Well, Kendall isn’t pregnant. We found out today that that the two embryos that were transferred did not make it. Sad and upsetting news but we’re still hopeful about future prospects. Is it my fault for naming the embryos Big and Little Edie after the two mentally ill cousins of Jackie Kennedy? This marks the end of my one-post career as a fertility blogger. We so appreciate all the kind and wonderful comments from friends and strangers, but I think in the future I may wait until we have good news to share. I do believe in the end that these things happen when they’re supposed to and it’s clear to me that Big and Little Edie just weren’t ready for their close-ups.
Our house is, though. Kendall and I finally went to see “The Prestige” tonight, the new movie starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and Scarlett Johansson that was filmed in our house last February. Very exciting to see our living room and dining room in the film even though those two scenes probably lasted less than a minute. It’s astounding to me that the studio craftspeople spent a week transforming our first floor into a perfectly reproduced 1890s London pub for such a tiny part of the film. The majority of the amazing period props were not even visible nor were most of the dozens of extras but it was fun seeing Scarlett Johansson bounding down our stairs. I’m also confused as to how Christian Bale appeared in one of the scenes in our living room because I watched that scene being shot and I don't remember him in it. Ah, the magic of the movies. Kendall and I were only too happy to escape into that magic after getting our news today.
Got back from Chicago last night where I attended my 30th high school reunion on Saturday. I still can’t believe I’ve been out of high school for over three decades. I will probably write more about this soon but here’s my advice to all reunion planners: ditch the suburban hotels and the fancy dinners and go back to your high school cafeteria. I went to my 10th and 20th reunions and this one was light years ahead of the others. Great fun and walking through that building for the first time since 1976 shook up a lot of old repressed memories.
Oh My Dears....So sorry to read this sad news...(Maybe it wasm't such a good idea to name them after those two rather eccentric cousins...lol)..
Truly, I am so very sorry Danny & Kendall...I hope and pray that there will be a "next time" and that it will be "the Charm" as they say...My heart goes out to you both.
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | October 31, 2006 at 02:29 AM
Truly sorry about this, Danny. I can't fully imagine what you and Kendall are going through now, but I know you will pull through, and if you give it another try, may it be a success.
I had no idea part of THE PRESTIGE was filmed at your house. This makes me want to see it all the more!
Posted by: John Barrett Jr. | October 31, 2006 at 03:17 AM
I've only just discovered your blog now. I'm sorry that the transfer wasn't successful. I've been down that road myself; I know how stressful it is, and how devastating it is when it fails. I wish you and Kendall strength to continue trying.
Posted by: Liza | October 31, 2006 at 04:22 AM
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Posted by: Elaine Soloway | October 31, 2006 at 06:19 AM
Dear Danny and Kendall,
Such courageous and wonderful people! My thoughts are with you. There is so much in this post even though it seems so short for a Danny Miller post. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Will go see "The Prestige" at my earliest convenience.
Much, much love to you both, and special wishes to Leah as well.
Tamarika
Posted by: tamarika | October 31, 2006 at 07:12 AM
So sorry for your loss. Strength to you and your lovely wife.
Posted by: Paula | October 31, 2006 at 09:23 AM
Sorry about the eggies doing their own thing. My sister-in-law went through quite an ordeal but six month old Benjamin has proved to be worth all the efforts.
I keep hearing amazing things about the Prestige, and also "the boyfriend" (always in quotes) does set dressing, so I found your description doubly interesting; he has described to me the efforts taken and then how you don't see most of it.
I didn't go to any until my 20th, and what a surprising good time that was! Amazing, considering how much I hated school.
Blessings to your family.
Posted by: Roberta | October 31, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Oh, and their pictures were so cute. Drat. I will still hold good thoughts for you and Kendall.
Posted by: Vicki Forman | October 31, 2006 at 10:53 AM
I'm sorry for you that things didn't work out...THIS TIME. Yes, hopefully there will be a NEXT TIME. It should be with "mazel"!
Wow, 30th year anniversary. So nice that you have felt that bond with your school all these years, enough to go back, again and again.
Posted by: Pearl | October 31, 2006 at 10:57 AM
Im sorry to hear about your loss. It was great to see you at the reunion. I agree this reunion was better then the previous two. I dont know about you, but I was getting a little depressed after a while. Although it was fun to see most of the classmates, I looked around the room and some people looked like life had taken a toll on them. Some of our classmates are still stuck on themselves just like in high school. One in particular. I wish your brother in law was there to give him some music lessions.
Posted by: Caren Jones (Davis) | November 01, 2006 at 06:31 AM
I'm sorry Danny..thinking of you and Kendall.. keep the faith..
Posted by: Wendy | November 01, 2006 at 01:51 PM
Ah yes, keep up the hope, Danny. Best wishes to you and Kendall. Very cool about the house in a movie, I'll have to catch it. 30th high school reunion?? I have 8 years to go, but doubt I'll subject myself to an evening of trying to figure out who is who (I was terrible at my 10th & skipped the 20th!) cheers, much peace, and good thoughts to you and yours, JP
Posted by: Deborah | November 01, 2006 at 09:43 PM
So sorry to hear the sad news, but I have faith that you've got good things ahead of you. That movie-set stuff is amazing, isn't it? They used to film stuff at Bob's seminary all the time (Mona Lisa Smile was filmed there and Law and Order films there on a regular basis), and I was always amazed by the transformations.
Posted by: emilybarton | November 02, 2006 at 01:51 AM
Hi Danny....so sorry to hear about A and B. It was so good to see you at the reunion! You all did a great job. I agree with Caren, to bad your brother in law couldn't be there. At the next reunion I hope there isn't a piano around!!! Take care and keep on trying!!
Posted by: Arlene Andresen (Silverman) | November 03, 2006 at 09:16 AM
We went through 3 miscarriages and "mild" infertility before conceiving our DD in part through gonal-f and other drugs. I was 41 1/2 when she was born.
Be brave and persevere. Remember, its never easy being Jewish.
Its a New Year and I hope yours will be blessed with a healthy baby
Posted by: Kat | November 06, 2006 at 07:54 AM
Danny and Kendall,
My heart goes out to you. I want to give you a big hug. We'll be in in L.A. in 10 days, so I'll hug you then. I'll call as soon as we arrive.
Danny, I'm glad your reunion went so well.
Love,
Julie
Posted by: Julie Reich | November 08, 2006 at 08:50 PM