54 PM
I am really so glad to see that you have updated. I know that you are going through a process of healing. You are such a good writer, and I really enjoy reading what you have to say. I hope you decide to keep blogging.
I know that you have it in you to do the really annoying picture infested mommy blogging like the rest of us. And yes, Leah Catherine is too cute not to show off to everyone...
Posted by: Amy Smith | May 10, 2007 at 06:28 AM
It seems every IF blog I read has gone through this once the IF struggle has resulted in a babe in arms. For that, call yourself normal.
Glad you updated. And she is definitely too cute to not show off!!!!
Posted by: kitkatxyz | May 10, 2007 at 08:20 AM
So glad to see you back in whatever form feels right for you. I have also been checking in regularly hoping to see some sort of update. Your girl is beautiful.
Posted by: Mister's Momma | May 10, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Welcome back -- she's soooooo cute.
I often want to run away from HG (I can only imagine IF pain). That's normal. Many moms drop off the face of the Internet for awhile.
Even though I'm now moderating over at HER, there are some weeks I can barely log on there. The pain is just too much at times.
Kiss that baby for us!
Posted by: Cin | May 10, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Awww, I'm glad that you had decided to come back for a guest star appearance. :D JK
I never gave up home that you would. That's why I always made sure I checked out your blog every few days or so. Hugs.
Posted by: Crystal | May 10, 2007 at 08:57 PM