Comments on: Still Climbing http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/ Written and photographed by Jessica Monte Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:32:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mandy http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3348 Mandy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:51:55 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3348 I just commented on your previous post. I know how you feel about breastfeeding. I said that my Annabel still nurses usuallyonce a day. Harry does nurse, but not exclusively. I would love it if I could nurse him exclusively but he has a dairy allergy (easy enough to eliminate) and many other sensitivities. I was eliminating almost everything until a specialist said I should start formula and rice cereal. It helped. He doesn't spit everything up and is finally gaining weight. And it was so hard for me. I had enough milk, but it was just plain better for him to not nurse exclusively. Sometimes I feel like I failed him and other times I see how much better he is doing and also how much better I am doing. Knowing he is healthy keeps me from stressing out so very much. And in the end, it is all about what is best for the baby and for the mama. You sound like you are doing a great job. I just commented on your previous post. I know how you feel about breastfeeding. I said that my Annabel still nurses usuallyonce a day. Harry does nurse, but not exclusively. I would love it if I could nurse him exclusively but he has a dairy allergy (easy enough to eliminate) and many other sensitivities. I was eliminating almost everything until a specialist said I should start formula and rice cereal. It helped. He doesn’t spit everything up and is finally gaining weight. And it was so hard for me. I had enough milk, but it was just plain better for him to not nurse exclusively. Sometimes I feel like I failed him and other times I see how much better he is doing and also how much better I am doing. Knowing he is healthy keeps me from stressing out so very much. And in the end, it is all about what is best for the baby and for the mama. You sound like you are doing a great job.

]]> By: Organicmama http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3289 Organicmama Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:44:48 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3289 Hi Jessica, Want you to know you've been in my thoughts and prayers this last month. Keep taking it one day at a time (or hour at a time :). Will be glad to see you posting again but take care of yourself first! OM Hi Jessica,
Want you to know you’ve been in my thoughts and prayers this last month. Keep taking it one day at a time (or hour at a time :).
Will be glad to see you posting again but take care of yourself first!
OM

]]> By: Blair http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3278 Blair Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:20:48 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3278 I love your blog! You're are a great writer! You are such a strong person! Taking care of two young kids and maintaining your life as a mother, a wife, and as an individual. It must be difficult, but you're doing it! You're so optimistic! I firmly believe that life always works out the way you need it to! You are an inspiration to mothers everywhere!!! Please keep everyone posted on your adventures and progress! Wishing you and your family all the best!!! I love your blog! You’re are a great writer! You are such a strong person! Taking care of two young kids and maintaining your life as a mother, a wife, and as an individual. It must be difficult, but you’re doing it! You’re so optimistic! I firmly believe that life always works out the way you need it to! You are an inspiration to mothers everywhere!!! Please keep everyone posted on your adventures and progress! Wishing you and your family all the best!!!

]]> By: Sara http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3270 Sara Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:32:34 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3270 Jess, looks like you have some real supporters. Glad things are becoming routine again and your are starting to smile more. You are one of the best mom's I know, so don't beat yourself up too much ;) Take care and see you soon. Jess, looks like you have some real supporters. Glad things are becoming routine again and your are starting to smile more. You are one of the best mom’s I know, so don’t beat yourself up too much ;) Take care and see you soon.

]]> By: Victoria http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3269 Victoria Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:21:11 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3269 I have never been one to judge, and everyone knows that mommies need to take care of themselves first. Whatever you need to do for you HAS to come first and it seems you are in tune, and getting a grip on life. I am so happy for you. I am still wrestling with medication here, medication there. Celexa did me good, but when serequel got added it makes me an exhausted, do nothing, no motivation first class witch. Therefore I am taking myself off of it. I do not like life as a zombie jerk... It is hard to balance anything and having nursed my little one for four years I know that it is a private decision for only you to make. I am happy that you are getting to what you need. How do you motivate for the running??? I am heavy and I would love to run, but I don't know where to begin... I have never been one to judge, and everyone knows that mommies need to take care of themselves first. Whatever you need to do for you HAS to come first and it seems you are in tune, and getting a grip on life. I am so happy for you. I am still wrestling with medication here, medication there. Celexa did me good, but when serequel got added it makes me an exhausted, do nothing, no motivation first class witch. Therefore I am taking myself off of it. I do not like life as a zombie jerk… It is hard to balance anything and having nursed my little one for four years I know that it is a private decision for only you to make. I am happy that you are getting to what you need. How do you motivate for the running??? I am heavy and I would love to run, but I don’t know where to begin…

