Pats on the Back!
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Topic: Pats on the Back!
Posted By: anon
Subject: Pats on the Back!
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:48pm
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I was thinking mums don't get a lot of appreciation for the work they do, so we could start a little pat on the back thing here!
Post 2 things you are proud of that you've done today (doesn't matter how small/trivial), and 1 thing you're not so proud of that you are going to put right, if you haven't already. I'll go first: 1. I'm proud of myself for taking some time out and reading a magazine at Starbucks. Wasn't baby-free but was relaxing. 2. I'm pleased that I made the effort to make Nathan a wholesome lunch. 3. I'm NOT proud of having a go at DH... but I did apologize and told him I love him  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:52pm
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I hung the towels out.
I put dinner in the crockpot. I actually don't think that there's anything that I've done today that I'm not proud of... ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: Jelly
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:53pm
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I'm proud of myself for
1. expressing regularly, 2. cleaning under the oven, and 3, I'm not proud of not brushing my hair today, but I am going to brush it now I've posted that in a public forum  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: luvmylittlies
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:59pm
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Taking the dog for a long walk.
Surviving the screams of the 5 month vaccinations. Calling my grandma to say hello (it's been WAY too long). ------------- Adoring Mum to Talisin 8/9/11 and Kiara 18/01/10 |
Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:03pm
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I'm proud of...
1. Trying the girls on more new food, which went down a treat. 2. Earning a decent paycheck this fortnight (I found out what I got paid today, so I class that as today) which will help with next month when I don't have a lot of hours to help pay the mortgage... I'm not proud of... 3. Losing my rag slightly on an online forum. |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:31pm
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1) Persevering at getting Morgan down to sleep. Took 25 minutes but we got there
2) Not eating all the chocolate in the house 3) Taking Morgan to bed with me for the midday nap. In my defence we're both still recovering from HF&M so I needed the nap and so did she. And lots of  to my beautiful Rowan who slept in her own bed at midday (so I feel a bit like I left her out) and has been very well behaved during the 25 minutes I took settling Morgan.-------------  
 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:40pm
1/ No yelling in our house today 
2/ Got some washing hung on the line rather than lazily chucking in the drier haha Today was a good day. Don't think theres anything today I'm not proud of - my excuse for not getting all the housework done is coz I'm sick  -------------   
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 6:14pm
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Proud of -
1. doing the washing before 9 2. getting it in before 5 Not proud of - 1. getting tired at 3pm so having a nap with dd so didn't get dinner prepared! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: julz85
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 6:28pm
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1. teaching Amelia to clap hands 2. getting all the house work done by lunch time 3. forgetting to turn the tap off in the sink , ah well at least i dont have to mop the floors now . ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 6:57pm
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Go amelia, how cute!
1. did the groceries 2. decided what we are having for tea for the next three days 3. Bought my DH a giant boxing gorilla to replace the one he gave away and then brings up in conversation like I *made* him do it...hahahaha. Can't WAIT to see his face when he sees it on the bed. tee hee hee ------------- 
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:09pm
Ahh nothing wrong with that!! 3pm I get tired soooo often. Sometimes you just need a nap. Good you're taking care of yourself  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Lil_Nic9 wrote:Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:25pm
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I'm proud that I managed to get a load of washing washed and dried.
The main thing I'm proud of is seeing my daughter ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: BeLoved
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:28pm
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1. I am proud of myself for realising the Accountants had made an error in our tax return and have saved us well over $10,000!
2. I am proud of myself for getting some housework done while have 2 kids under 3 here today and having dinner in the crockpot too. 3. So many things I am not proud of today, i cannot name just one 
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:52pm
Wow caliandjack, a girl! Congratulations 
Proud of... 1. Getting a lot of work done from home (when I work from home it's usually not very productive) and taking time out for myself 2. Not so much today, but the reward was today: leaving Jack at DC and he didn't scream - this is after he realised the carer we had issues with has been moved out of the centre after we made an official complaint. He's so much happier and I feel proud that I stepped up as a mum Not proud of... 1. Being angry or disappointed that DH is 'only' going away for 6 weeks - 4 months as a) he needs a deployment for sanity's sake, and b) we need the money to do up our house. How bad is that? |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 8:00pm
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1. Getting Andrew's glasses sorted ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 8:25pm
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Exciting CJ about your little girl.
