No, you're not alone.
You must act quickly, or as another saying goes, if you snooze, you lose.
Thanks for naming the philo, Tiffany.
Gene, that variegated monstera is awesome.
If my variegated philo decides to unfurl some leaves, I'll post a pic. It's been in suspense animation (not enough light) for a couple of months.
It's outdoors in a sunnier location now.