Post by speckledfrog on Mar 28, 2013 9:47:49 GMT -5
I was feeling incredibly awful about terrible day I had with W and dowager started a post for people to share their terrible mom days. Reading other people's stories helped me feel not so alone and not to awful. It also sparked the idea in me that I may be dealing with PPD and led me to call my doctor for some help.
sameoldash has seriously become my best friend. I have told her things I've never told anyone else and she has been so supportive and kind every time I've poured out my angsty little heart to her. I just wish we didn't live on opposite sides of the country. (heart)
vickyskippingstonesmekiakoo all have offered themselves up for a listening ear/shoulder to cry on when I was massively depressed. (heart)
squirrelymom has been a fount of knowledge and support when I questioned her extensively about PMDD before I saw my doctor, and even checked up on me to see how I've been doing since then. (heart)
kevin arnold sent me delicious dick cookies before Christmas! (heart)
iamali was the best secret santa I have ever had. She really went above and beyond and made it an awesome experience. (heart)
mamasaurus came to hang out with me when I was in Chicago and offered to send me a CD during the swap even though I didn't sign up for it, and when it turned out that someone stole it, offered to send me a new one. (heart)
I'm sure there are more that I'm forgetting while I wait for the coffee to start working, so thank you everyone else here who has ever been kind/supportive/a cheerleader/friend/voice of reason. (heart)
Oh yeah, and julez met me at the hospital right after I had Em and helped me start to breastfeed right away. If it wasn't for her support, I don't think I would have been able to do it. She also helped me nurse without the shield when I was having problems. I ADORE HER!
I adore YOU! And little Em. Oh my goodness - that was your act of kindness to ME. Allowing me to be one of the first people to meet her sweet little self. What a great day.
years ago sweetday and Jen sent christmas gift to my then baby girl, I thought it was about the nicest thing anyone has ever done....
all of you were so supportive when I announced my surprise pregnancy last spring, I wasn't handling any of it well and all of your feedback really helped, and I truly appreciate every bit of it.
I love this post. I'm pretty new here, and after I had my ectopic pregnancy last year, I got some very caring and kind messages from people I hadn't interacted with much. They meant a lot to me.
I feel like I've been here so long, the list is almost interminable. lilafowler, frkls, cjoy, toledo, EmilieMadison, -Moe-, omg, keep me sane. Or what passes for it. cleo29, @cse1960, @astrid, squirrelymom have been amazingly kind. elle provided massive amounts of reassurance years ago when I was freaking out over my job. So many people in so many different instances have been of invaluable support.
One of the best things about the Nest is that no matter what the circumstance, there is someone who has gone through it / is going through it / is skilled in handling it.
I have been on here for years and seen so many examples of support and kindness, it's kept me coming. It's just heartwarming to be part of such a community, even on the fringe.
Thanks to that and the above, and despite not being a prolific/known poster, I absolutely would seek support here if I needed it.
I was thinking this morning about how one year ago - I had just started back to work after my first baby and I felt like everything was falling apart - baby, work, dealing with it all. And although I bearly posted at that time I got the sweetest kindest post about how to deal with it. The one from peachy stuck with me for a long time. She was so caring and her words really was a turning point in making my transition back much better. I don't know if I ever really said thank you. Thank you!
Now before I get sappy feel free to add yours.
Aw, you are so very welcome. (heart) This seriously just made my day.
I love all of you, over the years so many of you have been there for me.
I can't even begin to list out all ML'er's who have been so kind and supported me in the past year and a half. Between the death of my sister and the breaking down of my marriage I have gotten so much kindness from so many people. I don't want to name names for fear of leaving anyone out.
Post by BieberMyBalls on Mar 28, 2013 10:35:09 GMT -5
Everyone's kind words and well wishes when I miscarried in December, really meant a lot to me. So thank you all, for showing support when the people closest to me failed.
And also, Quesera, for reminding me not to sell myself short. I don't know if you realize just how much that message meant, but thank you again.
Post by janiejones on Mar 28, 2013 11:07:07 GMT -5
Once upon a blue moon, fields asked me what was up, since my tone had changed, and I seemed different. It gave me pause, because I was feeling totally different. I was in a bad place, and I think that tiny little post gave me confidence to make some changes. We had that crap long struggle with IF, that clouded my mind. I got so much support through that time. But I still think it weighed heavily on my being. So I made some changes. We then got our surprise BFP, and even though I announced it on the pampers board super late at night EST, getting a hundred or so posts of support from the lot of you made me feel so extremely loved. Hell, you all knew before MrJJ who was in Germany!
And even thought I wanted to be a crunchy home birther, and some of you were concerned @smace and a few others really stood up to have my back when I wasn't even here to defend myself.
Then I had to be induced and came home from the news so upset. Again so many of you had the right things to say.
And then there is Lucy Honeychurch's ginger molasses cookie recipe that I pass of as "my friend's" recipe, and even made it on our christmas cards one year. I'm pretty sure my H is forever in her debt. (Those are like crack for him). She is bang on when she said what makes this community so strong is that there will always be someone here who knows the right thing to say in no matter what situation life throws at you.
Oh ninjabridemom, I wanted to be over there with you so badly during that time, just to hug you and take you out for ice cream and watch a Parenthood marathon together.
