tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post4074761304433053617..comments2023-05-10T10:34:18.873-05:00Comments on The Windy Wilsons: Putting the Cart Before the HorseB. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17479551028143520755noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-85437911126257868682012-02-19T01:08:54.821-06:002012-02-19T01:08:54.821-06:00Amen! I'm experiencing this right now. People ...Amen! I'm experiencing this right now. People are just so excited to see my toting a baby around & do I get all kinds of comments/advice. I especially hate people telling me to cherish this time because they "grow up so fast." umm, yea if you're lucky!!! My son didn't have that chance. O & btw, I'm not a new mom thanks! I've been down this road before. Ugh! I hope it gets better, but maybe we will just learn to deal better.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906643480459302192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-33272321532125941782012-02-18T04:34:10.571-06:002012-02-18T04:34:10.571-06:00My favorite are the comments telling me to make su...My favorite are the comments telling me to make sure to have another one because only children grow up to be spoiled brats. As if we all have a choice as to how many children we have. <br /><br />Shut up!! That's what I always want to say. But of course I don't because I'm don't have the balls.My New Normalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482513767849843084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-40690624656464827272012-02-17T22:38:07.546-06:002012-02-17T22:38:07.546-06:00I get annoyed with all the advice even now, but du...I get annoyed with all the advice even now, but during my pregnancy was especially annoyed with it - not just the gear, the items, etc, but mostly pregnancy related advice. I feel like if anyone can dish out pregnancy advice it's probably the chick who has been pregnant for two years!<br /><br />Amen sister!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101380791416834049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-4950087806449098662012-02-17T19:52:15.880-06:002012-02-17T19:52:15.880-06:00@Todd Coston
Um, you're pretty much hilarious...@<a href="#c6901260774698930580" rel="nofollow">Todd Coston</a><br /><br />Um, you're pretty much hilarious and I thoroughly enjoyed that. I'm thinking I'll accomplish many of those things. :)<br /><br />#2 pretty much had me falling off my chair. And no shortage on the TIFs here in Illinois.<br /><br />We had some great times in OMET together. I definitely miss you all often and think of you with great admiration. <br /><br />Hope you, Cari, and your beautiful kidlets are doing well.B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479551028143520755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-69012607746989305802012-02-17T19:21:45.297-06:002012-02-17T19:21:45.297-06:00Todd's Top 10 Parenting Advice for a fellow Pe...Todd's Top 10 Parenting Advice for a fellow Pepperdine Alum:<br /><br />10. Teach your kids about lego's early, they'll need to have that skill in graduate school.<br /><br />9. If Brent babysits for you, your kid will learn to pee in the snow.<br /><br />8. Teach your child to chop, dice, quarter and chiffonade.<br /><br />7. Remember, your role as a parent is to make your child a better version of themself.<br /><br />6. Every child needs a TIF (token Indian friend)<br /><br />5. Teach your kid to fly....in Second Life!<br /><br />4. Remember at the end of every day to have a Community Circle to help your child learn to reflect.<br /><br />3. Teach your kid to Skype...it may be the only way they communicate with you when they are older.<br /><br />2. Your child should not aspire to mentor animals....that should be left to experts who make candles in their garage!<br /><br />And #1.......<br /><br />It's not about how the kid turns out...it's about "the process".Todd Costonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238425683576936480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-35547077445779362632012-02-17T18:38:58.158-06:002012-02-17T18:38:58.158-06:00Sending thoughts and hugs your way mamma....Sending thoughts and hugs your way mamma....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-29900103590326109572012-02-17T17:16:31.034-06:002012-02-17T17:16:31.034-06:00I think even after we have a dozen children (well ...I think even after we have a dozen children (well how ever many we decide is enough ;)) people will always feel the need to give pregnant chicks un-welcome advice. Depending on the person, I try to roll my eyes (so they can see) and remind them that this isn't my first go at this. The people who are really well-meaning morons....that's tougher. I smile and grit my teeth. I don't mind hearing about what you do with your baby, but don't tell me it like it's the bible for how to do things...even without a living baby I am sure we could teach them a thing or ten! Hang in there friend!Addi's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162101241886761065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-53505852645872874912012-02-17T13:47:08.946-06:002012-02-17T13:47:08.946-06:00Oh AMEN AMEN.
