Thankful for J'13 Moms

momofcatan

In the spirit of (American) Thanksgiving. What is your favorite thing about this board?

momofcatan

I'm so thankful for the car seat knowledge this board gave me. My kid would be FF in a puffy coat if it weren't for J'13.

I'm also thankful that I don't feel alone when I am losing my shit and know that we all go through that. There are so many things I would be too scared to talk about in IRL, and even if I don't post about them here, seeing other people with the same concerns is a huge light in my life. I honestly don't think I would be able to consider TTC #2 if it was not for you ladies.

momofcatan

@HoneyB1993 Yes, the laughs. So many good laughs.

WasNotWas

honestly, I am thankful for you guys making me listen to your bitching

before you flame me, I am a one-upper by nature and tend to dismiss most other people. having this "community" makes me invest in (relative) strangers and develop the vernacular needed to be a caring person. I am a better friend to women because of y'all.

needanustart

I am thankful to have an outlet to stick my random musings, many of which are not Facebook appropriate when your mom is your friend.

And the support, puppies, rainbows, glitter, etc of course.

Dencasa

I don't post often. I always feel behind with the time difference and all. But just reading what you ladies post, I don't feel so alone with everything. Culture shock aside moroccos parenting skills (lack of) kill me sometimes and I'm glad to have this sound board so that I never cross over to the dark side, a since it's what everyone does here.

I'm very thankful for that.

cynthia2007

I'm thankful that this is a place to come to where we have learned and grown as mothers from each other. I know I've asked a lot of questions and you ladies have always been so helpful. My irl mom friends live far away. I also enjoy the funny things that are shared, the sad things where strangers/friends offer prayers and support and the motivation of each other for SAHMs/working moms, creative moms, wine/chocolate addicts etc

nikel13

Your friendship.  I'm not very good at making friends because I'm awkward and weird and introverted.  You guys have become the friends that I have had issues making.  I actually get scared meeting anyone in person for fear you all will figure me out and not want to talk to me anymore.  I also feel thankful for all of the stories and support that make me know that my kid is normal and I am not having constant bad mommy days.

megaroo64

I am so thankful for the support and knowledge that I have gained from all of you. Some times I feel like the smartest of all of my IRL mom friends and I owe it all to you ladies!!

WasNotWas

@theformerwren‌ it's weird for you to say you started posting late because I feel like you've always been here. Acting as my spirit animal

WasNotWas

theformerwren said:

WasNotWas said:

@theformerwren‌ it's weird for you to say you started posting late because I feel like you've always been here. Acting as my spirit animal

I am your patronus was!

Could not physically love this harder

RedCherry1109

Thankful for all of your support and advice the past years! Even a 3rd time mom needs advice sometimes!

bumpuser7846882

WasNotWas said:

honestly, I am thankful for you guys making me listen to your bitching

before you flame me, I am a one-upper by nature and tend to dismiss most other people. having this "community" makes me invest in (relative) strangers and develop the vernacular needed to be a caring person. I am a better friend to women because of y'all.

100% this. I also appreciate that we generally acknowledge our problems as FWP, but that doesn't make them less frustrating in the moment.

musicalsilver

I can't say anything beyond what has already been said - but I had to get in on this thankful-fest.

You all are awesome!

:-)

lioness13

This place is like a second home to me. I'm thankful for all the support I get here when I feel like I'm at my lowest. The love tits and responses mean a lot. It makes me feel less alone. I'm glad to be a part of this mom club. And I'm not going anywhere so I will be posting pictures of KJ's high school and college graduation! I love you bees! :x

Lizzybizzy80

Thank you guys for taking me in even though I wasn't here when we were pregnant. I've learned a ton, loosened up a lot and laughed til I cried. Even when I don't agree with someone I respect all of you and am not sure where I'd be without you.

dmlk413

I was just thinking the other day about how thankful I am to have had a place to go to in the motn when DD was up for the 50th time and DH was working graveyards. I don't think I could have survived all of those nights without this board.

emschmeid

Thankful for allowing a lurker to still be a part of the group! I also have found great gifts for baby from you lovely ladies, such as the piano kick and play mat. I also developed a special fondness for gifs. GIF PARTY!

Cricket81

I feel like it's all already been said, but I can't imagine doing this mommy thing without you ladies. I am so thankful for every single one of you!
::hugs::

numbersgirl08

Just saw this thread!  I'm thankful for all of the advice and commiseration here.  Every time I think I'm starting to get too busy and am gone for a little while, I come back and pretty quickly learn something new and pick up new hints or tips or advice, and I realize how helpful this board is daily!  

ASmallWonder

You guys are awesome.  I'm thankful for J13's staying power (over two years!) and the understanding you all give for people coming and going as life demands, knowing we'll always circle back.  I'm thankful for how giving everyone is of their ears, their hearts, their advice, their encouragement and support.  I'm thankful no one makes anyone feel judged here.  Advice is genuine and then it's well received because everything is said with the best of intentions and a caring heart.  You're all great and I'm so grateful to know you :-D