tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post65554436182771801..comments2023-06-17T06:02:54.654-04:00Comments on The Mini Van Soap Box: These Things I Knowminivan soapboxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13993086778700756064noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-31844284493427751132009-11-20T11:38:18.096-05:002009-11-20T11:38:18.096-05:00Amen, Sister to the couch cushions one...seriously...Amen, Sister to the couch cushions one...seriously, my kids take the cushions off 10x a day, drives us bat-shit<br /><br />get some rest before the baby comes, try to go on one last "date" while it's still just the two of you, stash some dinners in the freezer, and go with your gut!Christine Bilekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666972128478606404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-18339831294316352422009-11-16T19:01:36.966-05:002009-11-16T19:01:36.966-05:00I'm not a mommy yet, but I'll take this re...I'm not a mommy yet, but I'll take this real advice and burn it in my brain for later: Screw everybody else.<br />That has a nice ring to it...Bellehttp://www.belleandnel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-68696024495645457112009-11-15T20:56:09.861-05:002009-11-15T20:56:09.861-05:00My only advice is this: If it won't matter a y...My only advice is this: If it won't matter a year from now, then it's not worth arguing about.BPOTWhttp://bestpostsoftheweek.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-84739294519995647962009-11-14T08:24:23.161-05:002009-11-14T08:24:23.161-05:00Hi, stopping by from BPOTW! :)
I was with you unt...Hi, stopping by from BPOTW! :)<br /><br />I was with you until you put the kabosh on lego. I still have all the lego i rec'd as gifts as a child. It's a great way to keep kids and husbands amused. :pMsTypohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405552178619579820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-31034294213186993442009-11-13T19:25:40.348-05:002009-11-13T19:25:40.348-05:00I have no advice. I barely remember my daughter be...I have no advice. I barely remember my daughter being a baby. I look at her know and think wth?Aunt Juiceboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312942310632639442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-16179015404300986802009-11-13T16:30:45.077-05:002009-11-13T16:30:45.077-05:00Whatever the stage is: sleeping too much, not enou...Whatever the stage is: sleeping too much, not enough, not crawling or walking, getting into everything - whatever, just know that it will change and the next stage will be something different to adjust to. Try to go with the flow whenever possible. You can never enjoy your child too much! I know you will do a great job.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04628206520733539893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-79796705527920193052009-11-13T06:37:09.294-05:002009-11-13T06:37:09.294-05:00That was really good. I might add "Don't ...That was really good. I might add "Don't be a martyr. If you can't take it anymore, ask for help. If you are going crazy being home with the baby all the time, find a way to get some time for yourself." (I wish I'd hung up my cross when my oldest was small.)<br /><br />PS I HATE stuffed animals. My MIL gave my son a stuffed giraffe that is as big as him for his 6th b-day. WTF?Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612857982151448455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-62327888781006985202009-11-12T19:10:07.133-05:002009-11-12T19:10:07.133-05:00Don't compare yourself to anyone else.
Anyone...Don't compare yourself to anyone else.<br /><br />Anyone who judges you isn't worth your time. Fuck them.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-74192827291163597852009-11-12T12:09:39.492-05:002009-11-12T12:09:39.492-05:00Ahahahaha! Funny! I agree, drunk people are way mo...Ahahahaha! Funny! I agree, drunk people are way more fun!The Black*Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247047562535219512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-53645299127650971202009-11-11T11:53:13.167-05:002009-11-11T11:53:13.167-05:00Fantastic list. I concur with everything. I'd ...Fantastic list. I concur with everything. I'd add don't read any books! People that read books have expectations. No expectations is the way to go. Just follow your gut and do what works for you.SmartAssMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402386979327889256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-76353575546390082322009-11-11T08:28:05.500-05:002009-11-11T08:28:05.500-05:00I think you said it all with this line:
"If ...I think you said it all with this line:<br /><br />"If it works for you, go with it. Screw everyone else."<br /><br />Best.Advice.Ever.<br /><br />The only other thing I can add is, don't read too many baby books in the beginning - they can make you think you are doing everything wrong.justmakingourwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01410133602131763514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-89037418350115143202009-11-11T02:01:48.235-05:002009-11-11T02:01:48.235-05:00Do what works for YOU. Everyone else can shove it....Do what works for YOU. Everyone else can shove it.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596650736290691630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-14949796385103430112009-11-11T00:21:53.586-05:002009-11-11T00:21:53.586-05:00You about covered it: I esspecially like the, &quo...You about covered it: I esspecially like the, "If it works for you, go with it. Screw everyone else." Along those lines: Try really hard to give other mothers a break. Don't judge; she is doing the best she can too. (Obviously judge freely is said mother is abusive, nasty, or looks suspiciously awake and pulled together with a brand new baby in tow. I kid. Mostly.)Brakes and Gashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11278639841349350022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-65629916633059000052009-11-10T22:02:56.928-05:002009-11-10T22:02:56.928-05:001) Even if you plan on nursing, buy a couple of b...1) Even if you plan on nursing, buy a couple of baby bottles and a can of formula. If the baby nurses like a champ, you can always donate it to the local food pantry. If, like both my kids, the baby looks at your breast and says WTF, then you already have it and don't need to send hubby on a mission, one in which he will bring home every kind of formula and 6 types of bottles.<br /><br />2) As Margaret said, do whatever works best for you and your baby. Half the population will think you're the smartest mom ever and the other half will think you're a ninny, but you and your baby will be happy, and that's all that counts.<br /><br />Good luck!mumma boohttp://mummabootimes2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714657440325792763.post-19800049048201331052009-11-10T19:30:33.099-05:002009-11-10T19:30:33.099-05:00It'll take about three months to get into a gr...It'll take about three months to get into a groove and really feel like you're getting the hang of it. And then the baby will decide that whatever schedule you adopted was silly and change it up on you. So just do WHATEVER WORKS. If it works to nurse your baby to sleep, don't let people make you feel bad. If your baby takes naps in your bed, HEY at least the baby is SLEEPING, right? Perspective!!! <br /><br />Also, it takes a baby a good two months to learn what a smile is and when it's appropriately used. Until then, remember that that day is coming. And don't get discouraged after another hour of crying followed by more quizzical, smile-less looks. He/she loves you and needs you anyway.Margaretnoreply@blogger.com