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Surviving Motherhood

by Just Jamie

Rated: 18+ · Book · Personal · #1071680

Being a stay at home mom is never as cut and dry as you think it is.

Originally my pregnancy blog, now continuing on as the life of a mom and her two wacky kiddos thing till I don't want to write in it anymore

. So come on in and see what's going on in my world for a bit if you like...Be careful where you step, as the kids have all their Pokemon cards out! Feel free to hug a Hello Kitty plush! Come join in the fun, Super Mario Bros. and Hello Kitty style!

the wonderful badges my "Sister", silversara, graced me with. Thanks Sis, I

you!

** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only **

Thanks to all of you for your support, your comments, your love, your generosity and your time! Never met a greater bunch of people then on here! Besides, who else would want to listen to a rambling crazy mom, both during and especially after pregnancy?

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Scarlett

May 20, 2014 at 4:02am
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Change is always a little scary, especially when it involves our children, but they are flexible creatures and probably better at adjusting than we are. I hope both of them will be fine when the time comes.

In the meantime enjoy the break from school and your own Brownie activities. We can never predict the future, so take one day at a time...

Scarlett

May 11, 2014 at 6:34am
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Change and new chapters are constants in life. Many times we do not like the idea and feel anxious about the future, but often things pan out very differently to how we thought.

I'm sure Ryan will adjust well and Journey will be fine even if she misses him. Angel moves school in September and I'm a bit worried about Dylan being alone, but I think kids are far more adaptable than we imagine.

No matter what age, the bond and love between parent and child is always strong and should survive whatever the future brings.

Scarlett

May 4, 2014 at 6:10am
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You certainly have such a lot going on it's understandable there's little time for writing. But time with your growing children takes priority as you well know. They sound like they're having a wonderful time.

The friendship of Journey & Bradley sounds so sweet and I hope they'll remain that way. If people click it doesn't matter what gender they are.

Scarlett

Apr 21, 2014 at 6:05am
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A change is as good as a rest they say, even without a lot of funds. I'm sure the kids loved all the activities.

I much prefer home cooking too, but appreciate a few days without being in the kitchen.

Totally agree on the difference between spiritual and religious and am not a fan of any of the religious holidays.

I'll keep on trying to win the Lottery so everyone can have a luxurious break.

Nada

Apr 8, 2014 at 11:18am
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Hope you are having a good time. Time ticks so quickly...enjoy the things you've earned!

Scarlett

Apr 7, 2014 at 12:36pm
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Enjoy your vacation. You deserve some sun and relaxation.

Time definitely speeds up once we have a family. One minute they're babies and next thing you know they have babes of their own! Hope you'll be able to have a good night out for your anniversary.

Scarlett

Mar 30, 2014 at 7:47am
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I'm pleased it's turned out well for you and Journey and long may it continue.

The brain is like any other organ of the body and with the right treatment can be corrected.

Scarlett

Mar 24, 2014 at 7:47pm
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I'm no expert on medication, but I do know what works for one person may not for another and vice versa.

One step at a time...I hope it helps Journey, but know you'll be vigilant to any problems.

Scarlett

Mar 15, 2014 at 6:53pm
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I am well out of the loop now as regards education and medicines for children with problems, so can't really make any solid comments.

I did hone in on the fact you say Journey doesn't sleep or eat well and think this may be one reason her focus is lacking. I know you can't make her eat or sleep, but both affect concentration.

I would also wonder if she's not really motivated by her schoolwork or interested in lessons. Children respond better to enthusiastic teachers, but again there's not much you can do to change that.

I think discussion with the paediatrician is the best route. She's very young still and I think a solution without medication would be preferable, but I'm no expert. Try not to worry too much. As long as she's healthy and happy...

Scarlett

Mar 12, 2014 at 4:54am
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Sniffle...what a lovely and heartfelt entry. The world would be a better place with more dedicated Mum's like yourself.

I think there's a lot of truth in the old saying, ' A son's a son until he takes a wife, a daughter's a daughter all her life.' My Mum was always my closest friend and I miss her so much.

Keep doing a great job and I'm sure your children will be wonderful adults and both appreciative of their Mum.

