Words of Wisdom

As of late, I have received lots of words of wisdom. I thought I would share with you those that have really stuck with me.

"Sometimes motherhood means sucking it up. Go suck it up."
Sally Field, Brothers and Sisters

This is the comment that really spurred the blog. I was watching Brothers and Sisters when this was said. I immediatly called my mom and told her I think this sums up motherhood. I am writing this down and putting it on my fridge!

"In the middle of the night when he is crying, before you let your feet hit the ground say "PRAISE THE LORD!"
Penni Jordan, mom

My mom's grandmother always said this to her and she has passed the advice on to Beth and I. And it really works. I feel it especially works well for me because of all that we went through to get Dryver here. We are so blessed to have him, even at 3 in the morning:)

"Get up and get fully ready for the day every day."
Beth Bills, sister

Beth told me this while I was pregnant with Dryver. She said it will really help to fight off the baby blues. So I have religiously gotten up every morning and taken my shower, fixed my hair, makeup and gotten dressed for the day. It really has worked. I for one feel productive and like I am getting back to my old self.

"Challenge yourself to brestfeed for 1 week, and then 1 month, and then you will love it."
Stephanie Shelton, SFA friend

I am so glad she told me this. I KNOW that breastfeeding is not for everyone. I admire women who do it but I am also the first to say I admire those women who know it is best for them to formula feed. I personally REALLY wanted to breastfeed for so many reasons. This advice has really stuck with me and I can say I really love breastfeeding. Especially during the waking hours!

"Enjoy every minute with that baby. It goes by fast!"
Countless mothers

This is so true! I can't believe he is already 3 weeks old. He is already changing and I am trying to soak up every minute.