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(Allie & Harris) Wife, teacher, patient, thinker, friend, worrier, planner, seeker. These are the hats I wear on a daily basis for the roles in my life. Harris and I've been married since 1999 and we have two fur babies of the feline sort. We have a pretty good life, all things considered. But, it's not complete. Seven years ago I received a diagnosis of PCOS, a condition which has taken a toll on both my body and soul. It will not beat me though and we will be parents.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Good News!

Yes, it's stupid, I know.  But, I totally cried today when I found out that Giuliana & Bill are pregnant with their gestational carrier.  Over the last few years, I have watched them on tv as they went thru some of the same things that Harris and I faced.  I was right there with them when they had the miscarriage, and grappled with what to do afterwards.  More than that though, it was so great to see someone on tv who was going thru the same thing as me, and trying to put it in perspective.  It was back before blogging, and before I had an online community that I shared life with.  Back after the miscarriage, I saw in them the same raw emotions that Harris and I were struggling with.  Somehow their logical but loving approach to infertility (coupled with their desire to preserve the intimacy in their marriage) gave me something to feel connected with.  Yes, again I know it's stupid, but at various times over the last couple of years, it gave me validation and I felt like I moved on when they did.  Okay, enough - I realize I sound a bit nuts here.  Bear with me; I'm overjoyed for them!
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  1. About Bernadette & DuaneApril 23, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    NO, no, no not stupid! I LOVE them! And I'm thrilled! (Almost) as thrilled as I will be when I hear of your own announcement! It's getting close now!!!

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    1. AllieApril 23, 2012 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks, Bernadette! Hey, if I miss you in June (and I'm hoping you're home by then), Harris and I will be up this summer and really want to meet the babies! Hopefully, life will have found it's balance for you by then and we can make it work!

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  2. A Passage to BabyApril 23, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks for sharing! We don't have cable and so I've never heard of this show.
    We do have hulu though! And it's on there. I'll have to ease into it.
    Thanks again!

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  3. lucyluApril 24, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I too have followed their story until recently. I think it just shows you care about people who are going through similar difficulties!!! I hope your next cycle is the one that works !!

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  4. MichaelApril 24, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    I agree that it's not stupid. I didn't follow their story, but I laughed and cried and celebrated with all the bloggers I follow. We understand and connect. I'm sure I'll be crying happy tears when I see some great news on this blog and hopefully that will be soon.

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    1. AllieApril 25, 2012 at 10:15 PM

      Thanks, Michael! We are hoping to have good news this time. It's amazing the personal connections we make in blogland - it's like having family without meeting them in most cases.

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  5. ADApril 24, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Hiya Allie, Not stupid at all. I do not know them but used the link to learn more. How incredible and inspirational. Cannot wait to see you in June and looking forward to sharing your good news very soon.

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    1. AllieApril 25, 2012 at 10:12 PM

      Hey Avey, I'm counting the days too! I can't wait to hold Hari!!!

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  6. KateApril 24, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Oh i'm so happy to hear this! And I'm so happy that there is someone out there in the public eye that is sending the message surrogacy just another path to parenthood.
    Go Giuliana! And thank you from the whole infertile community!

    oh and happy ICLW/NIAW!

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    1. AllieApril 25, 2012 at 10:12 PM

      It was great to hear, right?! I hope that as they go thru the process, they document their experience in a positive light. I'm so happy for them!

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  7. SaskiaApril 24, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I felt exactly the same! - I started sending them 'tweets', text friends & family to share their good news!. Totally crazy, but lived vicariously through their show and felt as though we were 'real'friends. Fingers crossed for your journey too xxx

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    1. AllieApril 25, 2012 at 10:11 PM

      I felt the same way - then I had to remind myself I didn't actually know them! LOL! It honestly felt like if they could do it, I could too, ya know?

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