Comments on: I will survive, won’t I? http://jenthemom.com/i-will-survive-wont-i/ Wed, 16 May 2012 20:06:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: MAURITA http://jenthemom.com/i-will-survive-wont-i/comment-page-1/#comment-53201 MAURITA Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:12:01 +0000 http://jenthemom.com/?p=975#comment-53201 YOU ARE STRONG. You are not weak only realistic. I have a interesting time too. We just realize its not that enchanted stuff we thought as children. Be nice to yourself! Stop cleaning/ arguing / and party. Have a glass of wine/ go to a movie/ breathe/ have sex LOL!!!!!!!!! You are mourning what you thought/// to accept what is. Imagine the wisdom you are gaining. You are the BOMB!!!!!!!!! Wake up every day and say positive affirmations/ watch positive stuff/ get out in nature/ talk to a counselor/ Keep calm/ keep calm/ keep calm!!!!!!!!!! Never stop giving to yourself. Dont be afraid to not be perfect!!!!!!!! Dont be afraid!!!!!!! YOU ARE STRONG. You are not weak only realistic. I have a interesting time too. We just realize its not that enchanted stuff we thought as children. Be nice to yourself! Stop cleaning/ arguing / and party. Have a glass of wine/ go to a movie/ breathe/ have sex LOL!!!!!!!!!
You are mourning what you thought/// to accept what is. Imagine the wisdom you are gaining. You are the BOMB!!!!!!!!! Wake up every day and say positive affirmations/ watch positive stuff/ get out in nature/ talk to a counselor/ Keep calm/ keep calm/ keep calm!!!!!!!!!! Never stop giving to yourself. Dont be afraid to not be perfect!!!!!!!! Dont be afraid!!!!!!!

]]> By: Hannah http://jenthemom.com/i-will-survive-wont-i/comment-page-1/#comment-47305 Hannah Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:36:23 +0000 http://jenthemom.com/?p=975#comment-47305 i agree that a lot of women have these feelings, and just don't admit it. it's important to keep things in perspective and remember that you do have family and friends there to help you--on the other hand, no one else has to be the mom and it's ok to feel overwhelmed. i've definitely been feeling some of those feelings this go around--also a surprise, since i'm usually a very happy pregnant lady. this is a little sooner than we planned, so i'm feeling a little caught off gaurd--"wait a minute, i don't have my shit together yet with these two--how will i handle another one!" and i must admit that i had a completely ridiculous freak-out over my sagging boobs the other day. my husband was complete baffled, as i'm pretty much the least-body-conscious woman he knows. his comments were not the most reassuring given my current state of mind, so i tore the house apart looking for things to throw at him... unfortunately, we're both at the stage of pregnancy where you're tired all the time, but you can't see anything happening. seeing the belly and feeling the baby kick can help...and, of course, finally holding your baby does wonders for helping you summon your strength. your experiences with your previous pregnancy will also help you when the time comes, even though they're just making you crazy now. hang in there--you're not alone. hannah i agree that a lot of women have these feelings, and just don’t admit it. it’s important to keep things in perspective and remember that you do have family and friends there to help you–on the other hand, no one else has to be the mom and it’s ok to feel overwhelmed. i’ve definitely been feeling some of those feelings this go around–also a surprise, since i’m usually a very happy pregnant lady. this is a little sooner than we planned, so i’m feeling a little caught off gaurd–”wait a minute, i don’t have my shit together yet with these two–how will i handle another one!” and i must admit that i had a completely ridiculous freak-out over my sagging boobs the other day. my husband was complete baffled, as i’m pretty much the least-body-conscious woman he knows. his comments were not the most reassuring given my current state of mind, so i tore the house apart looking for things to throw at him…

unfortunately, we’re both at the stage of pregnancy where you’re tired all the time, but you can’t see anything happening. seeing the belly and feeling the baby kick can help…and, of course, finally holding your baby does wonders for helping you summon your strength. your experiences with your previous pregnancy will also help you when the time comes, even though they’re just making you crazy now.

hang in there–you’re not alone.

hannah

]]> By: Kimberly http://jenthemom.com/i-will-survive-wont-i/comment-page-1/#comment-46207 Kimberly Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:44:43 +0000 http://jenthemom.com/?p=975#comment-46207 Hey cousin, I hope you got my card. I'm glad to read your blogging again, I like seeing what you're up to. I appreciate your honesty about your pregnancy. I think there are so many of us moms (myself included) who have go through times of fear, doubt and feelings of dread about raising children..particularly babies, It's dang hard and often times thanksless work. But you know the time will come when it hits you..right there in your home with your children and husband, all is right. And you will have love and happiness in your heart. Congratulations, you're a great mother. And everything will be alright. Love Kim Hey cousin,
I hope you got my card. I’m glad to read your blogging again, I like seeing what you’re up to. I appreciate your honesty about your pregnancy. I think there are so many of us moms (myself included) who have go through times of fear, doubt and feelings of dread about raising children..particularly babies, It’s dang hard and often times thanksless work. But you know the time will come when it hits you..right there in your home with your children and husband, all is right. And you will have love and happiness in your heart. Congratulations, you’re a great mother. And everything will be alright.
Love
Kim

]]> By: Gail http://jenthemom.com/i-will-survive-wont-i/comment-page-1/#comment-46028 Gail Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:46:47 +0000 http://jenthemom.com/?p=975#comment-46028 Jen - It's been a couple of years since I've had a home computer but now I've got one again and had to check in to see what you're up to. I've always been impressed with how you handle all your responsibilities and your joie de vivre while doing so. I feel for you as you experience all the hormonal fluctuations. I'm also confident that you will be well over the long haul. What does your doctor and/or midwife say about your depression? I'm just finishing Brooke Shields book about her pre-natal and post-partum depression - she and her doctor came to a decision to use anti-depressants. I'm just mentioning it; you may be philosophically opposed to the idea. Some are. For myself, I've taken them and they made a world of difference - I was able to feel good again and to feel like myself. Anyway, congratulations on Baby Four (I missed Baby Three while I was computer-less!) You will survive ... Gail Jen – It’s been a couple of years since I’ve had a home computer but now I’ve got one again and had to check in to see what you’re up to. I’ve always been impressed with how you handle all your responsibilities and your joie de vivre while doing so. I feel for you as you experience all the hormonal fluctuations. I’m also confident that you will be well over the long haul. What does your doctor and/or midwife say about your depression? I’m just finishing Brooke Shields book about her pre-natal and post-partum depression – she and her doctor came to a decision to use anti-depressants. I’m just mentioning it; you may be philosophically opposed to the idea. Some are. For myself, I’ve taken them and they made a world of difference – I was able to feel good again and to feel like myself.

Anyway, congratulations on Baby Four (I missed Baby Three while I was computer-less!)

You will survive …

Gail

]]> By: Jenn http://jenthemom.com/i-will-survive-wont-i/comment-page-1/#comment-45575 Jenn Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:04:07 +0000 http://jenthemom.com/?p=975#comment-45575 Congrats on baby number 4! I know it must be overwhelming in teh abstract -- but when it is all real you will continue to manage beautifully. Sam's dayhome operator has four kids and I love the size and dynamic of their family. Although we are done having kids -- I am definitely a little jealous. Congrats on baby number 4! I know it must be overwhelming in teh abstract — but when it is all real you will continue to manage beautifully. Sam’s dayhome operator has four kids and I love the size and dynamic of their family. Although we are done having kids — I am definitely a little jealous.

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