Picture Perfect

Now I know I cant be the only mom who has this outrageous idea of what the "perfect" mom is and get ridiculously down on myself when I dont meet those expectations.

Somedays, one dirty fork in the sink is enough to make me feel like I suck as a mother.

Its insane I know.

What do we moms gotta do to catch a break? 

The world puts high expectations on us, and we put even higher ones on ourselves 

How about realize that you do whats best for your family. 

Not someone elses

yeah, your next door neighbor might be eating "raw" and the one next to them is gluten free but thats them. 

you are no less of a parent because you give your child candy while going through the check out lane at walmart

you are no less of a parent for choosing to formula feed instead of breastfeeding

you are no less of a parent for using disposable diapers instead of cloth

No two parents are the exact same. 

and no one is superior 

 

You. Are. Enough. 

 

Nursing in Public: Zoo Edition

I took my kiddos to the zoo today and we were by the "Sea Lion Cove" just in time to see a keeper talk about how they care for the sea lions and some tricks they are able to do.

We sat down and got my oldest all settled and then I began to nurse G.

This older man sitting on a different set of bleachers started to stare

even pointed and whispered to whom I assume was his wife and began shaking his head 

For a split second I thought I should cover and as fast as I thought to, I thought not to 

I shouldnt have to cover something as natural as feeding my baby 

and the fact that it seems so taboo to nurse with out a cover is ridiculous 

I think women should be able to wear what they wish but if we were to compare, I was covered much more than some of the ladies I saw while walking throughout the exhibits. 

Im sorry Im so scatter brained, just thinking of the incident makes my blood boil. 

I didnt say a word to the man, and I dont even know what I would say

I simply smiled, and continued to watch the show, to which he left in the middle of and kept looking back as he walked. 

I didnt ruin the show for you, your ignorance did. 

 

Im sorry G, for the split second that I thought to cover your lovely face for the sheer fact that someone else is offended by beauty.

Breastfeeding

I'm now 28 weeks with my second child. 

No fear for childbirth, just for breastfeeding. 

Why must it be so scary!

I had a lot of complications with my first. 

Unsupportive home, and just stress from trying to mend a relationship dried my girls up like it was nothing! 

I'm hoping that this time around, being in a much better situation than I was before, that it turns out much more successful. 

One Child Two Homes

They don't tell you when you get pregnant at a young age that there is a very small chance that you and that childs father will stay together.

It does happen, yes, but with the way society is these days, chances aren't in your favor.

I still have issues dealing with the fact that I cant provide my idea of "the family" to my oldest child.

Ive moved on, Im married, Im expecting my second boy.

I just can only hope that my child realizes it was with his best interest at mind.

 

 

I worry so much about things years in advance.

That decisions made will have a negative effect on him,

Its impossible to really speak to anyone about because every child is different.

 

 

Id like to think that with creating this blog that Ill be able to help someone, and someone help me.

Mommies united.  

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