tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post6881635563303112266..comments2023-11-05T00:18:55.212-07:00Comments on Wannabe Hipster Mom: The real deal on being a motherShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02754516192038792232noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-6644490483812922332008-07-31T19:46:00.000-07:002008-07-31T19:46:00.000-07:00Ditto.It gets easier and it gets harder.You are do...Ditto.<BR/><BR/>It gets easier and it gets harder.<BR/><BR/>You are doing awesome!Fawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081846217790326939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-64770001165965533092008-07-31T17:17:00.000-07:002008-07-31T17:17:00.000-07:00The first 3 months are so hard. Weird sleep, new 2...The first 3 months are so hard. Weird sleep, new 24 job... add in breastfeeding, and naps, and argh! It does get easier though. At some point this year you'll look back and realize that some things have become routine and aren't so stressful. Hang in there, there's nothing wrong with saying this is hard. <BR/><BR/>Check out some mommy lit books, like Mother Shock by Andrea Buchanan. It helped me Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055874292281394152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-27690227503111686412008-07-31T16:15:00.000-07:002008-07-31T16:15:00.000-07:00I miss having babies around, but I don't miss the ...I miss having babies around, but I don't miss the exhaustion, and I love having both legs shaved in the same month instead of just one or the other.<BR/><BR/>I'll raise my hand with Jen. Let me know if you need a treat or someone to do the dishes or watch Ben while you go to the gym.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638857079865671979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-46655532179384071802008-07-31T14:12:00.000-07:002008-07-31T14:12:00.000-07:00Not only will your experiences change as he does, ...Not only will your experiences change as he does, in many ways they will get better. Imagine the times when you can have an actual conversation with him, and both of you understand each other? It is unreal.<BR/><BR/>My oldest is 5, my youngest is 20 months. Both boys, they put us through different things, but parenting is an awesome thing. And when you can kiss diapers goodbye, the air smells Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01952003664675322888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-47713246064252612562008-07-31T13:33:00.000-07:002008-07-31T13:33:00.000-07:00No need to sugar coat it, it is one helluva HARD j...No need to sugar coat it, it is one helluva HARD job being a mom. Oddly, once you get back to work, and Ben will be a bit older, you will all figure out a rhythm. He will sleep more consistently, you will be able to do your 'do, and it will just start to become normal. There will be a wrench thrown in the works here and there, but for the most part you will all work it out. Huh. Look how many Elise Michaels Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360540188671140965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-35241828439711632642008-07-31T12:52:00.000-07:002008-07-31T12:52:00.000-07:00Great post Shannon - this is the real deal. I rem...Great post Shannon - this is the real deal. I remember Staci and I talking about all the lunch dates we would have while we were both on Maternity leave (never happened). It's good to have these meltdowns becuase they act as a reality check for both you and Brian. You guys are doing a great job!!!Alissa Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450626106842995289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-68241282494164992032008-07-31T12:18:00.000-07:002008-07-31T12:18:00.000-07:00golly i now know that the baby stage is the easy s...golly i now know that the baby stage is the easy stage. it's the 4 year old stage that really sucks. You will be fine. Tell your hubby to clean the house. that's what I do :)Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034187832431616791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-19011703764689246642008-07-31T11:38:00.000-07:002008-07-31T11:38:00.000-07:00Raise your hand if you would be more than happy to...Raise your hand if you would be more than happy to bring the new mom a treat, and sit on her porch for a visit so that she isn't stressed out about her messy house (not that you probably care if it's messy or not)!<BR/><BR/>Note: Yes, that's my hand in the air. Call anytime my friend! Hugs!!!Jen Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176764752895151973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-23610440797557548542008-07-31T11:27:00.000-07:002008-07-31T11:27:00.000-07:00Yea, totally agree with Kat & Jon...Welcome to...Yea, totally agree with Kat & Jon...<BR/><BR/>Welcome to mommyhood :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744453004100700820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-36308067010602093362008-07-31T10:52:00.000-07:002008-07-31T10:52:00.000-07:00Congratulations-- you're entirely normal. I think ...Congratulations-- you're entirely normal. I think the fact that you've been able to get out of the house at all is pretty amazing; and you've got a good handle on what's going on and everything.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, the real deal is always surprising and not what any of us thought we'd be getting into. But... it's better. And it gets better. Promise.Jon Abernathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368878148024362269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-14824457414410249372008-07-31T10:47:00.000-07:002008-07-31T10:47:00.000-07:00It is hard. Unfortunately, I can't say it gets any...It is hard. Unfortunately, I can't say it gets any easier. I think I was a much better mom when my daughter was a baby - more patient, more organized, more together. Some time in the last few years Life happened and that all went out the window. You just do your best every day. <BR/><BR/>Babies don't care what you look like, kids don't care if the house is clean. They love you anyway.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305552823391267394noreply@blogger.com