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Thank you so much for taking the time to read (and...

2012-01-31T11:58:48.965-08:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to read (and comment!), Melinda! The article you linked to is absolutely fantastic and a wonderful read. Thank you for passing it along!

So glad I'm not alone in my freezer meals. Hah...

2012-01-31T11:57:31.159-08:00

So glad I'm not alone in my freezer meals. Hahahaha...sometimes you do what you have to do, eh? ;) Thanks for the sweet comment!

Oh, Bethany! You are the sweetest! First of all, ...

2012-01-31T11:56:49.118-08:00

Oh, Bethany! You are the sweetest!

First of all, isn't the August '11 birth board a little crazypants? Whenever I go onto BabyCenter, I'm always like, "Okay, what shenanigans am I going to run into today?" Hahaha...at least it's entertaining at 3AM while I'm nursing the wee one. ;)

Second of all, magnesium is totally the devil. The nurse told me I would feel like I had the flu or something, but let's just say that apparently I've never had the flu if THAT'S what it feels like. I swear, my eyes were rolling around in my head...yikes...

In any case, thank you so much for taking the time to read, and for being so encouraging. Your sweet words mean the world to me. :)

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement ...

2012-01-31T11:53:55.751-08:00

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and understanding! I read one of your recent posts (the comment about the cilantro smoothie totally made me giggle) and the whole time I was nodding in agreement.

There's something to be said about being honest and putting yourself out there, and I'm thankful for all you've shared, as well. I think that in doing so, we help ourselves, as well as anyone else who is in the same boat. Which is important, because us mamas need to stick together. ;)

Hugs!

Thank you so much for passing along that post! S...

2012-01-31T11:45:55.760-08:00

Thank you *so* much for passing along that post! So, so perfect. And exactly something I needed to read.

Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Janet. Yo...

2012-01-31T11:43:36.734-08:00

Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Janet. Your thoughtfulness made me tear up, because I know that you are going through so many emotions yourself—and that you took time to encourage me reminds me of what a true gem you are. Hugs right back to you!

<3

Thank you so much, Rachel! I appreciate you taking...

2012-01-31T11:42:15.307-08:00

Thank you so much, Rachel! I appreciate you taking the time to read, and for leaving such a sweet comment. <3

I can't thank you enough for your sweet words....

2012-01-31T11:41:26.836-08:00

I can't thank you enough for your sweet words. You are a gem! :)

Oh, Holly—I can only imagine how tough it must be ...

2012-01-31T11:40:56.147-08:00

Oh, Holly—I can only imagine how tough it must be right now! I will be sending all the happy thoughts your way, and do hope that you are able to find work soon. I know that in the meantime it's difficult to just let yourself enjoy time without a timeclock, but I hope you're able to find some time during the day to bask in some guilt-free relaxation. ;)

Thank you so much for leaving your feedback, and for your kind words! Hugs!

Thank you so much, Connie! :)

2012-01-31T11:39:07.817-08:00

Thank you so much, Connie! :)

Oh, Megan! Please, please, please, know I'm al...

2012-01-31T11:38:45.651-08:00

Oh, Megan! Please, please, please, know I'm always here if you want to chat with someone about breastfeeding issues. I went through so much frustration in the beginning and it didn't start to feel natural and easy until Eisley was about 3 months. It was like one day it just "clicked" for both Eisley and I. I don't know what I would have done without all the encouragement/advice/what-have-you from all my sweet twitter and bloggy mamas! Don't ever feel alone or afraid to reach out. Odds are, someone is out there going through the same thing...

And I love that quote you shared. Something I totally need to keep in mind when I'm feeling like I'm just not doing enough.

Hugs, m'dear! And thank you for always being so sweet.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post and ...

2012-01-31T11:35:26.659-08:00

Thank you for taking the time to read my post and leave such a sweet comment. It feels good to hear from someone who has been there and has moved forward from it (and lived to tell their tale...heehee). Motherhood is incredible in that you are always feeling something new or discovering something else about yourself. It's been so much more complicated than I expected (which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but is definitely a learning experience).

In any case, I appreciate your kind words! :)

Hugs, hugs, hugs! I seriously wish we lived next t...

2012-01-31T11:32:57.871-08:00

Hugs, hugs, hugs! I seriously wish we lived next to each other so we could just have a cup of coffee while our little ones hung out (crying, urping, or whatnot) and just chat about things.

It feels good to realize that none of us are alone in our thoughts and feelings. And the fact that the "hardest" first days home with a newborn were almost easier than mommyhood now is puzzling, but sometimes true!

Thank you for being such a sweet bloggy friend. :)

Thank you for the sweet feedback, Leslie! I apprec...

2012-01-31T11:30:01.397-08:00

Thank you for the sweet feedback, Leslie! I appreciate you taking the time to read about these mommy shenanigans, even though you are not yet a mama yourself. ;) I'm thankful for your encouragement and kind words!

Oh, my gosh. That post you linked to is FANTASTIC....

2012-01-31T11:28:57.840-08:00

Oh, my gosh. That post you linked to is FANTASTIC. Definitely something I needed to read. It's interesting about how whether you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all, almost every mom (if not ALL) struggles with the same emotions. We all think we should be doing more than we do on some level...which isn't fair to ourselves.

