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Posted by Shar on April 16, 2002, at 21:17:10
Woo hoo! I get to be the first oldie to post (I think). Finally, age has an advantage!
Anyone wanna know my current cocktail, how the kids are, whether I ever found a job?
Shar
Posted by judy1 on April 17, 2002, at 17:18:01
In reply to Hello..oo..oo..ooo out there.....from Shar, posted by Shar on April 16, 2002, at 21:17:10
I want to know! When I went through the first part of the list (which I think is the oldest) I saw an awful lot of people who no longer post. Do you think they are all well? I know when I feel good, I never can sit long enough to post. Take care, Judy
Posted by Greg on April 17, 2002, at 17:21:33
In reply to Hello..oo..oo..ooo out there.....from Shar, posted by Shar on April 16, 2002, at 21:17:10
MIC,
Well, seeing as how we don't know how old the good doctor is and I'm only in my twenties....we'll assume you are the resident oldie.
OK, what's your cocktail? Better be non-alcoholic!!! How are the kids, you have six right? And I'm looking for a new job, can you hire me onto your firm?
Greg
> Woo hoo! I get to be the first oldie to post (I think). Finally, age has an advantage!
>
> Anyone wanna know my current cocktail, how the kids are, whether I ever found a job?
>
> Shar
Posted by Greg on April 17, 2002, at 17:24:53
In reply to Me, Me, Me » Shar, posted by judy1 on April 17, 2002, at 17:18:01
Judy,
I want to know all about how you and the little one are getting along. My first grandchild is due in August and I'm so excited I can hardly stand it.
Greg
> I want to know! When I went through the first part of the list (which I think is the oldest) I saw an awful lot of people who no longer post. Do you think they are all well? I know when I feel good, I never can sit long enough to post. Take care, Judy
Posted by judy1 on April 17, 2002, at 17:36:56
In reply to Re: Me, Me, Me » judy1, posted by Greg on April 17, 2002, at 17:24:53
I think I'm swinging up a little, Greg, and I'm being quiet about it although it's kind of obvious. I really wanted to nurse, so I went down and off all meds I thought were dangerous- so the baby is great and thriving and thank you so much for asking. Congratulations on your soon to be grandchild! You get to have all the fun and sleep too :-)- Take care, Judy
Posted by Shar on April 17, 2002, at 20:32:58
In reply to Re: Me, Me, Me » Greg, posted by judy1 on April 17, 2002, at 17:36:56
God, Judy, I think you are SO brave, how you have handled all the issues with your baby, and what you've done (like so you could breast feed). Wow! This baby is going to grow up with a very strong, loving momma as a great role model.
Can you give me details of baby again? Weight, height, sex, name, date of birth. And what is baby doing now? Walkin and talkin yet? [I know you shared info before, but I have (to my embarassment) forgotten it].
Shar
Posted by judy1 on April 18, 2002, at 17:55:33
In reply to The Newest Babbler, posted by Shar on April 17, 2002, at 20:32:58
Hi Shar,
She's a little over two months now- I take her in for her check-up later this week. So she's not walking, but obviously is a genius :-) I had to stop nursing after because of post partum stuff but I kept pumping and now I slacked off meds and I'm nursing again because I really think that's what best for her. Thank you for all the sweet comments, and I'm a little hypo now so hope this makes sense. Take care, Judy
Posted by Shar on April 18, 2002, at 22:41:53
In reply to Re: The Newest Babbler » Shar, posted by judy1 on April 18, 2002, at 17:55:33
> Hi Shar,
> She's a little over two months now- I take her in for her check-up later this week. So she's not walking, but obviously is a genius...of course! 2 months is so little!!! What is her name?
>I'm nursing again
...I'm glad to hear that. When I was nursing it was a good experience for me, in terms of bonding, and it also is good for the mom physically.
>Thank you for all the sweet comments
...my pleasure!
>I'm a little hypo now so hope this makes sense.
...lol. One thing about these boards is that we learn to interpret so many 'languages' used when people are in different places. Different people being hypo, or really depressed, or anxious, or OCD...we can all sound so different at times. And we all learn to understand each other. You made perfect sense to me. 8-)
Take care, you!
Shar
Posted by judy1 on April 19, 2002, at 12:18:30
In reply to Re: The Newest Babbler, posted by Shar on April 18, 2002, at 22:41:53
Her name is Gabrielle and I have a son too (Eric). I think since I started this board I've had 3 m/c- 2 IVF attempts- lost twins, so it was a real struggle and maybe that's why I'm so into making everything perfect. You have children, right? (sorry all our brains are scambled) Take care, Judy
Posted by Chris A. on April 19, 2002, at 15:46:25
In reply to Re: The Newest Babbler » Shar, posted by judy1 on April 19, 2002, at 12:18:30
Judy, alarm bells just went off in my head. Don't get hung up on making everything perfect for your children. It'll just add more stress to your life. I remember feeling like a bad Mother. It was not a good feeling. Then a pyschologist told me than 80% of parenting is just being there. I didn't have to be super Mom. What a relief, not that I haven't attmepted suicide since then. Perhaps taking care of ourselves is the best gift we can give to our children. Yes, I regret missing my youngest's first birthday. I was in the hospital for thirty days. She's sixteen now and a delight. The one that' been difficult is the 21 yo son who inheritied some of my genes. He at least has ADHD but is in denial about it. I am always praying that he doesn't develop bipolar. He's been in the USMC for almost three years now, and even though I love him immensely, I don't miss the constant conflict.
My girls are altruistic and top students, the eighteen year old is bent on pre-med, and if she keeps loving college and working like she always has, she will make it. Even if she changes course, I couldn't have asked anything better for her. Trials - and that can often involve an ill parent - can be instrumental in developing character, an under-valued necessity in our world. I do pray a lot for my children, and know I'm heard. You are a good Mother. Just keep loving on'em. Throw in a few hugs for me. Always remember, there are many children who have thrived on formula. I recall how sad I was when I had to quit nursing to go on ADs after the youngest was born. It was Good Friday, 1986. She probably has the highest IQ of the three, and a winning personality. So please don't fret - just be there.Blessings,
Chris A. (bragging on my kids)
Posted by judy1 on April 20, 2002, at 18:23:16
In reply to Re: The Newest Babbler » judy1, posted by Chris A. on April 19, 2002, at 15:46:25
You are so sweet, you sound like such a good Mom. I know the perfect thing, I've always been guilty of it, still working on that. Take care, Judy
Posted by noa on May 16, 2002, at 15:39:42
In reply to Re: The Newest Babbler » Shar, posted by judy1 on April 18, 2002, at 17:55:33
Hey Judy, I hope things are going well with the little one!
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