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Comment on Thanks, But I Think I’ll Pass by bmmg39

bmmg39 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:37:43 +0000

I don’t have kids, but if I had a romantic interest in someone, I’d kiss her on the cheek, not the lips, because I’m simply not one who does that. I agree with you that the situation with your son can be awkward.

Comment on Do These Jeans Make My Butt Look Fat? by Jen Driscoll

Jen Driscoll — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:30:35 +0000

I enjoyed this story It is so true about not paying attention to how you look from the behind…or even other places when you have your own children to attend to. I finally, with 2 kids, 4 and 6, have gotten to pre-pregnancy weight and the average butt I once had. It has taken a few years but exercising, eating a low glycemic diet and taking some high quality vitamins has helped me regain energy and reach my goals. It is possible!!!! Hang in there moms, but remember it is okay to be where you are and enjoy your children…they are only little for a while.

Comment on A Birth Story…Or…A Flashback to High School Biology Class by deana

deana — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:36:19 +0000

I can so comment on this. I have had four c-sections to deliver my boys. Many people do have this terrible Idea about having surgery and not wanting that. Maybe because I was never able to deliver any of mine naturally I don’t understand that extreme need to have it natural but in the end they still get here.
I can say I also had wonderful experiences. There were few people in the operating room and everyone was talking, laughing and joking, and asking you all kinds of questions to make you feel at ease. And like you I got the best pictures. Within hours I was able to see the baby again and nurse him. So It really isn’t such a traumatic experience. the only bad part about the c-section is the recovery. I won’t lie it is quite painful for about a week or so, I guess the more you have the more painful it may be, but It was worth the pain when I see all my children.

Comment on How I Decluttered My Office by Amy

Amy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:53:12 +0000

I don’t have any advice, but wanted to let you know that you’re not the only one!

I wish you the best of luck. ((hugs))

Comment on Free Yourself from the Paper Trap by Any-Mom » How I Decluttered My Office

Any-Mom » How I Decluttered My Office — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:05:50 +0000

[...] that back up with some stuff from the office. My file cabinets are also a bit more empty because I’ve been on a paperless kick for some time now. I still have some things I’d like to work on: the genealogy piles, the old slides, the music [...]

Comment on Talking to Your Child About Sexual Abuse by bloo

bloo — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:54:46 +0000

I think you’re on the right track that age-appropriate discussions with children are ongoing. I don’t know of resources for this, but I do know of another important resource going along with this.

There is an excellent children’s book to help children who it is either known, or suspected, are being sexually abused. It is a faith-based book, but the authors are careful to tell the story itself in a way children can apply their own faith if they choose. They included the faith element because it is the child’s real story, fictionally told, and he relied on faith to help him, and also because many children are silenced by abusers by using faith as a weapon. The book is easy to read, small and discreet in size, and something children will be attracted to and will want to read. The first in a series of four. It has already been added to Resource Lists in many places (not faith based) and is a safe and tasteful tool to help children share.
Entitled David’s Sword by David, Lee and Marybeth Elliott, it can be purchased at any bookstore in the U.S. or you may visit David’s Sword Dot Com for an autographed copy.

Comment on Lost and Found by MoltoMom

MoltoMom — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:54:29 +0000

Thank you so much! I enjoy reading yours as well. We’re neighbors, you know, in good ol’ PA.

Comment on Lost and Found by Becca

Becca — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:47:52 +0000

I think that there are a lot of things that we can do now as mothers that we didn’t used to be able. I know that I have become more assertive due to my children health. I hear you on the staying up late thing though! Life is much more tiring now!

Becca

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Comment on Lost and Found by MichelleW

MichelleW — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:06:32 +0000

I could have written everything on your list myself! There are some things that are so universal about motherhood. Thanks for taking part. I hope others will to!

I am enjoying your blog.

Comment on Learning to Juggle by MoltoMom

MoltoMom — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:15:13 +0000

Thank you! (And I couldn’t think about a second until my first was 2 1/2!)