tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post5125599323509914993..comments2023-12-17T17:19:47.379-06:00Comments on Happily Ever After...: Mommyhood, Part Two: The Reality of It AllStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044873959660778423noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-49950191063419230862009-05-09T21:06:00.000-05:002009-05-09T21:06:00.000-05:00Today is the 9th, you haven't blogged since the 5t...Today is the 9th, you haven't blogged since the 5th!! How can that be? Ha PeggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-22767128070343789702009-05-09T19:09:00.000-05:002009-05-09T19:09:00.000-05:00Hi!
My name's Leanne, and I'm from just about the...Hi!<br /><br />My name's Leanne, and I'm from just about the other side of the map from you!! I've been a lurker all these months, almost since the beginning of your pregnancy with Ava, and I wanted to finally comment and tell you how much I enjoy your posts!<br /><br />I love to "tune in" every day and read the latest goings on with your life. Though I have 7 children on this eartn (yes, they are all natural and allll mine and my husbands!), I remember keenly and fondly the days when my son was a newborn. <br /><br />I'd love for you to stop by my blog sometime and leave me a comment, and maybe we can be virtual friends! I'm available in case you want any advice or tips or whatever....I figure if I don't get it after this many kids, then I don't think I'll get it at all!!! HA!<br /><br />So I hope to see you around my blog soon!<br /><br />And by the way, Ava is just such a perfect little baby.....I'm so glad you realize how truly blessed you are!<br /><br />Love<br />Leanne in Longview<br />http://mysupplications.blogspot.comLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790757525000409229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-58407100073022630152009-05-07T11:00:00.000-05:002009-05-07T11:00:00.000-05:00hang in there friend!
have you tried putting he...hang in there friend! <br /><br />have you tried putting her in the bathroom in her bouncy chair while the shower runs so you can cook/eat dinner?<br /><br />that worked with Abby!!!<br /><br />Alyall up in each others biznesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440181617161294493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-27740290664087360992009-05-06T13:16:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:16:00.000-05:00Awesome post, as always :)
You are a great mommy a...Awesome post, as always :)<br />You are a great mommy and yes, those first weeks are definitely hard. We had it pretty rough for about the first 5 weeks and yes, that time around dinner is the worst! Keep up the great work and give that cutie a hug for me :)<br />Hugs and prayers,<br />AmandaAmanda Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895652232932076943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-15194776814694604372009-05-06T12:19:00.000-05:002009-05-06T12:19:00.000-05:00Ava is lucky to have you as a mommy and you are so...Ava is lucky to have you as a mommy and you are sooo lucky to have her. Im sure it will get better after all you've only been in this new "normal" for 3 weeks thats not very long when you think she's going to be living with you for the next 20 years :) will be praying for you!!Katie Spinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688530544975471836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-201035369010935932009-05-06T10:24:00.000-05:002009-05-06T10:24:00.000-05:00First of all, your daughter is a doll and your fam...First of all, your daughter is a doll and your family is precious! I started following your blog during your pregnancy and have enjoyed reading all about your sweet new girl! As many people have already said in their comments, it does get better! I am a lot like, you, I enjoy organization, am pretty scheduled and like things a certain way! I had to let some stuff go for awhile when I had my first son, but after about the 6 week mark I felt like I was back into a groove of getting things done, getting enough sleep and getting out of the house without 2 hours of preparation! I now have a 13 month old and a 5 week old, and adjusting to #2 is sooo much easier! Thank you for sharing your life with us and have a wonderful day!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064283603008225154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-23216347859682432532009-05-06T09:32:00.000-05:002009-05-06T09:32:00.000-05:00Oh she is so precious! I can't wait to hold precio...Oh she is so precious! I can't wait to hold precious Shelby in my arms and experience this type of joy but at the same time, i'm having a hard time accepting that she is going to come out and i'll have to share her. haha~Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403042049764627120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-31707401478638610712009-05-06T08:57:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:57:00.000-05:00thank you so much for your openness and honesty! I...thank you so much for your openness and honesty! I needed that! I like to hear the reality of things. And this post made me realize that this fall my life will never be the same! and it will eb stressful at times. But that it will all be worth it!LyndsAUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675901227296649413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-5306364067444238322009-05-06T08:52:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:52:00.000-05:00Congrats! She is beautiful. It does get better. I...Congrats! She is beautiful. It does get better. Im sure everyone tells you that, but you will get a routine and you will have a "normal"life again. I take Morgan everywhere with me now and she loves it. :) Oh and I put her in her bouncy seat to take showers. That makes all the difference in how I feel!