Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 60 "The New Family Addition"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Well Beth your writing is so good I felt like I was in the hospital room with you when you fell. You had a few mishaps in this chapter but you always come through in good shape. Sounds like a few of your children aren't too happy with the new addition.
I understand about your job, too well. My husband and I owned a Printing and Direct Mail Advertising Company with 60 employees. You sound like someone we would have hired.
Ralf
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Well Beth your writing is so good I felt like I was in the hospital room with you when you fell. You had a few mishaps in this chapter but you always come through in good shape. Sounds like a few of your children aren't too happy with the new addition.
I understand about your job, too well. My husband and I owned a Printing and Direct Mail Advertising Company with 60 employees. You sound like someone we would have hired.
Ralf
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review. I never had a problem getting a job. Things happened for one reason or another that caused me to change jobs. Most of the place I worked didn't have that many employees. A couple came close to that many. Don was disappointed I didn't have a boy and Christi didn't like he role as the family baby being replaced. I'm happy you like reading my story.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
You made me recall something happening in the hospital with my wife and our sixth child. Mary handled it very well as you seemd to have.
Glad the hubby got the promotion and having a leadership role in Korea spoke highly of the situation.
I enjoyed the write. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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You made me recall something happening in the hospital with my wife and our sixth child. Mary handled it very well as you seemd to have.
Glad the hubby got the promotion and having a leadership role in Korea spoke highly of the situation.
I enjoyed the write. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thanks for the review. I guess all those little things that go wrong are what makes life interesting.
Beth
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For sure and creates good and bad memories.
Comment from equestrik
This is a good continuation of your stories. That would be terrifying to come home and see the upside down baby and not be able to get to her. Good writing of your memories.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
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This is a good continuation of your stories. That would be terrifying to come home and see the upside down baby and not be able to get to her. Good writing of your memories.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments on this story. Yes it was a bit terrifying when we came home to our baby hanging in such a position. we were so relieved to find her unharmed.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
It never ends--one mishap after another--as always, darkly humorous--ever more so as related in your matter-of-fact narrative style--you wisely let the drama speak for itself. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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It never ends--one mishap after another--as always, darkly humorous--ever more so as related in your matter-of-fact narrative style--you wisely let the drama speak for itself. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 02-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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Thank you Liz, I enjoy your comments. Yep, When I think back it does seem I remember a lot of mishaps. I guess those are the things that stand out more but some of them seem pretty funny in retrospect.
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
What a fascinating look at life during that era, as a mother of three, becoming a mother of four, at a time when hospitals and doctors apparently weren't too worried about lawsuits, nor had they become very savvy about breastfeeding, just yet! You went through the ringer, sweet lady! And then some postpartum depression, on top of it! I can't believe the way they treated you after your epidural, and how the doctor went ahead and dried up your breastmilk, without your permission! He did both you and your baby, Connie, a terrible disservice.
I wasn't breastfed because of my father's insistence, due to his repressive, Irish Catholic traditional views on breastfeeding being "dirty" (may God rest his soul). But those first drops of milk are so precious and nourishing! I wouldn't be surprised if the hormonal shot the doctor gave you to dry your milk, contributed to the postpartum depression. I guess in another way it worked out, because it made it easier for you to return to work.
Here are some errors I found and suggested revisions:
leaving me at the hospital ,
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leaving me at the hospital,
I was more offended than i would have been had I not been suffering hormonal depression.
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I was more offended than I would have been had I not been suffering hormonal depression. [Also, remove hidden line break after "have been"]
and became a beautiful healthy looking baby.
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and became a beautiful, healthy looking baby.
Carol was twelve and wanted to baby-sit,
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Carol was twelve and wanted to babysit, [current usage does not hyphenate the word]
We shook Carol awake, and she was embarrassed
[delete hard line break before "embarrassed"]
I got in touch with my co-worker from where I'd worked before to see if his mother still wanted to keep a baby in her home.
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I got in touch with my co-worker from where I'd worked before, to see if his mother still wanted to keep a baby in her home.
There was always a loaf of bread and open jar of peanut butter on table...
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There was always a loaf of bread and open jar of peanut butter on the table...
...you had gone through leadership training in the army.
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...you had gone through leadership training in the Army.
I was very proud of your promotion
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I was very proud of your promotion.
What a story about climbing through the window, to rescue little Connie from your snoozing 12-year-old! Poor Connie, poor Carol and poor you! But thank God, you all survived it. And your husband got his well earned promotion. What a GREAT, perfect picture. Is it from the family album, or a stock photo?
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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What a fascinating look at life during that era, as a mother of three, becoming a mother of four, at a time when hospitals and doctors apparently weren't too worried about lawsuits, nor had they become very savvy about breastfeeding, just yet! You went through the ringer, sweet lady! And then some postpartum depression, on top of it! I can't believe the way they treated you after your epidural, and how the doctor went ahead and dried up your breastmilk, without your permission! He did both you and your baby, Connie, a terrible disservice.
