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Baby/Toddler Chat (take 3)
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| I love shirts with saying on them!!! |
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| I don't mind shirts with sayings on them |
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| It depends on the saying on the shirt whether I like it or not |
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| I generally don't like or dislike shirts with sayings |
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| I dislike shirts with sayings of any kind on them |
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| I refuse to buy them for my kids, but will accept them as gifts |
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| We don't allow them to be worn even if they were given it by someone |
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| My favorite saying on a shirt is...______ |
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| My least favorite saying on a shirt is..._____ |
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| I have no opinion |
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(last vote on : 7/18/2008 2:29:32 PM)
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/9/2008 8:30:21 PM
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Sideways
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Well, that was very nice of the trooper to escort her home without giving you a hard time about it. Did you find the dog?
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/9/2008 8:36:43 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Yes, we have the dog. He does this every couple months or so...those vinyl coated leads don't hold up that long...he's a big boy. He only does it when no one is home though...I think he must have been mad that we were gone all day.
I really don't like the dog. That's not very nice, but true.  He's just too big to be an inside dog, even though he is very friendly with the kids.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/9/2008 8:46:09 PM
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Sideways
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My folks have a Great Pyrenees, which sort of resembles a small polar bear. He's both inside and out, and my mom didn't like him much at first either. He did a lot of destruction as a puppy. But with my dad gone so much on travel, he's very comforting protection (these dogs were bred to guard the sheep, and they can easily take on a wolf or bear).
They have one of those electric collars where if he crosses a wire buried underground he gets zapped.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/9/2008 10:50:15 PM
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Mary rolled over!!! She rolls from her back to tummy and then gets stuck (and boy does she get grouchy being on her tummy). YEA! I'm so proud of my lil' miss muffincakes!
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/9/2008 11:41:03 PM
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nicole6598
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Woo hoo for Mary!!! How is the bottle feeding going now Nicole?
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 7:56:00 AM
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LaurainAL
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You are putting Jadon's needs above your wants, in spite of your feelings, and that makes you an excellent mom.
I couldn't agree more.
I have a question for those of you who are critical of Mother's venting about some of the struggles of motherhood and it's honestly just out of curiosity and there is no malice intended. But, do you ladies really never think to yourself that you wish things were different right at this moment? I think we all know that babyhood is a season and things will change and get better. I am only speaking for myself, but it was sometimes therapeutic to come here and discuss with other Mom's how being without sleep was so hard. And, for a first time Mom it was good to know that my kid wasn't the only one that didn't need sleep.
Mothering a baby is wonderful, joyous, beautiful, scary, heart-wrenching, and exhausting all at the same time. Why is venting about it off limits while less important topics, imo, are ok?
I love y'all. Really I do.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 8:29:53 AM
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Sideways
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I think some more "experienced moms" see venting as little more then a pity party, and when they were young moms having a pity party, the only thing that worked for them was for a friend to shake them up and tell them to suck it up and keep moving.
So, because it worked for them to have a friend show tough love, that's what will work for everyone else. Because lending a new mom a sympathetic ear and saying "there, there" isn't really being a good friend according to this way of thinking.
Personally, I don't agree. If a mom were consistently ignoring advice that could make her life better, then I could see getting tough on her. But if she simply needs to vent and know that she's not alone, then I think it's helpful and useful to let her come her and do that.
Maggie is dead on right (as she often is). Sleep deprivation is a form of torture, and an extremely good one, as it really messes with a person's mental state. My husband went through a quarter in school where he had an incredible academic load plus a job and he nearly went suicidal from the sleep deprivation. He actually reached a point where he felt he didn't deserve sleep, because there was so much work to be done. His mental state was seriously altered, and he credits me with keeping him alive, but I think he gives me way to much credit.
You don't have to feel all lovey, dovey towards your kids; you just have to do what's right by them, and the love will come in time.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 8:41:44 AM
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PrincessDonna
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If a mom were consistently ignoring advice that could make her life better, then I could see getting tough on her. But if she simply needs to vent and know that she's not alone, then I think it's helpful and useful to let her come her and do that.
