tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post2805202658195273675..comments2023-10-10T03:57:29.110-07:00Comments on Razing Ruth: Baby ShowerRazing Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854418022850278216noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-37597158467173328252012-03-27T17:25:31.115-07:002012-03-27T17:25:31.115-07:00Size 10 is the average in the damn country. Way to...Size 10 is the average in the damn country. Way to go, troll.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214624087683844932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-62565115677096168222012-03-27T09:23:35.826-07:002012-03-27T09:23:35.826-07:00Also remember that Disney is a place filled with s...Also remember that Disney is a place filled with small children - possibly a reminder of the child Rachel gave up? A reminder of moments she will not have with her daughter? But then again Rachel is very strong and she may see it differently. You both are very smart young women!Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-19738699730645471402012-03-26T19:08:13.255-07:002012-03-26T19:08:13.255-07:00Uh, readers of the blog offered to do this - they ...Uh, readers of the blog offered to do this - they thought it up. Nothing wrong with taking people up on their generosity when it is definitely needed. <br /><br />Ruth, I wish I could give you something, but I just had a baby myself and am a little low on finances. I wish you and Rachel all the best, though! <br /><br />Lauren H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-18808481933376938372012-03-26T15:24:27.869-07:002012-03-26T15:24:27.869-07:00I'm so glad that folks like Anonymous are out ...I'm so glad that folks like Anonymous are out there to show us all what being a "good" Christian entails. Here I thought Christ spoke of helping the poor, showing compassion, and being a kind person. Folks like him/her wring their hands and wonder why the number of Americans unaffiliated with any religion is on the rise, but they never take even a moment to look in the mirror. Keep being hateful, Anon, when you drive people out of your flock know that they will be well cared for by those of us on the outside. We don't judge. We won't tell a size 10 young woman that she is fat. We will say "welcome, sometimes life is hard, but we're all in this world together." We will band together and give a few gifts to get through a very difficult decision and we will support her while she goes forward into a world that she is unfamiliar with. Life is complicated, people are complicated, but it is also so very, very beautiful. Maybe you should try looking for that sometimes instead of reflecting the hate that you feel.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234463273320676267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-78012896732006361072012-03-26T14:52:48.629-07:002012-03-26T14:52:48.629-07:00Yeah Gretchen...AnonTroll clearly does not underst...Yeah Gretchen...AnonTroll clearly does not understand the purpose of the Tip Jar, or how widely it is used...or how deeply grateful some of us are to be privvy to a fascinating journey of hope and self discovery.<br /><br />Again...we will be buying the book...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-92115430605818981472012-03-26T14:28:56.926-07:002012-03-26T14:28:56.926-07:00This is geared toward anonymous at 8:45am, March 2...This is geared toward anonymous at 8:45am, March 26. <br />There are more than 20 people who follow this blog. Last I looked it was over 400. Until this post, Ruth has never ASKED for money and even this post isn't asking for money. She's saying that if one of the multiple people that asked to throw a shower for Rachel want to, they can do so. EVEN IF SHE DID ASK FLAT OUT FOR MONEY, HOW IS SHE DIFFERENT THAN NO LONGER QUIVERING'S VYCKIE OR ANY OF THE OTHER BLOGGERS THAT SOLICIT OPENLY OR USE THEIR BLOG FOR INCOME? How is she different from the Duggars or Maxwell's, who accept donations? It's simple. If you don't want to participate in the baby shower you don't have to. I think you're jealous that people want to help Ruth and Rachel. What? Your blog not drawing enough interest anonymous? Piss off too many people to get sympathy yourself? Grow up.Gretchennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-39192239131722513112012-03-26T12:41:00.788-07:002012-03-26T12:41:00.788-07:00Anonymous INTENDS to be insulting...
