tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post3296953417219880437..comments2023-11-02T05:36:29.388-07:00Comments on designer bags and dirty diapers: Life With Two: Surviving the First 11 weeksNatalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17353793755653007746noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-85134714089719060802014-02-17T12:56:46.145-08:002014-02-17T12:56:46.145-08:00That was so honest and helpful for this fellow new...That was so honest and helpful for this fellow new mom of two! BTW, I find it awful that there are people being snarky about wine and nursing. For the record, I'm all for it!Leapfrog PRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04054871932112106890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-30311448589905658292014-02-17T12:56:36.786-08:002014-02-17T12:56:36.786-08:00That was so honest and helpful for this fellow new...That was so honest and helpful for this fellow new mom of two! BTW, I find it awful that there are people being snarky about wine and nursing. For the record, I'm all for it!Leapfrog PRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04054871932112106890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-31273756125636077642014-02-16T05:51:52.816-08:002014-02-16T05:51:52.816-08:00Thank you for this. I have a 3 year old daughter ...Thank you for this. I have a 3 year old daughter and number 2 on the way. Reading things like this make not only helps a person understand what's on the horizon but that it's all normal and not such a perfectly painted picture. People that paint that world yes maybe are experiencing it but most likely are just afraid to call it like it is and then it just makes moms feel super guilty they don't measure up. So thanks for the honesty and candor because this is exactly how I envision it will most likely be and I will be better as a mom because of it heather rubelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696939626986166965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-59122803368446479122014-02-15T13:47:45.617-08:002014-02-15T13:47:45.617-08:00I love your honesty! I feel so many moms are afrai...I love your honesty! I feel so many moms are afraid to put it all out there. No one is perfect and I am happy to admit this includes me; which my type A soul had to accept. And as you will find out, life gets easier with two day by day, year by year. My gals are 6 & 4 and hubby and I are really starting to enjoy some more of our new found freedom; especially with vacations. Cheers to you!The Hall Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404325044309551249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-81715298122182177882014-02-15T10:31:56.542-08:002014-02-15T10:31:56.542-08:00I am pregnant with our second, and I love reading ...I am pregnant with our second, and I love reading real feedback from people like you. Your openness and honesty is what makes your posts interesting! Thank you!Hillary Warlickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163981039014031610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-23188126325491696962014-02-15T07:23:31.259-08:002014-02-15T07:23:31.259-08:00Great post! Especially for those new moms or moms ...Great post! Especially for those new moms or moms about to have their second...a good does of reality. We have so many similarities! My baby is 4.5 months now and it is sooo much easier, I feel like I have a schedule. I gained 35lbs with both of my boys too but this second time around it is just not coming off as fast. You look so good!! I feel like I don't even recognize my body right now. I have just started working out so hopefully the last 12lbs will come off before spring!Jordin- I Love That!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03307128159148709388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-52120125266000329532014-02-14T20:00:57.653-08:002014-02-14T20:00:57.653-08:00I can 100% relate to everything you posted, especi...I can 100% relate to everything you posted, especially the breastfeeding with two. I definitely had some baby blues after each of my children were born. I think you seem to be doing an incredible job! Your kids are lucky to have such a loving and devoted mom!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536222758984224364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-39282190399523067692014-02-14T18:39:16.244-08:002014-02-14T18:39:16.244-08:00Hi Natalie!
I've been following your blog for...Hi Natalie!<br /><br />I've been following your blog for the past 2 weeks or so. I just happened to stumble across it. I don't remember exactly how, but I'm so happy I did! I LOVE your blog!!!!! I am a stay at home mom with a 3 year old boy. Reading your posts makes me feel sane and that I'm not crazy! They're also very entertaining! I also love the fashion posts as I am a huge online shopper since I have no time to go shopping in person!