Losin' The Baby Fat ~ TUESDAY!

[boodsadel]

Morning Ladies!! (well, I haven't actually gone to bed yet, but it's close enough!) Boy did I have a busy day... I got 4 slings done and am really happy with how they are turning out! I have to get more fabric, hopefully tomorrow. Here are some pics, as requested.. I used all different batik prints, with a plain colored oxford as the inside, but they are fully reversible. As for a pattern, I just kinda copied and modified the sling I got. I will look for a link to some, though I don't know how they are. I plan to sell them for $25. The place I got mine sells them like hotcakes for 25-35, plus 6 shipping and tax.

New fabrics (of course pics don't do justice):







My sister with the one I made her:



Me with mine on:



And Jason holding Eli:



On a different note, I too, am kinda sick about the backstabbing going on. You think you have done nothing but try to help somebody with lots of personal information regarding topics they are dealing with, but apparently, that wasn't helpful at all. Hmmm... and to go and say how we don't respect different parenting styles, yet in the same paragraph say that BFing is the ONLY way to go... kinda hypocritical if you ask me. If you look around at all the different types of moms on here, you would clearly realize that we are not that way. We are very accepting of all types of parenting (IMO). It's when people are so negative that it strikes a nerve (or hormone ). Oh well... off my soapbox.

Great pics today... no way I can respond to everyone at this point!!

Well, I guess I'll head to bed.. see ya in the morn!

[metroames]

Well, ladies I guess I'd better explain myself and why I've decided to join the other group of ladies. I've debated all evening on whether I should post anything or not, but most of you ladies have been a great support to me, especially on the Pregnancy Thread, so I feel you deserve an explaination.

Here is the post from the Gently Mommies Thread from yesterday:

Originally Posted by metroames

So this is where the lost mommies from the Losing the Baby Fat thread went off to! I accidently stumbled upon this thread, but I'm so glad I did. Would it be ok for me to join you gals? I really feel like I have a lot more in common with you ladies than the ones on the other board. I am also fed up with their immaturity when it comes to differing views on things and they way they went on and on in the thread the other day about Pauline was dispicable. I think that you (Pauline) are just trying to keep us informed and I appreciate that even if I don't agree with everything you do. I believe it is ok to parent the way you want to as long as you are informed and looking out for the best interest of the child.

I am very pro natural birth with a midwife and/or doula. There are way too many interventions done IMO and doctors are very pushy. And I think that VixenAmy was right on (in a thread a few weeks ago) when she said it is ok to mourn a loss of a natural birth if that is what you really wanted.

I also believe that us women should make every effort possible to breastfeed too....I feel that women give in way to easily to the formula. But if you honestly can't do it after a great effort, I understand. I applaud you Thininmex for sticking with it through all your trials.

I think that I have a lot in common with you guys except for cloth diapers, vax's and circ's. I did the research and have my reasons and I hope that you all will respect that. It would sure be nice to be part of a group of ladies that I have a lot in common with though. I feel lost on the Baby Fat thread anymore. There is no real common ground and a few are so chatty it is impossible to keep up with! I loved the support I got on the Pregnancy thread and it'd be nice to continue that.

So, can I join! LOL!

Ames

The first part I bolded is really how I feel about parenting. I'm not saying that any of you are not educated or not looking out for the best interest of the child. But I do think many of you are slamming Pauline for her putting the information out there, albeit on some heated topics. I've never felt that Pauline was attacking my parenting or anybody else's, but it seems many of you get hot under the collar when she puts that information out there and I wonder if it is because you are not comfortable with your own choices in parenting. I suppose that makes you mad too, but I don't understand why she strikes such a nerve with some of you. She is very passionate about her parenting style and I applaud here for that even though I don't agree with everything she has to say.

The second part I bolded is probably where some of you feel backstabbed. I really didn't mean for it to come off this way and I apologize. I really felt a part of the Pregnancy Thread, but honestly I just don't find much common ground with many of you in this thread. I am very passionate about natural birth and breastfeeding and it seems that the other ladies who feel the same either don't post on this thread or don't post often. Like I said in the first paragraph " I believe it is ok to parent the way you want to as long as you are informed and looking out for the best interest of the child." And I really mean that.

