tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post7409900717754212825..comments2023-04-04T07:26:09.997-07:00Comments on Searching for our silver lining: ScareCristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04317873211902543387noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-79260008463769881812013-04-29T16:53:02.547-07:002013-04-29T16:53:02.547-07:00Glad all was/is well, and that you had a furry fri...Glad all was/is well, and that you had a furry friend close by to offer comfort! loribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272814565916935113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-24304292407664271732013-04-16T20:01:59.778-07:002013-04-16T20:01:59.778-07:00So sorry for the rejection. That must feel so toug...So sorry for the rejection. That must feel so tough and be so frustrating. I'm also so sorry that this scare happened around the same time. I really see why you needed Ralphie. I'm so glad she was there for you. Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069220262683215373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-11902521130460411142013-04-13T08:41:34.962-07:002013-04-13T08:41:34.962-07:00Oh, look at that face. She is adorable and I'm...Oh, look at that face. She is adorable and I'm glad she is in your office, spreading some calm and comfort in the way only animals can. So sorry for the scare, but it's really good to hear that they took you in and checked everything out and that all is looking good. One day at a time. Sending hugs. marwilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490542805154143307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-58430634742956087362013-04-13T05:28:26.512-07:002013-04-13T05:28:26.512-07:00Isn't it time for these scares to no longer ha...Isn't it time for these scares to no longer happen???? You have already gone through so much, but I guess because of that it makes us extra sensitive to the possibility something may be wrong. I have to admit, my pup Sage, is the only thing that has gotten me through some really tough times. Dogs have that sixth sense and just seem to know how much we need them and it is oh so comforting. Glad Ralphie was able to do that for you, nothing like the love of a dog.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497936584795239975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-5656271695355145872013-04-13T04:58:03.316-07:002013-04-13T04:58:03.316-07:00That must have been a very scary week, and I'm...That must have been a very scary week, and I'm so glad that you had caring doctors and Ralphie to help you through. I'm also so glad everything looks great with the Beats!<br /><br />As to the work stuff, my husband and I are in a similarly precarious position with academic appointments (or any work, really) at the moment. This past week I had a rejection letter for a position for which I had *great* connections, and they pile up, and they wear you down at times when worrying about family building are stressful and scary enough. All I can say is that I understand, and you're not alone, and tell you what I always tell my husband: we've been through much worse and we'll find a way to make it work come what may. You are Grey are obviously survivors too, and those babies of yours will have more than their share of love. Sending many hopeful wishes your way for better luck to find you soon!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-23050910629688237332013-04-12T13:31:00.877-07:002013-04-12T13:31:00.877-07:00I'm so glad it wasn't anything serious, bu...I'm so glad it wasn't anything serious, but that doesn't make it any less scary!! Ralphie is adorable, and I'm glad he was there to comfort you!S.I.F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15037271343194689612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-80126149144269725602013-04-12T12:33:26.864-07:002013-04-12T12:33:26.864-07:00OH, what a week! No wonder you're overwhelmed....OH, what a week! No wonder you're overwhelmed. And the scare on top of it! I love my dogs. They are my first born children. They have seen me through some of the worst days of my life. No matter what I can snuggle up to them and feel a little better. They are my saving grace on many an occasion. I'm so glad on this day of all days Ralphie was there for you. Sending all the hugs I can and hoping your recheck goes just as smoothly and quickly with a positive outcome next week!SLES75https://www.blogger.com/profile/12877385793219947998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-78744936243087782902013-04-12T10:34:20.670-07:002013-04-12T10:34:20.670-07:00Oh Cristy, this whole week sounds like a doozy. I...Oh Cristy, this whole week sounds like a doozy. I am so glad that everything with the babes turned out ok and that they're still rocking and rolling in there. And with all the work crap on top of that? So frustrating and scary. <br /><br />One thing I know for sure - we are warriors and when stuff like this is thrown our way, we are experts at taking crappy situations and making the best of them. I know that you will find the strength to move through all of this and that there will be a very happy ending for you and Grey.<br /><br />Ralphie is adorable!!!!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032718306225742021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-60463243703867132062013-04-12T05:44:04.439-07:002013-04-12T05:44:04.439-07:00That is quite a scare. I'm glad everybody is o...That is quite a scare. I'm glad everybody is okay (a slight case of the hiccups aside!) and that Ralphie was there for you when you needed a cuddly friend. Elizabeth :: Bébé Suissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611974492044450702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-55506791546480416232013-04-11T20:18:04.082-07:002013-04-11T20:18:04.082-07:00So glad everything's all right. And that you ...So glad everything's all right. And that you had a friend waiting for you in your office.Darylhttp://soonafamily.