Comments on: Mattering

By: HRH

HRH — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:28:33 +0000

I like the catepillar.

Hang in there. Totally understand it.

By: Devra Renner

Devra Renner — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:11:12 +0000

I remember when we brought our second child home from the hospital, I was so thankful that Aviva had called me a couple of weeks before and said, “When you bring the baby home, don’t be surprised if your first thought is “Oh shit! How am I going to handle two kids? What have I done? I had things undercontrol and now I feel like everything is blown. When will I ever find time to get anything done? Arghhhh!”

She said the feeling eventually will go away as you find your groove, BUT she and I also agree that if any parent can’t find their groove for 2-6 weeks and has signs of depression (i.e. sleep problems, eating, anxiety, extreme irritabilty, sadness, etc.) then tell your doctor! Don’t go it alone. For all you know the doc could really help with a reality check to say, “Yeah, you’ve got some red flags, but we don’t need to treat it at this point” and give you some tips tricks and a therapy referral, or they could offer some meds to get you to a point where you can feel less anxious and have the cloud lift so you can see things clearly. Whether you need meds in for the longterm or shorterm, if you need em, go get em! I wish we could erase the stigma associated with depression.

If you want another great book about maternal depression (not just Post Partum Depression) I also recommend Tracy Thompson’ s book “The Ghost in The House.”

Devra Renners last blog post..Text and/or Talk – Good, Bad, Ugly, or Just Plain Confusing?

By: Multi-tasking Mommy

Multi-tasking Mommy — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:44:58 +0000

It’s a hard balance, for sure, being a SAHM! Yes, we are super lucky that we aren’t going to work every day, but there aren’t breaks and days can be long. It’s a different lifestyle and just like any other lifestyle, until one lives it for themselves, they cannot truly appreciate the downs or the ups–just my opinion, however!
I agree that it is important for your children to learn to play independently, that is a good skill to have!
The quiet time every day is a challenging one, for sure. My Mom makes it sound like it was so easy to put my sister and me and in our rooms for an hour every afternoon. Apparently we just went and were quiet….what has changed???

Multi-tasking Mommys last blog post..Widening Wednesday Week 22

By: The One Where She Doesn’t Kvetch About the Monkeys (untiltheveryend….)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:15:59 +0000

[...] class was good for them (I made sure of that), and that’s what matters. I, on the other hand, mattered so little that I made Josh “fetch” me a CHAI TEA LATTE when on his way home, which I [...]

By: Dina

Dina — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:48:56 +0000

I totally get this! Me time is SOOOO important around here, keeps everyone happy!
Nice gifty, lucky you.
The rascal looks all grown up sitting up playing. He has sooo much hair.
They grow way too fast!
Take care.

By: Teena in Toronto

Teena in Toronto — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:29:48 +0000

Poor you! Lemme know if there is anything I can do! Teena in Torontos last blog post..Phone wars

By: BlondeBlogger

BlondeBlogger — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:59:45 +0000

Go you with the “suck it!” ITA!

I’m in the need-a-haircut-bad stage too right now…blah.

Hope you feel better soon. And that box? I want!!! There’s a whole long story behind why that movie means so much to me but it does and that sparkly, PINK, gorgeous box would be awesome! I wonder if I can find one online…going to Ebay now lol.

By: Cori

Cori — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:58:24 +0000

Oh this post is to timely, I’ve decided to go back to work because I’m going nuts at home, truly. My job will just cover the cost of child care but my sanity is far more important right?

Love your site, the colours are wonderful.

Coris last blog post..On to lighter things …

By: it'sgrandma

it'sgrandma — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:49:05 +0000

I hope that you stick to your new “life style”!! It will be good for everyone if you do. I am here , too!!! Loveooooxxxxit’sgrandma

By: Rosebud & Papoosie Girl

Rosebud & Papoosie Girl — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:44 +0000

I soooo get this! Rosebud & Papoosie Girls last blog post..I think you might be on to me