tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post7978390497379498837..comments2023-07-29T06:17:50.673-04:00Comments on From the Cheap Seats: The Placenta StoryLaskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12001998549713092381noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-63183480890834554652009-05-11T21:42:00.000-04:002009-05-11T21:42:00.000-04:00Wow. That is one hell of a story.Wow. That is one hell of a story.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-42564217831498166292008-11-06T20:32:00.000-05:002008-11-06T20:32:00.000-05:00ELEVEN POUNDS? Pardon me while I uncurl my toes. A...ELEVEN POUNDS? Pardon me while I uncurl my toes. And my teeth.<BR/><BR/>What a vivid scene... fabulously drawn. So incredible.sweetsalty katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822876211091242851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-31863857380693509092008-11-01T01:29:00.000-04:002008-11-01T01:29:00.000-04:00wow! that's some story!wow! that's some story!painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-17189002168733300592008-10-31T21:05:00.000-04:002008-10-31T21:05:00.000-04:00Wow...how incredible and scary for you (cuz I cert...Wow...how incredible and scary for you (cuz I certainly don't like seeing it and I understand it a lot better than a kid might).<BR/><BR/>And I'm with you on some of those La Leche Leaguers...I have called them the Militant Moms League ever since I read in one of their books how evil formula is because of the plastic for making bottles, the fuel wasted for making and transporting the milk and formula, and yes, evil even because of the dairy cows' farts depleting the ozone. But beyond that, they have a lot of great info on BF'ing that I found invaluable with both children.Wineplzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412881827548705342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-36220236390335125522008-10-30T13:39:00.000-04:002008-10-30T13:39:00.000-04:00This was absolutely wonderfully written. I can alm...This was absolutely wonderfully written. I can almost SEE the terror on your 11-year-old face (oh, if I knew what you looked like, anyway...)Colleen - Mommy Always Winshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642830408176398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-75230586791472355552008-10-30T12:42:00.000-04:002008-10-30T12:42:00.000-04:00WOW! How did I miss this post? It is amazing. S...WOW! How did I miss this post? It is amazing. Seriously. Wow.<BR/><BR/>I breastfed all my baby and agree that LaLeche folks can sometimes get out of control. ;)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-16776313285595185012008-10-30T09:23:00.000-04:002008-10-30T09:23:00.000-04:00What a remarkable story! WOW!I must admit, I wante...What a remarkable story! WOW!<BR/><BR/>I must admit, I wanted to see my placenta the second time around. I don't know why, but I did. I guess I thought anything that causes contractions until it comes out was a big deal. I'm a weirdo. My friends thought so too. Oh well.<BR/><BR/>I'm STILL nursing once a day. It has been a long hard weaning process, but soon....very soon it will be over.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401389563505382738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-70682876511233884902008-10-29T19:57:00.000-04:002008-10-29T19:57:00.000-04:00Well written ad always and both touching and hyste...Well written ad always and both touching and hystericalAngela Nazworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13949844180291293484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-83791847448160434802008-10-28T19:01:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:01:00.000-04:00"The memories of the day my mother finally did giv..."The memories of the day my mother finally did give birth are stored in my head in a series of snapshots"<BR/><BR/>Um, could this be because snapshots can still be found in Mom's room in THAT drawer?? <BR/>Oh, happening upon those was always a surprising joy! <BR/><BR/>Haha. <BR/><BR/>Hope I wasn't the one who peed;)RJTruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915841473565537479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-34478334346521516152008-10-28T15:36:00.000-04:002008-10-28T15:36:00.000-04:00GREAT story!!GREAT story!!Kim Airharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220029715853160486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-24937374437478220342008-10-28T13:02:00.000-04:002008-10-28T13:02:00.000-04:00I just sent you an e-mail. You told a simple child...I just sent you an e-mail. You told a simple childhood story (albeit a rather eyebrow-raising event) with such grace. I was riveted. <BR/><BR/>I agree with your other writers. You seriously need to consider publication. <BR/><BR/>I'll be back. Hopefully with a blog of my own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-12217718001296777672008-10-27T21:57:00.000-04:002008-10-27T21:57:00.000-04:00Great story. I can't imagine seeing the placenta a...Great story. I can't imagine seeing the placenta at the age of 11. I have never seen placenta and I am 36.Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544675666827041726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-76438007274179212882008-10-27T21:01:00.000-04:002008-10-27T21:01:00.000-04:00Have I mentioned I adore you? Because if I haven't...Have I mentioned I adore you? Because if I haven't lately, I do.<BR/><BR/>You write brilliantly and I could feel and experience everything with you.