tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post4031355627679987796..comments2023-05-04T07:08:21.480-04:00Comments on The Sea of TTC: Infertility Is Like A SliverAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299992025215585620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-34460644585564142022014-07-24T00:13:27.886-04:002014-07-24T00:13:27.886-04:00Literally, 15 minutes before reading this post, I ...Literally, 15 minutes before reading this post, I read a pregnancy announcement on Facebook from a friend (this will be her third child, and her oldest is the same age as my [only] son). We've been trying for baby number two for a year and a half now (I miscarried two months ago). As soon as I read that announcement my mind went down that awful path of comparison. This post is just what I needed. Janelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/13665794764459550962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-75906939589792625092014-07-18T17:41:27.630-04:002014-07-18T17:41:27.630-04:00I am not surprised that others have cried during c...I am not surprised that others have cried during church, too. While the church community is a great support system, being around families is just tough sometimes. And those cute little babies...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299992025215585620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-70152017881572556352014-07-18T17:36:06.269-04:002014-07-18T17:36:06.269-04:00Good point. I try to remember that everyone has tr...Good point. I try to remember that everyone has trials. Having children would not mean life would become easy, as my mama friends can attest. Your camaraderie has been invaluable along the way, Jackie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299992025215585620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-31216925077864381892014-07-16T17:24:50.983-04:002014-07-16T17:24:50.983-04:00An excellent comparison, and I have to agree with ...An excellent comparison, and I have to agree with you, I have always found church one of the most difficult places - all the families, bellies, baby dedications, birth announcements, the nursery...I remember crying in church one time because of an insanely adorable baby peeking over their parents' shoulder from the pew in front of me! And that's just one story; I have more.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549803190101959114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-59683954224920913732014-07-16T11:50:23.966-04:002014-07-16T11:50:23.966-04:00Trusting God is catching every tear you cry! He is...Trusting God is catching every tear you cry! He is close to the brokenhearted and understand all your pain.Caroline @ In Due Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261569299914107796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-88126842961942086862014-07-15T20:56:16.196-04:002014-07-15T20:56:16.196-04:00Oh Davy, my heart hurts for you because I've b...Oh Davy, my heart hurts for you because I've bawled in the middle of church, too. (I don't know the song you mentioned, but I think it would turn me into water-works, too). I like how you compared it to a sliver in the finger. It's so accurate. You are right to trust that God is good and He does have blessings for us. Hugs, friend.Lisa Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098877420537539409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-45805494870016007602014-07-15T20:28:45.870-04:002014-07-15T20:28:45.870-04:00The comparison game is so very real for those who ...The comparison game is so very real for those who have walked on this side of infertility. Thanks for your transparency and thoughtfulness in writing this post! One thing that really helped me in the depths of infertility, was a quote from Lisa Terquerst... "I am not equipped to handle what that woman has - both the good and the bad." That, along w/ some of Lisa's own experiences she shared in a Bible study, helped me realized that everyone's life looks good on the outside, but I have no idea what trials they have going on in their lives. And if I did, and were honest, I would probably take my trial over theirs any day. Don't know if that's helpful to anyone else, but it sure was to me; even more so once I personally experienced the truth and reality of that statement in others' lives around me! Love you and are excited for you, Davy, in this new adventure!!! (hugs) Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-22222568198427014342014-07-15T17:26:14.452-04:002014-07-15T17:26:14.452-04:00You are right, God has different plans for each of...You are right, God has different plans for each of us. It's easy to compare and focus on the wrong thing. Sometimes, I lose perspective, but I am very excited about adopting and think it's perfect for us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299992025215585620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238453401926739979.post-35447031736693212192014-07-15T17:22:41.684-04:002014-07-15T17:22:41.684-04:00I also struggle with the comparison of other coupl...I also struggle with the comparison of other couples who have had at least 2 kids in the time we have been trying, and it hurts my heart. I just try to remind myself that God just has a different plan for us than them. This is a beautiful post and a great reminder. Thank you :)Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738442092989090297noreply@blogger.com