Comments on: white flag

By: amanda

amanda — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:32:20 +0000

I believe that there are moments when we believe there is a grace we are supposed to muster, but the truth no one speaks is some times getting through is ugly. Crusty, maddening and ugly.

May wellness return to the little ones soon…

By: Hammy

Hammy — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:55:37 +0000

Oh my!

Is it creepy that I would offer to help if I could? I’m probably 4 hours away – max!

The oddness of the internet that makes you feel like one of my friends in trouble, and my heart lurches into rescue mode…

Regardless, I send warm, strengthening thoughts across the bridge from NB.

By: Georgia

Georgia — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:57:18 +0000

Is the ear surgery major, or just tubes? If the latter, rest assured things will be on the up. Aoife was in and out in about 4 hrs and was fine for the rest of the day. Her ear infections improved rapidly afterwards.

By: Aurelia

Aurelia — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:36:09 +0000

I’m so so sorry about all this. And I thought that the colic might be abating due to getting reflux meds? If they aren’t working, there are several more types?

And of course, my fave old standbuy, baby tempra/ infant tylenol? Give yourself a break mom, and give the kids and yourself a nap courtesy of Big Pharma.

I guess you can’t afford to hire a cleaning lady for just one time? I would sooo be there for you if I could.

By: mimi

mimi — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:29:42 +0000

The colic is soul-killing. It’s like you never get over it and when it comes back, BOOM, it’s like it never left. Hon, that’s hard hard work. Congratulations for not throwing anyone out the window. Srsly.

By: woman in a window

woman in a window — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:07:05 +0000

Would it make you feel any better to know that when she’s eight (and still crying) the threat of a lost toy (or all of her toys lost) might work for a time? Would that help?

I thought not.

It’s not easy, not even to remember those days and nights. Get what you need when you can get it and hang in there.

By: crazymumma

crazymumma — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:47:46 +0000

Its so unfair when it happens all at once. it is a sick test of fortitude.

Cry Uncle from what I can tell. Might be a reference to Uncle Tom. As in Uncle Toms cabin.

By: magpie

magpie — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:38:40 +0000

Oh hon – that sounds hard. But it’ll get better – it has to.

By: chan

chan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:01:36 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear the chiropractor didn’t work. :( It sounded like a far-out solution even to me, who suggested it.
You know, when I feel overwhelmed, I get a weird sense of solace in taking walks past the neighborhood preschool. Makes me, a mother of just one high-strung baby, feel grateful that at least she’s the only one I’m responsible for.

By: bean-mom

bean-mom — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:22:11 +0000

So so sorry to hear this Bon. I hope hitting that “Publish” button did help, and that the kids (and you!) are feeling better as you read this!

(so sweet of you to stop by my blog the other day. Not that that’s either here or there, but just thought I’d say it. Yeah, nothing is worse than sick kids)