tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post8522879746818565645..comments2024-01-03T02:05:03.288-06:00Comments on Our Homegrown Tribe: Not Me!Homegrown Tribehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133402009068636449noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-65649543596998469552008-11-02T20:53:00.000-06:002008-11-02T20:53:00.000-06:00good luck finding you... but you might want to kee...good luck finding you... but you might want to keep your eye out for the new you... after all, now you have girls so you might not be the same me :)Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205651595390888737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-22911989256728147782008-11-01T19:08:00.000-05:002008-11-01T19:08:00.000-05:00I found after having baby number four that I felt ...I found after having baby number four that I felt like it took me a good wjile to learn how to have four children....it was hard...<BR/><BR/>I know this time I will be the same with the twins...and I can only imagine you are on a 'learning curve' too....<BR/><BR/>be kind to yourself...<BR/><BR/>you're there.<BR/><BR/>Somewhere....<BR/><BR/>being pregnant means giving over your body and then susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527217796834847224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-43137960411659474022008-10-31T15:31:00.000-05:002008-10-31T15:31:00.000-05:00Well, perhaps you should consider the prospect and...Well, perhaps you should consider the prospect and/or treatment for Post-Partum Depression.ashleyjnchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542258769081044206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-52789373609259631172008-10-31T14:06:00.000-05:002008-10-31T14:06:00.000-05:00I've seen you...you're in there somewhere...I've seen you...you're in there somewhere...Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461444216319493264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-1398054200281909342008-10-31T13:00:00.000-05:002008-10-31T13:00:00.000-05:00I have not commented in a while, but I just had to...I have not commented in a while, but I just had to share this... as I majorly struggled after the birth of my secondborn. Here are the posts regarding the whole "not me" thing that I went through:<BR/><BR/>http://worthwalkingtoward.blogspot.com/2008/06/true-confessions.html<BR/><BR/>http://worthwalkingtoward.blogspot.com/2008/08/coming-out-of-fog.html<BR/><BR/>Although I am sure my experience is {darlene}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17310243306735564898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-21155854409147234862008-10-31T11:51:00.000-05:002008-10-31T11:51:00.000-05:00That's just kind of how it goes after having a bab...That's just kind of how it goes after having a baby (or babies!) isn't it?<BR/>Plus the accident on top of that...<BR/><BR/>I always remember feeling more like myself and like things were getting manageable by the time the babe reached 4 months. With each one for some reason that was the turn around point! <BR/><BR/>Of course I go back into days even now, TODAY, were I just feel like, well, likeAleahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363013265245255845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-82702035168787231792008-10-31T10:21:00.000-05:002008-10-31T10:21:00.000-05:00I know!! I am not me either yet and I only had on...I know!! I am not me either yet and I only had one so I can imagine that having 2 at a time makes it take even longer to feel normal again! Everyone says to give yourself a break and you'll get there, but it is SOOOOOO hard! Put on some earrings and have a laundry folding party with your boys. Maybe that will help??Rachel Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843397266498578531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-76482290366328607352008-10-30T22:25:00.000-05:002008-10-30T22:25:00.000-05:00p.s. I totally forgot to tell you how much I love ...p.s. I totally forgot to tell you how much I love the pic that Gavin took! Your stripey pants are cute, and I love the boys' room!mrs boo radleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222005677722724226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-72375348653460596632008-10-30T22:24:00.000-05:002008-10-30T22:24:00.000-05:00I can't imagine what you've gone through...I've ne...I can't imagine what you've gone through...I've never had one (or two or six) little one(s)! Plus the accident to boot; wow, my dear, you've had a full plate lately. God won't give you more than you can handle. You've been blessed beyond measure. Take it in stride. And keep looking to HIM, the giver of all good things, for strength. <BR/><BR/>l e a hmrs boo radleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222005677722724226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-30042363086529217112008-10-30T22:10:00.000-05:002008-10-30T22:10:00.000-05:00For me--with our first and second--it took about 7...For me--with our first and second--it took about 7-8 weeks to get my footing back.