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October 2011 Moms
The year in review
Now that we are firmly in the year 2013, let us reminisce about 2012...
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012?
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
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Re: The year in review
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012? Breastfeeding. Toughest and most rewarding... we had a long, hard journey.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? Taking Cameron to see things for the first time - the zoo, the fair - watching her eyes take it all in is amazing.
Worst moment/memory of 2012? Losing our second baby.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? Movie - no clue. Book - Gone Girl or Water for Elephants. Song - too hard to choose!
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? Became a lot more flexible, learned how to be a lot more selfless. Cooked a lot more for our little family!
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? The first time we played the FACT game. I laughed so hard!
If given the choice would you repeat the year all over again? Why? Yes. Overall it's been an amazing, life-changing year and I'd love to go experience CK all over again and soak up every single moment.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? Hmm, probably so? I always imagined being a working mom, but I didn't imagine it'd make for such a hectic life.
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012?
Violet has had some vision issues that I have not talked about before and it scares the sh!t out of me. When Violet gets tired she will get mild Strabismus. I really don't want my children to be picked on and this is not easy to fix. Doctors will want to do surgery that oftentimes does not work to correct the problem. Vision Therapy is another option and it is expensive and not covered by insurance. They also will not do anything until the child is at least 3. I don't like to see my children's weaknesses, I especially have a hard time sharing them. My MIL made a comment about Violet's eyes (she knows nothing as of yet) and it really pissed me off. They have made pretty cruel comments in the pass about Audrey's speech, and I'd rather they know nothing about Violet's problem.What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
Watching all three of my kids playing in the sandbox over the summer. I have a feeling I will not see that again...Oliver is getting so old. (very bittersweet)
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
I think all the losses on the bump...There have been a few that hit me very hard and made me paranoid. Otherwise it would have to been going to the nursing home to visit MH's grandparents and watching her cry.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
I have to say the Hobbit
I also really like that Lifehouse song "In between the raindrops"
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
MH started working from home at least one day a week. I love it! I also quit working nights and I love that! Otherwise no big life changes happened.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
Our celebrity doppelganger!
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
Yes, over all it has been a fantastic year!
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
Not at all.
I wouldn't change it for anything though.
Now that we are firmly in the year 2013, let us reminisce about 2012...
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012? Going back to work last January
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? My little girl calling me Mama
Worst moment/memory of 2012? Finding my baby covered in blood in her crib Christmas morning. It turned out to be a bloody nose from a cold. Of course, when I first saw her, I didn't know that.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? The only movie I saw in 2012 was The Master. Even though she isn't usually my speed, I loved Taylor Swift's We Are Never Getting Back Together.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? I had to force myself to get a lot more organized as a working mom.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? Can't recall.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? Yes. The first year with my daughter was the hardest I've ever worked in pretty much all aspects of my life but it was also the most fun I've had and the most I've loved.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? Absolutely not but I wouldn't want it any other way. I'm happy that I kept the parts of my life I loved and skimmed off the parts that weren't working.
Burned by the Bear
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012? All the struggles we had with DS with his MSPI, FTT, reflux. It was awful and I was afraid we would lose him a couple times. Not as bad as his NICU experience, but that was 2011. Haha!
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? Watching my kids together. It has been amazing seeing their sibling bond grow this last year.
Worst moment/memory of 2012? The kids losing their "papa." He passed away in October, and was a gear man.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? I discovered the band ".fun" in 2012. I love every song!
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? We tackled our debt last year and are on the right road to getting out of debt.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? There were a lot that were pretty funny!
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? Yes, because because I feel like I missed out on a lot trying to get my DS healthy. I would love that time with my kids again.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? Yes, it's pretty amazing. We had hard days, but this is so much better than we thought it would be!
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother: Do I have to pick just one? I love watching N reach new milestones. Right now I love hearing her talk and watching her sign. Communicating with my baby makes my heart overflow with joy!
