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07.24.08, 20:39 PM General Topics
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I am depressed. I feel like an inept mom. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.24.08, 08:39 PM Flag
 

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ah, c'mon, you are probably great!!! we moms (and women in general) need to pat ourselves on the back more often. look at everything you do and juggle! you have THE most important job in the world - that of a parent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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why do i feel like i don't know what i am doing ? i am tired. my house is a big mess. i have to do laundry, childproof, purge all my junk ...i am so tired. my db hasn't met appropiate milestones for her age.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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None of that stuff makes you an inept mom. I'm sure you're great. And the milestone stuff is very, very general, and nothing to do with your parenting anyway, My house looks like a cyclone hit it, but what makes me an inept mom is my lack of patience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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who cares about mess, laundry, and childproofing. The worry about your dd you should address soon and find out that she is probably fine. Are you depressed (How's your sleeping eating?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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i am skipping meals b/c i can't balance taking care of db and me and dh. if i do find the time to eat, i make a quick sandwich no veggies or fruit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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you should see about treatment, maybe? how old is db? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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oh, almost a year? That is still early, so I wouldn't worry too much, but do listen to your instincts if you want to get her evaluated. How is your marriage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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ok. some frustrations with dh's family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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i keep on hearing that all kids are different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:06 PM Flag
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yeah, very true. I think most physical milestones are not too important [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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at dd's 9 month checkup, she was advanced in receptive skills but behind in gross motor skills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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np: how old is DD? The milestone stuff varies so much. My oldest was late w/ everything--partly a function of being a preemie but in large part due to his temperment and personality. But he eventually walked, spoke, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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almost 1 yr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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Hang in there. I'm not trying to patronize you at all, but try to relax a little. I know with my first I was not as relaxed, more concerned about everything, pretty hard on myself. I'm more relaxed w/ #2 and it helps all around. On the milestones--it's great that her receptive skills are strong--that's so important. The motor stuff can develop later. And you know, if you need to get her help down the road it's available. It's not the end of the world. My oldest ended up needing speech therapy from age 2-5. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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thanks . i need to go to bed. this is db#1. i see kids her age and i start doing the comparison. db is definitely behind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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Try not to compare. So hard I know, but it doesn't help. My oldest didn't walk until very late. Was very, very quiet. Very clunky in his movement. Not an adventuresome sort at all. He's 6 now and great--handsome, bright, active. My second is on the opposite end of things--very, very quick with everything, extraordinarily verbal and showing crazy cognitive skills. It's just different. They are both precious. If I had compared him to a kid like her when he was little I would have been bummed. Just love what's great about your DD, talk to her, etc. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF (it doesn't help her if you don't) and keep up the good work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:40 PM Flag
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this is good advice. I think you are more worried about yourself than her, maybe appropriately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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i should remember that the ped says db was at 1 yr level in regards to the receptive skills... i hear what ppl say , db is not doing this or that yet ? ..makes me crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:21 PM Flag
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I'm a crappy mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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ok, you can join my club [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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