<br />I honestly think you look amazing!!!!!!!!! You're doing a wonderful job! <br />I look forward to your blogs everyday!Clara Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15048200553817196676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-30881921104867125602014-02-14T17:15:42.188-08:002014-02-14T17:15:42.188-08:00Love your blog! Alcohol milk strips rock! After ...Love your blog! Alcohol milk strips rock! After my third daughter, my doctor prescribed me Jack Newman's Nipple Cream. Seriously, life changing!! I don't know why nobody tells new moms about it! I would swear like a trucker when my daughter latched on before this cream. Anyway, enjoy your sweet babies!Lorie Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381072465585119484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-53516730831374908462014-02-14T16:17:32.309-08:002014-02-14T16:17:32.309-08:00Your family is so beautiful! I hate people who hav...Your family is so beautiful! I hate people who have nothing better to do with their lives than judge others. <br /><br />You are obviously a wonderful mother and your honesty is refreshing! <br /><br />And Sterling will grow out of his "acting out" stage. I was 10 when my youngest sister was born. It was a HUGE adjustment even though I was older. McKenzie Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351200456483290320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-82681493931404442592014-02-14T16:09:24.314-08:002014-02-14T16:09:24.314-08:00I am a new follower of your blog and am so glad I ...I am a new follower of your blog and am so glad I found you! I can totally relate to this post. I am also a mother of an older boy and younger girl who are 18 months apart and you really nailed so many issues right on the head (ahem wine). It is so reassuring as a mother and a woman to know someone else goes through the same things as you. Keep up the great posts although I have no idea how you fit the time to write them! :)bprestohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853834980958654133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-42646560080428795362014-02-14T16:04:10.308-08:002014-02-14T16:04:10.308-08:00At least you don't have to work. I mean many ...At least you don't have to work. I mean many moms work and have 2 children. They don't have the luxury of being a stay at home mom with an endless supply of time to blog about all the clothes she has ordered. Maybe if you spent less time online shopping you wouldn't be stressed about not having enough time to clean or with your son. I'm not really impressed, I mean you don't have a real job along with children. Your husband is the bread winner, so it makes sense for him to work long hours. Someone has to fund your compulsive shopping...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-23252912803930596302014-02-14T14:04:20.934-08:002014-02-14T14:04:20.934-08:00Thank you for your honest post and for sharing you...Thank you for your honest post and for sharing your real life. Your family is just adorable!Wander and Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974418442127028346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-44428577742537088962014-02-14T13:56:21.069-08:002014-02-14T13:56:21.069-08:00Love the post! It's fun to hear your take on ...Love the post! It's fun to hear your take on everything. I am actually reaching out to you because I notice how much you do love wine so I wanted to introduce you to my brother and I's wine business - www.mywinedeal.com We deliver straight to your door, which is so convenient for a busy momma like you, and all of our wonderful wines are sold at a discount. Check it out: www.mywinedeal.com Please feel free to email me(steph[at]mywinedeal.com), if you like any of the wines and we can set up a 15% discount for you. Cheers, StephanieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232602254063383897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-30807452232803899542014-02-14T11:31:09.373-08:002014-02-14T11:31:09.373-08:00Love this post, Natalie. I am about to enter the M...Love this post, Natalie. I am about to enter the Mom of 3 lifestyle and I know it will be a challenge. Of course too, it will be beginning right when school ends, so my first few months into it, I will have ALL 3 kids at home, ALL day. We don't pay for daycare at all if I'm not working. I am already planning on my 3.5yo trying to regress, because I know he will want attention. BFing was easier 2nd time for me, I did make it twice as long, though that still was not very long. I plan to do more this time. And wine is a must, and is totally OK while BFing...there are strips to test if you're that worried...and the good ol' pump and dump helps too! The body thing is harder 2nd time around too. I started working out right away and it was still challenging...that was the difference between 22 and 27, lol. I plan to start right away with this one as well...because I'll be 31 and ain't no metabolism getting faster! :-) You're doing a great job...don't forget to keep telling yourself that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078656679964740552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-49565588733970101242014-02-14T11:13:27.417-08:002014-02-14T11:13:27.417-08:00Love this post! I am a new mom of a 4 month old an...Love this post! I am a new mom of a 4 month old and I always enjoy reading about your pregnancy and thoughts on motherhood! Thank you for being transparent and keeping it real for everyone. It is so hard and yes I need wine too! The Lord is wonderful and children are such a blessing, but it's difficult sometimes to manage it all and I only have one! Thank you for being so candid about the good, the bad and all that is inbetween. