I cannot thank you enough...

DreamsBride411 · October 2010

The outpouring of love and support I've recieved in the mail over the past few days is truly unreal.

I have never in my life encountered a group of girls like you.

Off the bat, thank you to Normailed, Melissa (Melvic), Natalie(jp), April, and Sarah (Sarlah). Your words gave me (and continue to give me) strength when I seriously felt like banging my head against the steering wheel (ask Rose, Mari's drama is head-bang worthy).

Melissa (chickymel) - you treated me to a coffee and an oh-so-glutenous and dairy-lous double chocolate chunk brownie and a venti raspberry mocha (double shot) today. Alone. Like, no Mari, no Peter, no crying, no work. Alone. And it was hot and glorious.

Natalie(115) - the plaques you sent have already been hung directly next to the glider in Mari's room, this way, when she does go back to sleeping in her crib (I am determined) and I'm up 45 times a night, I can have some reinforcement. They are just beautiful.

And Rose, my rescuer. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to Wink I am so happy I was able to get out of the house last night (especially after the 5pm cry/whine/drivemeinsane-fest) and I was happily a bit hungover today.

I've already told Esther and Rose, as of next week, I am officially going to therapy, haha. I know I need some help. Like, I need to learn how to cope with everything that's put in front of me. I honestly do all I can as a mom to tend to my child's needs and to try to keep her in good spirits, but I guess this is just how some of them come, ya know? I know Mari is way needier than the next, way whinier and way more prone to screaming than the next and I'm ok with it... She's been this way since the day she's born (ok, maybe since she was 3 weeks old), but I need to learn how not to pull my own hair out in the process of trying to help her (and get her and I to sleep, cause of course that would help). If nothing else, therapy will give me some alone-time to break away for a bit and it will force Peter to take care of her by himself.

I can't wait to feel positive once again.

Again, thank you... and a special thanks to Esther, who I know alerted you girls... Thank you for recognizing how tough things have been over here.

spiritenergy · October 2010

I hope therapy and having a little alone time lead you to the balance you need in your life. Lots of hugs.

dani_girl08 · October 2010

Cristina, we all love you, & we know what a hard time you have been going through. Esther is an amazing friend for letting us know that you were feeling really down, & Rose is amazing for giving you some relief. You are a lucky girl to have friends like them.

I'm glad you got some alone time, & I'm sure you enjoyed your mocha & brownie. I'm glad you were even happy to be a bit hungover. I'm so happy that you recognize how important it is to take care of yourself. Therapy will be a good way to work through the emotions you are dealing with. And it will be good for Peter to learn what you go through & hopefully develop some empathy & realize that he needs to help you more. Sometimes guys just don't get it, but he needs to because you need him to help you through this. In the meantime, we are all here for you. Vent. Biitch. Cry. Whatever you need to do. Let it out. I hope things get better very, very soon. As always, BIG {{{HUGS}}}.

Mrs.G_09 · October 2010

I hope that talking to a therapist helps you out. I don't know how you've held it together for this long, I would have had a nervous breakdown ages ago.

Tons of :HUGS:!

natalie115 · October 2010

We all love you and and want you to start feeling better. I hope that therapy helps you so you can start enjoying mommyhood more. (((hugs)))

ChooGirl · October 2010

Wednesday nights. And I love you very, very much.

MrsBlayne · October 2010

dani_girl08:
Cristina, we all love you, & we know what a hard time you have been going through. Esther is an amazing friend for letting us know that you were feeling really down, & Rose is amazing for giving you some relief. You are a lucky girl to have friends like them. I'm glad you got some alone time, & I'm sure you enjoyed your mocha & brownie. I'm glad you were even happy to be a bit hungover. I'm so happy that you recognize how important it is to take care of yourself. Therapy will be a good way to work through the emotions you are dealing with. And it will be good for Peter to learn what you go through & hopefully develop some empathy & realize that he needs to help you more. Sometimes guys just don't get it, but he needs to because you need him to help you through this. In the meantime, we are all here for you. Vent. Biitch. Cry. Whatever you need to do. Let it out. I hope things get better very, very soon. As always, BIG {{{HUGS}}}.

All of this. And I really hope you both start getting some good rest soon because (I know from experience) everything seems so much worse when you have had no sleep. Just getting some rest will help you cope better. I am here if you ever need anything!

