tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post3875784541774209789..comments2023-07-22T04:25:04.122-05:00Comments on Not Quite What I Had Planned: Anticipation ....Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18325715096763265816noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-72364328148425180912007-03-06T22:45:00.000-05:002007-03-06T22:45:00.000-05:00OK, I have been loving these posts and am totally ...OK, I have been loving these posts and am totally relating to the infertility journey part of it. Laughter through tears is the sweetest thing (I think that's from Steel Magnolias or something). Thank you for sharing! But also, and very importantly, thank you for introducing (a couple posts back) the phrase "Oh my f*#k" to my vocabulary. I can't wait to use it!!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Jenny (former TOSSer)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-12251941330953085662007-03-06T22:09:00.000-05:002007-03-06T22:09:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post. I feel the same as many. ...What a wonderful post. I feel the same as many. I feel as though I am reading a book and it is not yet finished. Thanks "M" for your entry. what a wonderful gift you gave. I can't wait to read the next entry. And becasue I don't post comments all the time I hope this story leads into your surrogacy. (note I am NOT a speller). My husband and I have often considered it. But not sure if I could. So I hope to read that part of the story to.<BR/>Thanks Kristie for sharing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-32923613904303539062007-03-06T21:55:00.000-05:002007-03-06T21:55:00.000-05:00What an amazing entry!! I CAN NOT wait for the ne...What an amazing entry!! I CAN NOT wait for the next one. I think I have checked in at least 50 times today. You so need to write a book Kristie, I know I would buy at least one. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us<BR/><BR/>Jill from MO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-56702442212759941622007-03-06T21:49:00.000-05:002007-03-06T21:49:00.000-05:00I am in love with your story. I have recently fou...I am in love with your story. I have recently found your blog and am addicted. I can't wait to see what happens next.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706792584128657633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-72384842363215503152007-03-06T21:13:00.000-05:002007-03-06T21:13:00.000-05:00Kristie,I am a lurker for your sites. I have foll...Kristie,<BR/>I am a lurker for your sites. I have followed Kendrie's story for quite some time now, but I don't think I ever signed the guest book. I am totally loving the story of Brayden's adoption. It is like a television show, stops just as it gets you hooked...and you have to wait until the next episode. You definitely need to write a book...I would definitely buy a copy. You could probably write more than one and have your own little series going. I just wanted to sign in and say how much I was enjoying reading your blog. I know many prayers were answered when "M" picked you and Blaine for Brayden.<BR/>Can't wait to hear the next chapter.<BR/>Your newest lurker coming out of hiding in Tifton, GA.<BR/>Donna MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-45358940812017710222007-03-06T20:17:00.000-05:002007-03-06T20:17:00.000-05:00I'm going to have to have a yard sale or something...I'm going to have to have a yard sale or something to raise lots of money and send everyone to Sanibel so we can all sit on the beach and drink Diet Doctor Pepper and have Kristie and M tell us the story all in one sitting. Both of you are such precious ladies to share your hearts and lives with us. God has truly worked in your lives! <BR/><BR/>Claire in IndianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-27500375606605413772007-03-06T20:07:00.000-05:002007-03-06T20:07:00.000-05:00Argh! Kristie and M!!!! You both have hormonal, ...Argh! Kristie and M!!!! You both have hormonal, emotional me in tears tonight!!!!!! CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Amy<BR/>www.caringbridge.org/visit/gerryheidtAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262936980128474250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-48860849279267037502007-03-06T19:17:00.000-05:002007-03-06T19:17:00.000-05:00Oooh I didn't realise you had a mean streak get ba...Oooh I didn't realise you had a mean streak get back to your keyboard NOW I've already checked back three times today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-59301689830320274292007-03-06T17:12:00.000-05:002007-03-06T17:12:00.000-05:00I'm not a lurker. I'm a power reader! A friend s...I'm not a lurker. I'm a power reader! A friend sent me your blog which led me to Kendrie's CB page which I read in a week (while probably neglecting my two fosterbabies) and now I'm hooked! Totally! I have an adult daughter I adopted and one of the biggest regrets of my life is that I never had a way to say THANK YOU to her other mom. I want to find her, not for my daughter, but just to tell her how much I love her and her very selfless act of love.<BR/>DixieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-66450985217474929952007-03-06T14:48:00.000-05:002007-03-06T14:48:00.000-05:00The suspense is killing me!! But at least there is...The suspense is killing me!! But at least there is light at the end of the tunnel!! How courageous "M" was and wonderful that you can have a relationship with her. Yes, please continue this story as well as how you ended with biological (well...I know "how" but you know what I mean...did the cervical mucous finally thin out or what!)as well as your surrogacies...if thats not TOO much to ask!<BR/>Waiting inmpatiently -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-23212784075366801192007-03-06T14:30:00.000-05:002007-03-06T14:30:00.000-05:00Oh my word! I have a similar feeling in my stomac...Oh my word! I have a similar feeling in my stomach that I did waiting for my own children! What a blessing, Kristie for you to share this with us.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545013173756028104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-68766233467395108812007-03-06T13:49:00.000-05:002007-03-06T13:49:00.000-05:00Ah, yes, ICPC and Native adoption law...been there...Ah, yes, ICPC and Native adoption law...been there, done that with my 10 years of doing adoptions in Alaska. Those 10 days were often the most difficult, gut-wrenching 10 days for our clients. I had no idea Brayden had any Native American blood in her!<BR/><BR/>I have sent my sister the link to your blog...she has been going down this path (fertility treatments) for 5 years and I think she'll really enjoy and appreciate your posts about this. Thank you for sharing!