Comments on: Momma issues

By: Deena

Deena — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:03:31 +0000

Sorry the world of motherhood has been kinda rough on you. I am glad that you are pushing through with your head held high! My prayers always include you and Kevin. Thanks for being a voice for mothers.
~Deena

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:57:57 +0000

Thanks Matoaka! That really means a lot!

By: Matoaka

Matoaka — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:35:18 +0000

I really enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:55:47 +0000

Thanks Cassie!

By: Cassie

Cassie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:31:47 +0000

So so true Jessica. Some moms seem set on proving to the world that their way of parenting is better than everyone else’s rather than just offering their support to other moms. And I totally agree about it being the toughest, yet most rewarding job there is. And you are doing a great job!!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:58:47 +0000

Thanks for adding to the conversation ladies! I love what all of you had to say! Mary – I know exactly what you’re saying. A lot of people that find out we use cloth diapers quickly go into defense mode about why they don’t. I always wish they knew our decisions aren’t a way of judging their decisions that are different from ours. But your right – that is key…trusting God with all of it and letting Him be your guide.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:29:36 +0000

A phenomenon that should never be, but is all too real. I’ve realized that just mentioning that I do/did something different, immediately puts some people on the defensive. As if by saying I chose one way I am automatically saying their way is/was wrong. It hurts sometimes. When I am asked, and tell people I chose natural child birth I’m often met with looks of disgust. Like only someone who is ignorant would choose pain. It’s never worth arguing over. I don’t even bother telling them it was home birth. And as soon as they are out of the baby stage you will hear it over the mother’s day out and pre-school choices, and then public school vs. home school or private school. I don’t even know what’s next…but I’m sure something is coming. Regardless…I will seek God in each decision and trust that His leading is best for my particular child. And I commit myself to saying nothing about anyone else’ choices.

By: Christy

Christy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:16:08 +0000

So, so true. It’s like religion. Everybody has their own rules and ways of doing it, but that’s not the part that counts in the long run – it’s something deeper that makes the real difference.
Respect them as whole, real people – you didn’t make them, God did.
Love them with everything you have – even with your own flawed ways of loving. There’s a reason He entrusted each particular soul to each particular family.
Do your best. That’s enough.

By: Juda

Juda — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:06:31 +0000

You’re so very right! There is no sense in tearing each other down, as long as we do what we feel in our hearts is best and that can differ quite a lot for different women. So well put Jessica!