tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post3166054612655658232..comments2023-11-02T08:26:17.556-07:00Comments on Nonlinear Girl: Coming to Termsnonlineargirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414675024101618604noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-11862162452533254272008-11-24T07:54:00.000-08:002008-11-24T07:54:00.000-08:00LOL at your boss. And oh, my god, does this ever h...LOL at your boss. <BR/><BR/>And oh, my god, does this ever hit a chord with me. This question is what's been keeping me from having another, though I think we've finally decided to start trying in late 2009. I am so comfortable with one (on the good days) and so maxed out (on the bad days) that more than one is terrifying to me. <BR/><BR/>But see, here is a difference between us - you wanted this, and no matter what you end up giving up (and how you end up mourning that, because we do) it is because you decided long before the wee ones even existed that it would be worth it.<BR/><BR/>I think I am a more selfish and tentative person, because I still have panic attacks even thinking about it and I wouldn't be doing it at all if my partner didn't want it so badly. WHY CAN'T MEN HAVE CHILDREN NORA WHY.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, huge sympathy but also firm conviction that it will be okay. You will be okay.The Stute Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06224464821160774526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-43466936434869754292008-11-21T12:00:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:00:00.000-08:00I worried about the 3 child stuff even up until we...I worried about the 3 child stuff even up until we found out it was just 1 in there, and even through all that stuff I was still disappointed. It's okay to worry.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864909952004392637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-27618787843216188742008-11-20T11:48:00.000-08:002008-11-20T11:48:00.000-08:00(sounds of brazilian)(sounds of brazilian)p-manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04197167912580594944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-17133132233383241522008-11-19T19:59:00.000-08:002008-11-19T19:59:00.000-08:00One of my bosses told me on Monday: one of the thi...One of my bosses told me on Monday: one of the things I like about you is that you are a worrier. When I wake up at 2am thinking about something, I think, nora is worrying about that, and go back to bed.nonlineargirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414675024101618604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-33820391144837376962008-11-19T18:48:00.000-08:002008-11-19T18:48:00.000-08:00I can send you some Chicago-style pizza. That oug...I can send you some Chicago-style pizza. That oughta do the trick.<BR/><BR/>No, for real, I often think the worrying about things ends up being worse than the actual thing. I mean, yes, some parts of being a twin parent will suck. But it won't suck as much as you thought, having started preparing for it so far in advance. So maybe that's how the anxiety functions: in your mind, you've already dealt with the worst possible outcomes. It makes the real ones easier.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526629366170486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-65989671381619593892008-11-19T12:43:00.000-08:002008-11-19T12:43:00.000-08:00don't forget the friends that take wailing babies ...don't forget the friends that take wailing babies to laurelhurst park for an hour, too...<BR/><BR/>:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-46624796599141641242008-11-19T11:04:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:04:00.000-08:00I was hoping that you and metrodad would fly out a...I was hoping that you and metrodad would fly out anyway. I'll make dinner if you two provide the show.nonlineargirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414675024101618604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-23828123736323930212008-11-19T10:03:00.000-08:002008-11-19T10:03:00.000-08:00Face it. The real loss caused by Blogher's move t...Face it. The real loss caused by Blogher's move to Chicago is that you won't get to see me in drag.p-manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04197167912580594944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-53599274371957503492008-11-19T08:18:00.000-08:002008-11-19T08:18:00.000-08:00Valid questions. I found myself going from a mom o...Valid questions. I found myself going from a mom of a three year old to the mom of a three year old, an almost two year old and a seven month old overnight. Within a week there was a minivan in the driveway..the only viable option to fit 3 car seats. My guest room became a nursery, and my life was turned upside down. <BR/><BR/>There are very few places that have a shopping cart that will fit 3 little ones, so my weekends full of shopping were over. One childs toys can be contained quite easily. Three children's toys cannot, and a new "play area" was created. <BR/>Yes you will be giving up a lot. Sleep is a big one. Being able to sit and read a book is another. Watching anything on tv other than Disney or Noggin is another. Speaking adult language even becomes difficult.<BR/>Ada is at the perfect age to be a WONDERFUL helper when the twins are tiny. My oldest is a marvelous stroller pusher and binky retreiver. <BR/>I guess the only thing that keeps me sane is reminding myself that they ARE going to get older. And before you have time to blink, they are going to be in school and you'll be wondering how they grew up so damn fast. And what you're going to do with all your newfound freedom...idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359115175213964128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-71373178359270488852008-11-18T21:07:00.000-08:002008-11-18T21:07:00.000-08:00It's not whining, you sound like a reasonable moth...It's not whining, you sound like a reasonable mother. Me? I would worry about missing booze. Which means it's a good thing I'm barren.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563840922463701366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-16716347506538057732008-11-18T20:28:00.000-08:002008-11-18T20:28:00.000-08:00Fascinating post, my friend. Being the paternal s...Fascinating post, my friend. <BR/><BR/>Being the paternal side of things, I know about things we give up. My wife and I actually discussed this at length. We never dreamed there'd come a day when a minivan would be the ONLY way to get the whole family somewhere. <BR/><BR/>We do give up so much. And it's not at all out of line to ask the question and ponder serious answers. I applaud you . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21634138.post-25674240288929830962008-11-18T16:31:00.000-08:002008-11-18T16:31:00.000-08:00oh, just asking the question brings you forward.oh, just asking the question brings you forward.kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620514721006776847noreply@blogger.com