tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post9153752985683268349..comments2024-03-11T01:48:53.965-07:00Comments on Talk Nerdy To Me: On Feeling BurdenedLouise Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-71519250560719200832015-10-28T21:54:19.897-07:002015-10-28T21:54:19.897-07:00Thank you, Terri...and you do have the toughness :...Thank you, Terri...and you do have the toughness :)Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-81667377288927169682015-10-28T21:53:19.638-07:002015-10-28T21:53:19.638-07:00I remember even when I was pregnant thinking "...I remember even when I was pregnant thinking "how did so many other women do this and not complain?!" as I found it difficult. It's hard when we're silent, I really value openness and vulnerability--then we know we're not alone.Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-84527886687436691182015-10-28T20:33:56.289-07:002015-10-28T20:33:56.289-07:00I think a lot of us look at other parents and thin...I think a lot of us look at other parents and think they have it all together or that they're doing so much more than us but in reality parenting is hard and we all are trying our best to take care of our babies well. So so glad you've found hope in it as I think you're absolutely rocking this thing! That little one is so very blessed!Emilyhttp://thetableandtheroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-60383810460659089702015-10-28T17:10:36.824-07:002015-10-28T17:10:36.824-07:00Louise, as usual your honesty is so amazing. I fe...Louise, as usual your honesty is so amazing. I feel the "other people can do this, why can't I" because I see you and know that I don't have the toughness, resilience, to even manage what you are. You inspire me continually!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321636254845499981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-31552469095560116052015-10-28T15:25:32.031-07:002015-10-28T15:25:32.031-07:00So, so hard. I get the desire to run away. I am p...So, so hard. I get the desire to run away. I am planning on going away for 24 hours when Gary can watch the kids because I just need quiet and time to regroup!Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-29955168056467883902015-10-28T15:24:49.883-07:002015-10-28T15:24:49.883-07:00Not fun! At least when my kids were babies I could...Not fun! At least when my kids were babies I could just breastfeed them to sleep!! But this is not a baby and there's no bfing going on :) Louise Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-42863690801600941502015-10-28T15:12:15.929-07:002015-10-28T15:12:15.929-07:00I feel for you. When my daughter was a baby she in...I feel for you. When my daughter was a baby she inconsolable most every night for hours! I wanted to run away every night for a good few months. We have used melatonin here too and it was a game changer. During that time I learned a lot about God's grace and letting myself be in need of Jesus.Shawnahttp://www.simpleonpurpose.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-23609576120498698512015-10-28T13:32:38.551-07:002015-10-28T13:32:38.551-07:00Wow. So awful. And normal to feel the way you...Wow. So awful. And normal to feel the way you're feeling given the situation. And it must feel so good to get some sleep after the months of horrible nights. Yay for Melatonin. - AliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com