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Introduce yourself...
It seems like there's a lot of new people on the board, I thought it might be interesting to introduce ourselves. obviously only answer what you're comfortable sharing...
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd)
hope to have any more kids?
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in?
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms?
-Clare
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Re: Introduce yourself...
Kids? Addie 12/8/06
hope to have any more kids? we sure hope so!
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? She's all about using her imagination. She's always coming up with new names, friends and games with her wild and crazy imagination.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? do what you want and just smile and nod at all the good intentioned people giving you crazy whack advice.
mae 12/7/07 and leo 7/16/09
we're done (dh would have more but i think two's enough for me)
mae's such a good mommy to leo and her baby dolls. leo's just plain old fun! they're both such happy kiddos.
relax and go with the flow as much as you can. each kid is different.
this was fun, i'm looking forward to seeing stuff about everyone else.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd): Grayden 1/19/09
hope to have any more kids? Yes!!
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? I love that he's learning to do things for himself. He puts his cup in the sink when he's done, he's mastering a fork, he climbs into bed all by himself like a big boy. I love seeing him develop new 'big boy' skills.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? You're the mommy. Do what works for you, your child and your family.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd)- Connor 7/10/07
hope to have any more kids? yep, working on #2 now. I think two will be it though.
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Connor's silly sense of humor is really coming out lately. He's always trying to get a laugh, walking silly, talking silly, making up songs, etc. He doesn't meet a stranger and says 'Hi" to random people we see out in public, including people in adjacent bathroom stalls. (This happened yesterday at a vietnamese restuarant. He actually stuck his head under the shared stall wall. )
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Every kid is different and only you know your child best. Parenting books are good for some help and ideas, but very few kids are "textbook."
Kids? due 10/810 with our first: boy, name: evan
hope to have any more kids? well, we plan on two but i guess we will have to see how this one goes
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? that I am so close to actually meeting this kid
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? n/a-i will be needing all the advice i can get!
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd)
Aiden 11/1/09
hope to have any more kids?
Yes, we would like to have one more.
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in?
I love watching him discover new things and really ponder them; he is very inquisitive. He also loves to talk, especially at himself in the mirror. It is precious! I also love how he gets so excited about mommy and daddy. The big grins and reaches for hugs and snuggles are priceless.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms?
Give yourself a break and know that you are doing your best. Some days will be hard (so much that you find them impossible), but remember that you are the perfect mommy for your baby and he/she is the perfect baby for you. Smile and just soak up every moment because they pass by and leave just as quickly as they begin.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd): 1 DS - Zack, 16 mo
hope to have any more kids? Prob. 1 more
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage you're in? He is so stinkin' cute! He knows he can give me "the eye" even if he is doing something bad and I will have to muffle my laughter!
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Go with the flow.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd)
first girl expected in a month (9/6), name is TBD
hope to have any more kids?
yes, at least one, but we'll see what happens
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage you're in?
i love knowing that we'll meet her soon, love feeling her move so much all the time, love preparing for her at home and love knowing how much joy she'll bring our family over time.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms?
no idea -- i'd like to read more of everyone's experience.
Kids: William - 11/7/08, Boy #2 due 11/27/10
Hope to have any more kids? Undecided. I think 2 will be good for me, but my husband really wants 3. We'll see how we adjust to this one!
What's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? I seriously feel like bursting with pride whenever he does something new that I didn't know he could do. Today he started doing the motions to "Itsy Bitsy Spider," and it was just too cute. He's such a sweet kid.
What one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Just about everything unpleasant is a phase, and it will end. The night wakings/teething hell/newborn crying at the witching hour will eventually go away. I used to feel like I would never get to enjoy a night's sleep without having to tend to my child. But I do!
hope to have any more kids? Maybe, we need to see how our finances go. Plus, it took so much help for this one... we will need to either be lucky or get a sticky baby with our frosties.
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Watching how much she changes and grows
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? I am too clueless for advice yet!
1. Kohen (turned 4 in May) and Kamryn (turned 2 in December)
2. I wanted 1 more up until this year. It's too easy and too perfect. I think we might be done.
3. Their laughs....oh the laughs. They are too funny.
4. Take one day at a time.
1. Gavin-7 months. 12/12/09
2. We want 1 or 2 more, but we had a very hard time getting G so we'll have to see--he might be an only child.
3. My absolute favorite thing that he's doing is giving kisses. I melt every.single.time He is the most amazing thing that's ever happened to me and watching him grow and change is awesome.