<BR/><BR/>With the twins--hubs and I were just talking about this tonight--it took until the 4 month mark.<BR/><BR/>That's when I felt like I could <I>have</I> a plan instead of flying by the seat of my pants. Phew. I'm not a fan of the unknown. <BR/><BR/>But, by the looks of it, girl, you'll be there <I>WAY</I> 4under3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15795018839452123598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-32802860398367667162008-10-30T21:05:00.000-05:002008-10-30T21:05:00.000-05:00I love your honesty Brittany. Funks are no fun, b...I love your honesty Brittany. Funks are no fun, but they are temporary. If we didn't have valleys we couldn't enjoy the view from the mountain top as much right? :)<BR/><BR/>I have been meaning to write back about my feelings on weaning. I alluded to it a bit in my not me post (about taking a breastpump to the BWCA), but I wanted to answer you directly to say that YES, I am sad. She's my MamaBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896263778296383533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-10181894760556525222008-10-30T19:52:00.000-05:002008-10-30T19:52:00.000-05:00After my second baby I was in quite a funk for a g...After my second baby I was in quite a funk for a good while - very much like you described, and that was after 1. I can't imagine the physical and emotional strain of having 5&6 at the same time. I wish I had some sage advice or words of comfort or wisdom for you...all I can say is hang in there, things will get better.Liz {Learning To Juggle}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06241834348806369636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-85822732250261507522008-10-30T19:40:00.000-05:002008-10-30T19:40:00.000-05:00You have a lot on your plate so to speak. I know i...You have a lot on your plate so to speak. I know it was hard for me to get back to normal and I only had 1 child at home when my baby was born. It takes time to get into the swing of things. Don't rush yourself. Try to do something just for you each day. Even if it's a small thing.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/>SarahSarah VMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462919058423272149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-33968153073332833452008-10-30T19:29:00.000-05:002008-10-30T19:29:00.000-05:00I remember being soooo tired for the first 5 month...I remember being soooo tired for the first 5 months or so....he just walked around in a haze....it's hard to do, I cannot imagine having 4 others(5 if you count the hubby) to take care of also...plus if you nurse that really takes everything anyway!Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658406313484484950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-22429515683885516452008-10-30T17:49:00.000-05:002008-10-30T17:49:00.000-05:00Sounds like you are in a little bit of a funk, whi...Sounds like you are in a little bit of a funk, which I think is totally normal and to be expected. Life is stressful and it takes time to adapt to new things and circumstances. <BR/><BR/>The best remedy I have found is taking walks whenever possible (my second was born in December and I still got out there in the freezing cold and pushed the stroller just to get fresh air and physically move). Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289834094119452075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-48535637397864727342008-10-30T17:19:00.000-05:002008-10-30T17:19:00.000-05:00In some ways, having twins was so much harder than...In some ways, having twins was so much harder than I'd anticipated because those first 4 months especially just suck you dry. You'll get through it though! :) HUGS!Claremont First Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-63304219322391732392008-10-30T17:03:00.000-05:002008-10-30T17:03:00.000-05:00Awww girl give yourself some time. You will retur...Awww girl give yourself some time. You will return in due time...but for now lower your expectations to less than "perfect" and allow yourself to heal...in ALL ways! I remember and know what you're feeling..and then all of a sudden one day...it clicks! And there you are! At least that is how it has happened for me all times!Alicia O. & the ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416583530331091644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22505067.post-65451253055971569092008-10-30T15:22:00.000-05:002008-10-30T15:22:00.000-05:00Aww, hang in there Brittany! It is totally unders...Aww, hang in there Brittany! It is totally understandable to be feeling not quite yourself. Consider all the energy going into taking care of others--even if you feel it isn't done in quite the way you would want in an ideal world--and then cut yourself some slack. ;) I'm sure you'll get there! <BR/><BR/>Heck, we only have one, and I remember feeling similarly in his early months. =) Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734245100938410152noreply@blogger.com