tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.comments2014-05-20T09:08:28.126-07:00To Make A NestCopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-90371356396036175332014-05-20T09:08:28.126-07:002014-05-20T09:08:28.126-07:00Hi Copper! My name is Heather and I was wondering ...Hi Copper! My name is Heather and I was wondering if you would be willing to answer a quick question about your blog! Please email me at Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com :-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104895709983001125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-61539543545795664742014-01-16T15:33:53.858-08:002014-01-16T15:33:53.858-08:00This post really resonates with me. You've rea...This post really resonates with me. You've really described how I feel. I've been a SAHM/WAHM ever since my first baby was born. It IS so isolating, so 'invisible'. I'm meeting with a few girlfriends tomorrow and most of them don't have kids yet. I was thinking of how I'm going to have trouble relating to anything they talk about. It is SO different being just married and being married with kids. It's a completely different life. I remember my husband and I before kids - it was more closely related to how it was being single and carefree than having children. The sheer weight of every one of your actions and words forming the little human being that lives with you can be so overwhelming! Such huge responsibility, can't even be compared to any sort of 'job'. You're doing dozens of jobs at once. Unfortunately people don't get it. I also complain, even though this is something I've always wanted. :) Praying for more peace, more wisdom, and strength to handle all this...Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724231213036548575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-34200749232398803962014-01-07T10:33:29.564-08:002014-01-07T10:33:29.564-08:00James- Sorry for taking forever and ever to respon...James- Sorry for taking forever and ever to respond to you!! I think every woman's needs are different, but I'll just use myself as an example-<br /><br />Sometimes all I really need is some encouragement. I need my husband to recognize the sacrifices I make, the she difficulties of my day, etc. Try telling your wife that you recognize how much of herself she gives to your family- how much of herself she pours out into your baby, into your home, into you. That you appreciate her sacrifices, and when she struggles it's ok to tell her that you can see she's struggling and then ask what you can do to help, to take some of the burden off of her. I think that what a lot of new moms need is to feel like they are being taken care of because we do so much taking care of everyone else. =) <br /><br />Really, what it boils down to is just being a little extra attentive and sensitive. =) Clearly you love your wife, so that's obviously the best and most important thing!Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-21487372545633030002014-01-03T12:46:20.865-08:002014-01-03T12:46:20.865-08:00I'm so sorry, Copper. I've been there. The...I'm so sorry, Copper. I've been there. There's nothing I can say to make it better, but I will tell you to keep hoping. I've had two beautiful babies since my loss and there's nothing like the amazing children we do have to soothe the soul. <3*Bee*https://www.blogger.com/profile/01309226071522341344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-34248972385660003352014-01-03T11:13:27.720-08:002014-01-03T11:13:27.720-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss Copper. We'll b...I'm so sorry for your loss Copper. We'll be praying for you guys. The Lord is shining through you in this post, I can see His strength and love in your words :)Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922262544057963129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-84963636766169991262013-12-02T18:46:44.246-08:002013-12-02T18:46:44.246-08:00You sound very negative.i used osocozy flats and w...You sound very negative.i used osocozy flats and washed them wirh my high needs baby on my back with a mei tai.also, in the winter you could put the flats on the radiator.wash every two days in the tub w a plunger if your broke.or use your income taxes to get 24 sunbaby diapers.it isnt that hard and i only spent $100 so far and shes already one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497157749909116068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-45090441119664367652013-11-20T06:59:04.483-08:002013-11-20T06:59:04.483-08:00What can the husband do about how his wife is feel...What can the husband do about how his wife is feeling?<br />Besides the obvious of helping as much and whenever he can.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594864244054360703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-77225660542653694252013-11-11T16:01:55.992-08:002013-11-11T16:01:55.992-08:00You've forgotten one major thing: the cost of ...You've forgotten one major thing: the cost of *washing* those diapers. Water isn't free, laundromats aren't free, electricity isn't free. Yes, they can be washed in the tub and hung to dry on a line, but don't forget that time and energy, like money, are important resources too. When my daughter was born, I was generously gifted 2 dozen newborn sized prefolds, 2 dozen premium sized, and a few covers, which was a tremendous blessing; but some weeks we could barely find enough money in the budget for the laundromat. My high-needs, chronically ill baby couldn't be set down for more than a minute at a time during the first few months, so there was no way I could find the time or energy to hand-wash. (I tried.) It was a struggle just to get her all bundled up, heave the laundry over my shoulder, and walk to the laundromat several blocks away. To save money, I would only use the washers, and then hang the diapers to dry in my apartment, but in the winter, it could take a whole day or more for them to dry, so I had to splurge on the electric dryers when I was pressed for time. Machine washing and LINE-drying my diapers every 2-3 days cost me 6-8 cents per diaper, depending on how many were in a load. <br /><br />It always drove me nuts to hear people talk about how cloth diapers were practically "free" after the initial investment, while I was struggling to afford the laundromat. And don't forget that many many low-income mothers work, often multiple part-time jobs adding up to 50+ hours a week (only without benefits and overtime pay because none of their jobs are full-time). Where are they supposed to find the time to go to the laundromat several times a week and wait a couple of hours for diapers to wash and dry? Or should she, after a solid day spent working a manual job and busing to and from work, come home and scrub diapers? Who will be cooking dinner during that time? If that mother has to spend precious hours doing laundry instead of cooking a meal, she'd have to spend more money on a less-wholesome meal that's pre-made, thus losing out on the savings, and possibly sacrificing nutrition in the process. And all that is assuming that the local laundromat won't kick her out for washing diapers in their machines -- as some have. Your article has some good, cost-saving ideas, but it's probably not a workable solution for the inner-city women in the CNN editorial you referenced.nobody here but mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041344817267823173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-47049775017890240082013-05-30T12:32:52.177-07:002013-05-30T12:32:52.177-07:00Great info! You definitely made me want to try one...Great info! You definitely made me want to try one ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234047562369350567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-54462189940438814352013-05-02T07:03:00.722-07:002013-05-02T07:03:00.722-07:00Thanks Anne! I actually haven't tried an Elem...Thanks Anne! I actually haven't tried an Elemental yet, so it's hard for me to compare, but this really is a great diaper! Totally worth the $23!Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-32368976264364825082013-05-02T06:24:14.094-07:002013-05-02T06:24:14.094-07:00I love the idea of an organic cotton inner fabric....I love the idea of an organic cotton inner fabric. Similar to the bumGenius Elemental but not as expensive. Great review! ~AnneAnne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860053271662456301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-90125435412583592702013-04-08T05:09:41.178-07:002013-04-08T05:09:41.178-07:00lol Thanks Anastasia! Not so little at all! She&...lol Thanks Anastasia! Not so little at all! She's almost 14 months now, which is crazy to me. Time goes WAY too quickly. =)Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-59963338055821021272013-04-07T21:08:15.896-07:002013-04-07T21:08:15.896-07:00Your little girl is adorable and must be not so li...Your little girl is adorable and must be not so little anymore! :)Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724231213036548575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-88870232123946995952013-03-06T10:52:50.839-08:002013-03-06T10:52:50.839-08:00Aww! I love those PJs!!! Too cute!Aww! I love those PJs!!! Too cute!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995050322740436146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-30421711124647861402013-03-06T10:48:51.866-08:002013-03-06T10:48:51.866-08:00Great photos!!! Those are incredible!(My kids only...Great photos!!! Those are incredible!(My kids only eat the frosting too)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995050322740436146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-73069397815150825422013-03-06T10:46:42.941-08:002013-03-06T10:46:42.941-08:00BEAUTIFUL PARTY! I love the decorations!!! Happy B...BEAUTIFUL PARTY! I love the decorations!!! Happy Birthday E!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995050322740436146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-42879871801417046492013-03-06T10:44:53.664-08:002013-03-06T10:44:53.664-08:00I completely hear you there! I would give up my li...I completely hear you there! I would give up my life savings to be able to shower every day, I also strive for adult conversations. I have got to say kudos to you! I am exhausted all day almost everyday, but I get to stay home with the kids, and I thank God for that everyday! I couldn't imagine having to go to work too! I bet you don't hear it enough, but you are a Super Mom! Even if you get run down, you are still doing everything you can to be the best mom, wife, friend, blogger you can. I have a hard time keeping up with my blog and I feel guilty at times when I do try to get stuff done when the kids are awake, but I NEVER get a minute to myself, the baby even has to sit in the walker in the bathroom when I shower (which is rare I might add) We are all doing the best we can. I really hope soon you guys are able to have just one income and you can stay home with the kids. That wouldn't help with your social needs, but it sure would help with your exhaustion! Hopefully you can start making money off your blog with advertisements and affiliate programs to help with that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995050322740436146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-85370606667422147302013-02-26T13:47:03.923-08:002013-02-26T13:47:03.923-08:00Yes it is! LOL. courtesy of Costco! =)Yes it is! LOL. courtesy of Costco! =)Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-64954578322254863412013-02-26T09:09:47.423-08:002013-02-26T09:09:47.423-08:00is that a wonderful chocolate cake that weighs abo...is that a wonderful chocolate cake that weighs about 7 pounds?basketbabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314514912383738145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-13441234076437936432013-02-25T03:23:18.503-08:002013-02-25T03:23:18.503-08:00Memory foam provides a great sleeping surface. In ...Memory foam provides a great sleeping surface. In normal temperatures it is somewhat firm, but when you lay down , it starts reacting to the temperature of your body and begins to mold itself to your shape. <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Consumer-Mattress-Reviews-Supports-Findings-in-4147587.php" rel="nofollow">mattresses reviews</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988824537426226265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-55563471083802920272013-02-05T16:25:30.852-08:002013-02-05T16:25:30.852-08:00I feel very much the same with my 2 kids :) I try ...I feel very much the same with my 2 kids :) I try my best to give them as much freedom as I can while being protective. <br /><br />PS: I sent out an email last week about the Mama Baby Love Event you signed up for, it went live today and since I don't see it on your blog I assume you missed the email. Please send me a quick note to anabsocial at gmail dot com and I'll reply with the html :) Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724231213036548575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-68164698774555781032013-01-29T17:59:08.233-08:002013-01-29T17:59:08.233-08:00Thanks Sue. =)Thanks Sue. =)Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-1221261272870601692013-01-29T17:36:39.181-08:002013-01-29T17:36:39.181-08:00well said
well said<br />Susan Hoffmannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-27604248173497133222013-01-09T06:21:07.618-08:002013-01-09T06:21:07.618-08:00Thanks for the ideas and encouragement girls! I w...Thanks for the ideas and encouragement girls! I will have to check out all of those apps and programs. Melissa, I'm about to go read your blog right now! =) <br /><br />I am totally not someone who thinks running is fun, but I would like to be! Maybe I will attempt to morph myself into a runner. ;)Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-8700185979668901942013-01-07T11:44:32.426-08:002013-01-07T11:44:32.426-08:00I love hearing people's goals. I used www.myfi...I love hearing people's goals. I used www.myfitnesspal.com to lose some weight before I had Ben andnow after to get back to pre-baby weight. its free and accessable online and has a free app. <br />Also the additional goal of a race is great, esp with another person for accountability. I am doing a half marathon in April, and have some support and accountability with my sister and fundraising which MAKES me run, even when I don; want to.<br />I am excited for you. I hope you blog about your progressjennafishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258213909944535155noreply@blogger.com