I wasn't breastfed because of my father's insistence, due to his repressive, Irish Catholic traditional views on breastfeeding being "dirty" (may God rest his soul). But those first drops of milk are so precious and nourishing! I wouldn't be surprised if the hormonal shot the doctor gave you to dry your milk, contributed to the postpartum depression. I guess in another way it worked out, because it made it easier for you to return to work.
Here are some errors I found and suggested revisions:
leaving me at the hospital ,
-->
leaving me at the hospital,
I was more offended than i would have been had I not been suffering hormonal depression.
-->
I was more offended than I would have been had I not been suffering hormonal depression. [Also, remove hidden line break after "have been"]
and became a beautiful healthy looking baby.
-->
and became a beautiful, healthy looking baby.
Carol was twelve and wanted to baby-sit,
-->
Carol was twelve and wanted to babysit, [current usage does not hyphenate the word]
We shook Carol awake, and she was embarrassed
[delete hard line break before "embarrassed"]
I got in touch with my co-worker from where I'd worked before to see if his mother still wanted to keep a baby in her home.
-->
I got in touch with my co-worker from where I'd worked before, to see if his mother still wanted to keep a baby in her home.
There was always a loaf of bread and open jar of peanut butter on table...
-->
There was always a loaf of bread and open jar of peanut butter on the table...
...you had gone through leadership training in the army.
-->
...you had gone through leadership training in the Army.
I was very proud of your promotion
-->
I was very proud of your promotion.
What a story about climbing through the window, to rescue little Connie from your snoozing 12-year-old! Poor Connie, poor Carol and poor you! But thank God, you all survived it. And your husband got his well earned promotion. What a GREAT, perfect picture. Is it from the family album, or a stock photo?
Comment Written 02-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and help with my things that needed attention. I really appreciate your comments. Some of the things that happened were irritating at the time but everything worked our. I was upset with the doctor about giving me something to dry up my milk without asking but I tended to be anemic and my milk wasn't that rich. I'd had problem with it being enough for my other children so It was just as well. That was a stock photo but it seemed to fit. The girl looked about Carol's age.
Thank again for your great help,
Beth
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You're very welcome, Beth. I'm very glad everything worked out. The picture you found was really perfect!
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, I was so shocked that you were locked out of your own house and poor Carol - she was probably too young to be up so late. Maybe Christi not only resented losing your attention but also the attention of Carol.
I was also dismayed at how they treated you in the hospital. So good you were there only one night.
I think you were right to take the job as it probably helped you get out of the postpartum blues faster.
Great news about your husband's promotion!
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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Oh, I was so shocked that you were locked out of your own house and poor Carol - she was probably too young to be up so late. Maybe Christi not only resented losing your attention but also the attention of Carol.
I was also dismayed at how they treated you in the hospital. So good you were there only one night.
I think you were right to take the job as it probably helped you get out of the postpartum blues faster.
Great news about your husband's promotion!
Comment Written 02-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. Don't feel sorry for me. We took it all in stride and got past it. Now it is just fond memories, and even the mishaps make me smile. It guess it sounds awful to readers,but to me it was a wonderful and interesting life.
Beth
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear, Beth I am glad that this chapter had more good news than bad, and that both you, and your husband found comfortable and compensating work that allowed you to afford dinners out, even if you did nave to break into your own house. What a memory that adventure made and a great story to tell for years to come.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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Dear, Beth I am glad that this chapter had more good news than bad, and that both you, and your husband found comfortable and compensating work that allowed you to afford dinners out, even if you did nave to break into your own house. What a memory that adventure made and a great story to tell for years to come.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
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Thank you Suzanne, I glad you found some positive things in my writing. I guess thinking back it is the mishaps that stand out, but I don't find them negatives at this point. The fact that we got past them and some are funny in retrospect makes everything positive to my way of thinking. I really think I've had a wonderful and interesting life.
Beth
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So do I. That is why I have read every ( and I think, reviewed ) every post
Comment from zanya
Family life continues apace with all hands on deck with a new baby and a pending return to work- children learned so much at home in the bosom of the family
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Family life continues apace with all hands on deck with a new baby and a pending return to work- children learned so much at home in the bosom of the family
Comment Written 01-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Mistydawn
That would be scary finding your children that way. Especially not being able to get in. I'm glad it turned out alright. This new job sounds great. Hopefully, it'll be something you like. Your chapter is well-written, interesting start to finish. I look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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That would be scary finding your children that way. Especially not being able to get in. I'm glad it turned out alright. This new job sounds great. Hopefully, it'll be something you like. Your chapter is well-written, interesting start to finish. I look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comment. I'm pleased that you like reading it.
Beth
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
You deserve six stars for your birthing troubles with Connie and the big babysitting scare. The stars are a bit late, but they finally arrived! ha ha
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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You deserve six stars for your birthing troubles with Connie and the big babysitting scare. The stars are a bit late, but they finally arrived! ha ha
Comment Written 01-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much Rebecca. You made my day with those stars. By Tuesday most everyone has already given them all away. The hospital left a lot to be desired, but I think it was still better than having a baby in Thailand.
Beth
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You're very welcome!
I gave birth to two here...
