tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post6212255001194734380..comments2023-11-21T11:06:21.551+01:00Comments on Kung Fu Dana: AND THEN THERE WAS ZED: A BIRTH STORY GONE SLIGHTLY AWRYKFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12532490726726475091noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-36578086390686955902011-04-01T20:25:41.746+02:002011-04-01T20:25:41.746+02:00Dana, I've noticed your blog through your post...Dana, I've noticed your blog through your posts on Message and today read your way harrowing birth tale. Man. Can totally understand your continued ***anger*** towards the dickwads and dickwaddesses who fought you for taxis... there's probably a special circle in Dante's Inferno for them. Then your whole I can feel the C'section stuff was simply awful. That happened to a girlfriend with her 2nd C-section in Japan. Horrors upon horrors but your humour and your joy at meeting Zed have I hope erased some of the darker moments. Keep posting and congratulations to you on your Ninja Warrior birth - you totally Ninja'ed that despite the eventual outcome that you didn't anticipate. It's very often the case with babies and exiting mummys etc.<br />Enjoy and take care, <br />LizzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-34545251398316436562011-03-02T22:14:22.771+01:002011-03-02T22:14:22.771+01:00WOW- you are a super trooper, definitely deserving...WOW- you are a super trooper, definitely deserving of NINJA status. Even the most predictable, complication free birth can be terrifying, but you are a champion for going through all that you did. Those EVIL French cab stealing people will pay, don't you worry! So happy to hear that Zed is healthy and perfect- what could be more wonderful. Job well done, Mama Ninja!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974913075580942352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-71081935722586882932011-02-01T19:30:45.222+01:002011-02-01T19:30:45.222+01:00Dear Dana,
Firstly congratulations on your wonder...Dear Dana,<br /><br />Firstly congratulations on your wonderful new family - great stuff!<br /><br />I found your details on your blog, I hope you might be able to help me with my strange request!<br /> <br /> I am a Producer working on a television show called House Hunters International which follows English speaking expats in their quest to purchase a house abroad. I am hoping to find English speaking expats to profile who are living in France. I wonder if you or any of your expat contacts might be interested in getting involved?! I would love to find out more about your story! Please find a little blurb about the show below:<br /> <br />House Hunters International is a half-hour program currently airing on the Home and Garden Television Network (HGTV) in America. <br /> The series is designed to de-mystify the international home-buying process by going behind the scenes of a house hunt where buyers and their real estate agents tour 3 homes. <br /><br />At its core, House Hunters International is a travel show concentrating on the idiosyncrasies of the locales and what makes them special and different. <br /><br />You can see some examples of the show here:<br /> <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh0Q6DYe3QM - London from South Africa (1600 series)<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLmhKEzm5kg - Dubai from Illinois (2000 series)<br /><br /><br />Please get in touch if you have any more questions about the show. I look forward to hearing from you!<br /> <br />Best wishes and many thanks,<br /> <br />Michelle<br />Michelle James<br />ASSOCIATE PRODUCER LEOPARD FILMS <br />1-3 St Peter's Street, London N1 8JD - +44 20 7704 3300<br />michelle.james@leopardfilms.com<br />www.leopardfilms.comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712503522765706618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-55527595047018505022011-01-05T06:45:45.042+01:002011-01-05T06:45:45.042+01:00you realy made me laugh throughout the whole thing...you realy made me laugh throughout the whole thing, although there was a part where i kind of got worried. but "alien abduction alien abduction" lol, thaat was real funnyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034057182048017571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-73960491271914696632011-01-04T17:52:03.410+01:002011-01-04T17:52:03.410+01:00Wow! Sorry you had such a sucky ordeal for Zed'...Wow! Sorry you had such a sucky ordeal for Zed's birth. It happens sometimes you know? And those French people who stole your cabs? Sucks bigger! You are going to tell this story time and again and I guarantee that it will get funnier. I know my two birth stories have. Congratulations to you and Welcome Zed - what a cool name! Enjoy these first few weeks - treasure every moment - they are gone too fast!Sugar Dazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13208932511688616864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-43391996183815688632011-01-03T18:07:11.808+01:002011-01-03T18:07:11.808+01:00I've never posted a comment on your blog befor...I've never posted a comment on your blog before, although I was following and wishing you well with the baby! and I've been checking in here and there hoping all was well. And to see this! My god! I just have to say, I actually cried when reading that the Parisians - more than one person, which I suppose could have been written off as some kind of evil freak if it just had been one person -- that two entire groups of Parisians not only did such a henious, sickening, cold hearted thing as to deny a laboring, terrified pregnant woman transport to the hospital, but that they actually were so ice cold as to chastise you for your temerity in asking for it, look you in the face, and slam the door, leave you on the street in the cold and not care. Your baby could have died because of the delay! You could have died. Delays and complications, etc - time is of the essence in certain situations. I have worked on