4/9/15
PARENTING ADVICE
For this segment of the shower, we'd love for you to offer your parenting advice to Emily and Taylor. Your advice can regard pregnancy, labor, parenting, etc. To do so, please post a comment on this post, listing any words of wisdom you have. Also, this activity is not restricted to parents! Even if you don't have children, we'd love for you to comment about how you've been raised. Tell us about things your parents did that you appreciated, or even the things they did that you didn't appreciate! (But please, let's keep it civil-- I'm hoping this doesn't become a forum for children to air their grievances toward their parents. Haha.) To comment, click on the comment section below.
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Congratulations, Emily!! Hope you are feeling well and we wish you all of the best. I like my mom's advice at my bridal shower (that could apply here as well) to try to enjoy each stage.Some of those early years are so tiring but then you look back and really miss them :))
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My advice would be to LOOK at your child. Sometimes I think we get so busy taking them places that we forget to really see them. You can tell a lot about a child by looking at her. Emily, I think you will take to motherhood very naturally, because you've always been thoughtful, caring and intuitive.
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to keep a journal of all the cute things your kids say and do as you won't believe how you forget things and it is so fun to read about them when they were younger. They will enjoy reading about themselves too.
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to keep a journal of all the cute things your kids say and do as you won't believe how you forget things and it is so fun to read about them when they were younger. They will enjoy reading about themselves too.
ReplyDeleteEmily! You look wonderful! Our family is so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteSome great advice Aunt Sylvia Thatcher gave me: continue taking your prenatal vitamins after the baby is born; learn to drink lukewarm water straight from the tap - it's easy to guzzle a lot that way (and you need a lot when you are nursing); and last but not least, find a great babysitter and pay her double - try to get a standing weekend arrangement so you can have fun with your husband consistently. All the best to you! We are so excited for you!
You are a darling pregnant woman! Love that polka-dot-dress. Some advice: take a nap every day for the first six weeks; I loved a boppy for nursing-it really helped me get the baby in the right position (oh, and count backwards from 10 when she first latches on and it hurts!!); I have also loved doing Music Together-there are probably classes taught in your area; storytime at the library has been such a joy and a nice place to meet other moms; and maybe most importantly-trust your instincts. Everett says: don't worry about getting things done-focus on doing things together. I think Everett is saying this because generally speaking I'm a task oriented person, for better or worse. :-) ENJOY!!! It's an incredible experience.
ReplyDeleteI always really appreciated how mom and dad didn't try to force us into molds of each other. They allowed us to be our own selves, and that's been a really powerful thing to grow up with. I was never made to feel inferior for doing different things than my older four siblings, and that's an awesome, but rare thing. I also liked never getting yelled at. Perks of having introverted parents? Minimal yelling.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank everyone for coming to this online shower and especially to Leslie, Elizabeth, and Samantha for putting it together. What a treat to get to celebrate and connect with you all this weekend! I've loved reading all of the comments, and it means so much to Taylor and I to feel your love and support even though we live away. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWe're excited for this little girl to get here and meet you all!
XOXO,
Emily
Parenting advice...how about this;
ReplyDeleteDon't be mean, and read to/with your kids as much as possible.
Can't give you any pregnancy advice but something that my mom always did was we went on mommy daughter dates. I loved this because it was fun and it was a way for us to communicate. When I was younger it was more about picking my favorite food place but when I got older I really appreciated spending one on one time with her. I think that is so important because life can get busy but as long as you set aside time to spend with your daughter one on one your relationship will grow so much!
ReplyDeleteEmily, you look great! Have a safe delivery. Call your mom whenever you need a good source of advice on raising a daughter. No questions are too trivial.
ReplyDeleteCutest pregnant woman! May baby girls are the best, I am
ReplyDeleteexcited for you. Advice: 1) find a lactation specialist to help you
figure out nursing 2) Nap when baby naps 3) Every day tell your
daughter you love her, play music for her, and when she is older,
read. Mother instinct rules, trust yours.
First off, I would like to say that this group of women is so special. I get this really special feeling anytime this group comes "together," if even for an online shower. Also, I remember Mom and Dad's yelling somewhat differently than Samantha. I think I was uniquely able to draw out about as much yelling as was possible from those two introverted folks.
ReplyDeleteNow, advice.
I would say: Be Emily. Because you are naturally caring, responsible, thoughtful, wise, and fun.
You're going to be the best mom. Love you.
Hi! I'm obviously late to the shower but I still wanted to write a note to you. Aren't you most darling pregnant girl! We are so excited for you and Taylor. You will be the best parents for your sweet baby girl. My advice is to trust yourself. There may be times that you will look at other moms and kids and compare/question/be unsure, etc but trust your instincts and have confidence in yourself and your strengths. I think you'll be surprised at the things that just come naturally as a mother!
ReplyDeleteThe "anonymous" is Rebecca (can't get the profile to work) anyway the best advice my mom gave me (she's a nurse) is to wash "Ellie" with you in the shower! Babies love the warm water. Just bring her car seat in with a fresh towel, shower with her, hand her off to your husband or just put her back in her seat. They are slippery so hold on! All three of our kids loved the shower!!
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