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 8:57pm
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I am proud that I managed to keep my mouth shut for a change! I am proud that I cooked a yummy yummy tea and that we managed to eat before 7.30 for a change! I am proud that my wee boy did so well in his swimming lesson this morning and he "swam" underwater by himself! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 9:08pm
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I'm proud because i've made it nearly a whole day without crying! (lol, what a spaz I am)
I'm proud because I managed to get Lily to burp without too much hassle I'm proud because I got BOTH children organised this morning while husband slept in and got Thomas off to kindy. I'm proud because I have the most awesome mum who can get Lily to sleep when I cant! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 9:09pm
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I am happy that I got all the washing done today, 3 loads, cleaned, dry, folded and put away. I am happy I made dinner off the top of my head (ie no cookbook and minimal ingredients) and it wasn't a disaster.
I am not proud of my expressing efforts. My Dad is looking after DS while I get my hair done tomorrow and I've been putting off expressing all day, so just did it then and only got 70ml. Will try again in the morning though.
Heidismum - $10,000, that is amazing!!!! -------------  
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 10:50pm
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Great idea for a thread!
I'm proud that I managed the whole evening routine by myself while DH is away for work - including cooking dinner for our friends and dealing with the boys. I'm proud that I persevered with getting my big boy to bed and wasn't too much of a soft touch. I'm not proud that I ate too many toffee pops. ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 10:57pm
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Today I am proud to have finally cleared the washing Baskets!!!
I am proud to have survived a days shopping with the girls without any tears! I am not so proud of ending up with 2 sick girls tonight... we had done so well up until now. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 11:29pm
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Oops I am not proud that I didn't read the instructions properly and just put three things I WAS proud of so here is my unproud thing tee hee. -------------
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 23 June 2010 at 3:33pm
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Today isn't over yet... but I will be busy over the next few hours so:
1. I am proud of the fact that I went to the trouble of doing a collection for one of the mums at SPACE for flowers and a card and a magazine for her too and took it over to her to offer a bit of support. Her newborn baby has been diagnosed with a rare kind of neurological disorder that gives her just 2yrs to live.  I am so heartbroken for them...
2. I am proud of the fact that during Nathan's sleep today I will be helping my husband out with some of the work things he has to do. I am really pleased to be able to find a way to help him and support him. 3. I am not proud of the 2hr sleep I had during Nathan's morning nap this morning (2hrs!!!) but in my defense I woke up with a sore throat that was so bad I couldn't talk!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Blankney94
Date Posted: 23 June 2010 at 9:50pm
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1. That I studied hard today. 2. That I had the patience to walk Brooke to the mailbox, and to the chookhouse - about 100 metres, but takes her little legs around 20 mins! 3. Not proud - but I told DH off for spending too much money. I get frustrated because I squeeze savings out of everywhere, while he just spends easily. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 23 June 2010 at 10:06pm
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I'm proud of myself for doing 4 loads of washing today and getting the first two loads dried, folded and put away. The last two loads are still drying on the clothes horse.
I'm proud of myself for making a big batch of choc chip cookies so DF can have them for his morning tea at work. Not so proud of eating half the cookie dough before putting them on the tray to cook tho.... -------------  
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 23 June 2010 at 10:36pm
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Aw thanks NW for the lovely reply!
Proud of today... 1. Getting out of the house, even if it was to just get some nappies! 2. Assembling the new high chair and baby armchair all by myself with absolutely no help form dp! 3. For remembering to take the pill at the correct time! Not so proud of... Spending an extra $14 at the supermarket on stuff I didn't need. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 8:18am
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1. I put Jake to bed and he didnt scream his head off, just went to sleep (DH normally does it because he normally has massive tanty's when I put him to bed).