]]> By: Candace http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3268 Candace Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:59:04 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3268 I just stumbled across your blog looking for craft ideas and art on the go bags on Google. I am totally stunned at the similarity of your story to what happened to me with my son, right down to the kitty waking me up when I REALLY needed the sleep. Good for you for getting the help you deserve. I suffered for 8 months before I got help because I was a stubborn mess. I was completely guilt ridden, bitter, sleep-deprived and borderline psychotic on some occasions. I was determined to breast feed, I was determined not to give up my ideals, I was determined to be right and in the end it almost tore my family apart and took me down with it. 18 months after his birth I am happy to say that I am recovering but I sure wish I had been smart like you and done something earlier. I barely remember the first 12 months of my son's life and to be honest, it is too painful for me to make an effort to remember it. I lost a whole year to sleep deprivation and terrible ppd. You are certainly doing the right thing and your children will be better for it too. Good luck mama. Sending you positive vibes! I just stumbled across your blog looking for craft ideas and art on the go bags on Google. I am totally stunned at the similarity of your story to what happened to me with my son, right down to the kitty waking me up when I REALLY needed the sleep. Good for you for getting the help you deserve. I suffered for 8 months before I got help because I was a stubborn mess. I was completely guilt ridden, bitter, sleep-deprived and borderline psychotic on some occasions. I was determined to breast feed, I was determined not to give up my ideals, I was determined to be right and in the end it almost tore my family apart and took me down with it. 18 months after his birth I am happy to say that I am recovering but I sure wish I had been smart like you and done something earlier. I barely remember the first 12 months of my son’s life and to be honest, it is too painful for me to make an effort to remember it. I lost a whole year to sleep deprivation and terrible ppd. You are certainly doing the right thing and your children will be better for it too. Good luck mama. Sending you positive vibes!

]]> By: Nuh http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Nuh Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:45:15 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3261 Hi Jessica, I found this wonderful poem, and I guess you'll like it: Follow Your Dream Follow your dream. Take one step at a time and don't settle for less, Just continue to climb. Follow your dream. If you stumble, don't stop and lose sight of your goal Press to the top. For only on top can we see the whole view, Can we see what we've done and what we can do; Can we then have the vision to seek something new, Press on. Follow your dream. by: Amanda Bradley Hi Jessica,
I found this wonderful poem, and I guess you’ll like it:

Follow Your Dream

Follow your dream.
Take one step at a time and don’t settle for less,
Just continue to climb.
Follow your dream.
If you stumble, don’t stop and lose sight of your goal
Press to the top.
For only on top can we see the whole view,
Can we see what we’ve done and what we can do;
Can we then have the vision to seek something new,
Press on.
Follow your dream.

by: Amanda Bradley

]]> By: Michelle http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3260 Michelle Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:33:47 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3260 Jessica I haven't been in the blog world in some time. So sorry that you are going through such hard times. Just remember that "nothing ever stays the same". My grandmother told my mom that, and she told me. It is something that has always gotten me through hard times. Just think, before you know it all of this will be a distant memory and a new muscle that you have built for life. Big hug Jessica
I haven’t been in the blog world in some time.
So sorry that you are going through such hard times.
Just remember that “nothing ever stays the same”.
My grandmother told my mom that, and she told me. It is something that has always gotten me through hard times. Just think, before you know it all of this will be a distant memory and a new muscle that you have built for life.
Big hug

]]> By: Dee/reddirtramblings http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3249 Dee/reddirtramblings Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:05:02 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3249 I found you through Aisling's Quiet Country House, and you are on my heart. I never had postpartum depression, but I did have perimenopausal depression some years ago. Still in peri, but no depression. I did everything you are doing (except I walked like my life depended on it) and one day the fog finally lifted. I just wanted you know that I think it's great you're sharing about this. It is so hard, and depression can make one feel so all alone. We are with you. Hang in there.~~Dee I found you through Aisling’s Quiet Country House, and you are on my heart. I never had postpartum depression, but I did have perimenopausal depression some years ago. Still in peri, but no depression. I did everything you are doing (except I walked like my life depended on it) and one day the fog finally lifted. I just wanted you know that I think it’s great you’re sharing about this. It is so hard, and depression can make one feel so all alone. We are with you. Hang in there.~~Dee

]]> By: Aisling http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2009/10/12/still-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-3239 Aisling Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:32:37 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=2990#comment-3239 Jessica, I'm so glad you posted. I check back every few days to see if you've updated. It's good to hear how you are. I'll add my voice to the others; don't stress over the breast feeding issue. I have four children: I had great success with breast feeding 2 of them, pretty good (though only for a few months) with one, and no success at all with the other. You just do the best you can. Take care! Jessica,

I’m so glad you posted. I check back every few days to see if you’ve updated. It’s good to hear how you are. I’ll add my voice to the others; don’t stress over the breast feeding issue. I have four children: I had great success with breast feeding 2 of them, pretty good (though only for a few months) with one, and no success at all with the other. You just do the best you can.

Take care!

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