4. Don't try to be rigid with a schedule, feed the baby when he's hungry, let him sleep when he's tired, etc... Also, hold the baby as much as you want, they are only little once :-)
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd)
Marion, 22 months, 9.18.08 / baby sister, due 9.28.10
hope to have any more kids?
Yes, at least one maybe two more
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in?
Her independence and watching her learn things. I thought I'd hate the toddler stage (and it definitely has it's down moments) but overall, this is my most favorite age yet. In fact, I wish I could just skip through all the baby mess and have number two come out at 18 months old, hahah
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms?
Don't compare yourself to anyone else, either in real life or on the internet. I don't think any mom is 100% truthful about their struggles and we tend to inflate our successes, so don't look at someone else and go, why can't my kid be as great as hers? You have to parent the child you were given, not the one you sometimes wish you had.
j+k+m+e | running with needles
Natalie, February 2008
Yes...currently dealing with IF stuff again
She can communicate so well now and we can hold actual conversations. She is also getting into pretend play which is fun.
Just do the best you can and take it one day at a time!
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Cameron 22months bday-9/30
hope to have any more kids? Nope. I'm one and done
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? He's so independent and doesn't want help with anything. You can just see the wheels spinning as he tries to figure things out.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Like it was posted the other day. Trust your gut instinct. We are dealing with some things with C right now and haven't gotten any answers.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Jackson, 2 1/2 (12/14/07) and Reese, 9 months (11/6/09)
hope to have any more kids? Nope, our family is complete
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Holding conversations with Jackson. watching Reese be enthralled with her brother. watching them both interact with each other and just love on each other.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Relax and enjoy the ride.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Rena, 2 yr, 4/17/08
hope to have any more kids? hopefully one more
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? she's talking so much and we have actual conversations now! Some of the stuff that comes out of her mouth is hilarious.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Definitely go with the flow and don't expect everything to go according to schedule all the time!
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Evan 3/8/10
hope to have any more kids? Yep, 1 more
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Watching the look on his sweet little face as he explores his world. His wonderful smile and watching all of the new things he is learning. He has changed som much in such a short time
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? If you are a planner, learn to be spontaneous. That is much easier said than done, but you learn to be so whether you like it or not. Know that an entire day of struggle can be wiped out with one little smile or giggle.
Dx: PCOS and short luteal phase
18 cycles (3 with our RE) - Metformin + Clomid + HCG booster did the trick!
BFP #1 6/22/09 EDD: 3/2/10 DS born: 3/8/10
TTC #2 since Dec 2011
BFP #2 7/8/12 EDD: 3/18/12 M/C @ 9w1d: 8/16/12
Allison 9/22/09, Julia EDD: 9/29/10 here we come irish twins!!noooo more kiddos for us, atleast not for a long timeshes hilarious. Shes a whole new baby every day, has something to say about everythingsleep when the baby sleeps, when help is offered, TAKE IT!, its ok if your house is dirty
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Cason (4/16/2010)
hope to have any more kids? at least 1
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? He's smiling and kicking so much and so very alert
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Go with the flow - don't worry what other people think/say - you have to find what works for your family.
Dylan, 8 months
One on the way, due 2/16/11
We'll see if we want more after we have 2. We may want one more.
How aware he is of what's around him. He gets so excited about some toys, seeing me and DH, the dogs. It's so much fun and makes me so happy that he loves being around me!
"This too shall pass". Mainly for the possible hard times in the beginning. Figuring out life with a newborn and what works for that particular child can be so hard. This is a motto that I had to really remember sometimes.
BFP with no treatment!
Kids? Truitt 01/07, Mathis 05/09
hope to have any more kids? Yes but we're not sure if we'll have a biological child or adopt
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Watching brothers interact with each other and big brother 'teaching' little brother
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? do what's best for your own family and don't worry about what other families are doing or think about it BUT also when you make this decisions, be honest about them and own the choices you make
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd)
Conner James due 12/1/10
hope to have any more kids?
not sure yet.. was a long road to get here and will see what happens.
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in?
That I have this miracle growing inside me and I can't wait to meet him!
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms?
Enjoy the moments being pregnant- it goes by so quickly! (seems like yesterday I got that BFP!)
Kids? Cooper almost 7 months, born 1/10/10
hope to have any more kids? Absolutely. I want 2 more but I think DH is only on board for 1 more, so we'll see.
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? He's always been such a happy, fun, active baby but now we are teetering right on the brink of full mobility. He can pull up and crawl/scoot short distances, and go from laying to sitting on his own. And he is so curious about everything. I'm in trouble, but I LOVE it!
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Listen to your baby and not what people tell you is "normal."
