I just read this and thought others might enjoy her perspective. I think it's great she's talking about her fertility struggles, and I can't imagine how it must feel to not only have people you know speculating about pregnancy, but also thousands of strangers. She seems like a strong lady!
http://m.today.com/parents/bobbie-thomas-no-more-whispers-im-doing-ivf-proud-it-1D79856706
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
It's a shame that she put on a little weight during her treatments and people started commenting. Her before and after aren't that dramatic!
I do appreciate when someone in the public eye opens up about fertility and IVF. I believe that infertility is nothing to be ashamed of. Unfortunately I can't tell everyone in my family because they are very conservative and wouldn't understand, so I don't post about specifics on social media.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I can't imagine being the public and reading how people are commenting on any weight gain.
Good for her about opening about it!
pomelo / 5257 posts
@Leialou: right? It's not like she gained a ton! It's bad enough to have people comment on your weight, but especially when it's related to an emotionally difficult situation... That must be tough.
coffee bean / 46 posts
I almost never watch the Today show but was watching this morning when she talked about it - it makes me SO happy to see people in the public talking about their IVF experiences. Of course it made me a little teary (as everything does lately!).
Although it kills me that she had to do it because of dumb people asking if she was pregnant or just gaining weight. IVF is hard enough, to have to explain that you're doing it because jerks are calling you fat is just awful.
persimmon / 1316 posts
@MrsSCB: Thanks for sharing the article. I never watch that show so but I sooo appreciate celebrities/public figures being open with their infertility.
grape / 78 posts
We obv dont get the Today show in SA, but good for her! I feel sorry for anyone in the public eye, just because you're a well known face doesn't mean people have free reign to comment at will. The poor woman hardly looked any different!
pear / 1556 posts
Thank you for sharing that article. I don't watch the Today show, but it's so refreshing that she is opening up about her journey. I hate that she did it because of the speculation, but certainly admire her for doing so.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
Glad she came out, but I had to google her. I don't watch morning tv and didn't know who she was.
I love IF awareness pieces like this. So glad she got outpouring support.
persimmon / 1085 posts
I am also not familiar with her, but glad to hear she opened up about IVF. The more awareness, the better as far as I'm concerned!! 
grapefruit / 4731 posts
@Leialou: I was going to say the same thing... her before and after don't look different at all! Well okay slightly.
I love how IVF and infertility in general is getting more light. I think I heard once that 1 out of 4 couples struggle with infertility, which is a lot.
pomegranate / 3375 posts
She was on the Today Show this morning ... She's 12 weeks. I just love her energy, and I love the honesty she shares about going through IF, and how she feels guarded even after her bfp. Does anyone know if she's planning to share on her own blog or platform?
honeydew / 7230 posts
@littlejoy: I was so happy to see her update! She posts from time to time on the Today website. Here's her post from today:
http://on.today.com/1DUQYXI
pomelo / 5257 posts
@littlejoy: I hadn't seen that yet, I am so thrilled for her! She always seems like a very sweet person. Thanks for sharing
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