tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post170183786965967579..comments2024-03-03T22:03:05.210-05:00Comments on A Joyful Chaos: PreparationsA Joyful Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-70166254679349999272011-03-17T09:45:11.898-04:002011-03-17T09:45:11.898-04:00Good for you....a dr. shouldn't be so judgemen...Good for you....a dr. shouldn't be so judgemental in these kinds of situations. Glad you stood up for LV.<br /><br />KarenMy Colonial Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066446310464424766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-27224891885337409042011-03-14T15:47:42.272-04:002011-03-14T15:47:42.272-04:00The doctor was way out of line. Good job standing...The doctor was way out of line. Good job standing up for L.V. and for yourself.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-81364950871989619842011-03-12T16:59:12.997-05:002011-03-12T16:59:12.997-05:00I'm amazed at the insensitivity and/or arrogan...I'm amazed at the insensitivity and/or arrogance of people. One of my biggest problems, however, is knowing how to speak out. I'm glad you spoke up for your husband. It was probably something the doctor really needed to hear. <br /><br />I tend to "blank out" when it comes to "speaking out". Aarrghh!!! That's way I like writing. The words are there...the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519222676433365607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-21650702682677579372011-03-11T23:34:23.766-05:002011-03-11T23:34:23.766-05:00I have to step out and tell you I love reading you...I have to step out and tell you I love reading your blog. I found you one day when I was googling my own blog and discovered there was someone with a similar blog name. Once I read your info I was hooked! Your story telling is marvelous and I love spending quiet evenings here. I'll be sharing your blog with my friends!Suzannehttp://www.thejoyfulchaos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-66584099957211471852011-03-11T22:18:57.219-05:002011-03-11T22:18:57.219-05:00My husband only went to the ultra sound and births...My husband only went to the ultra sound and births for all my kids.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog. I am very interested in hearing your stories.Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-11664409615633508442011-03-11T15:12:39.584-05:002011-03-11T15:12:39.584-05:00I just discovered your blog today and found it rat...I just discovered your blog today and found it rather interesting.I also grew up Amish but left after I got married.I look forward to getting to know you a little better through the blogging world:)Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-42646203216774505982011-03-11T12:40:53.814-05:002011-03-11T12:40:53.814-05:00You oughtn't feel guilty. For all you know, yo...You oughtn't feel guilty. For all you know, your outburst may have inspired her to realise that a man who would be overprotective of his wife to the point where he would let an animal suffer needlessly (or potentially endanger the family income) just to accompany her to a doctor's visit isn't really better than one who doesn't think his wife is capable of travelling to the doctor Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026717428072942810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-71227634729801056352011-03-11T09:50:23.381-05:002011-03-11T09:50:23.381-05:00Uncharacteristic outburst from an Amish woman or n...Uncharacteristic outburst from an Amish woman or not, you needn't feel sheepish about your comment to her. What she said was condescending and rude toward your husband, and I think you worded your reply rather well. It was probably a good thing that you stood up for your family because then she realized she couldn't push you around. People can mistake meekness for weakness. Jesus was Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317635702713784172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-71785212655640303312011-03-11T09:26:43.586-05:002011-03-11T09:26:43.586-05:00Well, that was tacky to say the least. At least y...Well, that was tacky to say the least. At least you said something to defend your husband (not that it was her business) but it made her aware of her inappropriateness hopefully. Maybe it kept her from saying something awful to the next person who wouldn't have been so brave and kept it all inside. :)The imPerfect Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155280178284448740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-79957873562079924892011-03-11T06:37:48.028-05:002011-03-11T06:37:48.028-05:00There are some things we have to set straight! Goo...There are some things we have to set straight! Good for you! Also, by the way, Thank you for the letter, nice to hear from you! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />DebbieS.Debbie Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-63112477632707192872011-03-10T23:02:52.610-05:002011-03-10T23:02:52.610-05:00Perhaps she should have kept her opinions to herse...Perhaps she should have kept her opinions to herself. I can't imagine she didn't understand that a farmer provides for his family by way of his farm! I suppose some farmers overdue it and spend too much time in the barn and away from their family but that doesn't sound like LV! Did you give her a second chance? I imagine you did :-)<br /><br />How exciting to read about the start of Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312481804665424463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-76257469444359209622011-03-10T19:54:35.090-05:002011-03-10T19:54:35.090-05:00Mary Ann, I am glad that ou spoke up. There was n...Mary Ann, I am glad that ou spoke up. There was no need for the doctor to make such comments. <br /><br />I am so enjoying your blog.