Advice from other mamas.

You're very welcome,Moonflower.I really miss my kids as little ones--they were so much fun and were always coming up with something to make me laugh or think.Of course I still appreciate and love them for the same attributes.I don't think many parents realise how FAST their time with their kids goes.They learn how to walk--and the next thing you know they're in high school then bang!They've gone on to live their own lives.One thing I'm really sorry about is that I didn't continually take film or video of them as they were growing.It's got to be precious to sit with a 25 year old and show them goofy shit they did when they were 3 or 10 or whatever.A parent has to be there when they are on top and enjoying life---but especially when they hurt.Oh,it's so bad when they hurt isn't it.

 

Moonflower, it sounds like you are being a great parent.

 

scratcho, All I've got is pictures, and maybe 3 videos, but when she was really small. I guess when I get the extra money, I'm going to invest in a good video camera so she can see just how smart and hilarious she is. Lol. She comes up with some really funny stuff. Right now, she's really into Shrek and the other day in the tub, I had just finished giving her a bath and was getting ready to get her out. She looked at me and said "Mommy?" I asked her what she needed and she then said "I'm clean now like Princess Fiona....and you're a big dirty ogre." I almost passed out laughing so hard. I guess you had to be there.
Then, she sings like no other....she learns a song in one or two listenings and she's singing along with them next thing I know. She's so precious.

Right now it hurts my heart when she's hurt. Of course, I'm sure it doesn't get any better with age. I know that now she hurts inside if she doesn't always get her way or if she gets hurt, I can't imagine going through a broken heart or someone in school picking on her. I'm already freaking about handling those situations, though they're still a while off.

And, thanks, free.

 

I never leave my kids...ever. I stay home with them and don't work. Only time I've been away from them overnight is when I went to have my babies in the hospital and their dad came home to be with them at night. I just feel like something is missing when they are not with me.
You are doing great and it's wonderful how bonded you are with your daughter!

 

It'll pay off ,judbug.My ex also breastfed them 'till they were 2 years old.They were so big ,it looked pretty funny.We had them at home and the first one was breach.That was scary for a bit,but the midwife got him right out with no complications.It was her first breach and I'll never forget the LOOK in her eyes when she realised it.I was sitting behind and holding mom..Quite an experience.The second one I caught.I've been a single parent since they were 7 or 8.Every man should go thru it---well,not split up,but take at least 50% care of 'em.