tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post2878292119886722306..comments2023-10-24T06:25:41.782-07:00Comments on Everyday Romneys: The bloom is off the roseJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07155042286165966395noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-56842840577238244242008-12-21T21:05:00.000-08:002008-12-21T21:05:00.000-08:00I am sooo sorry. I feel your pain. Alex's 1st bi...I am sooo sorry. I feel your pain. Alex's 1st birthday is in 6 days and I still have the severe muffin top. The 5th baby really screws with your body, I decided. I did go on Weight Watchers when he was 8 weeks and that was awesome. Thinkin' it's time to go on it again...stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690458713471054075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-48247194628778479582008-12-16T10:00:00.000-08:002008-12-16T10:00:00.000-08:00Thank you for saying it. A. Men. and p.s. I wore ...Thank you for saying it. A. Men. <BR/><BR/>and p.s. I wore my maternity pants just 2 weeks ago (Crue is 18 months old) because it felt good. And I liked it.<BR/><BR/>If you don't mind, I am going to just link your post today because (minus the postpartom-ness) this is exactly the way that I feel. Down to the neighbor gifts and gleeful-about-it husband.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-76331556056075096892008-12-14T21:11:00.000-08:002008-12-14T21:11:00.000-08:00Oh Jessica. I don't know how you do all that you d...Oh Jessica. I don't know how you do all that you do on a good day--let alone this soon after a new baby. You are amazing. The Christmas letters can wait--in fact, most everything can. Maybe this should be the season to just sit and soak it all in? Love that little baby and let the reason for the season overwhelm you...if that doesn't work, immediately begin looking to the future and begin planning your Memorial Day weekend trip to CO. ;)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18340749690630242401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-88458368894868447022008-12-13T14:07:00.000-08:002008-12-13T14:07:00.000-08:00o jessica, you are a wonder woman! we all have our...o jessica, you are a wonder woman! we all have our days. hang in there!mahinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06016657817994625635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-50460182133620599922008-12-12T14:33:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:33:00.000-08:00Thanks for posting this. It was such a refreshing...Thanks for posting this. It was such a refreshing break from the gag-me-perfect Christmas letters I just finished reading. <BR/><BR/>Your daughters (and even more importantly, your daughters-in-law...whose husbands will never remember THEIR mom crying, screaming or losing it) will thank you when they read this in 25 years or so.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290994546386816813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-41045576895619591462008-12-12T07:48:00.000-08:002008-12-12T07:48:00.000-08:00You're still awesome in my book...does that make i...You're still awesome in my book...does that make it better?Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472593945687106433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-50635862802226056302008-12-12T07:29:00.000-08:002008-12-12T07:29:00.000-08:00Oh boy...those post pregnancy homrmones wreak havo...Oh boy...those post pregnancy homrmones wreak havoc don't they? Hang in there!!!! You are awesome.heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158774233225970559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-30566695727601106592008-12-11T23:31:00.000-08:002008-12-11T23:31:00.000-08:00I like to think of these moments as an Adam and Ev...I like to think of these moments as an Adam and Eve moment- better for us to know the good from the evil. The lows can be so low, but the the times when you look at your children and really SEE THEM- it's beautiful and suddenly, you've rediscovered your purpose.<BR/><BR/>You need to read Gift From the Sea. I'll lend you my copy- it's like miracle gro for your rose.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360482685828451603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-55886694224378177172008-12-11T19:56:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:56:00.000-08:00Ohhhh, I remember those days! Don't worry, you ar...Ohhhh, I remember those days! Don't worry, you are doing your best and that's all that matters!Hazen5https://www.blogger.com/profile/17757751812203061892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-80431378591653055742008-12-11T17:56:00.000-08:002008-12-11T17:56:00.000-08:00The thing is I can still smell the rose from that ...The thing is I can still smell the rose from that sweet post you wrote about not being done having kids. It's overshadowing all the "today-is-just-about-survival" talk. So you're awesome in my book.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215390030414957826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-78165628358949868832008-12-11T15:11:00.000-08:002008-12-11T15:11:00.000-08:00Hang in there. Even if you don't feel like it, I ...Hang in there. Even if you don't feel like it, I still think you are supermom and I know it will all get better. Isn't it nice to know that every mom has felt this way?Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15331821292708545511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-53001090143457950942008-12-11T11:53:00.000-08:002008-12-11T11:53:00.000-08:00I am sure today is a little better. Maybe not, b...I am sure today is a little better. Maybe not, but someday it will be.<BR/><BR/>As for the muffin top, that is always the best part. Forget about the girlde for a long time. You just had baby NUMBER 5!shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276504621385835820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-2122819661969270032008-12-11T11:10:00.000-08:002008-12-11T11:10:00.000-08:00I hear you loud and clear my dear friend! Only I h...I hear you loud and clear my dear friend! Only I have three and you have FIVE! Seriously you are so allowed to have a break down. Next time call and I'll come over and join you!jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153179191440308985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-92058926580395516882008-12-11T10:38:00.000-08:002008-12-11T10:38:00.000-08:00Just chant this daily:IT WILL GET BETTER.Maybe not...Just chant this daily:<BR/><BR/>IT WILL GET BETTER.