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-73981547454976387422013-04-11T16:30:48.739-07:002013-04-11T16:30:48.739-07:00It's so amazing that animals know when we need...It's so amazing that animals know when we need this kind of comfort and curl up with us. I'm really glad you had Ralphie since Grey was out of town. Next best thing, I say. Sorry you had to go through this on top of all the career uncertainty, it definitely is added stress you don't need right now.Aramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275274008426941898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-80254296786609489682013-04-11T14:43:50.064-07:002013-04-11T14:43:50.064-07:00Shoot, I'm so sorry to hear about the fellowsh...Shoot, I'm so sorry to hear about the fellowship rejection. A bunch of my friends who've just gotten their PhDs are really struggling to find work -- I can't imagine the stress of that on TOP of impending twins. But somehow, you'll pull through. There's always a way. And you still have some time. As to the vaginal zaps -- I've totally been having those too! They're so weird, and it's annoying because I can't quite isolate them. At least it seems like it's probably nothing to be concerned about... I'm thinking dehydration may be the culprit, but maybe that's silly.YeahScience!http://www.yeahscienceblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-63700056443189077752013-04-11T14:26:37.561-07:002013-04-11T14:26:37.561-07:00Oh, Cristy. I wish I could have been there to supp...Oh, Cristy. I wish I could have been there to support you, but I'm here now to give you a virtual hug.<br /><br />Sorry about the fellowship news. And phooey on that TA! I am so glad that your doctor's appointment turned out the way it did. Phew!<br /><br />Thanks for taking care of our girl, Ralphie.<br /><br />XOXOLori Lavender Luzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394441222262940632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-23395758597350784052013-04-11T13:36:26.714-07:002013-04-11T13:36:26.714-07:00First, that dog is making my heart melt. Give him ...First, that dog is making my heart melt. Give him a pat from the cat lady the next time you see him, please!<br /><br />I am glad you got checked out and so glad that you have broken the cycle of solo doctor appointments. I, too, have the same worry. I actually had a lot of the same discomforts early in pregnancy. We ruled out UTI but I still have been drinking 4 ounces of straight cranberry juice a night and I swear the painful zaps are gone and I pee with greater ease (does that make sense? It makes sense to me, but the rest of the world might be all "Um, Belle, that's straight crazy talk"). The unsweetened cranberry juice is a chore to get down. I recommend mixing with a lot of water or with a can of sparkling Orange La Croix.<br /><br />And now for the gloomy postdoc news - I only wish I didn't know how you felt. I know how annoying it is to hear that everything will work out when you are in the midst of career meltdown, so instead I'll say that I know you and Grey will find a way to make it work. I know that come hell or high water the Beats will be have an amazing home filled with love and smarts and, really, what more could they ask for? I'm here if you need anything or need to vent about the situation. xoxoBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958605555866496706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-61379884312959610962013-04-11T13:36:12.134-07:002013-04-11T13:36:12.134-07:00Dogs are amazing. Life savers, really. My co worke...Dogs are amazing. Life savers, really. My co worker had round ligement pain around, it seemed pretty painful for her for a little bit. Hope you feel better soon!wherethebleepisourstorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271670155545574441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-91046808558511892612013-04-11T13:23:22.455-07:002013-04-11T13:23:22.455-07:00So glad to hear that you and the babies are okay! ...So glad to hear that you and the babies are okay! I will be sending lots of thoughts your way these next couple months as your life takes a different turn. I am so sorry to hear about the fellowship opportunities. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994163573776780090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-36999143418205037912013-04-11T13:02:45.434-07:002013-04-11T13:02:45.434-07:00Thinking of you, as a fellow post-doc so hard to k...Thinking of you, as a fellow post-doc so hard to keep the faith that something good is going to come soon! I hate this career stage... so glad to hear that your beats are doing so well though, with twins I feel so uncertain at all times but its comforting to know they're still in there even when everything else feels so up in the air!alloallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715244809039724227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-1189738150894720942013-04-11T12:24:58.537-07:002013-04-11T12:24:58.537-07:00Dogs are seriously the best. I love coming home t...Dogs are seriously the best. I love coming home to my dogs as it is the best time of the day when their tails are thumping against the wall because they are so excited to see me. They make everything better. I'm jealous that you have an office dog- although I may not get anything done if I had an office dog. <br /><br />Glad that everything is going okay with the beats. I'm so sorry to hear about your fellowship opportunities. :-(Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-19764505170454831262013-04-11T12:19:43.999-07:002013-04-11T12:19:43.999-07:00Glad to read that you and the babies are doing wel...Glad to read that you and the babies are doing well. Hope that the anxiety can be resolved and that you find a way to continue on with your postdoc work.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316511791499949824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-44990450411497649482013-04-11T12:13:41.642-07:002013-04-11T12:13:41.642-07:00I am so relieved that everything is okay with the ...I am so relieved that everything is okay with the babies and that you have Ralphie to lean on! I'm sorry that things are so up in the air with the future. My thoughts are with you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-89268077437706047372013-04-11T12:02:17.202-07:002013-04-11T12:02:17.202-07:00So happy that everyone is safe and sound. I know t...So happy that everyone is safe and sound. I know that fear will always be with you in a sense. The office dog, I love the office dog! We had one in the last office I worked out. She belonged to owner and took all her commands in French. I would keep doggie treats in my desk when we came to visit, LOL>Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-68666752148035454862013-04-11T12:01:03.056-07:002013-04-11T12:01:03.056-07:00Thank goodness for a great medical team and for a ...Thank goodness for a great medical team and for a furry shoulder to cry on. <br /><br />I'm so glad that all is well with the Beats, but I'm sorry that you and Grey are facing so much uncertainty with your careers. I hope that particular pressure gets eased very soon. Thinking of you.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101535107377688458noreply@blogger.com