Mrs.N.H. · October 2010

You know I love you...we all do. And you are one smart, though and awesome girl...you'll get through the rough times...'cause I know you can get through anything life throws at you. I'm glad you are going to theraphy...I think it will be great to get that time to reflect on you and like you said get some "me" time.

MelVic · October 2010

dani_girl08:
Cristina, we all love you, & we know what a hard time you have been going through. Esther is an amazing friend for letting us know that you were feeling really down, & Rose is amazing for giving you some relief. You are a lucky girl to have friends like them. I'm glad you got some alone time, & I'm sure you enjoyed your mocha & brownie. I'm glad you were even happy to be a bit hungover. I'm so happy that you recognize how important it is to take care of yourself. Therapy will be a good way to work through the emotions you are dealing with. And it will be good for Peter to learn what you go through & hopefully develop some empathy & realize that he needs to help you more. Sometimes guys just don't get it, but he needs to because you need him to help you through this. In the meantime, we are all here for you. Vent. Biitch. Cry. Whatever you need to do. Let it out. I hope things get better very, very soon. As always, BIG {{{HUGS}}}.

Well said Dani!!! We are all here for you girl.....We love you very much!!!!

BlondeBeachBride08 · October 2010

Hugs! I'm glad you're feeling a bit better & are getting some help!

ash.flea · October 2010

We love you Cristina! *hugs*

Miami_Bride909 · October 2010

Cristina - you are one of the most amazing women I've met on this board and I know you'll come through this an even stronger person. Sending hugs your way - we're all here for you!

chickymel · October 2010

I'm glad we were able to help a little! The coffee and brownie sound amazing, I'm happy you were able to get out and enjoy it! We love you, you are strong and this will get better!

Lisa7 · October 2010

So glad to hear things are starting to get better you think you are a strong person & it's great for getting some help. Lots and lots of Hugs!

nataliejp519 · October 2010

As they say, one day at time...I know you'll figure everything out. Love you bunches!! HUGS!

mrsquetee09 · October 2010

hi cristina! i'm a bit behind on the board, but know i'm rooting for u

AprilJT · October 2010

I'm so glad that my words could help you out. I know that you always say exactly what I need to hear when I'm struggling too. I think therapy will be a wonderful way to be able to talk out how you feel. Sometimes it just makes all the difference in the world when you have someone to listen. Me time is so important when you are a mommy and I think we tend to forget that. I started having Rowen do "quiet time" in the afternoons when he stopped taking a nap because I knew I needed that time for my own sanity! I truly hope things start to get better soon for you and let me know if you need anything. I'm always here for you! Big Smile

Mrs.S_0909 · October 2010

*Hugs*! We are all here for you!

MrsLC11 · October 2010

Oh my Cris...I'm just trying to get all caught up (work has been absolute hell for me, and I can't check in here anymore). You know we all love you. I'm glad you're starting to get some help from others around you and that you decided to get some doctor time.

Mari sounds a lot like my nephew...my sister was terrified of all things newborn for nearly 3 years after he was born. He didn't stop crying for 6 months, and it was unbelievably hard on her. She also made the decision to start therapy, and it definitely helped her. I hope you're able to find comfort and sanity.

HEART YOU!!!

lindeenwedding · October 2010

Did I miss something?

sarlah · October 2010

dani_girl08:
Cristina, we all love you, & we know what a hard time you have been going through. Esther is an amazing friend for letting us know that you were feeling really down, & Rose is amazing for giving you some relief. You are a lucky girl to have friends like them. I'm glad you got some alone time, & I'm sure you enjoyed your mocha & brownie. I'm glad you were even happy to be a bit hungover. I'm so happy that you recognize how important it is to take care of yourself. Therapy will be a good way to work through the emotions you are dealing with. And it will be good for Peter to learn what you go through & hopefully develop some empathy & realize that he needs to help you more. Sometimes guys just don't get it, but he needs to because you need him to help you through this. In the meantime, we are all here for you. Vent. Biitch. Cry. Whatever you need to do. Let it out. I hope things get better very, very soon. As always, BIG {{{HUGS}}}.

This. I'm so glad I could provide you some strength from across the miles. We All love you and are here for you.

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