tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post4766322135729134204..comments2024-02-29T10:51:54.651-08:00Comments on Invincible Spring: The other wait which has been making me anxious Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-8346821034323341792013-06-07T13:43:10.095-07:002013-06-07T13:43:10.095-07:00I am so very happy for you. I am obviously playin...I am so very happy for you. I am obviously playing "catch up" on here. You really deserve this trip. I want photos of the White Nights! Please! Sounds like an alternate universe. Enjoy. You always make me laugh--like how you'll be somewhere else when you find out you're not pregnant. We are planning a mini-vacation to the Cape and I still have to confirm my cycle. Enjoy the freedom of living fully again!! Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260723824329854148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-58782353414112526382013-05-30T05:23:56.724-07:002013-05-30T05:23:56.724-07:00Hehe, I'll make sure to have some vodka and ca...Hehe, I'll make sure to have some vodka and caviar for you :) Or, even better, I won't be able to do either. <br /><br />But you're right, this long exploration will certainly take the sting out of the result! Being immersed in the moment is all too rare in this game, so I'm really planning to make the most of it. I'll post pictures for you guys!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-60859751460710475252013-05-30T04:02:09.879-07:002013-05-30T04:02:09.879-07:00I think they should institute a (paid) 'My bab...I think they should institute a (paid) 'My baby died and now I'm barren' leave that equals maternity leave. Just sayin'. Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-23451371895975223322013-05-30T03:59:47.441-07:002013-05-30T03:59:47.441-07:00That's it exactly, right? Whatever happens, I ...That's it exactly, right? Whatever happens, I think I have to be able to look back on all this and have as few regrets as possible. You can't stop living while you're waiting, and for those rare chances to really suck the marrow out of life, well, sign me up!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-66208782575245041292013-05-30T03:58:22.288-07:002013-05-30T03:58:22.288-07:00Yes, that was the dodgy thing here too! We tried t...Yes, that was the dodgy thing here too! We tried to avoid it by going in person, but they only sent us away with a longer list of requirments, and so we finally had to comply and post them...hence my (eventually baseless) worries. I'm not sure I would have trusted the Chinese/Russian postal service either though; I lived in Shandong province, and going into the post office was always one of the biggest adventures of life there!<br /><br />Thanks for the wishes Alicia, I'll post pictures when I can!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-25415140501498882712013-05-29T23:10:06.141-07:002013-05-29T23:10:06.141-07:00My grandmother was born in Russia, so I've alw...My grandmother was born in Russia, so I've always wondered what it would be like. But St. Petersberg is so much more interesting than Moscow to me. So jealous! <br /><br />We don't have a vacation planned right now. We've traveled for my birthday in Sept for many years but won't be able to this year - new job + two coworkers will be out on maternity leave (bah! yuck!) But you're right, we just have to live our lives and do what we can. <br /><br />Here's to NOT traveling soon! For both of us!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-35737269538877346982013-05-29T17:15:15.396-07:002013-05-29T17:15:15.396-07:00That sounds like an awesome trip! You should enjoy...That sounds like an awesome trip! You should enjoy it and leave everything else behind. I, also, spent a lot of time putting off life in case of pregnancy or treatment and I always regretted it.JenShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056681492831041470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-66485307202868242582013-05-29T16:07:15.577-07:002013-05-29T16:07:15.577-07:00Yay for Russian visas! My husband and I lived in ...Yay for Russian visas! My husband and I lived in China for a year and were hell bent on going to Russia but... got easily discouraged by the paperwork and seemingly shady way of getting a visa (I think we needed to send our passports away or something like that). <br /><br />I know the feeling of postponing life plans "just in case" of a pregnancy. I spent many, many years living this mindset.<br /><br />Enjoy your trip! I'm jealous!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032718306225742021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-69396676691329617002013-05-29T10:09:25.210-07:002013-05-29T10:09:25.210-07:00Yes!! The way you describe travel is the way trav...Yes!! The way you describe travel is the way travel is supposed to be. Off the beaten path, adventurous, immersed in the moment...beauty. I was holding my breath reading this because (even though I had never even thought about going to Russia before), I suddenly was craving going to Russia and therefore wanted you to go for me. So glad it worked out. And three weeks?? Damn girl, I'm jealous. Post tons of pics.<br /><br />p.s. Whatever the news is this time, it will be either: a) easier to take because of the scenery, b) absolutely completely the coolest way to find out.JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-65531169125839874482013-05-29T03:02:40.769-07:002013-05-29T03:02:40.769-07:00I go back to Canada tomorrow and will be writing a...I go back to Canada tomorrow and will be writing all about it then. It's been amazing. But short...too short. Ah life. Xxxx<br /><br />P.s. There are much worse things to be than insane and manic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156015722355587810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-2815548161662539802013-05-29T01:17:04.074-07:002013-05-29T01:17:04.074-07:00I know, I'm not even sure why it's always ...I know, I'm not even sure why it's always been on my list, but I just have so many romantic associations of the place, it's onion domes and canals and artistic life. I can't believe I finally get to check it out for myself! I'll try to pop in with updates, and will definitely post photos on my return!