Comments on: Not Forgotten

By: Kari

Kari — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:25:54 +0000

Conny, I’ve been meaning to tell you thanks for sharing this with me. I was feeling like I was the only “advanced maternal aged” mom on the planet who opted out of a tubal when offered the chance. It’s a blessing that your husband is in agreement–at the end of the day, what matters is that you guys are doing what is right for your family.

By: Kari

Kari — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:23:37 +0000

Wow, Rhonda….I knew about how her pregnancy with you had gone way overdue, and about the twin delivered with you. But I didn’t know about her other losses. What a strong woman she must’ve been to go through all of that.

By: Rhonda P.

Rhonda P. — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:54:52 +0000

Your post made me think of my Mother… you know how close I was with her. I don’t know if I ever told you that she lost 3 children before I was born. She had a daughter that lived for only 3 days and a set of twin boys that were stillborn. At the age of 40 my Mother found herself pregnant again; was told she could lose her life with this pregnancy, she perserved through a very difficult pregnancy that the doctors allowed to continue 5 weeks past her due date (it was 1958). She was finally given a C-section to deliver me… and the remnants of another tiny fetus. God never blessed me with my own child, however, my Mother and all of the Mothers that put their life on line to bring life to this world have taught me the meaning of unconditional love.

By: Conny

Conny — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:42:28 +0000

Oh, God bless you, Kari … I’m so glad you shared this – I soooooooooo relate!! I’ve only had one m/c (baby would have been 7 years old in May)… and now am awed to have one more chance to hold a baby of my own, such an undeserved gift when so many will never have the chance or are struggling with hard issues of loss or very ill babies…
Like you, to my OB’s astonishment, I DID NOT have my tubes tied at my c-section (the ideal opportunity, acc’ding to the dr) … just couldn’t. Yes, I know I’m at the “ripe old age” of 39 … but I just couldn’t. I’m open to whatever God has too … I’m glad one other person on this planet understands that (besides my husband – he’s in agreement). Anyway, thanks for sharing your heart.