Ninja is the bestest (yes, bestest) friend anyone could have. She is so kind, smart, sooo funny, an amazing mom and looks at everything with love and hope. We have pretty much the same views on life and bonded since the beginning, and have been close since. I have told her more things than most people know and she has always been there for me to make me feel better. It made my day getting a card from her in the mail just to tell me she was thinking of me. I'm so lucky to have such a beautiful friend like her.
Every day, I see some act of kindness or support on this board. It is wonderful how everyone can come together to help another MLer get through rough times. I am so grateful to those who offered support and encouragement to me during a rough time I was having about my dad's illness. kellbell191 (even though I haven't seen her on here in awhile), ThirdandLong , cuddlyevil to name a few, gave me advice and shared stories, and there were many others who offered their support too. I will always appreciate that
These posts really are humbling and I am in awe of the extent of the love and support offered here. I don't even feel like I've had the opportunity to return the favor
hisno1girl sent me 2 seasons of Downton Abbey after I mentioned in passing I hadn't seen them yet. And this was the week before her H's surgery. I was floored
sue Sue offered the most poignant and supportive comments when I was helping my mom through her breast cancer surgeries
And in the midst of a crappy start to the year, you guys have put up with me and made me feel welcome here. I am inifinitely grateful for this group as an outlet and a source of strength and perspective
The three moments of general kindness that I remember most are the excitement when I announced my pregnancy with Emily, and the outpouring of support when I learned of my cousin's death and when I went through my drawn-out miscarriage.
Specifically, I am forever touched by the fact that laptopvixen, ProfessorArtNerd, Mod, and citygirl got together to make a donation in my cousin's name. It meant, and still means, so very much to me.
I am also grateful for all of those who expressed concern over my health issues, and Ohhmm(bligo) in particular since she has been through it herself. I always think of you when I guzzle my morning water, girl!
When h and I were fighting girlfriday11 has been texting me making sure I'm doing okay and that we are okay. I really appreciate the fact that I have made such awesome friendships on this board.
annyong has also been there for a lot. She and I have been talking since back when we were planning our weddings on the knot and she has been supportive with all the stuff that Edmund has gone through.
I don't know how to tag people, so hopefully people will see this.
LLL and AnnieHall sent me care packages when I was on bedrest and just emotionally spent. It was so sweet and it felt really good to know people who don't love and thus not obligated to care about me, did.
everyone here has been so good to me and helpful and have truly become my friends. Even checking in after something has happened to see how I am doing.
Post by pantsparty on Mar 28, 2013 13:43:02 GMT -5
I would be more supportive if I had more addresses, people! MY LACK OF SUPPORT IS ON YOU!!!
Just about everyone here has been supportive when I'm going through hard times with my brother. I have probably said more on here than to anyone in IRL because it's easier for me to write than to talk about it. I am very, very grateful for this community. (heart)
the support i've gotten here on many things has been unparalleled. not just in posts, but PMs. i hold all of you (especially you PMers) in my heart. and i don't normally say cheesy ass shit like that, but it's true.
I'm coming back in here to say that lovebug was really great to me during our pregnancies, and she even started emailing me when I took my break from here after the DC thing happened. I know that she doesn't come on here a lot, but she's a real sweet heart and I have appreciated her friendship.
I am a newb here and pretty much stay under the radar. I was scared when I posted my thread about rape, but then I was brought to tears by everyone's support. I will never forget how you ladies were there for me that day. (heart)
I have gotten some really warm and fuzzy ones from so many MLs but I have also gotten the kick in the pants and amazing advice and or insight from Lucy Honeychurchtators, suesue, etc..
I love ML and feel that even when I get lamb basted for something I usually earn it and I am all the better for getting a new perspective
skipping sent me a hand-sewn rice-filled heating pad. It was in exchange for makeup, but not expected. I use it often.
Anyone who is supportive in my health-related/life struggle posts. They don't have to bother, but they do.
Anyone who is generally nice/consistent/not dicky I envy and appreciate your presence here.
People who post kick-ass gifs. There are a few of you. ombligo's Ramona gif literally made me smile every time that I saw it. Pants posting hopping Jell-O made my morning.
The rest of you suck.
These things are amazing! I'm slightly jealous of your hand sewn one. I filled a sock with rice and tied it shut, lol.
One time, when her little Lucy was not feeling so hot, @jermys PMed me to ask how Bones was doing because I posted about an eye issue he was happening a week or so before. I was really touched that in all her worry, she remembered Boneser and asked about him.
Ohhmm(bligo) always has good mom advice for those who deal with the crazy - it is much, much appreciated.
And dudes - you guys do not even properly know the awesomeness that is juliagoulia. Before I adopted Bones, she fostered him and brought him back from some really serious injuries and illnesses. He was pretty much on his deathbed and she cared for him and nursed him back to health until he was ready to be adopted out. I owe her mucho for saving my boo bear!
:-) And you are the best doggy Mama I could have ever possibly dreamed up for that big goofy block head!
Everyone here was really nice and supportive when MH decided to be a dick a couple months ago. There have been many times I have mentioned something going on and a lot of people have said things that really helped me... Too many to count. The people here are awesome.