<br /><br />Those thoughts are hard, especially when you reflect back on them and realize how baseless they were... But you have to keep living, I think. I really, truly hope that both of us will have very good reason NOT to travel in the near future. Hang in there.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-25550567112098633112013-05-29T01:12:41.616-07:002013-05-29T01:12:41.616-07:00You're so sweet Lauren! And yes, I'm feeli...You're so sweet Lauren! And yes, I'm feeling that travel itch again, so this will be just the scratch I need (not to mention distracting from our *other* situation). <br /><br />I like that toast, I'll definitely drink to that :)Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-91287272759402883632013-05-29T01:11:03.930-07:002013-05-29T01:11:03.930-07:00Thanks my friend! Hope we can exchange travel note...Thanks my friend! Hope we can exchange travel notes on our respective returns!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-71072195577599845452013-05-29T01:10:33.952-07:002013-05-29T01:10:33.952-07:00Aah, Ana. Even if it doesn't come true, your d...Aah, Ana. Even if it doesn't come true, your day dream just put a huge smile on my face :) Thank you for that! I think daydreaming doesn't hurt, and in fact might be a useful coping mechanism.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-14598878617325278922013-05-29T01:09:11.911-07:002013-05-29T01:09:11.911-07:00Thanks my dear, I a happy and excited too! And tha...Thanks my dear, I a happy and excited too! And that is all too rare around here recently, so I'll take it (even if it means finding out I'm not pregnant - again - in a foreign country). At least this way, there will be many lovely distractions, right?!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-64579501040016929782013-05-29T01:07:54.404-07:002013-05-29T01:07:54.404-07:00Thanks Amanda! I'm very excited about experien...Thanks Amanda! I'm very excited about experiencing the White Nights, and all of it really. Since all we seem to be doing is waiting at the moment, I think it will be great to have so many divsersions to keep our mind off things for now.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-64554609862854375742013-05-29T01:05:47.370-07:002013-05-29T01:05:47.370-07:00It is so so awesome, and in truth, maybe one of th...It is so so awesome, and in truth, maybe one of the few things that can get me genuinely, deeply excited these days. I'm hoping the change of scene will be just what the doctor ordered!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-57295910546108834572013-05-29T01:04:38.814-07:002013-05-29T01:04:38.814-07:00Thanks Lisa, I'm planning to be a joy-seeking ...Thanks Lisa, I'm planning to be a joy-seeking happiness bomb during those three weeks (which makes me sound insane and manic, *guilty as charged*)! I hope you're also having a wonderful trip.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325203869605294768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-76456796554635924652013-05-28T22:55:16.306-07:002013-05-28T22:55:16.306-07:00Amazing! I've always wanted to go to St. Pete...Amazing! I've always wanted to go to St. Peterberg! <br /><br />We've always loved to travel, too. And so many times we've had those thoughts - "How can we book, I could be pregnant..." Only to be disappointed over & over & over. Sigh.<br /><br />Post lots of pictures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-45823871091419014492013-05-28T22:45:41.470-07:002013-05-28T22:45:41.470-07:00Perfect! I envy you your trip and hope you have a ...Perfect! I envy you your trip and hope you have a wonderful time! (Which I know you will, because you are a fellow globe-trottin' gypsy.) Here's to embracing the old you and the new you! Nasdrave!Lauren ♥ On Fecund Thoughthttp://onfecundthought.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-81675882797911763992013-05-28T19:39:19.350-07:002013-05-28T19:39:19.350-07:00I'm so glad it all worked out. Have a fabulou...I'm so glad it all worked out. Have a fabulous time on your trip!Darylhttp://soonafamily.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-42116410509629959552013-05-28T11:50:04.509-07:002013-05-28T11:50:04.509-07:00Ahhh....how marvellous! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Such ...Ahhh....how marvellous! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Such a wonderful trip should certainly help to take your mind off the dreadful two week wait. Oh, wouldn't it be amazing to tell your little one about the day you were hunting all over a Russian town for the test that told you they were on the way......just day dreaming for you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12348147435674718158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-77373104041995575622013-05-28T09:53:55.912-07:002013-05-28T09:53:55.912-07:00Oh this is super exciting, I am so happy for you :...Oh this is super exciting, I am so happy for you :) (And I know all about finding out this was not our month in a foreign country... oh well) (We'll always have Paris?) (Sorry I am not making any sense here). Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-14129153906701425082013-05-28T09:25:04.269-07:002013-05-28T09:25:04.269-07:00Oh, I'm so happy that this tale had a happy en...Oh, I'm so happy that this tale had a happy ending. Have an amazing trip. White Nights sounds so amazing, I'm feeling equal parts happy for you and equal parts totally jealous.Deedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386061097583007160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181203705533916900.post-5107318176685545102013-05-28T08:48:44.769-07:002013-05-28T08:48:44.769-07:00Glad they finally came and things worked out! Enjo...Glad they finally came and things worked out! Enjoy, and I hope you have a safe trip!<br /><br />I've never left the country, but we always dream about taking a vacation somewhere, someday. I bet it's a really awesome experience to visit other cultures/places and take it all in!AnotherDreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487881766884178761noreply@blogger.com