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723527116498542056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-16122247510142781902009-05-06T07:31:00.000-05:002009-05-06T07:31:00.000-05:00I LOVE her little feet in that bottom photo...too ...I LOVE her little feet in that bottom photo...too sweet for words. It does get easier once they sleep through the night...however, enjoy this time because as hard as it is right now, I have to say, it's even harder now. I have a ten year old son and a daughter almost six and I'll tell ya....4th grade STINKS to high heaven and I can't wait for summer break! I think it will get easier once their out of COLLEGE! Ugh! Don't mean to be a downer...but I'm just talking reality here. Hug that precious daughter of yours daily...it's the best thing we can do for them as it makes everyone smile.Toni :O)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-13776983146869703012009-05-06T06:38:00.000-05:002009-05-06T06:38:00.000-05:00She changes so quickly! Those big eyes just melt y...She changes so quickly! Those big eyes just melt your heart. The first 3 years aren't just emotionally intense, they challenge you physically too. Then about 14 you long for the physical part to dominate the relationship because the early teen is the most emotionally intense being. Parenthood is THE most intense job on earth. The most responsibility, the most fallout when you slip up, AND the biggest rewards when they become better than you ever were. Enjoy the ride! Love you, PeggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-36562001625410544952009-05-06T02:08:00.000-05:002009-05-06T02:08:00.000-05:00Your baby is beautiful. Daughters are special...m...Your baby is beautiful. Daughters are special...mine are now 18 and 20 and all the love you pour into them as little ones comes back to you as they grow up.<br /><br />When you look back on these days you will remember the sweetness and not so much the spit up.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-91580937342435204922009-05-05T23:49:00.000-05:002009-05-05T23:49:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.pollicinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142802893489058417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-16017432068272775872009-05-05T21:53:00.000-05:002009-05-05T21:53:00.000-05:00it took a good month to even begin to find a sched...it took a good month to even begin to find a schedule and sanity with our first child...lol......just gotta find ur NEW normal.....Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659302756232168782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-2473345936515556382009-05-05T21:05:00.001-05:002009-05-05T21:05:00.001-05:00oh steph, what a sweet and TRUE post! it will get ...oh steph, what a sweet and TRUE post! it will get better... and then gets worse when #2 arrives and i am TERRIFIED of what will happen when #3 comes for us in a few weeks!!! i don't think i've had more than 4 consecutive hours of sleep in 4 years!!!! i'm praying for God to sustain you! the fussy time at dinner will pass in a few weeks! :) you're an amazing mommy!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059473499721375459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-9268013036915347122009-05-05T21:05:00.000-05:002009-05-05T21:05:00.000-05:00She is just precious! Loved your post! I have 3 tw...She is just precious! Loved your post! I have 3 two boys and a girl. My baby is 3 now. As she grows it will all be easier. TFSAnissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139372117876397942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-50135052409916610992009-05-05T20:51:00.000-05:002009-05-05T20:51:00.000-05:00wow.. she's beautiful.
and thank you for your tra...wow.. she's beautiful.<br /><br />and thank you for your transparency. as someone that ha never experienced mommyhood, but wants to very badly, it's nice to hear both sides.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-76652569070978016912009-05-05T20:08:00.000-05:002009-05-05T20:08:00.000-05:00Love her pretty eyes & her outfit in the last ...Love her pretty eyes & her outfit in the last picture! :-)Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822670205956020770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30554412.post-87122100171598894012009-05-05T19:38:00.000-05:002009-05-05T19:38:00.000-05:00It really does get easier as the days and weeks go...It really does get easier as the days and weeks go by. You really will get to get some rest and even paint your nails (eventually). I love reading your blog and about little sweetie pie. I really don't remember how I ran across your blog but I'm so glad I did. I smile when I read your posts. <br /><br />You are a great mommy! Ava will bring delight to your life every single day forever and ever."Hello... It's Me Again..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/18343244526052748346noreply@blogger.com