tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592259876541168153.post7894318058562390897..comments2024-03-11T09:40:47.031-05:00Comments on We Three Smiths: Nearing the EndWe Three Smiths + 1http://www.blogger.com/profile/00649563313549626209noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592259876541168153.post-70759477503084349902009-08-07T20:17:37.392-05:002009-08-07T20:17:37.392-05:00Somehow we all manage. I remember feeling exactly...Somehow we all manage. I remember feeling exactly like you described: "How am I going to do this with TWO!?!?!" Thank God I got an easy newborn - she's a different story now, but the adjustment phase was much easier than I anticipated. I remember feeling bigger and more uncomfortable toward the end, too. If it weren't so blasted hot, I'm sure you would have more energy.<br />Hang in there - you'll make it :)<br /><br />Any names for Mr. Plus One?Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853053297470131425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592259876541168153.post-25161727547813449722009-08-06T22:34:08.220-05:002009-08-06T22:34:08.220-05:00Aww... thanks for the birthday wishes Joy! I'v...Aww... thanks for the birthday wishes Joy! I've been missing your posts...it's good to hear from you! ;-). Oh, and I second Allison...and I think Target sells knock-offs now, but I haven't looked closely, so I could be wrong. <br /><br />I can tell you that VERY soon after Tatum was born (days, not even weeks) I did have that, "Oh dear, what have I done, somebody please take this baby away and give me back my son, because I know him, understand him, and he needs me." <br /><br />But within a weeks time, those sweet moments started happening between the two and my boy realized his mommy was "back"... not the pregnant, sick, tired, mommy...but the mommy he had fun with. <br /><br />"Plus one" will capture your heart the same way Ryder did. He will remind you of Ryder, and then again be such a newly unique creation that you'll marvel all over again at God's perfect design. <br /><br />You will find that you are an even better mother than you ever thought you were. Every time you figure out a new little trick to make life with two reasonable... you'll get that same feeling you did when you aced that test in school that other people failed. (And I know you did that...hello? remember Dan Smith's Chemistry?) <br /><br />And even when you're at your wits end (which will certainly happen) you will be reminded that God is fully in control and has equipped you with everything you need to get through with His help. <br /><br />Oh, and it's still sinking in for me, and she's nearly 7 months old! I get a little more excited about knowing her every day. <br /><br />It's gonna be AWESOME Joy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592259876541168153.post-73201014493919606322009-08-06T22:06:00.813-05:002009-08-06T22:06:00.813-05:00Have you heard of Bella bands? They're overpr...Have you heard of Bella bands? They're overpriced pieces of fabric, but you can go on Ebay and order knockoffs for way cheaper. Anyhow, I used them to cover the white trash belly show at the end, and then after delivery - they helped cover my belly when nursing, and also helped my squishy-belly feel less squishy. I highly recommend them. I had white, black and brown - and I want to say I paid $10?? They just looked like I had a tank top on under my shirt. <br /><br />I win 'random comment of the day.' <br /><br />:o)eleventhirtysix imageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15150231945666862636noreply@blogger.com