I have been feeling distanced from this thread for quite a while. I've tried hard to fit in, but it is difficult when I can't keep up on personals and I feel like I can't really talk about what is important to me like breastfeeding and natural childbirth, because most of you have not done or was not successful with one or both. Please don't take that in a bad way, it is just the truth. It is hard to get support from a group that just doesn't fit your style. Again, I am grateful for the support I got on the Pregnancy Thread from many of you. I just do not feel like I fit in well here.

I'd like to address some of your posts yesterday to help clear a few things up:

Originally Posted by Dar20

I guess I don't get what makes us non-gentle? I don't mean to start an argument, but I was happier before I learned about that thread. Now I'm just a little bit hurt and confused. I have no love lost for Pauline, as I didn't appreciate the PMs she sent to me attacking me and how the majority of her posts have been drive-by attacks.. but, well, I just don't get the rest of it.

This might be why:

Originally Posted by Dar20

Morning, mommies!

Pregnancy Thread Wednesday 6/8

This post really was the straw that broke the camel's back for me. It has been really bothering me all weekend why you would want to stir up trouble like that. I don't find that supportive at all. I don't care to be a part of a group who continues to ridicule a person like that.

Originally Posted by TRACY2

Awww, who cares anyway- let them go.

Less drama on this board. We have been called worse.
Some just don't fit here and that's not going to change.

You are exactly right. I just don't feel like I fit in. I was planning on just not posting anymore, but I guess that didn't work. I don't want to cause arguments or drama on this board and I'm sorry if I did.

Originally Posted by Mrs Sarah

Dar: I'm bugged about that thread too. That's some serious backstabbing.

I hope I explained myself above. I'm sorry I hurt you Mrs. Sarah…you have done nothing wrong towards me and I have appreciated all the advice and encouragement you have given to me.

Originally Posted by TRACY2

Hey- just for the record-


noone feel like they HAVE to catch up on this thread and do personnals, if you can't, you can't.

If you cannot- just jump in and talk!

I feel bad that I can't keep up on personals. The only time I have online anymore is my down time at work and with 5-6 pages to read at times, it is impossible! What Chelle said in the next post is exactly why I feel bad.

Originally Posted by BrattyChelle

Yeah it's hard to avoid.....I agree with whomever said it was disheartening at the comments...kind of hypocritcal of some....especially from one that was more than welcomed here with little feedback to most of us

I'm sorry you find me hypocritical. Why can I not be passionate about some things and hope that everyone else will see why and still respect other people different styles. Hope is the key word…I do no expect you to agree with me. I do not find that hypocritical and I don't think I have told anyone how to parent on this thread ever.

Chelle, I also feel that you mislead me a while back. When we changed boards and I asked that people send out pms to mommies who hadn't posted in a while you sent me a pm explaining that some of the mommies weren't coming over because Pauline was banned from the challenge board to solve some of the "problems". Now I find out that all these "missing" mommies have their own thread and Pauline is a part of it! You made me feel really bad for suggesting to move the thread Chelle. You lied to me about why the mommies where not posting. I don't appreciate this.

Originally Posted by Jefinner

I'm kinda hurt by the Gentle Mommies thing too... Not because it's there, because I realize that there are different parenting styles, and I'm pretty sure it's mainly just for people who subscribe to Attachment Parenting, which is great. But if it's something in retaliation against us because we didn't like how Pauline attacked us for our beliefs and such... Well, not attacked, but I know that some of us felt that way. I just dont' see why all the different types of parenting styles (save for neglect and abuse) be respected. But I sound like a broken record. I do miss Suzanne and Nicole... *sigh* I liked being able to talk to other women who used lay midwives.

AND THERE IS NO WAY I CAN DO PERSONALS!!! LMAO!!!