Just yesterday, I got to listen to ...Oh AMEN AMEN.<br /><br />Just yesterday, I got to listen to two ladies at work tell me about what I need to do with the crib versus the attachable co-sleeper I've purchased. <br /><br />Then they talked to me about their birthing and delivery stories AS IF I'D NEVER BEEN THROUGH IT.<br /><br />Of course, I piped up and said, "well, when I delivered Georgie..."<br /><br />That shut them up pretty quick.<br /><br />Yes, it makes me crazy. And also? Belly touching. DON'T TOUCH MY KID.<br /><br />Sorry, feeling a little on edge and upset today.<br /><br />You say it perfectly: "I am a mom and I deserve credit."<br /><br />Now lay off me people. Just let me gestate in peace and pray to God fervently that this one makes it.katie illingworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586049654494206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-2397629676357562832012-02-17T13:27:35.796-06:002012-02-17T13:27:35.796-06:00That Brooke is so clever! ;) ha
It's hard bc ...That Brooke is so clever! ;) ha<br /><br />It's hard bc People mean well, but by giving unsolicited advice it is borderline offensive since you ALREADY know because you've ALREADY done this/thought of this/researched that. <br /><br />Being pregnant after a loss is tough enough without needing to be constantly reminded it can be done "better".Lj82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01067562341189588336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-86336271630862520452012-02-17T13:24:44.266-06:002012-02-17T13:24:44.266-06:00I've had this before but just in a very differ...I've had this before but just in a very different situation as you know. It's hard just to keep my mouth shut yet want to say sooooo many things!<br />You're a very wise woman and I have no doubts that baby b will be very well taken care of whether he has the latest baby items out there or whether you've read or not read all the books! God gives the gift of mothering and you already have that gift!<br />Lots of love and prayers coming your way!Ben and Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486735943996376819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-45641003439053027132012-02-17T13:18:24.450-06:002012-02-17T13:18:24.450-06:00Also how awesome is it that Amy L. is now my publi...Also how awesome is it that Amy L. is now my publicist? Love her.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-3860583265209300432012-02-17T13:17:58.640-06:002012-02-17T13:17:58.640-06:00Love this, Brandy. I don't know if people rea...Love this, Brandy. I don't know if people realize that I can't talk about the Deuce without thinking about Eliza, and even the most well-meaning comments can be a grief trigger. A good friend of mine was recommending the brand of cloth diapers she bought and asked if we would cloth-diaper the Deuce and I said, "Well, we'd already bought the diapers for Eliza." But my TONE said "Shut the hell up. I know as much about cloth diapering as you do, but I never got the chance to do it." <br /><br />People love to tell pregnant women what to do. Maybe I should iron-on a maternity shirt that says, "Unsolicited Advice Not Welcome." And wear it everywhere.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-44568188667938489302012-02-17T12:55:01.068-06:002012-02-17T12:55:01.068-06:00Amen sista!Amen sista!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327445812846183545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-48174374230045994712012-02-17T12:20:38.005-06:002012-02-17T12:20:38.005-06:00Sending you a giant, hard hug right now, honey. Go...Sending you a giant, hard hug right now, honey. Good on you to speak up. I get tired of hearing/giving excuses for other peoples' "good intentions" when really, I wish they'd shut the hell up and leave us be.<br /><br />On the flip side, did you happen to read Brooke's post (By the Brooke) the other day about choosing love? My hubby and I are infertile, now at nearly 4.5 years of trying to bring home a living baby (after losing our twins, our only pregnancy, in August), and her words went straight to my heart...not so much about "bravery," as people like to commend us for trying again, but for choosing love.<br /><br />xoxoAmy L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17013013895577702357noreply@blogger.com