I'm Going to make my Blog Private!
I've put some serious thought into this. It was a very hard decision for me because my blog has brought me back in touch with so many friends I've lost contact with. So for that I am grateful. I have also really enjoyed some of the "anonymous" comments people have left or others who start out writing "...you don't know me, but..." and to be honest I don't really know how to say this but the truth is I cannot believe how many people have been touched or inspired by this pregnancy of mine. At times I've been amazed to come back to my blog to find so many sweet, unbelievable comments. I'm shocked by how many people comment and even cry. In the beginning of pregnancy I had 60-70ish people comment about a few posts and sometimes I still go back and read the kind words. It's been so captivating and seriously humbling. It's crazy to me how some of you REALLY did help me through your words. I've even made some friends through this experience. My mom is so cute and proud to share the blog address. She tells most all her clients to 'check my daughters blog' and my dad shows people at his office my growing belly progress. Now that our baby girls are arriving this week, I've finally decided now would be the best time to go private. I don't mind any and all people who'd like to continue checking our blog. Which brings up another point. I was talking with Shane tonight and said, "...doesn't it defeat the purpose of going private if you send an invite to everyone who leaves their email?" He said not really because being private will stop the 'crazies' from google-ing our names and such. Good point. Also, I know there are certain few people who check my blog and don't want others to know that they do; so you can send your email address to my email:
Otherwise, to all the rest of you, please leave us your email address in the comments below. Thanks! Merry Christmas and Wish us luck! We have 3 Dr. appts. this week and we're beyond excited! My emotions are running everywhere and I have zero words to describe this feeling!! I'm sure in my next post I'll be holding these little ones instead of hosting them in my belly!!!!
248 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 248 of 248Hey it's Lisa (Thompson) Mathis..I am with Jenny and she showed me your blog and would love to keep up with you guys. Tell Shane hello and Congratulations on your two sweet little babies. lisa@silverpacific.com
Hey it's Lisa (Thompson) Mathis..I am with Jenny and she showed me your blog and would love to keep up with you guys. Tell Shane hello and Congratulations on your two sweet little babies. lisa@silverpacific.com
Hi and Happy Holidays!
I also found your blog through other family blogs. I'd love to keep reading about your and Shane's new miracle babies :) It is such an inspiring story. I understand if you would prefer not to invite someone you don't know -- but here is my email just in case!
kosbornb@gmail.com
All the best to you all!
Kaitlyn
Hey, I always ask Chelsey about your twins, I am so happy for you two! I always show my family (the haggards) your blog cause they always ask about Chels and how you are doing with being prego! I would love to continue to see your blog. Behagg@gmail.com
hi! i would love to be included...i was really drawn to your story because my husband and i have considered ivf and it's so nice to read of a great success story like yours!
congratulations!
dandylion19@yahoo.com
Hey Truly,
Congrats on twins!! It's Emily (Jones) Bardin. I came across your blog from Kristin's. I would love to keep up with you and your fam!
My email is bardinaz@gmail.com
Truly,
I, as well as hundreds of others, would love to continue reading your story! I don't think you know me. I went to school with your sis Rachel. We even went to Hawaii together! Love your sis! And now her kids and my kids go to the same school! So I do get to see her every now and then. I found your blog through my cousin Cari Rooney, one of your friends! So we do have "people" in common. Would hate to miss out on seeing those babies of yours and hearing your great, scary, wonderful stories!
andreaheiner@cox.net
Thanx bunches,
Andi
I went to high school with Ashley Swapp who is really good friends with Toni (Cook?), that's how I came across your blog, hopping around from Ashley's. Your story has really touched me and I'd love to be able to continue reading and to learn about your baby girls. You and your husband are so strong and seem like such wonderful, deserving people. Good luck with everything ~Laura lwlook@yahoo.com
Thanks for letting us still be apart.
penandpapergirl@gmail.com
i knew shane years ago in provo - found your blog and have LOVED following your story. i wish you the best of luck with your new baby girls! i want to keep lookin if you don't mind. keri_abney@hotmail.com thanks for sharing your story with us! i pray that your delivery goes well, and your baby girls are healthy! best of luck!!!
Yes Please. I want to see those cute babes when they're finally here!!!! I'm so happy for you guys...You're too cute.
kkmillertime@hotmail.com
I like checking in on you on occassion! :)
Hi I am another one of those "you don't know me"... but I came across your blog and I love reading it. My husband and I have been married for a little over two years and we are about to start the in vitro process. I am really nervous about the whole thing and reading your story has been comforting. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. I would love to continue reading your story. - Thanks Alisha
alisha512@msn.com
Please add me Truly. I've loved catching up on your life via blogdom. Good luck with the babies! Just the thought of you holding them in your arms and knowing how you're going to be a fantastic mom gets me weepy.
elizabethnielson@gmail.com.