2. I took Jake and FIL to the park for the morning (it is not happening nearly as often as it should and i feel so guilty about it). .... I didnt even try and put Jake down for his afternoon nap in his cot just let him fall asleep on me and we both napped on the couch. I admit my patience for whinging/screaming is very low atm! -------------   
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Posted By: Chops1975
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 11:04am
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great thread
Im proud of all of us mums!! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 3:37pm
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Today I'm proud that I had the guts to go back to the hairdressers and tell them I wasn't happy with my boy's haircut - so they fixed it up for me
I'm also proud that both boys are sleeping at the mo. I'm not proud that I'm on the net right now rather than making rice pudding and folding the washing. Right, I'm gonna go do them RIGHT NOW! Then I can add it to the list of things I'm proud about ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 3:44pm
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Ahhh everyone is doing a great mummy job...
I have had a HORRIBLE day so far. Won't go into it but involved a lot of anxiety and tears. So hopefully later I will be able to add my 2c... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: RicKer
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 3:57pm
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Today I'm proud that I sorted all DD's clothes and put away her 000 and brought out her 00 - it was really sad.
I'm also proud that the new convertible car seat has been put in the car - sad to put the capsule away though but shes just getting to heavy to carry around in it. I'm not proud that I threw a tanty like a little kid because a couldn't get DD's dragon mirror in the car properly because of the anchor belt - i was getting so frustrated
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 4:20pm
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Ricker I get really sad each time I put away any of Nathan's clothes he no longer fits so I know how it feels!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 7:41pm
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1. Proud that I did a really really good grocery shop today and it was all stuff we needed and we wont have to buy takeaways this week
2. Proud that I *finally* got to the library to sign up DS and me 3. (i know only 2 buuuut...) Proud that I restrained myself at knit world and only bought 5 balls of merino wool that was on special. not proud of - i bought a giant piece of cake at coffee group today. but in my defense, i didnt eat it all by myself, and that filled me up so i didnt do any impulse "im hungry" buys from the supermarket
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 7:54pm
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Ahh.. LilSquishy everyone deserves a treat now and then!!!
I had to think hard for today's one. Proud of taking care of myself as a priority after a mentally horrible morning this morning. Proud that I managed the banking and payments to TM purchases today despite yucky day. Not proud of my house which is a total wreck - but hope to address that tonight (but would really rather not!) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 7:56pm
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NW - my house isnt looking too flash either. my dining table is non existent under a pile of folding that i just have no motivation to do. ill do it tomorrow and that will be one of my "proud of"'s and my 2nd one will be vaccuming. and my not proud will probably involve not doing more than that
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 10:13pm
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I'm proud that I got off my butt after posting earlier - and made rice pudding, did the dishes and hung the washing out.
I'm not proud that I'm still up, i really should be in bed. Off to bed now I think ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 27 June 2010 at 6:47pm
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Not very proud of myself at the moment re: argument with MIL but I guess I have been a good mummy to DS today despite throwing him in the air and his head bumping my tooth!! His cries made mummy cry Have been giving him so much attention and cuddles and playtime with him today because he seemed to need it.