I guess I didn't ever feel attacked by Pauline and I don't subscribe to a lot of her beliefs. Maybe I missed something. You can come talk to us Jefinner!

Originally Posted by boodsadel

On a different note, I too, am kinda sick about the backstabbing going on. You think you have done nothing but try to help somebody with lots of personal information regarding topics they are dealing with, but apparently, that wasn't helpful at all. Hmmm... and to go and say how we don't respect different parenting styles, yet in the same paragraph say that BFing is the ONLY way to go... kinda hypocritical if you ask me. If you look around at all the different types of moms on here, you would clearly realize that we are not that way. We are very accepting of all types of parenting (IMO). It's when people are so negative that it strikes a nerve (or hormone ). Oh well... off my soapbox.

Like I said, I found you gals helpful. I just don't feel like I fit in and I can't keep up. I never said breastfeeding was the only way to go either. I feel very passionate about it and I know that it is the best food that babies can get. I believe that all mommies should attempt to give their children this precious gift. I realize that not all mommies can do it and I respect that. But I feel it is selfish to just up and say you aren't gonna do it. I guess if you find that hypocritical then so be it, I can't change how I feel.

I hope that cleared up some things for some of you ladies. I really don't want to argue with any of you, so I'll leave it at that. Good luck on your low carbing and parenthood journeys and I will see you around the boards!

Ames

[BrattyChelle]

Ames....all I'm going to post in response to a post I feel is definitely stirring things....is I did not lie to you. I was not made aware of the Gentle Mommies thread until about a week ago and have read it all of twice, that day and yesterday. You have your opinions, just as we do. I did not witness the Pauline incidents that have raised so many hairs here, but was informed of them...they happened before you joined this thread if my memory serves me correctly. It had nothing to do with her parenting styles or choices...it was the delivery of her statements.

I seriously wish you only the best...and glad you found somewhere that you "fit in".

[metroames]

Please accept my apology then. I'm sorry you were misinformed. And thank you for your well wishes.

[BrattyChelle]

Hmmmmmmm I think I'm just gonna drop this topic here.

Anyway...on to losing baby fat!!! The scale betrayed me the NASTY NASTY thing....it did not show me yesterday's weight again. The dastardly thing hates me I tell you...hates me....yet I cannot stop stomping on it LOL. Is ok, I'm back on track It'll move soon!!

Guess who I found on her stomach in her crib this morning!!! Always makes me so nervous when they do that!! I had a dream last night that she woke with a full mouth of teeth this morning hahaha thank god THAT didn't happen!!!

Well, this week is my "short" week and it kinda' scares me to keep up with you guys on thurs/fri because ya'll are soooooo chatty lately!! Elana goes in for her six month appointment (already?!?!?!) on Friday morning...can't wait to see how Lil Piggy Girl is weighing in!! I sooooo love this age!! She's doing so much!

OK seriously...goals for today:

Drink all my water
Eat clean/planned
Do at least my 1 mile WATP dvd, even if it's at 9pm when Elana goes to bed!

What's everyone elses for today??


Oh and Boods....I wish I could wear those slings I have never found one to work at my size.

[BrattyChelle]

OK I lied....I'm not done with this Gentle Mommies vs. us mentality lately....it is just festering in my brain and maybe if I post how I feel, some will understand better as I've avoided this topic as best I could in the past.

I don't understand what makes anyone more "gentle" than anyone else....with the exception of a mother being abuse to her children. I have always respected the decisions mothers make...even when in disagreement because it is THEIR CHILD, not mine to tell them how to raise properly.

It bothers me that some mothers feel that their beliefs make me feel "guilty" over my choices...that is not the case. Perhaps it is because we grieve the fact we weren't successful in the choices we initially made and had to change our parenting style.

Bottom line...saying it nicely...until you've walked in another mother's shoes, everyone should respesct their decisions and try to support them. No one will make me feel guilty about using disposable diapers, feeding my children formula or using/not using any other form of parenting or using a hospital for birthing.