I suppose we all deserve a bit more credit, eh? :)

Thanks for the encouraging comment, as always!

I can't thank you enough for taking the time t...

2012-01-31T11:21:42.266-08:00

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment, Henley! I appreciate you reading my blog and for being so understanding. :) And thank you for choosing this post to de-lurkify yourself! Heehee.

Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Crystal! ...

2012-01-31T10:38:07.273-08:00

Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Crystal! You are a gem.

I'm definitely trying to avoid my triggers, to...

2012-01-31T10:37:35.238-08:00

I'm definitely trying to avoid my triggers, too! It's weird how those thoughts come out of nowhere, though. Like, she'll be on the bed and all of a sudden I'm like, "What if she falls off and gets wedged in-between the nightstand and the bed and is screaming and I can't get her out and ahhhhhhhh!" It's like I have to physically shake those thoughts out of my head. Ridiculous.

Thank you for being so understanding, Kathleen! This mommyhood thing is full of ups and downs (but mostly ups, which makes is all worthwhile). ;) Hugs!

I only recently discovered that PPD and PPA can st...

2012-01-31T10:16:27.657-08:00

I only recently discovered that PPD and PPA can start MONTHS after you have the baby. Again, why does nobody tell you these things?! It makes us all think we're going crazy, especially when at the beginning (when things are supposed to be the hardest) we are hanging in there just fine.

Hugs, Miranda! Thank you so much for your feedback on this post. :)

As always, you make my soul happy. Thank you for t...

2012-01-31T10:15:06.734-08:00

As always, you make my soul happy. Thank you for the sweet words. Can't wait for you to meet the little nugget...so soon! :)

Amen, sister! I've tried to explain these thin...

2012-01-31T10:14:25.307-08:00

Amen, sister! I've tried to explain these things to my husband, but he doesn't seem to really get it. (Not that I blame him.) So, it feels good to have all this feedback from people who are like, "Yeah. That."

:)

Thanks for the sweet comment, Kellie!

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, as always!...

2012-01-31T10:13:06.466-08:00

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, as always!

I think that there is a lot of pressure in our culture to do it all. That's why I can understand your having these same emotions of guilt. Whether it's writing, mama-ing, or otherwise, it's like, "What, you think you're important enough to stay at home and live out your dream? You should be like the rest of us and have to work yourself to a pulp and then pursue everything else with whatever you have left!" When, in reality, if you're able to work hard to make it work, then you should be proud of that. And realize that is enough.

Hugs, lady! And I'm proud of you for doing all you do. :)

Thank you for your encouraging comment. :) It feel...

2012-01-31T10:09:28.192-08:00

Thank you for your encouraging comment. :) It feels good to know that I'm one of so many mamas who feel this way!

Hahaha...the first part of your comment made me la...

2012-01-31T10:08:26.570-08:00

Hahaha...the first part of your comment made me laugh because it's SO TRUE. The only thing most people ask me is, "Are you getting much sleep?" I'm always like, "DON'T REMIND ME, NANCY." ;) Well, I don't say it out loud, but you know...

I think it's so important for every mom to be encouraged (even if they "seem" to be doing fine). Just one extra hug or word of understanding means more than anyone could imagine.

Thank you for the sweet comment!

Oh, exactly! That's why I wish more people wer...

2012-01-31T10:06:12.164-08:00

Oh, exactly! That's why I wish more people were aware of PPA. So many times you tell yourself, "Well, I don't want to cry all day or run away from home, so...maybe it's all in my head." We need to band together and work towards healing those crushing emotions.

And I know many moms who have had the guilt of breastfeeding issues just eat them up inside! In my mind, if you are doing as much as you can for your little one, you are doing BETTER than fine. Any breastmilk your baby receives is good for their little bodies, but formula was created for a reason...to nourish your baby when your body is unable to keep up.

Hugs, Sarah! If you ever need to vent or need some online "hugs", I'm here. :)

Comments on your wishcake.: on all those emotions...

Thank you so much for taking the time to read (and...

So glad I'm not alone in my freezer meals. Hah...

Oh, Bethany! You are the sweetest! First of all, ...

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement ...

Thank you *so* much for passing along that post! S...

Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Janet. Yo...

Thank you so much, Rachel! I appreciate you taking...

I can't thank you enough for your sweet words....

Oh, Holly—I can only imagine how tough it must be ...

Thank you so much, Connie! :)

Oh, Megan! Please, please, please, know I'm al...

Thank you for taking the time to read my post and ...

Hugs, hugs, hugs! I seriously wish we lived next t...

Thank you for the sweet feedback, Leslie! I apprec...

Oh, my gosh. That post you linked to is FANTASTIC....

I can't thank you enough for taking the time t...

Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Crystal! ...

I'm definitely trying to avoid my triggers, to...

I only recently discovered that PPD and PPA can st...

As always, you make my soul happy. Thank you for t...

Amen, sister! I've tried to explain these thin...

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, as always!...

Thank you for your encouraging comment. :) It feel...

Hahaha...the first part of your comment made me la...

Oh, exactly! That's why I wish more people wer...

Thank you so much for passing along that post! S...