tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757273551353259279.post5489883274499513686..comments2023-08-09T05:32:53.681-04:00Comments on First Time Mama - First Time Blogger<br>: Tyler's health at 4 months old (19 weeks) Skye http://www.blogger.com/profile/05663879992702576347noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757273551353259279.post-22356532172746711522013-10-02T00:10:23.054-04:002013-10-02T00:10:23.054-04:00Oh, do I ever wish I was a compulsive cleaner, tim...Oh, do I ever wish I was a compulsive cleaner, times of stress or not! I just fold and hang up clothes in order and throw out papers.<br /><br />I'm sure that in addition to talking to other CHD parents and your friends, too, that hugs with your two adorable children are the best<br />de-stressers and are so healing. .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757273551353259279.post-78640867512308679992013-10-01T22:33:41.691-04:002013-10-01T22:33:41.691-04:00THanks KAthy - yes it does truly help to talk to t...THanks KAthy - yes it does truly help to talk to the other parents and I also belong to a couple online groups for parents of CHD kids. I haven't called anyone - yet - but I also need to know someone well to call them - email works better for me (sounds weird right?). We all do react to stress differently for sure. I am a compulsive cleaner when I am stressed haha! I whip out the bleach and the soap and go at it! Those are the things that have gotten me through this stuff most times. THere will always be days with more stress and/or sadness of course... and you just get through it and move on... that'a all you can do. I love getting big hugs from my daughter and giving my son a big hug - that has more power to heal than most anything else ever could! :) Skye https://www.blogger.com/profile/05663879992702576347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757273551353259279.post-82924360276525715832013-09-28T19:38:10.048-04:002013-09-28T19:38:10.048-04:00Not being a parent, I can only imagine the stree t...Not being a parent, I can only imagine the stree that your baby's health crisis brings on. I think you're doing great. There<br />is no way to go through this without a lot of stress.<br /><br />Maybe the other parents in the CHD support group can be of help and provide suggestions on de-stressing techniques. Can<br />you call each other to talk? That might help in between meetings.<br /><br />I went through having a very sick partner so I know the stress of that, and having friends to talk to was the lifesaver. Also, a<br />relative was extremely ill -- iw now okay. But I started being compulsive about how I folded my clothes to put in drawers and<br />about hanging up clothes in a very exact order for awhile. I was told that this was normal, and that people all over the<br />world react to stress like this in different ways but people do react. We wouldn't be human if we didn't.<br /><br />So, I'd suggest talking to other parents and friends and finding ways during the day to focus on some relaxing things.<br />The photography is great, and always gorgeous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757273551353259279.post-8802026800274307362013-09-28T17:47:01.369-04:002013-09-28T17:47:01.369-04:00Goodness, your kids are gorgeous. Their complexio...Goodness, your kids are gorgeous. Their complexions are stunning. I can't imagine having to deal with a chronic issue.... i let the little ridiculous things stress me out (that really don't even matter!) and your posts really provides some perspective. xoxo Hugs to that sweet boy!!Karli @ The Bonnie 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14537685655788113712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757273551353259279.post-11846390834890471882013-09-28T05:34:44.979-04:002013-09-28T05:34:44.979-04:00Lovely pics and cute babies :)Lovely pics and cute babies :)Kulwanthttp://www.homeremedieslook.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757273551353259279.post-34951083687781175932013-09-26T11:28:26.918-04:002013-09-26T11:28:26.918-04:00First of all, I laughed that you pointed out your ...First of all, I laughed that you pointed out your husband picked out the socks. Mine has done the same and I always want to put a sign on Kylie saying that I wasn't the one that dressed her!<br /><br />So sorry about your fears, I'm sure it is normal for what you have gone through. I can't even imagine how much you worry, I know I worry and luckily Kylie has been healthy. Maybe there is someone you could talk to about the fears, that could make you feel better? I would think as time goes by and you learn more about his condition then you might not worry as much.<br /><br />I need to look into the carrier you have. I didn't use anything with Kylie, but I think having one for baby #2 will make things a lot easier.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your time off with Tyler!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007742648097494367noreply@blogger.com