tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.comments2023-06-30T02:00:14.021-07:00Confessions of a Professional Stay At Home MomUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-19287369106458245292014-06-03T20:18:06.071-07:002014-06-03T20:18:06.071-07:00Totally awesome Mikaela!Totally awesome Mikaela!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-61765552037417655712013-08-05T18:00:16.048-07:002013-08-05T18:00:16.048-07:00I'm so sorry you had such a hard time! Thank ...I'm so sorry you had such a hard time! Thank you for sharing this. Breastfeeding is incredibly challenging and it's wonderful to see other moms sharing their nursing experiences.Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182895204624553512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-14678003302228160292012-09-19T09:35:39.089-07:002012-09-19T09:35:39.089-07:00Wonderful post. Having it all is a myth.Wonderful post. Having it all is a myth.Annie Leavitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830788199811021202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-66404634819274168082012-03-04T15:26:30.417-08:002012-03-04T15:26:30.417-08:00It's always nice (but still disheartening) whe...It's always nice (but still disheartening) when I find a friend who has gone through the same struggles that I have. I went through the same torture with my first and ended up pumping exclusively for 6 months. I was depressed and angry the entire time and I definitely think it affected how I bonded with him. He was not an easy baby by any means and coupled with my breastfeeding failures, I was literally at my wits end many a day. With my second, I was still scarred by the experience. I decided to formula feed from the beginning because I was still emotionally drained from the first go-round. When Baby 3 came around, I told myself that this would be the time that it worked out. It started off okay, but a couple weeks in I knew that the same problems were happening - she was still hungry after feeding for an hour. She would cry and cry and I would cry right along with her. I went back and forth on whether I should pump or not and supplement, but after a couple of weeks I decided I had to do what was best for all of us. So she is a bottle baby as well. All of my babies are healthy and thriving - but to be honest, my oldest who was breastfed the longest, is the one with the allergy issues. Go figure. As long as you are feeding your baby, you are an awesome mom in my book!<br /><br />While I was pregnant with #3, I found a wonderful blog with stories from women all over who have gone through the exact same things. It really helped me on those days when I was feeling like a failure, to read the stories of strong women who had been where I had been. <br /><br />And I love your definition of nursing! :) Hugs mama!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848072113575290777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-65804700377271047822011-09-01T09:49:50.896-07:002011-09-01T09:49:50.896-07:00I'm glad everything is ok for you all.I'm glad everything is ok for you all.Jamie L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16860560130656266287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-36807870647157204152011-09-01T07:32:08.548-07:002011-09-01T07:32:08.548-07:00wonderful perspective on this event in your life. ...wonderful perspective on this event in your life. Only if all people could have such an amazing attitude like yours.jmplachtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620515888258405019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-9558793893279759282011-07-11T14:04:51.675-07:002011-07-11T14:04:51.675-07:00I know what article you're referring to regard...I know what article you're referring to regarding little girls, and I agree. I tell the girls I coach all the time that they're cute. And you know what? Sometimes it has to do with how they look, but mostly, it's because they did or said something funny or precocious or just plain silly. And I tell little boys they are cute too, so why wouldn't I tell little girls? I also ask both boys and girls (I just know a lot more little girls through coaching) what school subjects they like, what their hobbies are, what books they’re reading….etc. Sure, if all you ever say to a girl is “you’re pretty,” then it’s unbalanced. But I think it’s also unbalanced to carefully never tell a girl she’s cute but to go ahead and tell a boy that. I mean, most kids are cute. And funny. And silly. Fact.<br /><br />The story about the Happy Meal cracks me up. My good friend Colleen’s son Dex loves to wear jewelry and put on high heel shoes with his female cousins. He’s 2 and a half and he’s having fun:-)Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182895204624553512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-19355541580992713042011-06-30T13:20:53.988-07:002011-06-30T13:20:53.988-07:00I love your children desperately. Any news about ...I love your children desperately. Any news about Finny and the dentist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-21600348112277030662011-06-22T15:05:32.752-07:002011-06-22T15:05:32.752-07:00When I had my second child, I would get so annoyed...When I had my second child, I would get so annoyed when I ran out of diapers. Dang it, I have to go to the store AGAIN. It doesn't make sense, but that's how I felt. So I switched to cloth. Somehow, laundry was easier for me to tackle than groceries.