tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post4372238664198653550..comments2023-11-26T11:19:50.208-05:00Comments on Dana Ellis: learning life's lessons the hard way so you don't have to: Judgement Strikes AgainDanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06199572539645442950noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-70184156938447051192008-09-13T12:36:00.000-04:002008-09-13T12:36:00.000-04:00I have felt the pressure, and will continue to, as...I have felt the pressure, and will continue to, as well. people just need to back off. amen sistah.Ashley @ pure and lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055470489277299472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-69706581820947930022008-09-10T01:07:00.000-04:002008-09-10T01:07:00.000-04:00If Siena hadn't weened herself at one I would prob...If Siena hadn't weened herself at one I would prob still be nursing at almost two. I miss 2am feedings with both of my kidds. That was some our best bonding time. If we don't take these special moments now they pass us by. Meganmeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555807867380540082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-42838745235297147832008-09-09T21:26:00.000-04:002008-09-09T21:26:00.000-04:00I felt a lot of social pressure (not really ever v...I felt a lot of social pressure (not really ever verbalized by anyone, now that I think of it... it was mostly my insecurity) about weaning Wesley at 12 months. He and I both had a hard time giving it up though, and I continued nursing until I had to wean him cold turkey when I got pregnant with Anna Kate. Which was very emotional and traumatic for me, although Wesley didn't seem to miss a beat. This time around I'm not letting social pressures steer me. I'm still nursing Anna Kate, and I have no plans on trying to wean her anytime soon. It's God-formulated nutrition, it's perfect nutrition, it's always ready, can never be accidentally left at home, and it's FREE!!! Exactly which part of that is supposed to be making me want to quit right now??? I'm feeling very liberated in my nursing past the 12-month mark with baby #2!Michael and Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939649486805979321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-56550726461807728812008-09-08T20:52:00.000-04:002008-09-08T20:52:00.000-04:00you are very wise! thanks for your support, for y...you are very wise! thanks for your support, for your ear, and for being that non-judgemental friend!!Tony and Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787079777021798620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-82199815284573389332008-09-08T20:20:00.000-04:002008-09-08T20:20:00.000-04:00You know by all the emails I send you that I look ...You know by all the emails I send you that I look up to you so much and am thankful for your friendship and advice in becoming a mother. I know right now I think pregnancy is tough, I also know that it just gets tougher, I mean better once they're born! So you can be expecting some more emails from me, you are my mommy role model=)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197934703590224811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-91438471613372910302008-09-08T15:54:00.000-04:002008-09-08T15:54:00.000-04:00Amen!Amen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-58926371966182948222008-09-08T14:26:00.000-04:002008-09-08T14:26:00.000-04:00Hi - I loved this the first time, and I love it ag...Hi - I loved this the first time, and I love it again. We think you are a wonderful Mom in every way and thank God for sending you Adam's way and giving him the good sense to fall in love with you. Keep following God, your heart and your God-given mothering instincts. They are right-on!<BR/>-LynnUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606868454011685939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-79073195833781908552008-09-07T22:35:00.000-04:002008-09-07T22:35:00.000-04:00I think you just confirmed every mom's thoughts in...I think you just confirmed every mom's thoughts in this one post. We will never please everyone. Just to have faith that you are doing the best you can and forget about the other people. Tough to do, especially when they breathe down your neck about 'issues' that aren't really issues. As all have said above, you are a great mom. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-35688718090574014952008-09-07T10:02:00.000-04:002008-09-07T10:02:00.000-04:00Thank you for bringing this post back. I think it...Thank you for bringing this post back. I think it's so easy to get wrapped up in ourselves and what we're doing thinking we've chosen the best path for our children that we can forget that other moms are also doing what they think is best for their little ones. there are many good roads to take that will lead to healthy, well developed children - not just one. and about chloe, don't be so hard on yourself!!! You should do what you think is best for you and her based on your needs ("your" meaning both of you) and not based on what you think other might or might not say or think. Mind your own business PEOPLE!!!<BR/>Love you - think you're great!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481550145108851317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-22765575345032652062008-09-07T08:58:00.000-04:002008-09-07T08:58:00.000-04:00i probably said it then and i'll say it again...AM...i probably said it then and i'll say it again...AMEN sista!!! i have absolutely loved getting in touch with so many of my girlfriends from high school lately b/c you quickly learn that you are NOT alone in this world that is completely the most wonderfully insane thing we will ever be a part of....motherhood!! and it's nice to get assurance from friends when you don't get it from family (b/c don't we all do it differently??) and you, my dear, are one of my personal mommy heroes.beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939345795714540031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-50747339585102186642008-09-07T08:36:00.000-04:002008-09-07T08:36:00.000-04:00I think you do a great job as a Mom.... And I tot...I think you do a great job as a Mom.... And I totally agree- we all need to be more supportive! Oh and about nursing... shoot girl! If Chloe wants it and you (and Adam) are ok with it.. go for it!!! I know its not the norm to nurse past a year, but I even get comments about nursing Grayson exclusively at his age (8.5mos)... people are always gonna have something negative to say, so forget them!!! I also have a fantastic support system on my side.. my grandparents tell me all the time that I am a great mom and that means the world to me!Hyperactive Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759058185836810901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-27787607570703143342008-09-06T23:19:00.000-04:002008-09-06T23:19:00.000-04:00Hi Dana, Im a friend of susan and hannah in florid...Hi Dana, <BR/><BR/>Im a friend of susan and hannah in florida. I had to laugh reading this post. I nursed both my daughters until 18 months & I have been scolded on everything you mentioned and more. I have a very petite daughter, so I have been told I dont feed her enough! I agree about saying "never"! It almost always comes back to bite ya!Trey and Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540590989960472515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877461.post-29524971736703061592008-09-06T22:49:00.000-04:002008-09-06T22:49:00.000-04:00Dana, You are a great mom. Lynn and I thank God t...Dana, You are a great mom. Lynn and I thank God that you are the mother of 2 out of three of our granddaughters. I'm so proud of you and them. (Adam too) We know how much you love and care for Emma and Chloe (Adam too) and that makes us love you all the more. We loved being there for Chloe's Bday<BR/>Love ya, PapaPapakeithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550212157001112951noreply@blogger.com