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When Jealousy is a Concern

In my recent jealousy series I have given my thoughts and opinions about jealousy. I have listed some reasons why I feel that some people are jealous. I have even discussed why I feel that jealous to some extent is normal and okay. In the articles listed above it may appear that jealous is a positive feeling. In this article, I will address the negative side of being jealous. While I still feel that jealousy in moderation is not harmful, when taken to extreme jealousy can have a very negative impact on a relationship. A continuous feeling of jealousy is … Continue reading →

It is Okay to be Jealous

Jealousy has been a hot topic in my last couple of articles. I have given my thoughts in general on jealousy. I have also talked about the different reasons why people may be jealous. In this article, I will discuss why I feel that jealousy is not always bad. I believe that it is okay to be jealous. Jealousy, the green eyed monster, can be very harmful and hurtful to a relationship. Just like many other things, when taken to the extreme jealousy can ruin a good partnership. However, having a small feeling of jealousy every now and then is … Continue reading →

Have Your Even Felt Jealous of Your Child’s Other Parent?

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It’s not that I’m jealous of Tyler’s relationship with his father. It’s, well, sometimes I wish he wasn’t so all fired up when he goes to stay with him. No matter how much I complain about not having “me” time the truth is when my baby is gone, I’m lonely, I miss him terribly and I can’t wait until we are reunited. If you are reading this blog on Saturday, I am not in Mobile but in New Orleans. I am finally nearing the stage where Tyler and I will be returning home. When I return to Mobile, Tyler will … Continue reading →

The Baby Blog Week in Review for December 23-29

It’s been crazy this month here in the Baby Blog and we haven’t always been as on top of things as I would have liked to be. We’ll be making some changes here in January in order to bring you the best we can on time and every day. In the meanwhile, let’s take a look at our last week here in December of 2006 as we get ready to welcome the Baby New Year. Saturday, December 23 In The Women in Our Lives and The Men in Our Lives we looked at the fact that we need the men … Continue reading →

Do You Dare to Compare?

Have you seen this tooth-achingly sweet note a 10-year-old boy penned to his hard working mom and attached to an even sweeter homemade gift? The photo has gone crazy viral since the boy’s sibling innocently posted it on Reddit. The youngster’s touching note reads: “Dear Mom, This is for you, I understand how hard you work, and I know you love strawberry milk, so I made this for you. :)” Sniff. Sniff. Right? I mean, c’mon moms, admit it; that tear in your eye, the tingle in your gut, your melted heart-—pure jealously. Okay, maybe, not 100% pure, but pretty … Continue reading →

Life Lessons through Dateline

When my daughter turned 13 we started watching stories on “Dateline” together. Although the subject matter was sensitive, I have always believed there to be valuable teaching lessons in them. Things like…don’t ever leave an establishment with a man you don’t know. Don’t walk alone. Jealousy from the opposite sex isn’t cute…in fact, it can be deadly. While I can tell my daughter these things (and I do), there is something about seeing for yourself the dangers in real life. You hear stories about women whose vulnerabilities got them in trouble, who didn’t trust their gut instincts and who took … Continue reading →

St. Nick’s Tradition Continues

Yes, St. Nick made a stop at my house, despite the fact that my children are just a few months from turning 13, 15 and 18. I personally don’t believe you can be too old for magic. Okay, they don’t actually believe in St. Nick. But perhaps it really is time to put the kibosh on this annual celebration. After all, who puts in requests for St. Nick items? My children do. Still…I have so much fun filling those stockings. But with the way some attitudes had been going around, I was threatening to cancel St. Nick. Then at one … Continue reading →

Comforting a Friend Who Had a Miscarriage

A miscarriage is a traumatic event both physically and emotionally. It is also one of those situations where you may not know what to say or worse say the wrong thing because you thought you knew what to say. While I have never experienced a miscarriage I have known several women who have. I never knew what to say to comfort them. I remember a time when I found out I was pregnant just after a friend had a miscarriage. It was an awkward situation for both of us. What I learned is that just because a situation is awkward … Continue reading →

Sibling Rivalry Involving Children with Special Needs

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Life can be difficult for children with special needs, but it can also be tough on their siblings as well. They face the challenges of watching their sibling get more attention from their parents, struggle and suffer, while dealing with the stares and comments of strangers and kids in school. They can battle feelings of fear, embarrassment, loneliness, and guilt. Luckily, there are ways to help them. Listen and be honest. Be a good listener when it comes to your children. Talk to them about their feelings and don’t keep them in the dark when it comes to their sibling’s … Continue reading →

When Your Child Realizes She is Different

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I dread the day when Maggie realizes she is different. I bet it will be here faster than I can plan for too. One day she’ll ask me why her cousins or her friends don’t have to do the treatments that she does or clean their hands as often as she does. Over the last few months, I have wondered what I’ll say to her when this day comes. Children with special needs spend their early years believing that everyone endures what they do. Blind children may believe that everyone sees with their hands, while children with cystic fibrosis, like … Continue reading →