But we would...Anonymous INTENDS to be insulting...<br /><br />But we would LUUUURVE to hear what Anonymous Troll THINKS Ruth should be doing to assist Rachel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-5664757504836774942012-03-26T11:54:14.166-07:002012-03-26T11:54:14.166-07:00Geesh, anon, I've been a size 12 since high sc...Geesh, anon, I've been a size 12 since high school... I find your comment insulting. Btw, I'm athletically built and am avid cyclist who rides my bike over 4,000 miles each year. What about you?! /Anon MGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-37019214096924796892012-03-26T11:02:26.446-07:002012-03-26T11:02:26.446-07:00Ruth, I just wanted to say happy birthday! I know ...Ruth, I just wanted to say happy birthday! I know that our ages and birthdays are very close together (I just turned 28 yesterday) as I read it years ago on the early pages of your blog, but now I'm having trouble finding the info again. <br />I sure hope I'm remembering correctly :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265605969252518977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-34887301052813772992012-03-26T09:14:59.632-07:002012-03-26T09:14:59.632-07:00Uh...Fellow Anonymous...you do know that for every...Uh...Fellow Anonymous...you do know that for every troll comment...the Coffee Crew makes a donation, don't you?<br /><br />Check yer PayPal on Wednesday, Ruth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-40565824806151599642012-03-26T08:48:55.025-07:002012-03-26T08:48:55.025-07:00Size ten before pregnancy at the age of 18. Not ba...Size ten before pregnancy at the age of 18. Not bad. Blessed be thy bacon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-14647133678432891812012-03-26T08:45:51.691-07:002012-03-26T08:45:51.691-07:00Wow. You ARE a sponge, aren't you. You cannot ...Wow. You ARE a sponge, aren't you. You cannot post anything without asking for something. Good luck with draining those 20 people who read here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-37415140528438464762012-03-26T00:03:55.600-07:002012-03-26T00:03:55.600-07:00Ruth,
You can also contact me at nativetxun@yahoo....Ruth,<br />You can also contact me at nativetxun@yahoo.com. Thanks! MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-54225889949080121792012-03-26T00:02:04.839-07:002012-03-26T00:02:04.839-07:00Ruth,
I began reading your blog in early 2010. My...Ruth,<br />I began reading your blog in early 2010. My heart aches for you and Rachel. Is there an E-mail address where I can contact you in private? I have some information that will might be a real benefit to Rachel. Thanks! MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-58986708169159514612012-03-25T21:24:48.890-07:002012-03-25T21:24:48.890-07:00I think old navy is a great idea, and you can do e...I think old navy is a great idea, and you can do e-gift cards and the only information Ruth has to give out is an email address. <br /><br /> https://oldnavy.cashstar.com/gift-card/buy/?ref=on1Meghannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-77843999701023795182012-03-25T21:15:46.788-07:002012-03-25T21:15:46.788-07:00ten before pregnancy.ten before pregnancy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-12186219861517760812012-03-25T20:14:45.536-07:002012-03-25T20:14:45.536-07:00Yeah it's a link to a gift website. Not some a...Yeah it's a link to a gift website. Not some anon person being judgy (for once)<br /><br />I think once she's cleared to exercise (differs if she has a c-section or vaginal delivery) some yoga classes can be a lot of fun, and it might help her feel like she's reclaiming her body.MsJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765668495941714351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-79619789711190390002012-03-25T12:39:57.056-07:002012-03-25T12:39:57.056-07:00do you have any idea what size she was before the ...do you have any idea what size she was before the pregnancy? depending on how much weight she gained, probably things with elastic for bottoms at first? Tops a bit easier.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980769708146708943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-55635529039547431812012-03-25T12:38:08.062-07:002012-03-25T12:38:08.062-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980769708146708943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-62912636673849604272012-03-24T23:27:31.203-07:002012-03-24T23:27:31.203-07:00Lol, this comment is totally spam.Lol, this comment is totally spam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-87514405065046622992012-03-24T22:35:56.266-07:002012-03-24T22:35:56.266-07:00All these, and Forever 21. Some of their stuff is...All these, and Forever 21. Some of their stuff is for nightclubs, but a lot of it is sweet, modest stuff for daily wear. That might let Rachel feel young and fun without pushing her boundaries too far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-64353569156801597192012-03-24T21:44:51.940-07:002012-03-24T21:44:51.940-07:00Why such a mad post? Ruth was just responding to o...Why such a mad post? Ruth was just responding to offers made. No one will force you to participate.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293754839064886803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-75963334591643700012012-03-24T18:36:38.816-07:002012-03-24T18:36:38.816-07:00I totally agree. And, for what it is worth, you a...I totally agree. And, for what it is worth, you are to wait on exercise for at least six weeks after birth, and I would think a trip to Disney would need to wait at least that long, at the very minimum. I would say going 3-4 months later would be ideal. Just my two cents.Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-82800049642619059622012-03-24T16:25:18.433-07:002012-03-24T16:25:18.433-07:00Um...I'm going to suggest she put Disney on ho...Um...I'm going to suggest she put Disney on hold until she is in a better place emotionally. Rachel giving up her baby is going to be hugely emotionally taxing and going to Disneyland may not turn out to be as good of an experience as she deserves for it to be. <br /><br />I would liken it to going right after your baby died. And as a mom who has lost a baby to infant death, trust me on this. While adoption is certainly not a death, there is a mourning process that will likely need to happen, and to risk having an emotional breakdown in a place where one is really looking forward to going, is probably not going to help. <br /><br />It may be prudent to wait on a big trip like that until the fall, when Rachel has had time to adjust and come to terms with her own loss and come to grips with where life has brought her in the last year or so. <br /><br />But there is NO reason she shouldn't plan something like that. I'd just personally give it a few months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201165796329163117.post-60600274656714115512012-03-24T15:57:20.067-07:002012-03-24T15:57:20.067-07:00Dear Ruth,
I discovered your blog about two months...Dear Ruth,<br />I discovered your blog about two months ago and spent about three days going back through your archives. I'm immensely sorry for what you've been through, you and your sister as well as the rest of your siblings. I'd love to be able to donate a few bucks so Rachel can get some clothes or at least send her some of my old ones. I had a baby last year and I know what it feels like to be stuck in some of the frumpiest clothes in the world.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18365238043287215709noreply@blogger.com