tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post4903362557414887490..comments2023-06-13T11:14:49.070-04:00Comments on Mondays with Mac: Mama ArmsMondays with Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-30750963117758514812012-04-24T20:32:32.833-04:002012-04-24T20:32:32.833-04:00Great post! I lost a full-term baby once and it wa...Great post! I lost a full-term baby once and it was heartbreaking up until now! But I am joyous that God blessed me another girl after trying so many times again after loosing my first still-born.<br /><br />My baby girl is 4 years old now and I make each and every moment spent with her the most precious ones, coz they grow up so fast and you wouldn't be able to do what you can do when they were little.Leihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03630552076645936279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-83483239749702411142012-04-22T21:37:11.934-04:002012-04-22T21:37:11.934-04:00I love that breastfeeding poster!!!I love that breastfeeding poster!!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220004667538143849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-91080467907875198842012-04-19T18:17:30.437-04:002012-04-19T18:17:30.437-04:00Sounds like a fun trip, but I know what you mean a...Sounds like a fun trip, but I know what you mean about missing your boy during the day. I do love co sleeping because I can snuggle and soak in my time with him. I like the breastfeeding ad. It was suggested to me just this week that I use the bathroom, ugh!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668132013008198708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-37724490824232771452012-04-19T14:02:35.467-04:002012-04-19T14:02:35.467-04:00Becoming a parent has made me understand the sudde...Becoming a parent has made me understand the sudden, sometimes frightening, grabby hugs my parents would give us. Sometimes the pull is stronger than the need to give your children space. Is that how Bear Hugs started? :)Kristinhttp://www.mutterschwester.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-53569377001640104662012-04-19T10:43:23.139-04:002012-04-19T10:43:23.139-04:00You don't want to be arrested ;)! Yay for Cana...You don't want to be arrested ;)! Yay for Canada!lisacnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404184287815243972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-51698865785961042802012-04-19T06:20:03.829-04:002012-04-19T06:20:03.829-04:00I remember this feeling and while it changes as th...I remember this feeling and while it changes as they grow older (you just get kind of antsy when they aren't there) it never really goes away. Nice piece, ErinSisterhood of the Sensible Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978033016895948863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-75385660285680807642012-04-19T00:07:55.197-04:002012-04-19T00:07:55.197-04:00I'm glad you can relate!I'm glad you can relate!Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-13619213340949095082012-04-19T00:06:07.233-04:002012-04-19T00:06:07.233-04:00mine too.mine too.Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-44018441093339928162012-04-19T00:03:56.325-04:002012-04-19T00:03:56.325-04:00I think about that often. How is it possible that ...I think about that often. How is it possible that in just a few short years this littler person who thinks I am the greatest thing on earth with find me mean and stupid? It's an unfair cycle.Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-22272638229853991282012-04-18T23:59:31.393-04:002012-04-18T23:59:31.393-04:00I am sure they do! Thank-you.I am sure they do! Thank-you.Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-23377887414765138172012-04-18T23:56:08.128-04:002012-04-18T23:56:08.128-04:00We have a year of leave that can be split between ...We have a year of leave that can be split between the parents. But 15 weeks of that year is only for the birth mother. <br /><br />These days Mac is really interested int he world so occasionally my boob is hanging out. I try to just pull the shirt down quickly. But I've become less and less embarrassed by it. Besides, it's legal to be topless in Ontario anyway. ;)Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-27340790197626895282012-04-18T23:42:38.062-04:002012-04-18T23:42:38.062-04:00Good for you for not allowing the older lady to ma...Good for you for not allowing the older lady to make judgments on your feeding -- BF (as you say, guess BM sounds like the dirty diaper thing :P) or formula, it's all about feeding the baby. J never had a good latch, or we didn't try long enough, so I'd never be able to get him to feed without causing a crying seen and my breast hanging out ;). A year of mat leave? I don't even get 6 wks, and I work for the govt! I have to take sick leave and annual leave. Pathetic, right? At least the hubs had pat leave at his old company (2 wks). That plus his 4 wks annual leave meant he was at home with us for 1 month. Canada have paternity or partner leave?lisacnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404184287815243972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-17083523203935602912012-04-18T23:20:15.167-04:002012-04-18T23:20:15.167-04:00i can't imagine losing my child. i get mama ar...i can't imagine losing my child. i get mama arms just watching him play by himself for a few minutes. this is a lovely post and i can so feel all those same things - wanting to hold him every second!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-30302745914040313282012-04-18T23:05:37.552-04:002012-04-18T23:05:37.552-04:00Beautiful post. The cosleeping, the cuddling at t...Beautiful post. The cosleeping, the cuddling at the end of the day, priceless. My heart hurts for those who can't have that.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-687870250581428472012-04-18T23:05:01.599-04:002012-04-18T23:05:01.599-04:00There is nothing like it when they are bitty and a...There is nothing like it when they are bitty and all yours to eat up with a spoon. All too soon they grow and talk back and call you the meanest mommy in the world. Enjoy those precious moments. It does getter better. Certainly different and not easier.Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-32699548731105513932012-04-18T22:38:46.529-04:002012-04-18T22:38:46.529-04:00Such a bittersweet and truly lovely post. I love t...Such a bittersweet and truly lovely post. I love the thought of Mama Arms and the aching that you feel when your baby can't be in them. It made me think of my own Mama and how her arms might still ache from time to time even though my sister and I are grown. <br /><br />I especially love what your wife said about her heart aching. So, so sweet.Katie @ Chicken Noodle Gravyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852793993330125727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-72189823083562240952012-04-18T22:06:09.705-04:002012-04-18T22:06:09.705-04:00Thank-you :)Thank-you :)Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-18591321450799086592012-04-18T22:05:53.723-04:002012-04-18T22:05:53.723-04:00I can't even imagine Jamie.I can't even imagine Jamie.Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-78861255909493676322012-04-18T22:05:32.994-04:002012-04-18T22:05:32.994-04:00I am sure they will :)I am sure they will :)Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-89554053484981959652012-04-18T22:05:12.602-04:002012-04-18T22:05:12.602-04:00hard indeed!hard indeed!Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-7819440686466352532012-04-18T22:04:56.393-04:002012-04-18T22:04:56.393-04:00Thanks Chels.Thanks Chels.Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-57316008577732476362012-04-18T22:04:17.574-04:002012-04-18T22:04:17.574-04:00Thank-you very much!Thank-you very much!Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-90512018719762477922012-04-18T22:02:54.729-04:002012-04-18T22:02:54.729-04:00It's like a ghost feeling isn't it?It's like a ghost feeling isn't it?Mondays with Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543209952985228477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-15738675138413107232012-04-18T21:57:45.901-04:002012-04-18T21:57:45.901-04:00That strawberry face is AMAZING.That strawberry face is AMAZING.Ben @ DadoftheDecadehttp://www.dadofthedecade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877884172955011909.post-26143150847693543452012-04-18T21:56:16.213-04:002012-04-18T21:56:16.213-04:00My Grandmother buried a baby and a grown baby. I ...My Grandmother buried a baby and a grown baby. I always find myself staring at her wondering where she hides that pain. I've never looked at her arms though.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938378044931508438noreply@blogger.com