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Sam (5), Hannah (3)
hope to have any more kids? nope
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Sam--he is getting so creative and clever. Hannah--she is really starting to show her personality through words. She comes up with some hilarious stuff.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Trust yourself. Look inside yourself for the answers before you get advice from others. I had to stop reading parenting books because they always made me feel like I was doing it wrong.
Oh, and don't compare yourself to other moms. Do your thing.
ETA: One more thing to share--My cousin once said something to me that really stuck with me. I was having a hard time with Sam when he first hit his 2s, and I said something like, "It gets better, right?" She said, "Yes, he'll grow out of it, but then it'll be something else." What I got from that was, appreciate every age and stage for what it is. Don't waste your time waiting for the difficult things to pass, because there will always be a new challenge. That's what this motherhood thing is all about.
Audrey 2.5
Yes, we'd like one more.
She just started preschool for 2 days/week and I love hearing about the new friends she's making.
I'm a big believer in getting your kids on a sleep routine. Everything else I go with the flow. If baby is well rested, we're all happier!
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) 1st on the way (edd 3/2011)
hope to have any more kids? hopefully but not sure...
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? We're telling extended family now and we'll tell friends in a few weeks. Hearing all the reactions is a lot of fun.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? n/a.
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PgAL/PAL welcome
Fun thread!
Kids? Tyler, 16 months
hope to have any more kids? Someday. Not sure when...we're going to discuss it when DS is 2 but if it happens before then we would be okay!
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage you're in? I feel like I've found the right balance between being a Mommy and having some "me" time lately! I've gotten back into some of my hobbies and have found ways to include DS too now that he is able to do more...it's great!!
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Don't take things too seriously and do what you know is right for your family! Who cares what other people say! (it's easy said than done!)
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) 1st on the way (Jan 5, 2011)
hope to have any more kids? I'm sure we will but I'm not sure if I can handle months of nausea and many tension headaches. Not anytime soon after the first one that's for sure.
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? I'm looking forward to feeling the first baby kicks and in four weeks we will have our anatomy ultrasound to see if we are having a boy or a girl.
It's so exciting.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? For first time expectant mothers, if know what's best for you and then stick to it. A lot of people will give unwanted advice especially the women who has children (that are already full grown with a family of their own). Just stick with what YOU want and not them.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Sarah, age 4 and Elizabeth, age 2
hope to have any more kids? We are "2 and through."
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Sarah is very independent and can be reasoned with. She's smart and so much fun. Elizabeth has hit the Terrible 2's but it's not nearly as hard the second time around.
They play very very well together and entertain one another constantly. I love watching their relationship develop.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms?
You really only remember the stage your children are in at that moment. Just when you're about to pull your hair out, it changes and then they're on to something else.
For those on the fence about having another child, this is my advice. Having a second baby was a huge adjustment for me. But I'm soooo glad now that we made the choice to have another child.
Two under two was very tough. Now that they're older I'm very happy they're less than two years apart in age. They are extremely close and not too far apart developmentally, so they play very well together.
Kids? name(s)/age(s) (birthday?/edd) Aiden 8/30/05, and expecting Gavin on 11/27
hope to have any more kids? Maybe one more
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? Right now, I love the fact he is becoming very independent, he wants to do everything on his own. He is also at the stage where he feels like he is a big boy now and he has to protect and help smaller kids. When my friend's son comes over (1 year old) he wants to help him with everything. I am hoping it stays that way when his brother is born
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Listen and trust your children, follow your instincts, don't overlook anything. Something may not seem like a big deal to you, but to them it could be the world.
Kids? Orion (3), Calla (15 months)
hope to have any more kids? No Way!
what's your favorite thing about whatever stage your in? O is so independent now and we have the funniest conversations. C is starting to talk and loves to do everything her brother is doing.
what one piece of advice would you share with other moms? Be flexible. You never know what type of child you're going to bring home from the hospital.
Ella 7.5 months
One more
Seeing her huge smile when she wakes up in the morning or after her nap, watching her want to crawl, but she can't quite figure it out. She gives up and just rolls to where she wants to be. When eating, if she hears me scrapping the bowl she starts to get upset because she knows dinner is almost over.
Advice, remember all the wonderful smiles and take lots of pictures.
I love this.
Jaya 7/4/2010
Probably will have 1 or 2 more - hopefully we will be able to have 1 or 2 more!
I love when she looks at me with her big beautiful eyes and I also love how she is a little Houdini and likes to break free from her swaddle blanket! It cracks me up each time she does this. I also love her little fish face look when she is going to the bathroom...I love everything she does.
I have no advice - I am the one in need of advice right now!