tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36120929.post1957419807136045306..comments2023-10-18T03:58:48.795-05:00Comments on The Art of Making a Home Joyful: Being Honest...In Pursuit of His Callhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685948176166434891noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36120929.post-38806703482927649882007-08-22T22:02:00.000-05:002007-08-22T22:02:00.000-05:00Oh I remember those days and sometimes have those ...Oh I remember those days and sometimes have those days now (minus bfing and crying baby). Just take a deep breath and know that it'll last a short time. the house may not be in order but that's OK. Jenn had great advice to take care of the oldest to youngest because the baby won't get hurt by a little crying and it might help them get used to soothing herself as she is older and you do the "crying-it-out" stuff. :)<BR/><BR/>I do live close to you but don't want to add 2 more children to the mix. I would love to help out with a meal when your inlaws leave (unless they don't cook and I can bring one while they are there?). I also would love to help out with just keeping your daugther company and entertainment while you do some chores unless you don't mind me cleaning the bathroom. I did mine at 8pm tonight which is right next to little ones room and he came out of his room twice to check out why all the noise. Ughhhh! Each day will be better for you once you are on a routine. I promise this won't last forever. Love you and praying for strength for you. Please don't feel bad to call me if you need me. I know how it is when you don't want to ask for help or not have family close by and you just feel like crying. Here's my shoulder to lean on (or sleep on). It was great to see you on sunday. You look great and hope she gets on a schedule that works for your family.<BR/><BR/>One more thing, your daughter #2 won't be damaged, hurt or sad by you saying "no" or to "wait". I promise you will have so much time to make it up to her. Look at my ds#1, he's perfectly fine now and he had to wait so many times. He just turned 2 when my 2nd one was born. I can share stories later of how i coped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36120929.post-72573291466360097652007-08-22T13:18:00.000-05:002007-08-22T13:18:00.000-05:00Oh, I too wish I could be there to clean your toil...Oh, I too wish I could be there to clean your toilet and hold a baby while you shower! It may not sound too hopeful yet, but by the time #2 is three months old, you'll have most of your life back to normal. My mom goave me some great advice and that was to take care of the oldest to the youngest - meaning me first. I could handle the day so much better if I let the baby cry for 10 min. to shower.<BR/><BR/>As for hubby, I commend you for being a great and understanding wife - I'm glad your head recognizes he's trying to take care of his family. Your heart will follow! I'll be praying for rest and renewed sense of strength!Ivymammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645611213101442979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36120929.post-2933976071349964902007-08-21T08:49:00.000-05:002007-08-21T08:49:00.000-05:00I *DEFINITELY* remember those days. It's so easy ...I *DEFINITELY* remember those days. It's so easy to be overwhelmed, as those simple tasks can mount up so quickly. I wish I were closer so I could just drop by and help out. I know it seems bleak right now, but it does get better. I'm continuing to pray for you!!Trish Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390639758786087010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36120929.post-58871654019444572852007-08-20T22:24:00.000-05:002007-08-20T22:24:00.000-05:00oh my heart goes out to you! I do so remember thos...oh my heart goes out to you! I do so remember those days. All I can say is it WILL get better. Just hang in there and make sure you take a nap when the dd's are down. Your hormones are trying to get back to normal too so remember knowledge is power. If you know what it is, it is not as bad. ;) With how you are feeling this all sounds so very trite. I am sorry...I am praying for you. You are a GREAT mom!!!~Bren~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14533891842002502385noreply@blogger.com