tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.comments2013-02-16T06:59:40.405-08:00Sleepless in the suburbsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-2060226275117651422013-02-16T06:59:40.405-08:002013-02-16T06:59:40.405-08:00And how about this one: I forgot the cake for my d...And how about this one: I forgot the cake for my daughter's birthday! I win the biggest fail award!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-23839494054387939372013-02-16T05:18:10.856-08:002013-02-16T05:18:10.856-08:00Thanks - it's definitely challenging to try an...Thanks - it's definitely challenging to try and stay on top of everything all the time! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-91601118180245334062013-02-15T19:30:13.055-08:002013-02-15T19:30:13.055-08:00Christina,
I'm glad I'm a Grandma and miss...Christina,<br />I'm glad I'm a Grandma and missed this when both my children and grandchildren were young.<br />It's not that I'm stingy and don't like all the celebrations but I would have found it stressful to be a young working Mom with all that that entails without having the added pressure of making certain I thought of all the 2 year olds in day care on these holidays.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-13396227073548120152013-01-16T07:00:30.267-08:002013-01-16T07:00:30.267-08:00Thanks for the comment... I will definitely keep t...Thanks for the comment... I will definitely keep this in mind and try to instill a sense of patience in my son, as well as to ensure that he is able to communicate well verbally and in writing. I don't think we can avoid the effects of technology and our "on demand" society but we can do our best to make sure other things are not lost. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-8626100503848508822013-01-15T20:17:54.081-08:002013-01-15T20:17:54.081-08:00Interesting take. I'm not a mom, but have been...Interesting take. I'm not a mom, but have been an educator of 4 to 14 year olds for the last 14 years. As technology becomes a third parent in many ways, you only need to spend a day in the classroom to understand that the effects of "instant-gratification" are overall pretty negative. But, we will only be truly privy to its entire effects when they are the generation taking care of us! Kids need to know how to communicate verbally, in writing (that is not texting) and need to exercise PATIENCE!! (which is not learned through instant-gratification). I could probably write my own blog, but given that teachers are often seen as the people with a cushy job (by most of the ignorant public), I won't start a blog, because it would be deemed as unprofessional. I'll save my blog for the book I write when I retire in 2028. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-62058211799207565572012-06-11T07:42:44.263-07:002012-06-11T07:42:44.263-07:00Thanks for your comment! I'm so glad that othe...Thanks for your comment! I'm so glad that others can relate to my experiences and feelings. I hope you keep reading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-8320165631088772192012-06-09T18:12:48.315-07:002012-06-09T18:12:48.315-07:00I don't actually know you but I searched for &...I don't actually know you but I searched for "motherhood is my hobby" in google and your blog post came up. Motherhood is definitely my hobby as well. I was struggling trying to figure out who I was outside of motherhood, but then I realized I don't have to be 2 different people. I can simply be a mom and LOVE it (which I do). Thanks for your words. They were exactly how I felt, but didn't know how to express it!Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05410693527845628195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-69981876346248308962012-04-12T17:01:31.906-07:002012-04-12T17:01:31.906-07:00Brave Mummy! I'm jealous :)Brave Mummy! I'm jealous :)sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761258524989102759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-92172187213562963972012-01-17T13:13:49.628-08:002012-01-17T13:13:49.628-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-2072939128495806012012-01-15T18:50:55.158-08:002012-01-15T18:50:55.158-08:00Thanks for the feedback! It's reassuring to he...Thanks for the feedback! It's reassuring to hear from a fellow mother of a "nap-challenged" child ;-) I'm so glad to hear that she changed at daycare. I'm hopeful that we'll experience the same.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-33750549381398585292012-01-15T18:47:23.769-08:002012-01-15T18:47:23.769-08:00Thanks Carolyn - I've heard all the horror sto...Thanks Carolyn - I've heard all the horror stories about daycare sickness... I guess it's a rite of passage for today's toddler! Great advice to bank those sick days. I guess the benefits of daycare outweigh the constant illnesses, especially in the long term. Hope your little one gets through this period quickly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-12225627825588415652012-01-15T11:08:05.628-08:002012-01-15T11:08:05.628-08:00My daughter started daycare at 18 months and we co...My daughter started daycare at 18 months and we continue to be amazed by how much she learns everyday.