Date: 05/28/08 04:10 am Title: Prologue - Never Again
Don't get me wrong....I think breast-feeding is a personal choice and I would never disrespect someone for not doing so, at the same time though, I think that Aylssa was kind of contradicting herself with the whole "why can't you just support that I don't want to do it thing" I mean couldn't Kim say the same thing about breast-feeding in public? When I was preggo, that was one of the most heated debates girls would have on cafemom or babycenter...breastfeeding!!! To think people care so much about what other people choose to do!!!
Feel free to ask anything you want about Iraq, I can give you my personal email address if you would like.
Author's Response: Yea breastfeeding is a REALLY controversial topic LOL So its not totally out of left field that Kim and Alyssa would go at it over it lol. That would be great! I mean as of right now I don't need anything, but I know in the future I definitely have some questions. It would be a BIG help!
Date: 05/28/08 03:28 am Title: Chapter 31 - Hormonal Overdrive
WOW!!! The pregnancy debate! I have to admit I am on team Kim with that one. Breastfeeding is the best way, and every excuse Aylssa had was selfish, and I have to admit, my boobs still look great and I breastfeed for 8 months!!! I was started to get all excited with Nick and Aylssa there for a moment, but I should of known that you weren't going to give us all want we want so soon!!! Aylssa is really starting to give into Nick, and I love that...and honestly for the majority of the story I haven't been a Sean fan...Are we gonna get a Sean update soon, maybe a chapter from Seans POV in Iraq, that would be cool. Have I ever mentioned, that I was in the Navy and spent seven months in Iraq with the Marines in 2004? Well I did! I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA...which I am assuming is where Alyssa is. That is how I imagine it anyway, either there or 29 Palms. Anyways, enough rambling, great update....I love how we got three chapter in 4 days!!!! Way to go!!
Author's Response:
*hides* I knew the breastfeeding debate could get ugly LOl It's okay I was prepared cuz one of my betas gave me the whole speech as well. Alyssa was being a lil ridiculous, but its cool that she's sticking to her guns I guess. Yea lol I'm a tease with Alyssa and Nick but look for more steamy moments in upcoming chapters.
That REALLY is an interesting idea about writing a chapter from Sean's POV. I actually hadn't considered the idea. Right now he's very out of sight out of mind although I was considering having Alyssa talk to him next chapter. We'll see. And that's awesome about being in the military lol I may have some questions for you then for future chapters if you don't mind. And yes although I've never really came out and said it I imagine Alyssa and Sean to be living around Camp Pendleton.
Date: 05/28/08 02:57 am Title: Chapter 31 - Hormonal Overdrive
OMG! Nick is seriously going to try to get her back? WoW....more soon!
Author's Response: It appears that way... Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/28/08 02:36 am Title: Chapter 31 - Hormonal Overdrive
I can NOT wait for moreee!!!
Author's Response: Thanks... We'll see about the next chapter maybe this weekend.
Date: 05/28/08 02:21 am Title: Chapter 31 - Hormonal Overdrive
We are so spoiled, another update!!! Good for Alyssa for not taking that BS about breastfeeding from the high-and-mighty le leche leaguer! I would have liked to see it go a little further...damn the parents. Oh - and I have a theory about Sean.
Author's Response: LMAO I actually wanted to have Alyssa refer to Kim as a le leche leagur but I forgot to put it in :( Oh well... I'm glad your team Alyssa. One of my friends actually sided w/Kim and pretty much said everything to me that Kim told Alyssa lol I kinda wanted it to go further too. In my outline it was supposed to, but I stopped because I wasn't sure if it was too much too soon. I'm interested to hear your theory on Sean though.
Date: 05/28/08 02:14 am Title: Chapter 31 - Hormonal Overdrive
Great last chappies, I'm glad Nick didn't give up on the child very easy, and the real fight is beginning. I really don't have time to leave a good review 'cause I'm on finals, that's why I didn't review the previous, but for the next updates, I'll leave long ones. Keep the awesome work, update soon :D
Author's Response: It's ok hun I know that is. Thanks for reviewing and good luck on finals!
Date: 05/27/08 03:32 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
Alyssa needs to dump Sean..and then start a family with Nick! Great chapter btw.
Author's Response: If only it were THAT easy lol Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/27/08 01:25 am Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
OH...MY....GOD!!! If I was Alyssa I'd blame being in her 2nd trimester for kissing Nick LOL.
Glad that she's ok and Carlos didn't hurt the baby. Growing up I went to the only primary school that has Special Ed kids, so what you wrote was like looking back at my olden days during school. We had split classes with special ed children and often one of them would have an outburst...but I must say other students and myself in class would always help out a teacher....so I can understand how frustrated Alyssa is.
Very surprised as I didn't know you updated...again so quickly LOL but a awesome surprise :D Update soon!