And have made progress with the housework somehow too... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: blossombaby
Date Posted: 27 June 2010 at 8:30pm
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proud of
- going to the mall and not buying stuff for baby altho i did spend time carrying stuff around but put it back!!! - that the house is spotless - dishes, washing, floors etc - me and dp try and make sure on a sunday ngiht every single thing is done so we can have a fresh start to the week. - my dp for relising i am gettin a little bit more tired now wih 8 weeks till due date and doing little things without me even asking ... makes me think how lucky i am!! not so proud. - that we have a busy week with birthdays etc and i have already thought of pulling sickys to much of the events!! haha 
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Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 27 June 2010 at 8:37pm
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Proud of
- finishing the major painting of Rileys room (it looks sooooo cool!!!!! yay for jungle animals!!!) - getting Riley's rolling on video (only rolled yesterday lol) not proud of - postponing exchanging a pair of overalls we bought for RIley, but the domes are buggered (for the 2nd time) and meant to change them for jeans. they know there is a problem with them though so thats not as bad. but still... |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 27 June 2010 at 8:50pm
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I am proud of
Making it to a WGTN meet up for the first time in 3 months. For actually sticking to my budget with the groceries which also included some little goodies for DP. For having such an awesome DD today who didn't mind being up from 8.30-7.30 today! Not one tantrum! While mummy did her errands!
I am not proud of Buying 12 1L cartons of juice for $12 but am hiding it from dp...  (I feel bad but what a score!)------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 27 June 2010 at 10:09pm
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Proud of
- getting all my baking done this morning - vanilla cookies for the boys, carrot cake, muesli slice and gingerbread loaf for my and DH's lunches, gingerbread loaf for PC and Ben's birthday cakes baked, shaped and in the freezer for next weekend - getting my Aunt and Uncle the best birthday present ever. Got them a camera for their computer and we 'skyped' them agan today. Jack loves talking to them and they love it too Not proud - didn't even attempt to fold the washing this evening, there is probably aout 6 loads there waiting in a pile on the lounge floor. Oh well tomorrow is another day ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 27 June 2010 at 11:28pm
Good idea... the last trimester is definitely the hard yards and ya gotta take care of yourself!
And LilSquishy - yay for Riley rolling! Nathan rolled a couple of times since 3mths old and then all of a sudden was doing front and back and we couldn't stop him - he rolls from one side of the room to the other!!! Linzy how long did all that baking take you??? I have to add that I am proud that I managed to catch up on all the dishes, cleaned the kitchen, the bathroom and loo, vacuumed, mopped the floors, caught up on all DS and DH's washing (now just mine to go) and washed some of DS's toys and tidied up all while watching Oceans 13 ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 28 June 2010 at 10:31am
Probably at least half the day ------------- Lindsey
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 28 June 2010 at 11:07am
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Proud of:
- managing to spend more time with my gorgeous family in the weekend, even though I had night shift and then a late evening shift on Thurs/Fri - finally washing the kitchen floor!! Not proud of: - being on here instead of working on assignments/study. ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 05 July 2010 at 12:17am
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Feel like I need this today...these are more pats on the back generally rather than what's happened today.
I am proud of myself for breastfeeding for nearly 8mths now. I spent 4wks battling to breastfeed DS after a tongue tie and his refusing to take it. I expressed for 4wks and ended up with mastitis and was hospitalized and on the day I was about to give up, I tried nipple shields and with Plunket's help - he went on. Now 8mths later, no shields and no problems and looks like I will be breastfeeding till he's 12mths like I wanted to. So yay for me for persevering through that horrible time. Secondly, I am proud of myself for the bond I have created with DS. It is really special - particularly when we have our little cuddles in bed and he drifts off to sleep in my arms, which he's done since he was a newborn. I feel like we have such a strong connection. And when I'm not managing that well I still find a way to rise above that and care for him, play with him and love him the best I can. There are plenty of things I'm not proud of but I'm not going to think about them just now
What are things you're proud of about your mothering so far? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 July 2010 at 10:44am
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I am proud of my friend and the way she dealt with her son on Saturday getting him on the plane to his fathers. I did help with actually putting him on the plane, but she did so well with him in the airport. I am proud that I didn't lose it with my FIL last night in front of my kids. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 05 July 2010 at 10:46am
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Posted By: RicKer
Date Posted: 05 July 2010 at 3:06pm
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Im proud of myself for cleaning out the storage room
Im proud of myself for not spending money i don't have on the bobux website - i was seconds away from confirming the order. Im not proud that i have built up a MASSIVE i.o.u towards my mum |