<br />I also had a bad napper (to the point where I made my husband take a week off of work to avoid car induced naps). But she sleeps like an angel at daycare. They follow their peers' example-so don't be too worried about it, instead enjoy your time together.LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010681496288176366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-3663071696857428512012-01-13T16:57:33.310-08:002012-01-13T16:57:33.310-08:00Christina, I often wondered about the same things ...Christina, I often wondered about the same things when my husband and I were getting ready to bring our daughter to daycare, and she started at 11 months. The things that she learns every day at daycare constantly amazes us. Another benefit is the skills that she's learning: proper social behaviours, eating with utensils, drinking from a "real" glass, sleeping with distractions. The one downside has been the constant sickness. It has been 6 months of chronic colds, stomach bugs and ear infections. I often wonder when she will be able to attend multiple 5-day weeks in a row. I've been told that it can take as long as a year, but the sickness does subside, and then you're laughing when it comes time to start school because your kid has already been exposed to everything.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-64326572411481417612012-01-09T08:08:29.693-08:002012-01-09T08:08:29.693-08:00Thanks for the solidarity, mamas! I've officia...Thanks for the solidarity, mamas! I've officially given up. My baby and I are both happier when I rock him to sleep for his naps, so that's how it will have to be! His nights have improved since going back to our old ways, so it's worth it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-1516633370813273742012-01-08T08:27:36.339-08:002012-01-08T08:27:36.339-08:00No sleep happening over here either. And I always ...No sleep happening over here either. And I always make up an excuse. Daylight savings. Teething. Sickness. Growth spurts. SIGH. Wishing you sleep, soon!Montreal's Mom Bloghttp://ww.montrealsmomblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-55294471120073734982012-01-05T06:40:30.957-08:002012-01-05T06:40:30.957-08:00Good luck with it all, Christina. I am stubborn to...Good luck with it all, Christina. I am stubborn too, and can relate in this serious decision NOT to CIO! My daughter was up like 12 times last night. Seriously. There is something going on, whether teething, coming close to a milestone, or maybe just missing me while she's at daycare, that some nights has her looking for milk like I'm an open bar. It was me that cried it out last night and luckily her dad could wake up with her while I slept in this morning. Not everyone's arrangement, I'm sure. May you sleep well soon, mama!Jennhttp://www.mamanaturale.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-18655418233683925412012-01-04T18:47:26.820-08:002012-01-04T18:47:26.820-08:00Hi Jenn,
Thank you for your comment and don't...Hi Jenn,<br /><br />Thank you for your comment and don't worry, I'm not offended or annoyed. I'm actually encouraged. I know you're not in favor of CIO and was curious to know how your little one is managing to nap in daycare. I'm glad to hear that some daycares are accommodating and accepting. I guess it makes sense that all children have different sleep patterns and habits and that daycares have to deal with all kinds. I just get obsessive about the whole sleep thing, possibly for selfish reasons (I admit I'd love more time to myself!) but also because I fear that lack of sleep will affect my son's development and behavior long term. CIO has worked for us at night so I'm gonna keep at it for a few more days but we'll see if I can stomach it long-term. Thanks for the support and I'm happy to hear from a fellow mommy blogger!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-48746540733422227272012-01-04T17:40:25.498-08:002012-01-04T17:40:25.498-08:00Hi Christina, I'm not sure if this is the kind...Hi Christina, I'm not sure if this is the kind of "encouragement" you're looking for, and I hate to come off as rude or critical especially since you just left a very positive, motivating comment on my blog, but I wanted to say this: I question why you're feeling so hesitant to do the "training?" <br /><br />I will bluntly say that I am very much against the CIO method (which you probably already know because you read my blog) and would encourage you to think about possibly trying more gentle ways to help your little guy fall asleep and stay asleep. <br /><br />Have you heard of the "No Cry Sleep Solution"? With all this said, my 10 month old doesn't sleep the night. I'm tired too! Her naps are short too, we just deal with it. <br /><br />At home, my daughter still falls asleep either by me breastfeeding her or her dad rocking her. I was really nervous to put her in daycare for this reason, but we did it and it all worked out very well.<br /><br />Most providers will tell you there are all kinds of babies that come into their care lacking the tools to fall asleep on their own, and that somehow, it just works out.<br /><br />We managed to find an excellent daycare that gently rocks her to sleep in a stroller. Her naps are getting longer and longer on their own (she took a 3 hour nap the other day.)<br /><br />Anyways, I'm not sure if this is just really annoying or if it might help. If it's the latter, you know where to find me and I would be glad to share with you anything that might help your little one fall asleep gently.<br /><br />Courage, mama!Jennhttp://www.mamanaturale.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183201226565637845.post-59521731735444290332011-12-02T08:11:20.663-08:002011-12-02T08:11:20.663-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541279782735058879noreply@blogger.com