tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post6413717445338676202..comments2024-03-29T00:36:37.159-07:00Comments on An Uncomplicated Life Blog: Fighting Mommy WarsPaige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-53630179816403302532015-02-11T10:38:32.747-08:002015-02-11T10:38:32.747-08:00LOVE This! I hadn't seen the video before now,...LOVE This! I hadn't seen the video before now, but it's so good! really love the messageMelissa Camachohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183913099571893308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-438791673353517322015-02-10T07:36:54.682-08:002015-02-10T07:36:54.682-08:00I was "one of those" too. And absolutely...I was "one of those" too. And absolutely, all bets are off when you've been living off three hours of sleep a night for a month, you just need to do whatever works! Happy mom, happy baby.Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-79375024593929531602015-02-09T21:35:19.061-08:002015-02-09T21:35:19.061-08:00Amen sister! I was totally one of those moms befo...Amen sister! I was totally one of those moms before I had my daughter. Once that baby comes out all bets are off and it's whatever works, works. I don't know why we continue to condemn other moms. Everyone is doing their best and what's best for their baby and their family. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01546013849310750118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-75206469867698484112015-02-04T12:18:22.936-08:002015-02-04T12:18:22.936-08:00I don't know her, but I already love your mom!...I don't know her, but I already love your mom! Yes, once I started sleeping more, I think our whole house became happier! That's why Kirk lets me sleep in on the weekends. Your mom sounds like she has it figured out!Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-91759672521838010412015-02-04T12:16:03.205-08:002015-02-04T12:16:03.205-08:00I'm so glad people are enjoying the video too!...I'm so glad people are enjoying the video too! And yes, I love the idea of focusing on the story (or journey) as opposed to judging. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-91592060519174158442015-02-04T12:15:07.315-08:002015-02-04T12:15:07.315-08:00Yup, I'm DONE reading those stupid things! And...Yup, I'm DONE reading those stupid things! And also interacting with other moms who are posting them/complaining/boasting. People have strong opinions on what to do or not do with a baby... And I just simply no longer care about what they think or write!Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-10829648007913959852015-02-04T12:13:35.892-08:002015-02-04T12:13:35.892-08:00Isn't it a great video?! And holy cow, they wa...Isn't it a great video?! And holy cow, they wanted to more or less name YOUR baby?! Sheesh! That's a whole different level. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-41796693830639168642015-02-04T12:12:41.671-08:002015-02-04T12:12:41.671-08:00Don't worry, I was right there with you being ...Don't worry, I was right there with you being a know-it-all. Now I just admit I have no idea what's going on, how to best raise a kid or what will work best. And life got so much easier!Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-39113148787518634182015-02-04T11:50:30.453-08:002015-02-04T11:50:30.453-08:00I love that! Yes, parenting can throw you some sur...I love that! Yes, parenting can throw you some surprises, even between babies. Just because one will/won't do something doesn't mean the next will/wont do it - it best to just chill out and enjoy the ride!Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-90139532482251581742015-02-04T05:17:43.394-08:002015-02-04T05:17:43.394-08:00Stop that is the first time I've watched the v...Stop that is the first time I've watched the video and it was absolutely hilarious but then that ending! My mother had 6 kids and BF all six......my brothers wife it just didn't happen and my mother out of all people who I thought would have an opinion "it's whatever works for you in your home......moms need sleep period". The best. You know I will be texting you for Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298068456724701894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-7669912297147362322015-02-03T21:00:28.030-08:002015-02-03T21:00:28.030-08:00Hi, I thought this was so funny too and loved it. ...Hi, I thought this was so funny too and loved it. I hope we can focus on womens lives and stories and not mom wars. ;)Mary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364984522554522146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-10475605274071981832015-02-03T15:26:31.057-08:002015-02-03T15:26:31.057-08:00Yes for not reading the articles anymore! I'm ...Yes for not reading the articles anymore! I'm with you! My best friend just had a baby and she gets so irritated because people are always judging her and telling her what to do... what is wrong iwth people!?Lindsay T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17056413137081968547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-50688115803675029592015-02-03T14:52:34.462-08:002015-02-03T14:52:34.462-08:00I had never seen this video before! I just shared...I had never seen this video before! I just shared it to the world though after seeing it. I normally keep my parenting choices strictly between Nicholas & I, as I also find so many family members try to judge on our decisions (everything from wanting to take parenting classes, to also using formula, to not wanting to bring Sophie out before she gets her shots). We even had a family member Stephanie Smallsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019247604678863553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-77068318197461836442015-02-03T08:05:44.404-08:002015-02-03T08:05:44.404-08:00High five! My previous self has been guilty of &qu...High five! My previous self has been