The final result is healthy and happy babies....and thankfully the hospitals I birthed both my children in were able to give me just that, after complications with both myself and them. If I did not have a hospital to birth in, neither of us would have survived...does that mean I'm not a good mom because I didn't home birth without or do it with medications/csection?!?!

As for formula....I was so determined to do the "right thing" by my son and nurse him that I almost killed him with starvation and dehydration. Looking back, I think I'd rather deal with knowing he was a formula baby much sooner on than the skeletal child in his 1 month pictures...knowing my stubborness created that and what possibly could have happened. Think I love living with that?

Elana? Hmmmm....I've never delved deeply into what we went through with her birth because it has been far too painful and only recently have DH and I spoke of it. But I did not see her but for only 5 minutes through an incubator the first 36 hours of her life...that make me less of a mother? Until you walk in my shoes and watch your child in a NICU for 3 weeks not knowing if she'll get better...and have your husband escort her 1/2 a mile to that hospital and walk back alone not knowing if she'll live...then you tell us we're making wrong decisions and feel you can't support us.

I'm sorry guys...but I'm over this topic and people not realizing how their comments hurt those of us who have no choice in our decisions....or the rest of you who just choose what you feel is best.

We're all damn good mommies...and what our children are doing TODAY is what is important....so move past the crap and focus on your healthy baby!

[metroames]

Chelle, it's not about guilt, but about being able to mourn your loss. Whether that loss be of a birth plan, unsuccess with nursing or anything else. There are things that we mommies know to be best and there are times that we can't do them. This is not the issue for me. The issue is that certain things like emergency c-section and foruma are pushed on this thread as just as good as the natural way. We know in our heads it is second best, but it may be the best we can do and that is what does count. Is is so wrong for things not to be ok, mourn the loss and then try to do better the next time if there is one? I am so sorry for all the pain you have gone through Michelle, and I think that you have handled this topic very maturely and stayed out of it when it was ugly. I admire that and wish you and your family the best no matter what parenting style you do.

Ames

[karatejen]

Tracy~ thank you for your post last night about those that have trouble doing personals. I needed to hear that. By the time I have read the thread, I really need to get back to work. I go long periods without posting on the losin' thread because of the guilt I normally feel from not being able to do personals. I regret that I don't have a lot to contribute to the thread, but my son is on the younger side and I have a lot I can learn from you ladies. All of the feedback I get from my questions has been and still is truly appreciated.

I was actually troubled by the heat on both of the threads against the other. I don't want to take sides with either. I like the ladies on both. I may not like everything that has ever been posted, but we are all different and I respect that.

I want to go over there to chat with the ladies who breastfeed and come over here to get some insight to whatever new thing ds is doing that is confusing me.

To everyone: please don't make me choose. I love you all!

[karatejen]

Boods~ Would you be interested in selling me one of your creations? Would I be able to put ds in it on my hip to help free up my hands? I can't tell from your pics if the sling is doing most of the holding because both you and DH still have your hands under Eli. Are they adjustable?

[cynicalcyn]

Originally Posted by karatejen

Tracy~ thank you for your post last night about those that have trouble doing personals. I needed to hear that. By the time I have read the thread, I really need to get back to work. I go long periods without posting on the losin' thread because of the guilt I normally feel from not being able to do personals. I regret that I don't have a lot to contribute to the thread, but my son is on the younger side and I have a lot I can learn from you ladies. All of the feedback I get from my questions has been and still is truly appreciated.

I was actually troubled by the heat on both of the threads against the other. I don't want to take sides with either. I like the ladies on both. I may not like everything that has ever been posted, but we are all different and I respect that.

I want to go over there to chat with the ladies who breastfeed and come over here to get some insight to whatever new thing ds is doing that is confusing me.

To everyone: please don't make me choose. I love you all!

Jen,

You don't have to feel like you need to choose, heck you can post wherever you like!! Don't feel this thing hanging over your head, just post and ask questions and support others! Sometimes we all don't have time for personals, as I didn't yesterday but some people I really wanted to address so I did just that. This thread can be busy because we have a "WEALTH" of knowledge and information and WE all try to stay informed and we are all MOTIVATED to loosin the baby fat. But hey..if you just really need some answers, girl post your question because we will HELP YOU!!

