Posts by journeymom

Quote: Originally Posted by nenegoose  You're absolutely right and we need to be firmer about our expectations with DD. I am ready to quit nursing cold turkey and get her to sleep on her own but at the same time, the...

Hey, Linda on the Move, I REALLY appreciate the comments you made about incorrectly blaming hormones.  It's too easy, for women and men alike, to 'blame' new mom hormones and new mom chemistry for husband/wife 'loss of affection'...

How old is your child?  Is your wife nursing?  I feel for you. You do sound like you're complaining, but it's a fair complaint.   LQ1011's answer, while blunt and flippant, is definitely part of the answer. Wash your...

Quote: 'what aspect of this issue is the most important for me-- understanding that asking about a rule because you are feeling it's unfair isn't automatically disrespectful, and to be careful to make the point removed from...

Quote: Originally Posted by dauphinette   I wish I had the strength and faith to get pregnant that many times and roll the dice on personalities, health, my own mental health!    Yup.

Quote: Originally Posted by birdiemama  thanks Moms,   she just had one of her....i don't know what to call it...moments   i'm extremely hurt.   i am so worn down...

Okay.  I think the important difference is between our children.  My children are different from your children, who are different from Linda's children.  Linda has explained that one of her children especially benefits...

Hmm.  She described how she has taken herself out of the equation altogether. That seems like the opposite of micromanagement. She's not looking over their shoulders telling them how to pick up their clothes.  She defined...

Quote: Originally Posted by Alenushka  I do not know what to say. I told my son at 16 that the Laundry Fairy has left the building. If he leaves drying pans he used for his breakfast on the counter , I just move them...

This thread is almost 3 weeks old, but OP I hope you're still around.  I have some thoughts to consider.   1.  You are not letting the 13 year old call the shots when you genuinely take his request and opinion into...