<br />Yours, Rosemary (Nonna)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170986298013174197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-75542834558216207322011-03-10T19:21:22.298-05:002011-03-10T19:21:22.298-05:00What was the problem with your LV not being there....What was the problem with your LV not being there. <br /><br />Being a military wife, my husband rarely attended any appointments OB or otherwise. <br /><br />Perhaps, some of these professionals, (doctors, and such) should go to a school on basic manners.<br /><br />At any rate, I would say, you had every right to speak out...Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182682229829890445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-90362603171586010792011-03-10T18:40:11.820-05:002011-03-10T18:40:11.820-05:00Mary Ann, I also wish to THANK YOU for all the lov...Mary Ann, I also wish to THANK YOU for all the loving kid thoughtful prayers you have lifted for my husband's health, & me. You are just precious.<br /><br />Hugs, MarydonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697196986038110683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-13160951203941402512011-03-10T18:39:17.776-05:002011-03-10T18:39:17.776-05:00Mercy! She had nerve!I think I would have said mor...Mercy! She had nerve!I think I would have said more with less dignity & left. What a lack of professionalism. Good for you, sweetie.<br /><br />Happy St. Patrick's Day ~<br />Have a beautiful eve ~<br />TTFN ~<br />Hugs,<br />Marydon<br /><br />CSN GIVEAWAY ENDS 3/17Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697196986038110683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-26954292406270379892011-03-10T17:52:41.114-05:002011-03-10T17:52:41.114-05:00Your comment clarifies things, Mary Ann, as basica...Your comment clarifies things, Mary Ann, as basically your ob/gyn was a rather sexist and prejudiced doctor (sexist against men and prejudiced about Amish). Quite an oddball, I'd say. <br /><br />Reminds me of the person I met here in South Africa who remarked upon discovering that I am an American: "I hope you're not from Nebraska as I don't like Nebraska!" .... in Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122656833028913453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-29647121632997550042011-03-10T17:40:11.204-05:002011-03-10T17:40:11.204-05:00I think you told her what she needed to hear!I think you told her what she needed to hear!TanasiGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401178394778043209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-4657119634101162912011-03-10T17:32:15.045-05:002011-03-10T17:32:15.045-05:00I'd have reacted the same way, personally!I'd have reacted the same way, personally!Torizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965005679599352165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-25072802807623927672011-03-10T16:23:50.679-05:002011-03-10T16:23:50.679-05:00My guess is several different things probably fact...My guess is several different things probably factored into this particlar doctors reaction to me showing up without my husband. <br /><br />One, almost all Amish husbands in our community always accompanied their wives to those appointments.<br /><br />Two, she was not very fond of Amish people, men in particular.A Joyful Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-46466485743060181182011-03-10T16:13:41.316-05:002011-03-10T16:13:41.316-05:00Good grief, how odd. With my first, I was lucky ...Good grief, how odd. With my first, I was lucky that my husband could come to most of my appointments, but we worked at the same company and scheduled the dr. visits at lunchtime. With my second, I don't remember that he accompanied me to any appointments. For heaven's sake, I was a grown woman and there was nothing wrong with me.<br /><br />It seems strange to me that in what soundsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-33724586093656330252011-03-10T15:56:20.108-05:002011-03-10T15:56:20.108-05:00Good for you for sticking up for LV!!!Good for you for sticking up for LV!!!happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-69618079968945438272011-03-10T15:32:48.379-05:002011-03-10T15:32:48.379-05:00I came across your blog today and I totally dig it...I came across your blog today and I totally dig it. I am also sending you an emailKatie Bulmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087907398635856789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-11981937263197351082011-03-10T15:16:44.998-05:002011-03-10T15:16:44.998-05:00Good for you! it was none of her business.that was...Good for you! it was none of her business.that was very unprofessinal of her to express her unwanted opinion like that. Blessings, JoanneJoannehttp://10minutes2breathe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-6728067008142208672011-03-10T14:57:51.917-05:002011-03-10T14:57:51.917-05:00Absolutely agree with all the other commenters. Th...Absolutely agree with all the other commenters. That was uncalled for and unprofessional of the doctor. <br /><br />One thing people sometimes forget is that doctors (and lawyers and other expert professionals) have been hired to perform a service. If their service is not to our liking, we can 'fire' them. <br /><br />I was lucky that my husband's job is flexible enough for him to go Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030754599154402243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-74372414443603908142011-03-10T14:53:09.251-05:002011-03-10T14:53:09.251-05:00I would imagine that pregnant Amish women have th...I would imagine that pregnant Amish women have the same hormone issues as regular women, so your response is understandble, hormones or not! I would've been so tempted to walk out right then and there!Lindanoreply@blogger.com