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I'm getting blessed by your blog, sister in Christ...

2009-06-27T22:36:56.417-05:00

I'm getting blessed by your blog, sister in Christ. I think you're a wonderful mother. I'm commenting because my mother never got the chance to know what it was like to share the moments you describe with her son. Given her mentality, she just couldn't be a proper mother- that wasn't her fault. I could resent her sometimes simply because she wasn't there for me, but that's wrong and selfish and not Christlike. Shouldn't I think SHE feels bad too? I love her anyway, though I've never seen her in person. One day I hope to.

My grandparents raised me from seven months. Grampy was a Methodist minister. He just turned 90 yesterday. Grammy's gone home.

I can say "I wish" in hindsight, but the Lord provided- His way. I'm 36 and He's still raising me. It touched me to see the priceless compassion you have for Annie. God bless you, Jenny.

...wow... I'm not a mommy yet myself, but as I re...

2009-06-22T16:12:18.627-05:00

...wow... I'm not a mommy yet myself, but as I read your post it seemed so real to me. I'm amazed that through your lack of sleep you had enough sanity to write something as descriptive and beautiful as that!

All I can say is that I'm praying for you. Hope that helps a little. :)

Blessings!

Jenny, your stories about the lack of sleep remind...

2009-06-22T13:05:25.504-05:00

Jenny, your stories about the lack of sleep remind me of my little sister when she became a mother for the first time as well :) I've learned and am still learning in the little moments when I watch the little guy that is my nephew that babies are God's way of teaching us what it means to love and be selfless :) I'm glad that they found out the reason for your allergic reaction, I can imagine you are very much relived :) Thanks for the autograph and hug on Saturday in Iowa, you and your bandmates are the coolest group of worship leaders and it was a pleasure meeting you all! God bless!

Oh Jenny, I sooo feel your pain. I know it feels...

2009-06-19T11:59:37.015-05:00

Oh Jenny,

I sooo feel your pain. I know it feels like you will never get out of this phase, but, I promise you, you will. I had some of my best naps/resttimes with a child sleeping on my chest! During the day, Drew would watch games with a child asleep on his chest while I took a nap... pure bliss. It's great to see your positive attitude about this all. You are going great!!

Hugs!
Lisa Kiesling

Beautiful. It made me so happy to see a new post, ...

2009-06-17T21:32:10.884-05:00

Beautiful. It made me so happy to see a new post, too! Hopefully sleep will come to you soon.

And I am making a mental note to read the book Emily suggested in about 7 years when I have my own kids.

Just remember they really do grow up fast.

2009-06-17T15:00:26.965-05:00

Just remember they really do grow up fast.

Ok, I know everyone says: "Read this book, it's a ...

2009-06-17T13:25:50.529-05:00

Ok, I know everyone says: "Read this book, it's a miracle!"

But seriously. Have you read, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child ?

My 7 month old started sleeping 12 hours a night at 9 weeks. REALLY.

Sleep will come... eventually. :)

It's as if I wrote this post myself! I remember th...

2009-06-17T12:25:25.094-05:00

It's as if I wrote this post myself! I remember the nights...yawn! It will get better, I promise! Hang in there! :)

Two words: co-sleeping. You sleep, they sleep, th...

2009-06-17T11:19:23.926-05:00

Two words: co-sleeping. You sleep, they sleep, they feed, you sleep... it's beautiful!

I totally forwarded this blog to a bunch of my mommy-friends and they all loved it, and related to it as I did. It's the price we pay... and it's totally worth it, dear!

I found that you can expect to start getting a ful...

2009-06-17T09:02:32.146-05:00

I found that you can expect to start getting a full night sleep when they get to be about 24 years old. Learn to live without sleep for a very long time.
Paul

i have nights like that myself... just without the...

2009-06-17T08:42:58.946-05:00

i have nights like that myself... just without the baby... and without WW3...

...ok, I don't have nights like that.

I have nieces, but I don't have them that long... i do see em almost every day though for a few hours. I was gone for Mission-Fuge last week, and yesterday was really the first time I got to spend with my younger niece, Peyton. It's ridiculous how different she is. She's moving around a LOT more. She was always so calm and peaceful, and yesterday I picked her up, and she didn't seem to want to leave me, but she insisted on squirming and twisting and jumping and everything as I held her. She also made a lot more noises. But I got to spend some good time with her, and I'm finally to the point where I can hold her, and if her grandma walks by, she doesn't do everything in her power to go to her. In fact, my mom was holding her yesterday and I walked by and she insisted on me holding her. Bout time.

I didn't get much sleep until I learned to nurse w...

2009-06-17T08:36:55.120-05:00

I didn't get much sleep until I learned to nurse while laying down and we both got the most sleep!!! Even my hubby slept more :)

I remember those days. Although, I just brought th...

2009-06-17T01:27:59.480-05:00

I remember those days. Although, I just brought them to bed with me, slept through feedings, and would put the baby back in her crib the next time I woke up. Bottom line: find what works for you!

you poor thing.....way to be a "half glass full" k...

2009-06-17T00:45:10.890-05:00

you poor thing.....way to be a "half glass full" kind of girl! :)
not getting enough sleep was BY FAR the toughest part of having an infant for me. i feel your pain jenny!
hopefully she'll start sleeping longer for you very soon. hopefully she won't wait 'til she's 14 months old to sleep through the night like my little guy did!!!!

oh how i remember those days, but only you jenny c...

2009-06-16T23:20:55.909-05:00

oh how i remember those days, but only you jenny can make it sound miserable and magical at the same time. i promise she will sleep one day and you will forget all the misery and remember the magical. love you!!

it's the best trade off i've ever experienced. en...

2009-06-16T22:09:52.818-05:00

it's the best trade off i've ever experienced. enjoy every second of it. you won't get them back!

You just made sleep deprivation sound like bliss. ...

2009-06-16T19:54:32.497-05:00

You just made sleep deprivation sound like bliss. I know it is tough, but you made those moments sound beautiful.

Not that I haven't been though this before, but wh...

2009-06-16T19:34:19.314-05:00

Not that I haven't been though this before, but where's your hubby? Could he at least bring her to you?

Also, I had a "co-sleeper", where it was a pack and play with a cut off side and mattress that was the same height as yours. You practically only have to roll over to feed her and you won't roll ON her. It was the BEST INVENTION EVER, especially since baby's room was downstairs and ours up. It didn't interfere with them sleeping though the night, and since I didn't have to fully wake up, I was more tolerable. :)

Sleep deprivation is tough. Not fun. But, as the...

2009-06-16T15:27:57.477-05:00

Sleep deprivation is tough. Not fun. But, as the mom of 20 month old twin boys, I can promise the day will come when she'll sleep through the night. Keep on being a great mom. I'm proud of you.