cases where delays in care led to terrible outcomes and I'm so incredibly happy for you that you and Zed are well. But that does not make up for this happening. I'm horrified and hurt for you that you had to experience this and am literally speechless. I cannot believe another human being could act that way to another human being. And that they are French, who I have always respected and admired. Seriously, you should write a letter to freaking Le Monde or something. Some fuss needs to be made about what happened to you and it should not be just forgotten. It's sickening and inexplicable and inhuman and quite frankly no set of words exists to describe it properly. I don't care if I sould like some overreacting nutjob. It is truly sickening what those Parisians did to you in such a time of need. My beloved French people acting in such a manner! I'm so ashamed of them! On behalf of humanity, I apologize and give you a big hug and send best wishes to you, FB and your sweet new baby.Spookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09077655534306461771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-31721049930624084912011-01-02T18:32:50.344+01:002011-01-02T18:32:50.344+01:00Dana, you freakin' rock. Congratulations on yo...Dana, you freakin' rock. Congratulations on your healthy baby boy! <br /><br />As for those douchebag asshats with the taxis, I can't wish enough bad things on them. WTF kind of person takes (or tries to take) a taxi from a woman in labor!?!? I laughed and cried at your story, but the part about those taxi-stealers made me as angry as I've been in a very long time. I once had someone in the 6th tell me she didn't know how on earth I could live in the 18th. Wish I'd run into her again--I could explain it quite easily with your mindblowing example. <br /><br />All the best to you, FB, and sweet Zed!GinaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199113454088459951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-42016211251437934342011-01-02T12:02:56.257+01:002011-01-02T12:02:56.257+01:00Dana, that story moved me to tears. Thank you so m...Dana, that story moved me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing it!Jenny Beaumonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922398547070676156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-45970464460716464252011-01-02T11:16:45.288+01:002011-01-02T11:16:45.288+01:00Dana & family,
The simple fact that you'r...Dana & family,<br /><br />The simple fact that you're able to take such a heart-wrenchingly difficult night and turn it into something positive, funny even... is just amazing! <br /><br />I think this is proof that Parisians can be complete DOUCHEBAGS. ugh. Makes me mad thinking about it, if I had been there I surely would have stepped in front of the cab & started pounding on the hood like a mad woman.<br /><br />I think you both deserve this wonderful baby and all the joy he's going to bring you daily.<br /><br />Congrats on surviving Paris during the most important night of your lives, & congrats on that beautiful baby!<br /><br />xx ShanShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07364380897165703199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-83067790902218356652010-12-30T13:26:20.317+01:002010-12-30T13:26:20.317+01:00Dana, you had me in tears -- having done this just...Dana, you had me in tears -- having done this just a week before you, I feel like I was reliving my own birth story reading yours. I had no delusions that I'd get anything but a c-section (had an Xray to confirm I can never deliver naturally, thus no unicorns or butterflies for me) but it doesn't change the fact that it's terrifying and reading this confirmed for me that i'm not crazy, so thanks for that -- plus, you are hilarious! i'm sorry you ended up with a c-section and I hope that you are recovering well. Those bitches who wanted to steal your taxi will get theirs in the end. Your little boy is adorable and his name is awesome, and I'm looking forward to reading more about your life with him.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496193808385291916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-2353542423034877522010-12-29T16:22:49.623+01:002010-12-29T16:22:49.623+01:00I just found your blog via A Taste of Garlic and a...I just found your blog via A Taste of Garlic and am glad I did! Congratulations on the birth of Zed (what a too cool for skool name!). What a birth story! You had me trembling whilst reading (I am currently 5 months pregnant and up until now I have managed to avoid thinking about giving birth) and what b***ards those Parisians are for not letting you take a taxi!! I cannot believe the world we live in and i don't know if people would be the same here in Lyon but somehow based on recent experiences I think they would :(<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed Zed's first Christmas and that you're coping okay with the new born and not too tired.<br /><br />I look forward to reading more about your new family soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-21798070336709059602010-12-29T15:04:41.329+01:002010-12-29T15:04:41.329+01:00Love your birth story! Zed is absolutely adorable...Love your birth story! Zed is absolutely adorable...Congratulations from Texas!!<br /><br />Hope all is going well with you 3 and that you guys have a wonderfully blessed New Year!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13202621464167811581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-36509203798274719992010-12-26T10:24:01.545+01:002010-12-26T10:24:01.545+01:00Just found your blog through Karen. Love the birt...Just found your blog through Karen. Love the birth story!! Reminds me of that saying "all the best plans..." can't remember the rest. Oops. Congrats on your new baby!