213 comments? Is this some kind of crazy joke? You must be the most popular girl in the world. I love you to death Truly and dont you even think about leaving me out of this private nonsense. Good luck with the babies and the delivery. Your little family will be in my prayers. Love you
Suzette
suzettendavis@gmail.com
Hey Truly,
I'd love to keep reading your blog. We were pregnant together & due about the same time & I loved coming to your blog to read your words of inspiration! Prior to our pregnancy, we had a miscarriage so I shared some of your fears & reading of your faith was a strength to me! Thank you! Rob & I were blessed with our baby girl, Quinci Kate, on December 16th. You have been in my thought & prayers! I hope all is well!
Melissa (Roit) Miles
rmiles21{at}yahoo{dot}com
Hey you don't know me (i'm not a wierdo I swear! lol) but your blog has inspired me through my own pregnancy difficulties I hope that you can add me if you go private because I would love to continue following your blog - good luck!
breanneh07@hotmail.com
I think you are amazing! and have enjoyed following your blog hope you can add me to the list too :)
I am a stay at home mom and love having a chance to meet new friends through blogging
momof4cutiepoops@yahoo.com
I hope I am not too late. I would love to continue reading your blog. YOu don't know me either but I wish you and your family all the best! Kelly
kdermon@hotmail.com
with this many people wanting in on your blog, you should just start getting paid for this. seriously.
saralaclaire@gmail.com
hope everything went well with the delivery.
Another one of those you don't know me but.... I knew Shane in college and an old roommate directed me to your blog after blog stalking you from mutual friends you both have. I am so happy for the both of you and can't imagine going through all you have to finally get to this point. Congrats and good luck with two babies!!! This is such an exciting time. There is nothing better than having kids. I would love an invite!
kellyiorg@gmail.com
WOW! i bet you had no idea you have so many followers and people who are inspired by your story! maybe you should reconsider going private? might be easier LOL
well, i just wanted to say congrats on the birth of your baby girls and your successful delivery (read about it on Rachel's site) cant wait for more details when things settle down...enjoy every little minute!
Hi Truly! I have been checking in on you and am so so excited for you to finally have those sweet little girls! It's been a long time coming! I would love to see more of you and them!
stace426@yahoo.com
I Truly, have been following your story since the begining of your precnacy!! I have twin myself, they are 11 years old. So its been amazing hearing your story, it reminds me of both the good days and the bad of caring twins!! Im so excited for this next chapter in your life.
My best advise I can give you is try to enjoy everything, cause it flys by in a blink of an eye, and get sleep every time they sleep!!
My email is Holts@cox.net
Thanks Janda Holt
I have loved checking out your blog and hope to be able to continue to do so. You are such an amazing woman with such a powerful testimony. And watching you through your pregnancy has been amazing! You have such an adorable family and can't wait to see the lil cuties! I wish you the best of luck! And I'll keep you in my prayers! I know you'll be great parents! I couldn't be happier for you!!!
likeablelizzie@gmail.com
Liz Blatter(Schroeder)
(your old neighbor)
I don't remember how I came across your blog, but I found myself coming back again and again, each time saying to myself, "please let her still be carrying those babies and still doing well". I don't officially know you but I have been following your story for a while now and would love to continue smiling with you and your sweet family. Good luck to you all!
admontierth@gmail.com
I'm so glad you found Chase and Me, I just love checking in to see how you and your soon to be family of four are doing. Being parents is so amazing!! Good luck and we'll keep you in our prayers. :)
Spaztilly@cox.net
Hi Shane, this is Launa, the Thompson girls mom in case you forgot! Would love to be able to sneak a peek periodically. Congrats on your little girls, I'm sure they are beautiful because you have a gorgeous wife and your so handsome!! lmt@surewest.net or launathompson@gmail.com
enjoy reading keep me posted valmoe@cox.net
holy crap! 231 comments. you practically are a movie star! i can't wait to see these cute babies. britpaige@msn.com xoxo brit
HOLY MOLY.... 232 COMMENTS!!!! That
's amazing... I would have to agree on the going private thing, you can never be to safe... and there are a lot of WEIRDOS out there! FO SHIZZLE... please add me... jnbelnap@gmail.com!
Truly you are one looked at blog apparently!! I hope everything went well with the delivery- my little girl was born on the 12th of December...C-Section, my 4th! It was fun running into you guys this summer in SLC.