guilty of "knowing what's best" for kids. I'm a social worker and I've trained in ages and stages and stuff like that but until my sisters had kids I realized I didn't know squat! And I need to zip it. Besides, what works for one kid might not work for another and really parenting is flipping hard. I think you're message is Ursula https://www.blogger.com/profile/13324093753668564422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-41939128448053400262015-02-03T07:23:47.282-08:002015-02-03T07:23:47.282-08:00Exactly Paige, exactly. I think the mommy wars are...Exactly Paige, exactly. I think the mommy wars are ridiculous especially since every baby is different! I had a friend who was hard core into breastfeeding and did for all 4 of her kids, well #5 came and wanted nothing to do with the breast. She found out real quick how wonderful formula is... we are all trying to do our best and be the best for our kids, that's all that matters. I loved the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-63461857342753854872015-02-03T05:38:47.541-08:002015-02-03T05:38:47.541-08:00Yikes! I know some other women who have said the s...Yikes! I know some other women who have said the same... That it's one big nasty competition! I haven't taken any classes or joined any groups outside of my friends, maybe for this same reason!Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-81593627659134734762015-02-02T18:28:52.714-08:002015-02-02T18:28:52.714-08:00I totally get this. I joined a local mother's ...I totally get this. I joined a local mother's club but hated it because of judgemental "friends"!Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001512472019832639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-7516696249535244122015-02-02T17:58:12.613-08:002015-02-02T17:58:12.613-08:00Exactly! I also get the sneaking suspicion that so...Exactly! I also get the sneaking suspicion that some women like the mommy war drama... Which is why it keeps circulating. I'm so glad you found yourself and your parenting style and now have the confidence to rock it - especially since #2 will be joining you soon!Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-30111932154806749002015-02-02T17:30:57.045-08:002015-02-02T17:30:57.045-08:00A to the MEN! Well said, Paige. I'm super sick...A to the MEN! Well said, Paige. I'm super sick of the mommy wars too. Being a mom is just hard enough without having other mommas criticize your decisions. All of the criticism ruined my confidence as a momma in those first few months of Joshua's life–I felt like I was doing everything wrong. When I decided I didn't care what anyone else's opinion of my parenting was, I finally Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16442118688661425563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-91434293035565303912015-02-02T16:59:15.215-08:002015-02-02T16:59:15.215-08:00Awwww, jeez! Thanks! And so many moms be cray. Whi...Awwww, jeez! Thanks! And so many moms be cray. Which I understand, because we all want what's best for our wee ones, but dang does it bring out the crazy. Not saying I don't have my crazy days, and if you choose mama-dom you will have yours too, but I'm far more relaxed than just about any other mom I know. And guess what? My kid is pretty chill and well behaved, too. Kids read and Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-72624464641571619872015-02-02T13:38:39.910-08:002015-02-02T13:38:39.910-08:00You're the coolest. I know I've told you t...You're the coolest. I know I've told you this a million times but as much I like to skip mom/baby posts, I never skip yours because I know they are going to be awesome. I love your realistic attitude toward motherhood and I'm so glad you share it because let's be real...lots of moms be cray. You seriously give me hope that if I do decide to be a mom some day, I can be a mom AND Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12377336148033550179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-31769349818472966032015-02-02T11:12:59.667-08:002015-02-02T11:12:59.667-08:00Yes! There's judgement and shame about EVERYTH...Yes! There's judgement and shame about EVERYTHING. "Why do you let your kid have a paci?! Why would you deprive your child of a paci?! Why aren't you co-sleeping?! Co-sleeping is dangerous!" And on and on. I love that you understand that and don't have children yourself :)Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-47904919624100749212015-02-02T11:10:45.944-08:002015-02-02T11:10:45.944-08:00Oh man, I'm SO sorry for your friend! Honestly...Oh man, I'm SO sorry for your friend! Honestly, that's why I never took a "new mommy" class. I didn't want to sit there and hear about what everyone else was doing and how I was or wasn't doing that. Or worse, how their babies were sleeping and mine wasn't! You just need to keep trying things until you find a method that works for you and your kiddo(s).Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-6659537763590565792015-02-02T11:08:33.761-08:002015-02-02T11:08:33.761-08:00Absolutely true! I think it's just emotional b...Absolutely true! I think it's just emotional because you have all these great ideas about how to parent. And then you're on three hours of sleep, for the past three straight months, and you lose it and give in to things you'd never thought you'd give in to. But that doesn't make you a bad parent! Live and learn. Then relax :)Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149993610539974728.post-63458636222779709132015-02-02T11:07:08.873-08:002015-02-02T11:07:08.873-08:00I know! I almost didn't watch it because it wa...I know! I almost didn't watch it because it was created by Similac and I didn't feel like watching an ad... But it's so good! And the part where all the moms are judging and staring each other down? Oh, I've experienced that!Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084056624258242374noreply@blogger.com