Cynthia

[chels_hoff]

*~ GOOD morning Beautiful Mommies ~*

After some prompting from Michelle (thanks needed that kick in the keester) I am gonna make the move over here. Although I have to admit that I have lurked everyday for weeks but have been SO over whelmed by how busy this thread is by the time I get on (David leaves for work around 1:15) you guys sometimes are already up to 3 pages!!! I also felt weird because where I really don’t have baby fat to loose, I defiantly have some baby flab toning up to do!! Not sure what went on yesterday as it was a BAD day and I didn’t even get a chance to turn on my PC. But it *seems* like the personals was touched upon, not sure I will have time to catch up on the last few days. Have a hard enough time keeping up with the reading let alone being able to get personals typed up. So don’t hate me or think I am selfish if I don’t do personals at least for awhile... or I get this Payton thing down.... LOL will that EVER happen ??!!The thing that has really sucked is that I have had some times ( hel! LOTS of times the last 5 weeks) when I really have needed either advise or just someone to talk/vent to.... well enough of that off to bed to *try* to go to sleep.

xoxo Chelsea

Payton Wayne captured my heart forever on May 8th 2005





Payton's Web Page

Mom & Dad's Website

[cynicalcyn]

Originally Posted by metroames

The first part I bolded is really how I feel about parenting. I'm not saying that any of you are not educated or not looking out for the best interest of the child. But I do think many of you are slamming Pauline for her putting the information out there, albeit on some heated topics. I've never felt that Pauline was attacking my parenting or anybody else's, but it seems many of you get hot under the collar when she puts that information out there and I wonder if it is because you are not comfortable with your own choices in parenting. I suppose that makes you mad too, but I don't understand why she strikes such a nerve with some of you. She is very passionate about her parenting style and I applaud here for that even though I don't agree with everything she has to say.

Ames,

I would just like to say that there was a reason why Pauline got "banned" from this thread. It wasn't because she disagreed w/ us but because she posted some really horrible things. Not by providing "knowlegde" as some like to call it but providing "personal attacks" on people and their kids. She said things such as we mutilated are kids (boys w/ circ.), we stab them (piercing ears, immunizations) and all sort of other things. She said we let our babies just cry for no other reason but to "train" them when to sleep so we could get more rest(Ferber method) all sorts of things. I hope this "explains" it better and you can now understand BOTH sides. When people are "passionate" about things you always try to "change" people's point of views, such as I'm passionate about God, (haven't always been that way) but I don't preach to Pauline that she is a sinner for living with Dan,although I would like to. But that's because at some point in our lives we all do things for one reason or another and TODAY I feel comfortable with things I do as a mother, wife, sister, and friend. That is my personal gratification. Knowing I'm being the best WOMAN I can be.

Cynthia

[cynicalcyn]

Originally Posted by chels_hoff

*~ GOOD morning Beautiful Mommies ~*

After some prompting from Michelle (thanks needed that kick in the keester) I am gonna make the move over here. Although I have to admit that I have lurked everyday for weeks but have been SO over whelmed by how busy this thread is by the time I get on (David leaves for work around 1:15) you guys sometimes are already up to 3 pages!!! I also felt weird because where I really don’t have baby fat to loose, I defiantly have some baby flab toning up to do!! Not sure what went on yesterday as it was a BAD day and I didn’t even get a chance to turn on my PC. But it *seems* like the personals was touched upon, not sure I will have time to catch up on the last few days. Have a hard enough time keeping up with the reading let alone being able to get personals typed up. So don’t hate me or think I am selfish if I don’t do personals at least for awhile... or I get this Payton thing down.... LOL will that EVER happen ??!!The thing that has really sucked is that I have had some times ( hel! LOTS of times the last 5 weeks) when I really have needed either advise or just someone to talk/vent to.... well enough of that off to bed to *try* to go to sleep.

