Melanie's Journal
Okay, here it goes! This is my first entry. I have never been good at keeping a journal. Years ago, when our 8 year old was only a few months old, my hubby, Chris thought it would be a good idea if we...
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You are truly an inspiration. I would love to have 5 kids, but right now i'm struggling with just my three. You are really busy and you seem to handle it well. I'm not nearly so strong. But i'm hoping...
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Rebecca,Don't cut yourself short - you are stronger than you are giving yourself credit! You too are surviving PPD, and it's going to get better!I'm new with PPD -what exactly is a mother's helper?...
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Oh, you and I are in the same boat with the potty training. We are trying to get Jonathan trained and he has no interest.He is adopted from Korea, so he is a peanut. He and my 14 month old wear the...
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Melanie, I hope everyone is feeling better soon. $110 for a generic prescription? Wow, I am almost scared to see what a name brand drug costs. Insurance can really stink sometimes. Kudos to you and...
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I have a hard time with giving myself credit. Thanks for the vote of convience.A mothers helper is someone who comes in to help out. Like when your home, you can cook and they'll entertain the kids....
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I FEEL SO GOOD RIGHT NOW!!!!Okay, before I "fell apart" I was part of a website for mothers. We all posted things - comments about babies progress, questions about babies etc. Anyway, another lady and...
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Oh, I forgot to mention, while Chris took Taylor and two other boys to baseball tryouts, I finished our taxes online, and never once panicked about it! Mind you, we are getting money back, but this is...
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MelanieI am so glad that you went back and wrote that note to the other mothers!! Just by sharing your story, you have touched other lives. You have come so far and are doing so well.Glad you were...
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Congratulations Melanie on being brave enough to share your story with other women. Even if you only helped that one woman (and I'm sure there will be many more) that is another life and family that...
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I am so glad that you have decided to share you story, I too did the same thing and it made me feel so great to just get it out there and bring some more awareness to a dark world where it's not...
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Well, yesterday was going great, but this afternoon I am filled with anxiety, but at least I know why, and at least it isn't because of those darn ITs. Life today is stressing me out:We lease our home...
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Hey there! I'm so glad that you find journaling helpful and that you opened up to your mom's group!I think that you are really cool!!Love and Hugs,Jess
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Ok, so I am jealous about what you pay for rent. We are in 900 sq ft and paying $920 for rent. and we are getting a REALLY good deal. My friend is in 1500 sq ft and paying more than you are right now!...
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Your both paying my mortgage basically. I guess it does really matter where you live... Although I only have 1000 sq feet. Good luck in your search. I know it's not easy when you have a big family....
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Yes, I know it has a lot to do with where you live. When we lived in Louisville, we built a house that was 2600 square feet. It had all the upgrades: 9ft ceilings, fireplace, stainless steel...
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Hey Melanie!Haven't heard from you for a while. How are things going?Love Lauren
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Lauren,Thanks for asking! I'm doing pretty good. Had a few anxious days, and then got my period, so I definitely notice a trend there. I'm not regular with it, since I am nursing the twins still, so...
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Wow, you have been busy! Try using a hair dryer when they get out of the tub, the heat kills the lice.
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