Worst moment/memory of 2012?: I try to block out the lack of sleep. I think my worst memories are holding a screaming baby (now toddler) who just won't sleep. I can hold her in my arms and she'll just cry and cry until she's ready to go back to bed. I am anxious for this stage to pass.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?: I am embarrassed to admit I only went to one movie this year. DH and I saw the Hobbit when it came out but I didn't like it. The movie wasn't anything like the book and watching it in 3D made me feel ill.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?: Oh so many things. I've made a big change in keeping our apartment cleaner and more organized. I've become much calmer and gentler. It really takes a lot to get me worked up now.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?: There's no post that comes to mind but many were funny. I am currently thinking of the picture Elsa posted of the electric, barbwire pack-n-play the other day. It still cracks me up.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?: No way. It wasn't a bad year but I'm really looking forward to the future. Plus, in a month of so we should be moving into a house that we will own! Wahoo!
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?: I imagined my future so many different ways so, in some ways yes and other not really. I never pictured myself living in this area and definitely don't plan to stay here forever. DH and I planned to wait to have kids but got pregnant on our honeymoon haha I wouldn't change the way things have turned out. I love being a SAHM and all of the challenges and the benefits that come alone with it.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? Every new thing she learns to say/do. And introducing Lily to my granny in South Africa - that was really special.
Worst moment/memory of 2012? Not baby related, but probably DH and I continually not getting jobs we applied/interviewed for.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? I really enjoyed The Hobbit and Les Mis, but I think that The Avengers was actually my favourite movie. Not sure I have a book or song.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? Nothing that's really taken effect yet (besides the mundane like cooking more often and more healthy), but we ended the year by DH getting a teaching position for the next 6 months, me applying for a part time flexible job that I hear back about next week, and starting the ball rolling on getting a mortgage and looking for a house (finally!)
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? Not necessarily a favourite, but probably one of the ones I remember best is the non-vaxing/soembodysmama craziness.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? No. It was wonderful, but I'm more excited to see what happens next, to watch Lily continue to grow and learn.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? Yes, although I always thought we'd be better established. I thought DH and I would both have permanent teaching positions by now and would have bought a house. But we're headed in that direction, and all the personal aspects of our life are just what I had hoped for.
BFP #1: July 12, 2010 Natural M/C: July 26, 2010
BFP #2: January 30 ,2011 Born: September 29, 2011
BFP #3: January 5, 2013 Born: August 25, 2013
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012?
Colic nightmare. That shiz is tough. The main reason I may stick to one and done.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
The first word Nora said was Momma. It's the best sound in the world.
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
Having to sit through mediation to figure out a settlement regarding my Mother's accident, resulting in her death. It was a toughie listening to the details of her death, some of which I didn't know about until that day.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
Gosh, I don't even know if I have any memory left to recall much from the past year. I did read a good book from Christopher Hitchens.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
I became active in a big way. I cannot believe I run daily.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
I didn't really post until the past few months. I was quite intrigued with the DH/SO peen size post.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
Sure! It was a great year overall. I became a much stronger woman and mother than I ever expected. I attribute some of that to you guys, really.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
Not really. I never expected to be a SAHM, but here I am!
.What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012?
making the decision to quit exclusively pumping at 5 months was really hard for me, but I was pumping 46 times a day, and DD was getting one bottle of breast milk.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
The first time DD said mama, I thought it was was a fluke, but when I walked into the room an hour later, she said it again. Melted my heart.
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
2012 has been a good year for us. I'm not sure i know how to answer this.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
I feel culturally dumb, but I can't answer this question either.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
I got a new job with better health insurance and less commute. Also, we found out about DD2
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
I don't have a favorite post per say, but I really enjoy you ladies.
I tend to lurk a lot, but still enjoy the board and hearing about everyone's different experiences.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
I'm not sure. I would love to go back knowing what I know now about motherhood and watch DD do it all over again, but DD2 wasn't our plan. I'm so excited and I can't wait to meet her, but I might have been more careful if I went back. I'm just not sure.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
I love being a mom so much more than I ever imagined.
ETA: I tried to fix the formatting. Bump mobile is stupid.
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012? going back to work and many days since then when it's so hard to leave DS
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? at the time it really tired me out, but I remember when DS learned he could walk around by holding onto my hands. He would always plop himself on my lap, grab my hands and make me walk him around the house all the time. It was so cute!
Worst moment/memory of 2012? every time DS got hurt falling down, but the worse was when he cut his eyelid and it was bleeding.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? I recently saw the movie 50/50 and thought that was great.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? just learning to take advantage of baby's sleep time to get things done
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? I remember posting about hearing my neighbor's on the monitor and thinking it was a ghost and there being an S/O post about everyone's expereiences with hauntings and the unexplained.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? It was a great year, but I don't really want to go back.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? I don't think so, but I'm happy of the way it is.