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655714572835606928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-52965078147024397672007-03-06T13:29:00.000-05:002007-03-06T13:29:00.000-05:00Kristie & M-Thank you both for sharing this incred...Kristie & M-<BR/>Thank you both for sharing this incredible journey of hope. Having just found out I am having a girl (due in July), I am easily moved to tears anyway, and these entries certainly bring them pouring over! What a lucky young lady Brayden is to have such love surrounding her. not everyone gets to have 2 special mommies. I can't wait to read the next installment! Hope all is well in Seattle with Blaine! <BR/><BR/>Trisha in Leesburg, VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-75617528248992281182007-03-06T13:28:00.000-05:002007-03-06T13:28:00.000-05:00I hope I don't die tonight because I WANT TO HEAR ...I hope I don't die tonight because I WANT TO HEAR THE REST OF THE STORY! You are an amazing writer.<BR/><BR/>LeslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-17194868546344716022007-03-06T12:03:00.000-05:002007-03-06T12:03:00.000-05:00Another tear jerker! Let me just say that the even...Another tear jerker! Let me just say that the evening before and the morning of Brayden's birth, I was terribly nervous, yet when I got to the hospital and got settled I felt a peace wash over me and I knew that God was with me telling me everything was OK and I knew that it would be and that this was right. <BR/><BR/>"M"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-65684413404900662132007-03-06T10:16:00.000-05:002007-03-06T10:16:00.000-05:00Hey Girl,you're right - we "almost" adopted 3 girl...Hey Girl,<BR/><BR/>you're right - we "almost" adopted 3 girls and 2 boys, but would never have ended up with our wonderful Alex had we gotten those other babies. I remember Jerry and I on our way to San Francisco the day Brayden was born and calling your dad and finding out everything was okay. For us it was bittersweet - one more couple was finally a family while we still waited - but were thrilled for you with a renewed hope that just maybe it would really happen for us, too!<BR/><BR/>Love you guys!<BR/>StaceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-35971254493454112672007-03-06T10:13:00.000-05:002007-03-06T10:13:00.000-05:00I just get chills reading your story. I think it ...I just get chills reading your story. I think it is so wonderful about your relationship to "M". She must be an amazing women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-69271925996034439732007-03-06T09:58:00.000-05:002007-03-06T09:58:00.000-05:00You certainly have a way of keeping us all hanging...You certainly have a way of keeping us all hanging! Very well written and even though I can tell from your masthead how the story turned out, I can't help but be riveted. You're a fantastic writer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-33479729975294888472007-03-06T08:58:00.000-05:002007-03-06T08:58:00.000-05:00I'm afraid to read the next entry. I know the emo...I'm afraid to read the next entry. I know the emotions that come next and some will be hard to live over...how can I be happy becoming a mom when my happiness makes my baby's birth mom so sad!? I know our daughter's mom has struggled with her loss of our daughter and that still breaks my heart.<BR/><BR/>M, thank you for helping Kristie and Blaine become parents. What a precious gift you gave them. You are an amazing woman for making their dream come true and from what we are reading, you are an amzing woman, period dot! You sound like someone I would like to know.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this story Kristie.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-92195041024808045462007-03-06T07:42:00.000-05:002007-03-06T07:42:00.000-05:00I'm beginning to feel like I'm reading a novel but...I'm beginning to feel like I'm reading a novel but the next chapter isn't written yet. This is the first thing I do in the morning, read your entry. How could you leave us hanging like this. I really think you should write a book, or maybe that's what you're doing, in your own way. Thanks so much for sharing this story with us, I'm impressed at how much you remember. Hope all is going well with Blaine and Kendrie. Waiting for tomorrow's entry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-43261821799813766912007-03-06T05:00:00.000-05:002007-03-06T05:00:00.000-05:00Goosebumps here, too! I have known several adopti...Goosebumps here, too! I have known several adoption "stories" but this is the most incredible one, ever! I love "M", and I also love that she commented on the last post. Kristie, I love that you saw "M" for the person she was/is beyond the baby, too. The gifts that the two of you were able to give each other at that time--whoa! This is just awe-inspiring...as it has been right from the beginning...and I love that I get to share in this slice of real life at its best! From my perspective, I think all three of you--Blaine, you, and "M"--should get the freakin' "Parents of the Millenium" award. Every child should be so wanted, and have such dedicated parents! Hurry with the next chapter...please!!!kim-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650811256788756378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-64801670227553004292007-03-06T04:36:00.000-05:002007-03-06T04:36:00.000-05:00Dear Kristie,Reading this gives me goose bumps and...Dear Kristie,<BR/>Reading this gives me goose bumps and makes me feel stressed waiting for the next obstacle!! How on earth did you cope? <BR/>Take care,<BR/>Love AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-77913216682526140012007-03-06T04:01:00.000-05:002007-03-06T04:01:00.000-05:00The story just keeps getting better and better and...The story just keeps getting better and better and I can't wait to read more. You are 2 amazing women working together for this cute little girl. Thank you for sharing and giving so much hope Kristie and "M". CandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-41487424018761910072007-03-06T02:16:00.000-05:002007-03-06T02:16:00.000-05:00As always... you keep us waiting with enough susp...As always... you keep us waiting with enough suspense that we can't get to sleep tonight !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-68717011551921323272007-03-06T00:44:00.000-05:002007-03-06T00:44:00.000-05:00I just love reading this story. Thank you so much ...I just love reading this story. Thank you so much for sharing it. It's like our very own blog miniseries, complete with laughs, tears and cliffhangers! Can't wait to read more! (And Hi, M!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com