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Comment on Five Postpardum Tidbits by theGIRL

theGIRL — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:10:11 +0000

Vent away!! “This too shall pass” has been encouraging to me on several occasions during my motherhood journey!!

Comment on Five Postpardum Tidbits by theGIRL

theGIRL — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:01:08 +0000

That’s a good one!

Comment on Five Postpardum Tidbits by Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:15:53 +0000

I learned that its ok to not having the “oh my gosh I’ve never loved anything as much as this baby” moment as soon as they popped out. Yes i loved them but bonding for me takes time plus you’re tired after birth Knowing this took pressure off me the second time around.

Comment on Five Postpardum Tidbits by melissa

melissa — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:54:11 +0000

My mother never gave me advice when I had my first daughter, or my second daughter. She wanted me to figure things out on my own. I thought I had it under control after the first two. They were well behaved, always used their manners (in public), could sit at a restaurant without being carried out, could sit during story time at a public library, and behaved at the doctors office. I was a proud mama, proud of my children, and proud of how I have molded them. Then, I had babies 3 & 4 at the same time. Baby 4 is just like her sisters; she listens well and understands consequences. But baby number 3 has thrown me for a loop. Everyday he challenges me. He is not happy and perky like his sisters. He is a grump 90% of the day. After disciplining him for the past 5 days, I came to a realization that what may work for the other 3 does not work for him. I am not perfect, and neither are my children. He needs more from me. He is demanding, whiney, a screamer, a hitter, a thrower. You name it, he has done it. Just as I was about to leave to escape the chaos of being a stay at home mom, baby 3 came over and pulled me down to the floor, grabbed a pillow and a blanket, and just wanted to cuddle with his mom…alone, with no sisters. Now, I realize that he won’t hate me forever for the time outs and yelling, and it will pay off, as long as I stick to my guns! No matter where you are in your life with your children, it is just a phase, and will pass quickly. I’m trying to slow down and enjoy this chaotic time. Thank you for letting me vent!

Comment on Steppin’ Out with My Babies by Erica

Erica — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:41:10 +0000

You will do great!! I’m sure the first few days will be the hardest… hopefully it will get easier each day. Praying for all of you!

Comment on Steppin’ Out with My Babies by Beth ~ Just a Mom Like You

Beth ~ Just a Mom Like You — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:41:20 +0000

I felt the same way a couple of months ago when my only child decided she wanted to go to public school instead of being homeschooled. Being a momma sure is tough sometimes. I’ll be praying for you.

Comment on Steppin’ Out with My Babies by Julie

Julie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:40:17 +0000

You go lady! Thinking about you today:)

Comment on Steppin’ Out with My Babies by allyford

allyford — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:46:10 +0000

You’re gonna do great today! Thinking about you! Let’s do lunch soon, please!

Comment on Steppin’ Out with My Babies by Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:38:55 +0000

You’ll do great! Welcome back to the working world. I’m glad I’ll have someone to chat with again in the morning!

Comment on Steppin’ Out with My Babies by Tara

Tara — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:58:09 +0000

You’ll be great!