Comments on: Restart

By: jm

jm — Sat, 11 Sep 2004 04:38:18 +0000

jon–

i know that my better half enjoys reading dooce and blurbomat in part because we are in the same boat almost…except at the considering pregnancy stage. i’ve been an “out of the closet with any kind of depression” evangelist since ‘91. That’s when I was formally diagnosed.

Facing down depression as a couple with the loveliness and complications of meds and pregnancy and parenthood is brave and amazing. thanks for blazing the way.

p.s. in the words of the immortal Cohen:

ring the bells that still can ring
forget your perfect offering
there is a crack in everything
that’s how the light gets in

By: April

April — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 05:04:06 +0000

I know that you know you are blessed…that your wife is has been blessed with another chance to embrace life unafraid, unashamed. But I’m telling you again because in all of this, many of us have been blessed, too. The internet may love dooce in all her glory and weakness but in that we are loved in return and that is so uncommon in this virtual world of faceless emotions.

The two of you…and Leta too…have effected us in more ways than you know. So. Thank YOU. And Heather. You guys are such an inspiration.

Peace.

By: l

Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 +0000

everyone should be as nice as this in person.

By: banky

banky — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 15:01:23 +0000

The world gives the three of you a collective internet hug. All the best. We’re thinking of you often.

By: Gretchen C.

Gretchen C. — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 13:56:35 +0000

Jon, so glad to hear y’all are doing better. Continuing to send hugs and good wishes from Newport Beach, CA. Give your ladies hugs from our little family to yours. God, Leta looks so much like you it’s spooky.

By: kim

kim — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 11:51:26 +0000

kimberly, ahhh - thanks alot… so most definetely XOXOXOXOXO…. to the blurbodoocery ;o)

By: Super Turtle Girl

Super Turtle Girl — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 07:29:05 +0000

Hooray for naps! Hope Heather naps her ass off for the next few months. You’re such a beautiful family. For your whole lives, you’ll always have each other. But you may not all get to sleep at exactly the same time so don’t forget to take lots of naps.

PPD is a tough thing to beat but it looks like Heather is on her way–with your help. For the ordinary blues, have you tried the ‘baby cheek cure’? The method is obvious but it is surprisingly effective. Just make sure to shave first. Daddies should have smooth cheeks.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 05:36:15 +0000

I’m so glad things are beginning to look up. I know it’s a long road, but every step in the right direction gets you further down it.

Thank you for sharing with us. I feel very lucky to be able to get a glimpse into the minds and hearts of such beautiful souls.

And by the way, how can two people possibly produce something as adorable as Leta? It’s just not possible! I can completely understand Heather munching on those cheeks!! Just too damn cute!

By: Very Mom

Very Mom — Sun, 05 Sep 2004 20:56:25 +0000

Heather is so lucky to have someone so supportive and understanding. We of the Very household love you all and applaud you both for your bravery.

By: jenn

jenn — Sun, 05 Sep 2004 19:49:08 +0000

jon,

i don’t normally leave comments on this site, or the dooce site but i just had to this time. i have been following heather’s website since about month five of her being pregnant. so, i must say that my concern has been great. i have had the armstrong family in my thoughts and prayers quite a bit these past few weeks. it is just wonderful to hear heather is home and things are looking better. i can not stress enough how brave i think you both are. sharing the most private moments to people you have never met must be scary. i applaud you both for talking about everything. i think people are so closed off, so afraid to let others in. so afraid to not look “good” or “okay” all the time. i think it is so wonderful to see people being real. being able to say i hurt, i am sad, i am scared, and most of all i don’t know know the answers to everything. i can’t stress enough what the honesty of both you and heather has done for so many people. i think you have created a space for so many others to share, be real and get in touch with their real feelings. even if we all aren’t on weblogs talking about it, we are in fact sitting here feeling it. that’s a start. thank you thank you thank you. jon, i think you are so brave. though i don’t know you, you seem like a wonderful man. i can’t tell you enough how great it is so see a man who is in touch with himself and isn’t afraid to share it. i love your honesty and how openly you can express your feelings about heather, leta and everything else you feel. you jon, are a great example to many men. i will continue to log on, tune in and pray for the three of you. i wish for you all, rest, peace and stillness.

jenn