Author's Response:
Interesting that you should say that because Alyssa is going to start blaming A LOT on those 2nd trimester pregnancy hormones... Especially a lot of things with Nick lol
The Carlos scene was maybe a bit extreme, but I have seen it happen in my history working with Special Ed students. There are some crazy stories I've heard, so I figure it could've happened to Alyssa. I'll try to update again soon!
Date: 05/26/08 11:54 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
AWWW.....It is a girl!! And Nick got to be there. I see it coming...more Nick and Aylssa romps!!! YAY!!!! I still felt like smacking Aylssa in the doctors office when she announced that she couldn't wait to tell Sean..couldn't she have saved Nick a little heart ache.... keep those little steamy kissing scenes coming....Each time it wears Aylssa down a little!!! How far along is she now?? 4 1/2 or 5 months, right? If so, mister marine should be coming home in about a month.....Great Update!!!
Author's Response:
LOL Well I think Alyssa was just a ll overexcited about hearing its a girl to be considerate of Nick's feelings at the moment. I can probably promise you some more Nick and Alyssa action soon. You know those hormones should be kicking in like any chapter now full throttle LOL.
Alyssa is entering month number 5 in the next chapter I'm working on. Good job keeping track! Sean will be back, but maybe not as soon as you think. That's all I can say for now. Glad you enjoyed it Brandy!
Date: 05/26/08 10:28 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
omg that was so good. i cant beleive that kid did that to her but at least the baby is ok. loved how nick is being and reading up on everything. so good. and the kiss loved it. awsome chapter cant wait for more.
Author's Response: Yea Nick is REALLY taking this fatherhood thing seriously which of course is catching Alyssa all off guard. I'll try to get out another chapter soon!
Date: 05/26/08 07:59 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
Loved it can't wait for more. Can't wait to see what happens between Nick and her.
Date: 05/26/08 03:19 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
I'm glad the baby is okay! And it's a girl! aaaww!! So cute! Nick is so sweet to her! Alyssa has a lot of thinking to do! I'm glad I don't have a situation like that, because I couldn't handle it!Great update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're an amazing writer!!!!
Author's Response: Yea its definitely a sticky one! And Nick is going to continue to win her over. That's his game plan lol I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Date: 05/26/08 01:25 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
Dear Mellz
i felt moved reading this chapter. the scene of them both knowing it´s a girl is just speechless. Same for the baby kicking and Nick feeling it.
I just can say congratulations.
Answering your last response, you are right. i just write what i feel comfortable with. but maybe i should get more into trouble stuff, not just a chapter of problems and then all lovely dovey hehe
I´m writing my second story though. i guess this is also about learning.
Thanks for your chapter!
Author's Response: I'm glad that you enjoyed it hun! I was hoping it wasn't too cheesy, but I guess not lol. As far as your writing goes, you really do become a better writer with everything you write. I mean personally speaking I see HUGE differences in UMS to this story. I've written things for this story that continually push my comfort level, but that can be a good thing. I think experimenting and wroting outside the box does help.
Date: 05/26/08 01:25 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
Wow - that was fast! And I loved it! hehe
I loved the chapter, too. I hadn't expected Nick to be back in her life so soon but I am glad he is and I guess Alyssa is, too. It was cute that he went to the ultrasound with her. I guess he realizes now that the baby is real. But I hate Alyssa for ruining the moment with her Sean comment. That must have hurt Nick. But oh well - there has to be some story left, right? ;) And no - I don't really hate her.
I think she is slowly giving in to him. She let him kiss her and didn't really pull back this time. Gotta love the baby kicking moment though. I guess the little girls knows who her daddy is! =)
I hope you get to update soon again! =) You are an awesome writer! Keep doing your great work!
Author's Response: Sometimes it takes a scary situation to bring two people back together. If it wasn't for Carlos hitting Alyssa, her and Nick wouldn't have been talking, so i guess it is sort of a blessing in disguise. Lol I really think that Alyssa was just overexcited and let the comment about Sean slip without thinking. There is definitely a lot of story left, at least 25 more chapters I believe. And perhaps she is slowly starting to come around...
Date: 05/26/08 12:22 pm Title: Chapter 30 - Damage Control
Ohh I like it. Nothing is black and white and I think Alyssa is starting to see that. After all if she was adament that nothing could happen between them she would't have called him let alone let him kiss her!
I still feel sorry for Nick. I can't wait to find out more about the Katie story either, I think it's going to explain a lot!
Author's Response:
Exactly! Alyssa is definitely beginning to have second thoughts, so the next few chapters she'll really start to be torn between the two men plus add in crazy hormones and its sure to be interesting lol. She did allow him to kiss her which definitely shows she's still attracted to him.
The Katie story will come back up again, but unfortunately not for about another ten chapters. First I need to get through Alyssa and Nick growing a lot closer.