xoxo Chelsea

Payton Wayne captured my heart forever on May 8th 2005





Payton's Web Page

Mom & Dad's Website

to you. What was said yesterday was don't feel like you "MUST" do personals all the time, if you don't have time you just don't. If you have flab to loose you might want to consider the BFL program people here are doing. Vanessa and Sarah have had tremendous results

Cynthia

[cynicalcyn]

Cyntiha's attempt to do personals


Dawn- great slings...You ARE SO CRAFTY WOMAN!!! Slings, invitations, all sorts of things. LOL

Vanessa- YOU ARE HAWT..3 KIDS IN 3 YRS ... Girl you are FAB!!

Kristen-Hello! I made those peppers too and I loved them!!! ((Cynthia Thanks Melissa's hubby for the recipe!))

Sarah- Tanner is so CUTE!!! I loved the pics!!

Liz,Beth, Devidah- Howdy!!

Tracy- Love the new avatar and pic of you and DH, cant wait for those pics of the two parties!!

Joye- still missing you! I'm gonna send her an email!

Oh...BB for more personals boss just called me.....

Cynthia

[karatejen]

Cyn~ thanks for the kind words.

I know yesterday some ladies from here were lurking over there. I just didn't want anyone to see me post over there and think, "she has gone to the dark side" and label me as a losin' hater.

I am glad we are airing all of this stuff now. There are those that can post more often and do more personals and some that just can't. I am glad that all are welcome irregardless of the time you can or can't put into this thread.

Thanks.

[Dar20]

Ames, if you bother to read this, I'm not going to defend myself regarding the above. You did not see PMs that were sent to me by Pauline. You may not have seen some of her comments to me regarding Alison's birth. They were uncalled for. Even before I came to this board, I would read it and read the hurtful comments she would say to other mommies. There are mature ways to express your opinions. There are also hurtful ways. Therefore, I really don't care what she thinks about me. I'm sure she has me on ignore, and that's okay.

When you look at all the mommies here, there are all kinds of parenting styles. You don't even know what my style is. There are also different birthing styles, but this thread isn't about birthing babies, it's about raising them and losing the baby fat.. I don't see where that argument applies.

You had a natural birth and a wonderful experience. I have done nothing but applaud you for that. You are working hard on BFing, and I offered my advice from my standpoint. I wasn't able to, but I guess some people aren't okay with that, or don't believe me. I find that hurtful, because I really tried and it still bothers me.

Sorry you don't feel you fit in. I guess I was hurt to see your comments because it was not expected. Have fun over there.

[BMmommy]

Wowza.......sounds like I missed out on some stuff.......All I have to say is if you DON"T have anything NICE to say then DON'T say it at all!!! If you disagree....then move on!!!!
Anyways.....long story short, computer had a virus...and we fianlly got it back yesterday. I posted last night, late.
Hope everyone is doing good. I have lost another 2 lbs, so down to 175!!! I can hardly believe it.
I worked thurs-Sun this weekend, was hard to leave the kiddos. I am now only nursing Madison for the first morning feeding....she is totally uninterested during the day, so she must be weaning herslf, makes it easier for me that is for sure!!
Will check back in later

[Dar20]

Ok, I'm going to try to move on also and post about my progress on losin' the baby fat. But before I do, I wanted to say that there ARE mommies here that breastfeed. So, this comment upsets me:

The issue is that certain things like emergency c-section and foruma are pushed on this thread as just as good as the natural way.

I don't think anyone here has "pushed" anyone one way or another. That would be quite a feat!

Moving on... I have a few Woo Hoo's!!!
- We FINALLY got the lawn mowed last night after two weeks of straight rain.
- Alison slept in her crib for 6 1/2 hours straight last night!
- She's no longer constipated!

Ok, my totals from yesterday:
Cals 1342, Carbs 30, Fiber 13

Plan for today:
B- hb egg
S- 2 oz cheese
L- Red's Broccoli Slaw (aka "Crack Slaw")
D- chicken, veggie

Weigh in is tomorrow, but I'm not keeping my hopes up.