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#262. Ring Ring Ring (1y, 3m, 1w, 6d old)
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#261. more stuff to read and remember (1y, 3m, 1w old)
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#260. ROFL! (1y, 3m, 5d old)
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#259. This one's for you Scarlett! (1y, 2m, 3w, 6d old)
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#258. and there we have it! (1y, 2m, 3w, 4d old)
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#257. the mom in me (1y, 2m, 3w, 3d old)
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#255. my crazy kids (1y, 2m, 2w, 5d old)
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#254. indecisions=insanity. (1y, 2m, 2w, 1d old)
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#253. Condensed for enjoyment (1y, 2m, 2w old)
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#251. late night ponderings...(1y, 2m, 5d old)
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#250. Halloween Time nears...(1y, 2m, 4d old)
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#249. Why does this happen? (1y, 2m, 3d old)
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#248. Halloween Readiness? (1y, 1m, 4w old)
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#245. The stuff nightmares are made of (1y, 1m, 2w, 2d old)
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#244. blah blah blah blaaaah (1y, 1m, 2w old)
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#242. Boredom? NO WAY! (1y, 1m, 4d old)
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#241. Understanding loss (1y, 1m old)
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#240. Journey vs. the Vacuum (1y, 3w, 6d old)
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#239. infections, infections, infections. *sigh* (1y, 3w, 4d old)
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#237. That's it, I'm DONE. (1y, 3w, 1 d old)
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#235. updates?? (1y, 2w, 5d old)
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#234. Journey-isms (1y, 1 w, 3d old)
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#232. moving on, learning why, letting go (1 yr, 5 d old)
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#231. Reasons for Celebration (One year today!)
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#230. more ER fun (11 m, 4 w old)
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#229. Oh, to go home (11m, 3 w, 6 d old)
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#227. I've been a bad, bad girl...(11m, 3d old)
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#226. SOOOO ANGRY. (10m, 3w, 5d old)
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#225. SHE WALKS! (same day same age)
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#223. My head's about to explode. (10m, 2w, 3d old)
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#222. Well swizzle sticks...(10m, 1w, 6d old)
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#221. Miss me? (10 m, 1 w, 3 d old)
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#220. I just can't do it. (10 m, 5 d old)
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#219. swimming and more birthday surprises (10 m, 4 d old)
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#218. birthday parties and angels (10 m, 2 d old)
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#217. take a breather (9m, 3w, 5d old)
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#216. bleh. (9m, 2w, 6d old)
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#214. From the Desk of Journey Alexa (9 m, 1w, 5 d old)
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#211. The Bonfire (9 m, 4 d old)
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#210. SO FREAKING AWESOME! (same day, same age)
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#209. Busy busy (9 m, 1 d old)
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#208. birtday partying with the hurricane (8 m, 4 w old)
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#207. Writing again (8 m, 3 w, 5 d old)
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#206. We're on our way! (8 m, 3w, 2 d old)
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#205. gender guessers and stair climbers (8 m, 3 w old)
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#204. Announcing...(8 m, 2 w, 6 d old)
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#203. Happy Mother's Day! (8 m, 2 w, 5 d old)
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#202. what bothers me most (8 m, 1 w, 6 d old)
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#201. SHAMELESS PLUG!! (8 m, 1 w, 5 d old)
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#200. columbines, callers and crawlers (8 m, 1 w, 3 d old)
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#199. utterly bored (8 m, 5 d old)
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#198. just a quick note...(8 m, 4 d old)
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#197. questions i want answers to (8 m, 3 d old)
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#196. my big boy! (8 months today, the ticker lies!)
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#195. nag nag nag (7 m, 4 w, 1 d old)
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#193. bahhhhhhh. (7 m, 1 w, 5 d old)
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#192. join me on the roller coaster (7 m, 1 w, 2 d)
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#191. a tool is a tool (same day, same age)
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#190. multiplicity for doody duty (7 months, one day old)
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#189. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. (26 days, 6 days old)
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#188. love me (26 weeks, 2 days old)
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#187. ONE DAMN NEED. (25 weeks, 6 days old)
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#186. back to the doctors we go (25 weeks, 1 day old)
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#185. the first tooth!! (24 weeks, 6 days old)
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#184. makin' it short and sweet (6 months, 3 days old)
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#183. koalas, mice & owls have nothin' on me! (24 wks, 1 day)
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#182. ack. (23 weeks, 6 days old)
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#181. love is in the air...scratch that (22 weeks, 6 days old)
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#180. busy busy busy (22 weeks, 5 days old)
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#179. the possibility of realities (21 weeks, 5 days old)
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#178. yay, it's update time again! (21 weeks, 3 days old)
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#177. i know, i should...(21 weeks old)
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#176. bald spots already (5 months, 3 days old)
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#175. *collapses* (same age, same day)
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#174. me and my short term (20 weeks, 1 day old)
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#173. slowly fading in and out (19 weeks, 6 days old)
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#172. happy birthday to me! (19 weeks, 2 days old)
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#171. the joys of motherhood (18 weeks, 5 days old)
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#170. LET'S DANCE AND SING! (18 weeks, 3 days old)
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#169. birthday party fun (18 weeks, 2 days old)
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#168. my son, the imaginative (17 weeks, 6 days old)
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#167. SHOWCASE!! (17 weeks, 4 days old)
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#166. because the pot was stirred...(17 weeks, 2 days old)
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#165. boo to you resolution! (17 weeks, 1 day)
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