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266971587262594164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-33981753940221016712010-12-26T02:36:39.295+01:002010-12-26T02:36:39.295+01:00This was an amazing birth story. OMG. Laughed, cri...This was an amazing birth story. OMG. Laughed, cried, jaw dropped open, the works. I've had "bad Parisian" moments before, but yours can simply never be topped. I cannot believe the taxi part. But after all of your harrowing adventures, you have a beautiful baby (named Zed!) and your joy leaps off the screen. Congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-48824166768328284772010-12-25T20:14:54.111+01:002010-12-25T20:14:54.111+01:00Screw the perfect birth stories...all that matters...Screw the perfect birth stories...all that matters is a healthy baby. Congrats. Plus now you have a story to tell over and over again, and certainly at Zed's wedding.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601542052605334407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-58767907827077967322010-12-24T14:34:53.569+01:002010-12-24T14:34:53.569+01:00Dana oh my god you had me on the edge of my seat! ...Dana oh my god you had me on the edge of my seat! Those fucking taxi bitches! I can just imagine them now... DAMN that pisses me off and makes me think AMERICANS ARE BETTER. But shhh I didn't say that. Wow, what a crazy journey. Sounds so scary and exhausting but your baby is beautiful and he's got the coolest mom in all of Paris so fucking congratulations I'm so happy for you. I resigned myself a few months ago to the thought of not being able to see you perform for a while, but hopefully it won't be too long before you're back on the scene and with a bouncy little baby cheering you on in the crowd!Chelsea Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251077214736528445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-5857711976491879982010-12-24T00:49:21.035+01:002010-12-24T00:49:21.035+01:00You're a real survivor, and now there's pr...You're a real survivor, and now there's proof! Glad you're both happy and healthy. xox HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-60883756290052383192010-12-23T23:15:40.885+01:002010-12-23T23:15:40.885+01:00I probably should have been clearer and written wh...I probably should have been clearer and written what a beautiful after birth story. Hmmm, that's not right. Epilogue! That's the word I'm looking for. The epilogue was beautiful and touching and sweet. And after and through all that you still managed to maintain your humanity and return the hag's purse! They got schooled!from calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801740912319377677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-24780736257676817232010-12-23T18:39:03.183+01:002010-12-23T18:39:03.183+01:00Holy cow! I've seen the best and the worst of ...Holy cow! I've seen the best and the worst of behavior in Paris. Usually they balance out somewhere in time. For you, I understand, that day may not come. But what a beautiful baby! Best of luck to all. Amazing!Roger Mensinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604298503765167570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-34082923867979907722010-12-23T17:37:27.349+01:002010-12-23T17:37:27.349+01:00what a harrowing tale! i guess rude new yorkers ar...what a harrowing tale! i guess rude new yorkers aren't enough of a challenge so you had to step it up. congratulations on the new kid!Jimmy Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663691908727460621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-6018308537476184232010-12-23T17:18:01.176+01:002010-12-23T17:18:01.176+01:00I was going to write that I love the story. I did...I was going to write that I love the story. I didn't love the story (wouldn't that be perverse to love that story). I loved READING about the story however - and your telling of it! You are a Ninja Wizard. True to form! <br /><br />If you're curious, The Unicorns were, sadly, visiting family in NJ. They are sorry they missed the event. They tried to send Heffalumps, but they couldn't get a cab, either. But all's well that ends well...and here you are with a fabulous son named Zed...YAY.yaamfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833338282528352548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-14655854397897992612010-12-23T15:15:17.018+01:002010-12-23T15:15:17.018+01:00Love this story Dana, and you guys. So happy for y...Love this story Dana, and you guys. So happy for you both. Can't wait to take Zed on a walkabout :)Matthew McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337681648615739609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-78392454588915927602010-12-23T11:07:27.490+01:002010-12-23T11:07:27.490+01:00Thanks for all the nice comments!! Karin and Rose...Thanks for all the nice comments!! Karin and Rose....on a sidenote...when we got into the taxi we found the purse of one of the women who had just left it there. It crossed my mind to just leave it there but I do believe in not returning bad karma with more bad karma so we gave it back to them. Though I do hope they get a taste of their own medicine sometime!! :)KFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532490726726475091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-31333966386730159432010-12-23T08:00:42.663+01:002010-12-23T08:00:42.663+01:00Congratulations! Zed looks gorgeous. Thank you for...Congratulations! Zed looks gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your experience; it was incredibly moving.<br /><br />Wishing you, FB, and Zed all the best from Melbourne, Australia.<br /><br />Oh, and Happy Christmas and New Year!<br /><br />Graham and MeganAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05756650624994347940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15751663.post-9940928616851853842010-12-23T03:30:48.794+01:002010-12-23T03:30:48.794+01:00Ninjamom!!!!!!! We just read this and raged and la...Ninjamom!!!!!!! We just read this and raged and laughed and cried with you. We miss you and can't wait to meet zed!!!!!!!! Xoxoxoxoxjessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941963378179005260noreply@blogger.com