<BR/><BR/>I was a breastfeeder but ya, some of those LL'ers... they be crazy :-) LOL.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395575647647856801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-16319487039242591992008-10-27T10:52:00.000-04:002008-10-27T10:52:00.000-04:00Great story! I'm so sorry you were forced into tha...Great story! I'm so sorry you were forced into that placenta holding role, though. Yuck! It's one thing for the mom to want a natural birth experience, but shouldn't she ask her kids if they want to play an active role in the process? I would have freaked out..<BR/>At least you got a sister out of it! Pretty cool that you got to be the one to show her the ropes!Nissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935538545726778017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-38073824864723637982008-10-27T00:36:00.000-04:002008-10-27T00:36:00.000-04:00WOAH dude... Gorgeously written. I kinda felt lik...WOAH dude... <BR/><BR/>Gorgeously written. I kinda felt like I was there myself... but... <BR/><BR/>Woah...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-37932052098096855572008-10-26T18:41:00.000-04:002008-10-26T18:41:00.000-04:00Wow. I cannot imagine holding a placenta - or doi...Wow. I cannot imagine holding a placenta - or doing natural at home birth & producing an 11 pound kid. But, wow. What a wonderful bonding experience for you & your little sister. I got mad at LLL when I read on their site they thought I should go on the total elimination diet to make sure my kid got boob juice with his lactose - hell to the no.Anglophile Football Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802113205530180641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-75354262027197109142008-10-25T21:53:00.000-04:002008-10-25T21:53:00.000-04:00What a cool story. These are the type of stories ...What a cool story. These are the type of stories that will stay with you forever!! Congrats to your sister!<BR/><BR/>I recall a funny placenta story from the birth of my son, we've told it to many people. Kinda funny how those things make, hmmm, interesting...stories. :)huddtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861557092931070857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-29739035112407635872008-10-25T21:27:00.000-04:002008-10-25T21:27:00.000-04:00man was my childhood boring. hee hee...That is one...man was my childhood boring. hee hee...That is one cool storyDaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291042482677932193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-19451273072884514852008-10-25T18:19:00.000-04:002008-10-25T18:19:00.000-04:00I was four when I saw my sister being born at home...I was four when I saw my sister being born at home. My story and yours are very similar (crowded with women, for one), but from a different age perspective. My sister cried. A lot. And I didn't like her so much right off the bat for that, lol. Thank you for that wonderful story!Laural Out Loudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808766555503042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-7075284721572635242008-10-25T18:13:00.000-04:002008-10-25T18:13:00.000-04:00Oh my gosh, this was fantastic storytelling. reall...Oh my gosh, this was fantastic storytelling. really. When I read the title I was almost afraid to go on, but so glad I did. Wow. I am soooo thankful that we didn't convince my son to see his brother get born. At the time it seemed like a great idea, but he didn't want to and now I'm thinking, "whew!"<BR/><BR/>Congrats to your sister!!imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-24505177969796549292008-10-25T15:00:00.000-04:002008-10-25T15:00:00.000-04:00Oh my lord.Oh my lord.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044403947730363259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-85387021486683511502008-10-25T11:03:00.000-04:002008-10-25T11:03:00.000-04:00You're a Survivor, of sorts, aren't you? Did your ...You're a Survivor, of sorts, aren't you? Did your Mom remain in the Back-to-Nature phase for long, or is that just what it was-a phase? BTW, don't forget that we're starting a Great New Pop'rs Halloween Giveaway at my place today...22 different, fun prizes. Come play, today!Aunt Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925702578948250425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-60652958698173112742008-10-25T09:53:00.000-04:002008-10-25T09:53:00.000-04:00Holy shit! This was so worth waiting for the righ...Holy shit! This was so worth waiting for the right moment to read. I don't know if I'm crying or laughing or maybe even retching. A little of all three I think.<BR/><BR/>Perfect! This.is.perfect!Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-90975893468386987502008-10-25T00:45:00.000-04:002008-10-25T00:45:00.000-04:00Wow, that's a heck of a story. I was 13 when my b...Wow, that's a heck of a story. I was 13 when my brother was born, and I held my mother's hand throughout the delivery. But I distinctly remember being grateful that I was as the head of the bed instead of at the foot. No placenta for me to see. Thankfully.<BR/><BR/>PS Stop by my place on Saturday morning for a little good news. :)MommyTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860003098383600806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-56098284497190499572008-10-24T22:19:00.000-04:002008-10-24T22:19:00.000-04:00wow. That was incredible. really. I'll be back!...wow. That was incredible. really. I'll be back!!!!!!Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.com