February 2012
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Took a Much-Needed Break.
So, I kind of took a break from the whole social network this weekend. I just needed to step back and sort of regroup, allow myself to enjoy my family without any negative outside interference (whether intended or not).
On Friday night, one of Kevin’s old coworkers and his wife invited us to dinner at their house. It was really really nice to get out and spend time with a couple who...
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PPD.
I can’t shake the feeling of being a horrible mom. That I’m abusive. That my son is scared of me. Sometimes I yell at or around him. Sometimes I make him eat. Sometimes I get so exhausted with him that I just put him down and let him fuss and cry and whine for several minutes.
There are a few moms that I no longer follow because they are so perfect- they were able to parent the way I...
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Tumblr Staff: A New Policy Against Self-Harm Blogs →
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One of the great things about Tumblr is that people use it for just about every conceivable kind of expression. People being people, though, that means that Tumblr sometimes gets used for things that are just wrong. We are deeply committed to supporting and defending our users’ freedom of speech, but we do draw some limits. As a company, we’ve decided that some specific kinds of content...
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mommyandlina asked: I got to ask, why "sleepy but sensual". I'm curious. lol
Sometimes I wonder...
When you see something that I’ve posted on your dashboard, what is the first thing you think? What kind of person do you think I am? How do you perceive me?
For example, my automatic thought on littlejacksons is “stylish but harried momma.” I see theyhavemy-heart as “goofy and adventurous.” mommyandlina is “sleepy but sensual” and ijustcronkedmypants is...
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“The Word is God’s medicine and can do what no natural medicine can do. It’s...”
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Pastor Dean
(via notesofapastor)
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Missing Out.
Having a hard day. Keeping thinking about how I will never know what it is like to nurse a baby. Feeling like less of a woman for not breastfeeding. Everyone I know feeds their baby like a normal woman does. Sigh. I hate this.
I’m so depressed. Lucas keeps crying, and I just feel like killing myself. Why can’t I be a better mom?
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Feeling Off.
Anne-Marie asked how I am doing with postpartum depression lately. So, I suppose, I should say that I am feeling better on that front. However, I have still been feeling an emptiness and slight despair (maybe?) that I don’t know how to get over. Maybe it’s not something you ever do get over…
The last week or two, I’ve just felt off. I have been exhausted every single day,...
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“When you are in the dark, listen, and God will give you a very precious message...”
– Oswald Chambers
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Sick, Tired, and Frustrated.
I am still sick- coughing, sniffling, sneezing, just feeling awful. Woke up every two hours to take care of Lucas. Where was my husband? Asleep in bed, all night long. This morning, he gets up and fiddles around on his computer (while wearing his f’ing Slanket) and with his new “NerdKit”- basically, he is working on electronics to create a sort of device. I wake up, take care of...
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Lucas is sick!
For the very first time! He must have gotten it from me. Or maybe he and I got it from one of my mom friends. But at any rate, I have been sick for a couple days… And today, after fighting his food and noticing his eye being watery for the last few days, he’s finally actually sick for the first time. He’s 3 days short of 5 months old! :( Tonight he has woken up every couple...
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All about Cloth-Diapering for Savannah!
I really want to but there are so many factors discouraging me :( all of my in laws think its so weird :/ and im incredibly confused by it!! how many diaper changes do you do a day?? Did you buy yours online?? And I don’t really understand how they even work!! Do they have pockets inside and you put the inserts in it?? How do you wash them?? And sterilize them or something?? If I had too...
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Sh*tuff Christian Girls Say. →
Okay, I seriously laughed. This reminded me SOOOO much of things all my Mercy Ministries friends say. Hahaha.
I AM A MERCY GIRL!!!
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I'm a "Success Story" on the Mercy Ministries... →
Oh wow… my heart! So cool, and it’s on the first page of all the testimonies! Hopefully my story will touch lives and give all glory to God. Maybe it might help someone fill out that application or start a relationship with Jesus Christ!
Sidenote: Reppin’ the babywearing in my testimony photo! >:D
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Bad Day.
I’m sick. For the 3rd time since Lucas was born. Thankfully, Lucas is fine, but I am just so done with feeling physically run-down. I just got back from helping my mother-in-law put together my sister-in-law’s baby shower favours. I feel like crashing, but then again… What’s the point? Man, I’m struggling emotionally. I feel very lonely, not romanced, and tired of...
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Feed Your Stash! →
Yesssssss!
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Mother and Child Necklaces. :3 →
I’ll be honest: I would love a mother-child necklace for Valentine’s Day from my husband. I don’t typically like jewellery, but this is something that is just so unique and special. Currently, I wear a necklace with a flat round charm that says “Faith” on it and a tiny cross that rests on top of that. I would love to add another little charm that has Lucas’ name...
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WatchLucas rolling over from back to belly in his nightgown (haha, it’s the morning so we haven’t gotten dressed yet)! He’s been rolling like crazy since his first time two days ago.
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MILESTONES! :D
So, first of all, the entire day, Lucas has been really really really fussy. He barely napped and kept whining. Now I know why: This evening when Kevin got home, he rolled over from his back to his belly! (He was rolling from belly to back since before he was even 2 months old.) And then… he did it again, because I just couldn’t believe it!!! :D It’s funny though, he only did it...
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Chemicals in Disposable Diapers. →
I’m not here to pass judgment… AT ALL. This article just really helped keep me strong in my choice to cloth diaper Lucas. Nighttime diapering has always been a challenge, and last night after a little leak through one of the leg holes (ugh, my boy has skinny legs!), I was feeling like giving up on nighttime cloth diapering. I was just going to start using the size 2 and 3 disposable...
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