Jen, and all mommies, I would hate for you to not post because you can't keep up. Some days my work is just really slow, and while waiting for a job to come in I have nothing to do but cruise on the internet. Sad, but true. So, I tend to blab here alot. I really shouldn't.

Don't feel you have to do personals. I like seeing everyone's comments/questions/progress because it gives me a 'heads up' of what's to come!

How is the BFing going, BTW? I know you were having trouble awhile ago because Murphy was constantly wanting to feed at night. Sorry I don't have any comments on the co-sleeping. When I was BFing, I would do it on our recliner and fell asleep almost every night when done!

Hi, Chels!!! So glad to see you!!! Again, don't feel bad about personals. If you have any issues, feel free to post them, and everyone will try to help. How is little Payton?

[Friendship]

Gosh, this is the most posts in the morning before I come in! Chatty chatty girls!

Ames- I hope you find what you need on the other board.

Welcome Chels- No, you don't have to do personals, and don't feel like because some of us do, you have to. Payton is very young and needs all your attention! At 6 weeks post-pardem I only would have had 7lbs of baby fat to loose, but I fell in love with ice cream sandwiches and ate my way back up. But, saying that, I would have joined over here just for the information!

KJen- I won't hold it against you if you "join" both. Feel free to jump in here whenever.

Chelle- Hugs to you, that must have been hard to write. There are many things regarding Hunter's birth that I don't share either. Hope things are going better! Almost your weekend!!!!

Cyn- Hey girl!!!!!!

Dawn- I love those things, but never found one that fit. I hope you make a TON of money!!!!

Dar- How did you do last night? Was the book delivered yesterday?

Beth- Hey Girl, congrats on your new weight!!!

As for the issue yesterday, I'm not going to say anything. I hope that we can all just get back to what this thread is really for. I can tell you that I have enough stress in my own personal life at this moment and reading all this just adds to it. I'll probably be quiet if it goes on all day today (don't take it personal, I just need to look out for myself).

Well, last night we gave Hunter his first haircut!!! It was a tramatic experience for all, so I'll post a picture from him this morning at breakfast. (oh, and a before picture). I saved his hair and will be putting it in his baby book along with some before/after pictures. Who would have know that a simple haircut would cause so much midnight crying.......

Before:

After:


B- String Cheese
S- String Cheese
L- Hamburg "Goolash"
D- ?

[sjoy76]

Chatty chatty kathies we all are!!!

Phew, I will try and catch up with you all before there are whopping 6 pages of posts!!!

Ames: I'll miss you! Good luck with everything. I really did feel like I had something in common with you as I think you were the only other mother I know who told me she was looking forward to going back to work which was how I remember feeling but feeling awfully guilty about it at the time! Luckily, I can work part time so I get the best of both worlds.

Dar: "There are also different birthing styles, but this thread isn't about birthing babies, it's about raising them and losing the baby fat"

Jen: Hi!!! I don't think anyone really feels like you can't participate if you can't always do personals. Here I am, I've only drive by posted in the last week to let you all know I'm lurking and thinking about you all and I haven't been able to do personals. This thread is for support, not to make you feel guilty or something for not being able to respond to every single topic that goes on. I know there are some people that I can rarely catch up on personals with but if I ever post an important question or they do the same, I always get tons of responses with loads of great information and personal stories.

Cyn: Hey girl! As always, love love love your posts!

Chelsea! Payton is adorable! Glad you came over to join us.

Chelle: Hi!!! Darn scales! I swear, I am going to take mine in the backyard and light that puppy on fire one of these days. I've got to drink 100 oz of water today. I want to lose 5 more lbs by my birthday next Friday! DH bought me this really cute dress to wear out to my bday dinner but it is just a smidgen too tight. I think 5 lbs ought to do it. I can't believe Elana is 6 months old already! That is the sweetest snuggliest cutest stage!

Dawn: Hi!! Those slings are awesome. Great work.