tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post257188604294011269..comments2023-10-28T06:12:54.164-07:00Comments on infantasia: Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-81020640833527115872011-08-25T01:15:11.586-07:002011-08-25T01:15:11.586-07:00Oh girlie, where have you gone?Oh girlie, where have you gone?laughykatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384594781439897282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-26981626383606048212011-08-21T16:31:26.414-07:002011-08-21T16:31:26.414-07:00Ah, Jo, big hug!Ah, Jo, big hug!Mwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954216492730746581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-54766200836335009152011-08-16T01:29:37.253-07:002011-08-16T01:29:37.253-07:00mat, it's not about feeling guilty, you've...mat, it's not about feeling guilty, you've missed my bemoaning point there.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-54065889371846883342011-08-16T01:23:32.192-07:002011-08-16T01:23:32.192-07:00Stop feeling guilty over things Jo.
Or by jeebus, ...Stop feeling guilty over things Jo.<br />Or by jeebus, i'll come back to Ireland and shake you. shake you real good.matthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-92123555708712919062011-08-15T23:53:18.267-07:002011-08-15T23:53:18.267-07:00I'm moved by your sorrow Jo, and your ability ...I'm moved by your sorrow Jo, and your ability to write about it. The way one small thing signposts the totality of the situation that's so difficult for you. <br /><br />But I also want to say that your guilt about Bodhi is misplaced. A child's desire for a baby brother (or indeed, a dinosaur book) may be sincere and heartfelt, but it's not the same thing as an adult's hormonal/instinctive desire to have a child. It's not even in the same ballpark. And you shouldn't mistake one for the other.<br /><br />When I was little I wanted a pony. Passionately, and for years and years. Did I get one? No. Did my parents lie awake at night racked with guilt at their inability to fulfill my dreams? I very much doubt it. From my current adult perspective, did I have a deprived childhood? Did I heck.<br /><br />Bodhi will grow up and have his own kids ... if he still wants them then, which certainly sounds likely. But that's his job, not yours.Janine Ashblesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840188081214225153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-48143865603323087522011-08-14T02:47:15.612-07:002011-08-14T02:47:15.612-07:00Oh, wow, thanks, guys.
Mary, that was so lovely,...Oh, wow, thanks, guys.<br /><br /> Mary, that was so lovely, thank you. I wish for that magic want too. And the love! <br /><br />Kate, I know you're right, really. Being the middle child is no fun, he just doesn't know it :) <br /><br />Annah, ach, it's a hard one. Patchwork families are lovely in theory, but only if everyone's happy to work together - and you all live right next door :(Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-22561149369956361372011-08-14T02:39:25.306-07:002011-08-14T02:39:25.306-07:00My boys go through phases of asking for another ba...My boys go through phases of asking for another baby in the house. It is heartbreaking for me too, and them I guess. And Cal had a fear that his Dad would have another baby with his new partner and he would be cast aside somehow. So so sad.....Annahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169585678836430515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-58769006516649082842011-08-13T23:31:02.895-07:002011-08-13T23:31:02.895-07:00Wow. Incredible post.
I remember, being about fo...Wow. Incredible post. <br /><br />I remember, being about four, trailing around the house after my mother - on more than one occasion - saying, 'Have another baby! I'm bored, why don't you have another baby?'<br /><br />I distinctly remember it, I wanted a living, breathing doll. <br /><br />However I got over it, have always loved being the youngest. It kind of defines who I am.laughykatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384594781439897282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367596429065516772.post-67021715449650903022011-08-13T19:11:51.056-07:002011-08-13T19:11:51.056-07:00My god. This is so deeply-pulled out of life and s...My god. This is so deeply-pulled out of life and soul and so well-said and written.<br />I wish I had a magic wand, Jo, and all of the questions would be answered. I don't. <br />But somehow, they will be, and in the meantime know that you are loved and are loving.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com