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012? Being told in January 2012, when Abby was 2.5 months old that the only things she could see was an object, as least 4" big and no more than 6" away from her face, and that she couldn't see anything out of her right eye. (WTH am I crying typing this?)
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? Abby proving all of the doctors and vision teachers wrong by now seeing just as well as any other child her age. She is truly a miracle.
Worst moment/memory of 2012? I have two. (1) Abby being in the hospital 5 times and having IV's in her head. (2) The point where I realized that my kid(s) are not a priority for my parents and take a back seat to my mom's smoking.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? Wow, I'm not sure I saw a movie last year ... that's sad. Anyways, my favorite song from last year is Jason Mraz' "I won't give up" -- love the message and reminds me of both MH and Abby.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? Learned to be more patient and not compare Abby to other kids her age because she's just going to be different and her own person, which I love! I'm pregnant again is a big change to our life.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? Our AEs from April Fools! I loved being Oscar.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? Hell no, mostly because Abby has made so much progress and I don't want to even think about how much she went through in 2012. Here's to looking forward!
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? Except for having a child with special needs, yes, my life is pretty much what I had hoped for and thought it would be like as a mother! What I would have never imagined is having such a sh!tty relationship with my parents and now moving cities to get away from that.
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012?
Balancing work and home. I still haven't figured it out, but I'm trying really really hard.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
Breastfeeding. I loved our time together -- just me and DD. I miss it so much and wish she hadn't self-weaned. It wasn't always pretty and was always pretty exhausting, and I had my fair share of supply freak-outs because I work so many hours and got sick so much, but we made it to 13 months exclusively BFing which is way way WAY longer than I ever thought I'd be able to go. I'm pretty proud of myself, and hope that I can nurse our next baby (whenever that'll be!).
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
Finding out my grandpa died on Valentine's Day. The farm hasn't been the same.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
Movie: DH and I watched 'Horrible Bosses' and about died. I think it was funnier than 'The Hangover'! ; Book: 'You'd Be So Pretty If....' ; Song: I love music, so way too many to name, but I played Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know' into the ground.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
So so many -- some for the better, some for the worse. The biggest were probably our move, my job promotion, and DH's new job. A few people who are really close to me have said that I've become a nicer person since DD was born. Who knows? I thought I was pretty nice before
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
None that I can pull off the top of my head. Of course, I'm still a newbie, too!
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
Yes. I would take better care of myself, and I would have started taking the Zoloft sooner (my doctor finally convinced me last week). I would have put our house on the market sooner, too, I think. I'd love to relive all of DD's first moments, too, of course
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
Nope. I always said that I'd never ever in a thousand years live in a subdivision or work with engineers or work in sales, but here I am doing all 3!
Dealing with other people's opinions, mostly my MIL, and hearing her say that she would have done it better and her tryin to hoard time with him. It has been a daily struggle and had affected my marriage as well!
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
I don't know if I have one favorite memory but hearing him say mama is awesome! Knowing that in certain situations I am the only one he wants to make him feel better!
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
When he had his first injury! Seeing blood poor from your babies head is the worst feeling in the world!
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
His Itsy Bitsy Spider book! He loves it and I enjoy reading it to him
ETA: I thought this was baby related lol. My favorite movie of 2012, I really like Pitch Perfect!
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
I went back to work at the end of 2012! That was a huge life changer!
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
Nothing that is clearly sticking out right now, but I always enjoy HDBD posts! Love seeing all the cute Oct babies!
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
Yes because then I would have my little guy again and I would be at home with him all day everyday!
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
Almost! Once we get our new house then it'll be just as I thought! But even if we stay in this house forever I am still more than happy with my life!
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012?
A had terrible reflux and colic...it was so hard. I also felt very alone in the first year, looking back I think I should have probably seen someone for PPD.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
This is going to sound stupid..one night A was really congested and woke up crying in the night. I went up to check on her, picked her up out of bed and sat int he rocker. She laid her head in my neck and fell fast asleep. I didn't move her for the longest time. Ash isn't a cuddler, so this moment was very special.