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712513296193497453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-45796096765068839622014-02-14T11:01:48.169-08:002014-02-14T11:01:48.169-08:00Okay seriously, I am exhausted just reading this p...Okay seriously, I am exhausted just reading this post! I don't know how you do it mama! I think you are a fabulous mama and a great example for your two little ones...so you deserve a glass of wine whenever you please! XoXoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771919515421270916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-82453028431393750492014-02-14T10:47:35.667-08:002014-02-14T10:47:35.667-08:00Oh and wine. Please. One of my first purchases f...Oh and wine. Please. One of my first purchases for the baby was a pack of breastmilk alcohol testing strips. At over $1 a strip, I'd say they are going to be worth every penny!sue smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328945165141228801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-70068805529180987522014-02-14T10:46:55.641-08:002014-02-14T10:46:55.641-08:00Thank you for your candor about the trial, tribula...Thank you for your candor about the trial, tribulations, rewards and realities in handling/juggling life as a mother of two. I have a 10 month old and 6 year old and am all too familiar with the "not going to the bathroom by oneself" and how the husband has no clue about such things. I can't believe people would question your wine drinking; the audacity. I enjoy your posts and your fashion-sense. I finally purchased a Jcrew swing sweater in the pale grey. Very cute! And I got that RT silk front tee on sale. Great piece to add to the wardrobe. Lastly, are those Ugg slippers in the hospital pic. Always have looked at those but never pulled the trigger. Anyway, I truly appreciate you and your honesty. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691386934225188215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-39394179279163873302014-02-14T10:45:18.120-08:002014-02-14T10:45:18.120-08:00I love this post! I'm a long time reader of Pa...I love this post! I'm a long time reader of Paweley's Island Posh and started reading your blog too a few months ago (and I'm hooked!). I'm extremely pregnant with my first and I've been hoping you would talk about weight gain, the first few weeks, etc. You look great by the way. sue smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328945165141228801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-27569764302205369602014-02-14T10:10:36.052-08:002014-02-14T10:10:36.052-08:00Natalie - Great post! You are doing a fantastic jo...Natalie - Great post! You are doing a fantastic job of finding time for all of it. I am entering the world of 2 kids in May and am very nervous with how it will all work, along with me going back to work practically full time. Everyone situation is different and we have to figure out what is best for us and our families. Very helpful to hear your experiences so far! I can't wait to meet our little lady (already have a 2.5 yr old boy)-she will be here before I know it! :) Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546702799380114794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-56471936370558574482014-02-14T10:10:23.063-08:002014-02-14T10:10:23.063-08:00It gets easier. I promise. My babies were 18 month...It gets easier. I promise. My babies were 18 months apart and it was a nightmare at first but when they're older they will play together. It's magical!Chicago Mom (Heather)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01949069422183309713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-80150127425465844822014-02-14T10:09:15.360-08:002014-02-14T10:09:15.360-08:00Seriously, I'm a month away from having baby #...Seriously, I'm a month away from having baby #5! Isn't that crazy? I love your honest insight. I love being a Mom but it can be hard for sure. You just have to enjoy the time they're at school and try to keep them napping as long as possible!! :) Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333181011794103427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-42256946468511890282014-02-14T09:44:18.489-08:002014-02-14T09:44:18.489-08:00I'm in awe of how you manage it all! And on t...I'm in awe of how you manage it all! And on the wine note...it's so ridiculous when people pass judgement! I drank wine when when I breastfed, because like you, it was the only way for me to really unwind. Everything in moderation people! Love your perspective on two...makes me excited for when that time happens for us! xonatasha {schue love}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425886437465409084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-33950311715275886892014-02-14T09:43:44.830-08:002014-02-14T09:43:44.830-08:00Thank you for this! I can totally empathize with ...Thank you for this! I can totally empathize with you. I have a 12 week old daughter and 3 year old son and I am telling you, I live for my two glasses of wine at night!! It's hard work mama. You are not alone:)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967519336933222284noreply@blogger.com