I would love to check up on you guys - when you get around to it add me - I'd love to keep in touch.
Loves
Jodi (Brown) Curtis
gizmoshi@hotmail.com
Hey, I've been meaning to tell you that I finally had an appointment with doctor Richards. And I must say, he is one of the smartest people I know. I would love to chat with you about the fertility stuff, seeing as I don't completely know what to expect. I know you're adjusting to motherhood, so email me when you have a minute. It sounds like you had them on my Birthday. And they both weighed the same as me and my brother. Truly, I am so excited for you and can't wait to see pics of what your cute family has been up to during the holidays.
frampj1@yahoo.com
~Janelle
Another one of those, "You don't know me, but..."
I randomly found your blog and couldn't stop reading it. I think I read the WHOLE thing this afternoon.
Anyway, I'd love an invite, if you have any left!
meggieloulou@gmail.com
Good luck to you and your family. I am very happy for you!
I actually don't know you either but my husband Trey knows your husband. I came across your blog when I googled Dr. Richards looking for a picture of him. I wanted to show my sister what he looked like because we are seeing him too. A picture of him and your husband came up so I clicked the link to your blog and I read all about your story with in vitro. We haven't done it yet but we will be in February so your blog helped me to understand what I'd be going through. Congratulations on the twins, I'm really praying that we can at least get one! My email is jwoo42@hotmail.com if you want to send an invite. If not, no harm done.
Hey Tru,
This is Joel kay Hendricks. My wife found your blog mutual friends blog, links blog stuff. Anyway I hope things are well with the prego. You will love having kids. Just thought I would say hi, sorry to add to the creepy weirdo comments.
Late
You totally don't know me either, but I love to hear how your pregnancy is going and I can't wait for the twins to arrive!
megananderton@gmail.com
kris1015w@gmail.com - Kristen Wheeler Reber
I too am one of those.. "you dont know me but..." I know people who know you, hope that counts :o) Good luck with twins. I have enjoyed reading about your experiences. You and your husband are so strong and very inspiring!
I think blogger will only let you add 100 readers. And you are well over 200 now :o) I will leave me email but totally understand if you can't add me. THANKS! Hope all goes well.. jabradshaw07@gmail.com
Hi Truly! I'm not sure if you know me but I'm pretty sure you knew my brother Billy Engle from jr high/high school. I was good friends with Leah Busby and Emily Beatty. Your name sounds so familiar and I totally remember hearing about the crockers growing up although i'm sure we never actually met. I hope everything went well during pregnancy and if you'd like to add me to your blog list i'd love to stay updated! -emoe618@gmail.com
I am a friend of Kelly's and would love to be able to continue to follow your journey with your precious babies. My email is heatherzinger77@yahoo.com
Hey my name is Jennise. I love your blog and your name. Are you from Arizona? My husband and I lived there while he was going to ASU. I hope that you delivered beautiful, healthy babies. Motherhood is nothing anyone can describe to you. The feeling is amazing and everything, stretchmarks and all are well worth it. I would love to see how things are going. We live in Colorado and my blog is www.colambfam.blogspot.com. Not that you have time. I actually know Janelle Frampton and I found their blog through yours. Thanks for sharing your experience, you are amazing! Much love.
tangles2many@yahoo.com
Jennise Lamb
you guys are killing me! where are the babes?
I've been following your blog for a couple of months now... came across it by chance and am so happy to read about your little miracles... I have one of my own. Congratulations to both of you! God bless your new family... I would like to continue reading your blog and request you to please add me... (if not I will understand) My email address is ez2emailgia@gmail.com Thanks, Gia
I am another one who has been very inspired by your story of love, faith, commitment, and now joy in motherhood. What a wonderful account of your journey. I understand wanting to go private. Would love to check in now and then, but I understand your need for privacy. Good luck with everything!
Marye
maryvvincent@yahoo.com
I'm so happy I got to see your blog before you went private. My sister knows someone who knows you. She sent me your blog because I'm having twin boys in a couple months and she thought I'd like to look into your doc. My baby b is breach and it's looing like they're going to want to do a c and I REALLY don't want to! Anyways, I've loved learning SO much from you and your experiences. Thank you so much for sharing. I'd love to keep learning from someone a bit ahead of me if you don't mind. My blog is private but I'd be happy to send you an invite if you can send me your email address. Thanks again, I've learned so much already! rachelwhi@gmail.com
ps your girls are SO beautiful! We can't wait to see if our boys look that different from each other! I'm so excited!!!
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