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
The screaming, oh the screaming.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
The Muppet Movie times 10.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
I finally got back to putting my health high in the priority list.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
I remember one where I posted some funny knitted men's underwear pics (elephant trunk). I can't recall the post, but I remember laughing like crazy.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
No way. I came to the conclusion to put my business on hold for the time being, I was depressed, fat and miserable.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
Not really, but I love my family and honestly I wouldn't change a thing.
I had one when I would eat! I was in glasses by 4. I had a lot of doctors appointments and tests done on me. By the time I hit 9th grade I stopped wearing glasses and I now have 20 20 vision. My eye doctor is shocked and still doesn't know how to explain it! But I wanted to say I was never teased of bugged about either glasses or my lazy eye! Violet will do great and if they correct or early she may get lucky like I did and grow out of any need for glasses!
LOL ... Definitely with glasses! She can only perceive light and dark without glasses.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? Sense of pride. Seriously I get exited over every new tooth our word
Worst moment/memory of 2012? Losing my cousin to suicide.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? I'm weirdly obsessed with the game of thrones show and books.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? Adjusting to a family of three was a big change for us.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? I loved April fools.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? Yes, having a child has been more rewarding than i have ever dreamed.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? More or less, yes.
Edit because bump mobile sucks
DS was colic and I cried a lot as I held my screaming son that I couldn't calm down. I felt like a failure.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother?
I love the little things that DS and I do, just the two of us.He will shake his head, telling me he wants Eskimo kisses. We can do Eskimo kisses for hours. The bedtime routine is special too. I look at him and I am always amazed that he has learned so much and is his own little person.
Worst moment/memory of 2012?
When I met with my doctors about the health of my heart. It will take another two years for my heart to heal and it will always be weak. I am worried that my life expectantcy has been lowered. Iwas also told that day that more children was out of the question.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year?
I really enjoyed Regina Spektor's new album "What We Saw From the Cheap Seats". Can't think of a book or movie.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012?
Nothing major. We are just trucking along.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons?
Nothing in particular, but I enjoy posts where a fellow bumpie has good news to share. I care how all of you bushes are doing.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why?
No. I love the good memories and will always cherish them. But a few uncontrollable things happened that I don't want to relive.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future?
Yes, but I thought I would be doing better financially and have a teaching job by now.
Now that we are firmly in the year 2013, let us reminisce about 2012...
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012? Taking Brooke to her first day of daycare.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? The first time B kissed me without being asked. Just walked right up and planted one on me.
Worst moment/memory of 2012? I can't think of any right now.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? Nothing stands out.
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? We moved. It wasn't in the plan. I am sooooo happy we did.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? October 11 is by far my favorite board. As for posts, I can't remember anything clearly - it's all a blur.
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? I wouldn't. 2012 was a good year for me but it's over and I'm moving forward.
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? Yes. Even surpasses it. It's harder and more tiring than I ever imagined, but it's also more fulfilling and happier than I imagined. I didn't get married until I was 35 (3 days shy of 36) and MH is divorced. I think our age combined with his past has given us a different perspective on our relationship than we might have had if younger.Now that we are firmly in the year 2013, let us reminisce about 2012...
What was the toughest thing you faced as a mother in 2012? Dealing with Carson's raspy breathing from Croup. It scared me in the small hours of the night.
What is one of your favorite memories as a mother? One of many, having Carson grab my head with his hands, and kiss me. Also his hugs.
Worst moment/memory of 2012? Dealing with Carson not wanting to sleep, and wondering what the hell did I get myself into as he screamed.
What is your favorite movie/book/song from last year? Was Bridesmaids this year?
What changes did you make to your life in 2012? I took another year off of teaching. Scary to think getting back into the game after two years out, but I'm so thankful that we are able to, albeit with financial cutbacks.
Do you have a favorite BMB post from 2012 or one that you remember quite clearly for other reasons? Of course the inappropriate ones. Especially one that involves sunless tanning lotion and another bumpie. Why does that stick in my head?
If given the choice would your repeat the year all over again? Why? Geesh, I don't know. Those early months with a newborn were pretty hard and scary for me. I love each one of his phases more and more. Maybe from 7 months on?
Does your life resemble what you thought your life would be like when you imagined the future? Yes, I count my blessings every single day that I am with a Man who truly loves and respects me. Also that we have this sweet baby boy.