I agree. And I hope my posts yesterday were helpful and not critical.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 9:03:13 AM
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I am an older "young" mom. I had to wait so long for my babies that I was over the moon with all things baby. Nursed on demand 24/7, little sleep?, no problem, clingy baby?, my joy and privilege to hold and comfort. Noone took care of my babies but me. No church nursery until after 1y/o. "Datenight" with hubby included baby.
Fast forward 5 years to the present. To quote Kate Gosselyn, "Today, I just might lose my mind." I have no outside support system, no just for me outlet, and my children's needs can sometimes overwhelm me to the point of wanting to go and hide under the covers.
I was much better at babies than I am at preschoolers.  Do I love them any less, heavens no! My love for them grows everyday. Have I lost a little bit of me, yes. Do I need to recover it, most certainly. I have come to realize that if I had been a bit more balanced from the beginning I wouldn't be where I am right now.
I applaud the strength and confidence of moms who are not ashamed to think of themselves as they nurture their babes. Taking care of mom is an act of love in itself for baby. Recognizing that, hey, I need a break and it is best for all if I get one IS NOT SELFISH, it is wise.
We all excel at different aspects of mothering and are each challenged at a few things. This forum has been such a help for me to come and be encouraged, instructed and,yes, occaionally called out when I needed it. And it is my prayer that I can be that for others as well.
I think everyone in this particular conversation has conducted themselves with kindness and has spoken in love. It is good for all of us to expererience other's perspectives. We don't have to agree all the time, how boring would that be?
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 9:11:45 AM
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Sarah. Would you please come and discuss it with us over there then?
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 9:15:14 AM
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LaurainAL
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ORIGINAL: Flintejae
where is that thread?
Women Only. It has been bumped to the top.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 9:17:25 AM
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ORIGINAL: Flintejae
p.s. I GOT MY STROLLER!!!! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks Ry 4 your advice!
Does Jadon fit ok in the harness?
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 10:14:12 AM
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EmilyAnn
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David rolled from his back to his side the day he was born. He has been rolling from his back to his belly for a few days now. He also smiles when I tickle him or talk to him and make funny faces. My baby will be 4 weeks old tomorrow and 1 month old on Sunday!!
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 11:50:07 AM
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RepentanceIsRequired
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ORIGINAL: nicole6598
Woo hoo for Mary!!! How is the bottle feeding going now Nicole?
Bottle feeding is going okay. We are trying differnet nipples and so far (naturally) the slower flow ones are much better. The only down side is it takes her much much longer to eat, but we don't have the throwing up like she does with the next step ones.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 12:04:53 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Sorry...I had a doctor's appointment this morning. Yes, the non-baby discussion is better suited to the General Mommy thread. Thanks for moving it there.
Levi needs his hair cut again. Seems like I just cut it. But then I cut Noah's at the same time and his needs it again too... Levi just really doesn't care for the experience, so I'm not looking forward to it. 
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 7/10/2008 2:21:39 PM
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lexie
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that's ok Emily.....you peeing is an important part of the day!!!!
This made me laugh so hard because it reminded me of my attempts to neatly pee while holding a small baby! I remember Dh asking me how I manage to pee while holding a baby. My answer - by putting her in the crib first.
So, like 85 pages ago I came in asking a question about diaper rash (I don't get enough time on the computer anymore!) - I just wanted to say thanks for the advice. I talked to the mom about it and she finally decided to go to the doctor and it turns out it was a yeast rash, which is why it wasn't going away. So the doctor was able to give her something for it.
And I was reading about the double stroller/sit and stand strollers - you can do what the mom's in my neighbourhood do - just sit the older child on the handles and push! (ooohhh that gets me so bad - or maybe it's that they then push the stroller into the road in front of moving vehicles...not sure which it is.)
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