Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood

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Finding a Balance Between
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I Wish I Knew

In spite of all the books out on pregnancy and raising a child, I had many a shock when raising my own. There were quite a few occurrences that were never listed in these books, and that none of my friends went through, or shared with me. In my continuing efforts to help other moms survive parent-hood, I’m going to share them with you here. Hope they shock, amuse and help you!

~You have never REALLY had to go to the bathroom like you do when you’re pregnant. Who let the marching band play on your bladder? Keep close to a restroom at all times.

~Adult teeth can come in BEHIND baby teeth. I never knew (nor heard of this) and it freaked me out when it happened to my son. The baby teeth will eventually get pushed out and it’s no big deal. Just looks odd.

~Tear ducts have to open after the baby is born. My son’s tear ducts didn’t open for a year. Hellllooo pink eye!

~A warm bath can relax your baby so much that they poop in the bath. And yes, this can happen over, and over and over.

~If your baby/child is constantly gassy, they most likely have a food allergy or intolerance.

~Contrary to popular myth, people crave what they’re allergic to. So if you think “he can’t be allergic to cheese, it’s all he wants to eat!” You may be wrong.

~ Teeth can bruise. A blunt trauma can turn your teeth purple. Not fun. Go to the DDS if it happens.

~A baby playing with the computer CAN delete files

~When a toddler tells you he/she has to go potty, it may already be too late

~A messy home and quick dinner are worth a happy relationship and laughing children (aka. The house can wait. Enjoy your family)

~Never go in a hot tub (or take a hot bath) after a sunburn. The burn will turn to water blisters.

~A planters wart on the bottom of a foot can take up to a year to go away (in spite of your and your dr’s efforts). It’s better to just keep socks on as much as possible.

There’s just a few to get you started. I bet you all have your own gems to share, so consider this your written invitation!

Topics: tips, help, advice, creatress, sharing, toddler, baby, pregnancy, parenthood
posted by creatress on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 04:58 PM
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posted by creatress on Apr 24, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I agree. You'd think a 6ft tall pregnant woman would cause people to make way a little Nope. I got bumped into more than my whole life.

Funny side story- at a holiday party when I was 9mos pregnant I had a guy flirting with me. He finally got around to asking what I do for a living. I laughed, pointed to my huge belly and said "Just waiting for my baby to be born!" He looked like a bucket of cold water was tossed down his shirt. I laughed so hard! How could he not have noticed?! Pretty funny.

Yes, people are oblivious!
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posted by MiaMama on Apr 24, 2008 at 11:12 AM
The poop in the bath is funny! And, purple teeth!!-Wild.

Pregnant women should get a front of the line bathroom pass. I definately needed it on a few occasions when we were on vacation.

Having a baby made me more aware of:

~Having a stable savings account
~Safe neighborhood to live in
~Investing in an IRA
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posted by hmoeckli on Apr 24, 2008 at 08:36 AM

Here's what I've discovered:

  • You'd think people would be nice because you're preganant--no, pregnancy brings out the idiot in people ("You sure it isn't twins?")
  • A woman's period can actually be worse after child birth, not better
  • Terrible two's start at 18 months
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posted by creatress on Apr 23, 2008 at 08:48 PM
I love the additions! I always thought when I was pregnant that you should also get a "front of the line" pass for the bathroom. To this day I ALWAYS let pregnant women ahead of me in the bathroom!
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posted by momonthego on Apr 23, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Good posting! I was (and still am) shocked by baby ear wax. Who knew how much that stuff builds up (and the color!!)
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posted by AmandaS on Apr 23, 2008 at 06:41 PM
I agree, there are so many unspoken pregnancy and new-baby truths. I blame the sleepless nights that disrupt people's memories and sensibilities. Here are a couple I experience:
  • Your child can get a yeast infection anywhere on their body.
  • You actually don't get a good nights sleep starting at about 6 months of pregnancy until 4 when they are potty trained through the night.
  • It is possible to breastfeed while YOU are sitting on the potty.
  • Changing diapers at home (even hundreds in a month) is no big deal. Changing even 1 diaper "on the go" is a huge deal (especially on an airplane).
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