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05178493633682395950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-24137583865805046532011-05-12T13:08:19.768-07:002011-05-12T13:08:19.768-07:00I LOVE friends who stick! Glad you had such a gre...I LOVE friends who stick! Glad you had such a great time. What TLC were you filmed form? While you were busy taping, my roomies and I were busy eating chocolate covered pretzels and WATCHING TLC. :)Minivan Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128766664503776873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-63789765038282843802011-05-04T17:28:51.403-07:002011-05-04T17:28:51.403-07:00I'm with Nick, I HATE when people say the chil...I'm with Nick, I HATE when people say the child(rens) father is babysitting. I also agree, my way isn't the only way and when I come home after being away the house is messier, but everyone is alive, happy and usually pretty tired :)Minivan Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128766664503776873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-91216433754127374922011-05-04T16:41:16.573-07:002011-05-04T16:41:16.573-07:00Happy Graduation Mikaela!! (((HUGS)))Happy Graduation Mikaela!! (((HUGS)))The Foley Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424579061819054029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-54364659058288936952011-05-04T07:31:35.937-07:002011-05-04T07:31:35.937-07:00Love this post! I know I sometimes forget that &q...Love this post! I know I sometimes forget that "my" way isn't the "only" way and need to allow my hubby the space and freedom to be a dad without fear of my judgment and hovercrafting!Chantellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638700243696834012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-72858948922257045382011-05-03T14:03:43.685-07:002011-05-03T14:03:43.685-07:00Awesome. Congrats on your graduation :)Awesome. Congrats on your graduation :)Minivan Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128766664503776873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-61822134726762617902011-05-03T10:26:36.366-07:002011-05-03T10:26:36.366-07:00I have tears. You are beautiful and so strong.I have tears. You are beautiful and so strong.Alice Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529556272117383452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-33713164484073014342011-04-29T08:40:33.640-07:002011-04-29T08:40:33.640-07:00I TOTALLY get it. I cried when I packed up P'...I TOTALLY get it. I cried when I packed up P's clothes. Baby #3 is still a big question for us too. I feel ya sista, bittersweet indeed.Minivan Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128766664503776873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-85959960719635370682011-04-23T09:08:48.586-07:002011-04-23T09:08:48.586-07:00It's all about HOW you post about things. You...It's all about HOW you post about things. Your posts are usually entertaining; you write them like a joke. It's the people who just post random complaints, they're the ones that stink out loud.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900023896716493760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-19410095313193152012011-04-22T19:05:04.202-07:002011-04-22T19:05:04.202-07:00You write so well! I feel encouraged to go finish ...You write so well! I feel encouraged to go finish cleaning up toys now! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766941280448691487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-90007229358134561692011-04-22T18:20:25.758-07:002011-04-22T18:20:25.758-07:00Hear, hear! I do believe some are jealous that ot...Hear, hear! I do believe some are jealous that others went out and "got a life." =)princessbeththttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587927720947983861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-86894160728667342752011-04-22T17:49:34.263-07:002011-04-22T17:49:34.263-07:00Love you and everything you do, bebe!Love you and everything you do, bebe!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00763941140926578557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-83261610134917923202011-04-22T17:15:38.942-07:002011-04-22T17:15:38.942-07:00I totally agree!I totally agree!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252564128032054101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-48889974776860533912011-04-13T11:54:44.199-07:002011-04-13T11:54:44.199-07:00What a sweet post! I totally miss doing this with...What a sweet post! I totally miss doing this with Parker and am looking forward to doing it with Peyton. I hope she's a snuggler!Minivan Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128766664503776873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-64602572503652240822011-04-12T17:46:02.819-07:002011-04-12T17:46:02.819-07:00Oh, Tatiman. Although it does make me think of th...Oh, Tatiman. Although it does make me think of this....<br /><br />http://www.noisebot.com/come_to_the_dark_side_we_have_cookies_t-shirt.htm<br /><br />Also, okay, I have watched The Princess and The Frog, which is super cute, and I totally cried when Ray went to join Evangeline, but those boom booms are SCARY, man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-80872560007418550432011-03-31T20:38:42.393-07:002011-03-31T20:38:42.393-07:00If you figure out how to make that grow down thing...If you figure out how to make that grow down thing happen, please share your secret!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765307479325851847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748061181207169871.post-7223317873671358732011-03-25T04:20:30.474-07:002011-03-25T04:20:30.474-07:00So I must know where will your little man be going...So I must know where will your little man be going!?!?!? Little Proteges, Calverton Academy, Kids farm?? and did you have to get on a wait list.Sam & Dylan's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828311687626734778noreply@blogger.com