<BR/><BR/>Maybe not for a year or two, but eventually. Hang in there. :-)Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769700320834756050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-24093823343337259262008-12-11T08:02:00.000-08:002008-12-11T08:02:00.000-08:00You clearly need a sister-wife. I will happily si...You clearly need a sister-wife. I will happily sign up for the job if you can get my husband a job in Spokane. (oh, and make it stop snowing there, I don't like the snow so much.)Adriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224896387524762548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-59582250541067207412008-12-11T07:53:00.000-08:002008-12-11T07:53:00.000-08:00So sorry. That overwhelmed panicky feeling, everyt...So sorry. That overwhelmed panicky feeling, everything...so hard.<BR/>I'm glad things are looking a bit brighter. <BR/>Let the maternity pants have their day in the sun, it could be there last time.Camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781160165639433696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-40098186649034416722008-12-11T07:16:00.000-08:002008-12-11T07:16:00.000-08:00I was locked in my closet crying/freaking out/pray...I was locked in my closet crying/freaking out/praying for an hour on Monday night. Praying for Forrest to get fired and for Audrie to freakin' figure out how to sleep in her own bed (which is totally and completely my fault). I only have two kids, no newborn, and I'm losing it! My prayer was answered, not the firing or the sleeping, but I feel better. The laundry I did on Monday is still not put away and I left dinner leftovers out overnight and I haven't showered in two days, but I feel like I can kind of handle this Christmas (work schedule, sleeping situation in a two bedroom apartment) kind of kind of kind of. <BR/><BR/>Jessica, YOU are amazing! I look up to so much! You are superwoman! You can rock this Christmas, newborn handling, five kids having thing! Go, fight, win!Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674890158799253076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-54731346710261125012008-12-11T07:02:00.000-08:002008-12-11T07:02:00.000-08:00ya - you're right there are complete moments of "...ya - you're right there are complete moments of "my life sucks" and you're right ... it does suck right now. You are totally in the trenches. If you lived in Canada Ryan could take 6 months of PAID parental leave and still have his job. I'll start looking for a house for you... one that comes with a nanny.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020888218619687431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-53854772352067871422008-12-11T03:41:00.000-08:002008-12-11T03:41:00.000-08:00I love you, Jessica! Oh, man...we are sisters, you...I love you, Jessica! Oh, man...we are sisters, you and I...I have called Mike at work a gazillion (I know that really isn't a word but it seemed appropriate) times because I am so overwhelmed...and I struggle because Mike is so perfect that I feel like a loser. I am not sure if you read elsewhere or not, but I get Post Partum depression and I understand how serious it can be. I am so sorry (not patronizing, okay ☺). Depression in any shape or form is just lousy.<BR/> And the muffin top...I just keep telling people that I have had a little trouble losing the baby weight...Yes, I know the, "baby" is five...don't confuse me with the facts.Lauren in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182008314143458272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-15055107898223442652008-12-11T01:09:00.000-08:002008-12-11T01:09:00.000-08:00Did "they" forget to send the NANNY w/ the fifth d...Did "they" forget to send the NANNY w/ the fifth delivery? I thought Bekah was a trained nanny and she is graduated from college and she LOVES your kids, where's the mystery here? GET HER a PLANE ticket asap and go take a nap and when you get up, call your Relief Society Pres. and ask her to deliver Christmas and you will live "happily ever after!"<BR/>You have already gotten ahead of yourself in the "super" mom department so SLOW down and let some of your children WAIT ON YOU!! AlohaJ'nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570061053458399408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-1458106243537009322008-12-11T00:56:00.000-08:002008-12-11T00:56:00.000-08:00I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this post....I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this post... I'm right there with ya, girl. Truly I am. (But it's going on 8 months postpartum for me now. NO excuses!)rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314219581234153166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-67185630965435270582008-12-11T00:44:00.000-08:002008-12-11T00:44:00.000-08:00I miss you guys and hope life will smooth out soon...I miss you guys and hope life will smooth out soon. Ya right! With 5 kids there's no such thing as smooth. Who am I kidding. Our life is pretty bumpy right now with not having a clue where we'll be living in 5 days. Carter asked, "why don't we have Christmas decorations" and I just wanted to cry. But instead I said well we don't know where we'll be then.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984755187595444550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-73738176292859206602008-12-10T22:22:00.000-08:002008-12-10T22:22:00.000-08:00I can barely handle 3.And I can't even squeeze on ...I can barely handle 3.<BR/><BR/>And I can't even squeeze on my jeans and my baby is 3 1/2 months old.<BR/><BR/>And I don't even like my 2 year old right now.<BR/><BR/>I'm the mom who yells at her kids at the mall (why did I take them to the mall?????)<BR/><BR/>I could go on..........Anisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599636551373733526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-85091387879925371872008-12-10T22:05:00.000-08:002008-12-10T22:05:00.000-08:00Oh! A girdle! And here I was just wearing sweatp...Oh! A girdle! And here I was just wearing sweatpants for weeks (no one bought that I was just into fitness).<BR/><BR/>Adding the holidays to a newborn is pure torture. Just let go of some things. <BR/><BR/>But seriously, do we really need more ward activities in December?Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943058750557849289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534899535780442639.post-27385062495975669192008-12-10T21:31:00.000-08:002008-12-10T21:31:00.000-08:00Thank you for admitting that because I'm 9 month p...Thank you for admitting that because I'm 9 month postpartum and I SHOULD have it together, but I simply DO NOT. Three kids have done me in so please know that you are so not alone and we are so there with you!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I wore girdles too - okay, I still wear girdles to smooth out the bumps when I want to wear certain pants. I thought it was a dated concept, but I guess it's not!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543591269872142920noreply@blogger.com