S/O Complimenting Parents - Compliment yourself

[bearbaby]

Compliment YOURSELF - what are you currently/recently proud of as a parent, specifically.

We're all usually really hard on ourselves - especially first time and new parents.

So what's something, however small, that makes you proud of the job you're doing as a parent?

[bearbaby]

I am proud that DS currently has nice manners and says "Thank You" and "Bless You" (post sneeze) most of the time when applicable.

[anna7602]

I am proud that DD feels so attached to members of our family who live far away. We've tried so hard to make sure she gets quality time with them even though no one is local to us, and even though we lived in another country for a critical period of her life (ages 3.5-5), and it's nice to see the results of those efforts.

[cincodemayo]

Even though my DS is only 13.5 months old, I feel like I've done a good job promoting going outside and running around/having fun. We make sure to take him outside every day, and I've really let him just explore whatever he wants outside, even if it's the mailbox for the 3rd time that day.

I don't have any other specific examples, but I go to bed 95% of the time thinking "I did a great job as a mom today."

[scribellesam]

I'm proud of myself for holding it together the entire time DS2 was in the ER and at the hospital. Being so recently post-partum, I've been crying at the drop of a hat but I managed to stay calm even when people were holding him down while putting a needle into his spine.

[badtzmaru22]

I've almost made it through my first day back at work!

[mlt]

My three year old screamed and kicked me in the shin in front of a crowd of people this morning while we were waiting for the bus. I am proud of myself for remaining calm. I was so embarrassed and angry at him.

[BaliHai]

I am proud that my diligence in keeping L off of her back helped her head round out. It was really worrisome (for me) around the 5 month mark, and now she just has a really nicely shaped head, lol. Probably doesn't have much to do with me at all, in reality, but I choose to believe that I played some role in it anyway.

I'm also proud of the system H and I have worked out in regards to her care. It is finally getting easier, 10.5 months in, and I now actually have days where I feel like we're getting the hang of parenting.

[dcn]

I was proud of myself for not losing my cool when ds threw himself on the ground leaving the pedi today bc he wanted to walk but wouldnt hold my hand as we approached the parking lot. I just knelt down and picked him up.

[satsuma]

DS is not an easy kid. It's not just my perspective. Daycare agrees. It took me a while to accept that that's just the way he is and I didn't do anything wrong. I feel like if I can handle him, I can rock the shit out of parenting a less intense kid.

[Deleted]

I am proud of myself because I actually feel like I am a better Mom than I thought I would be. I have little patience, and am generally not great with kids. But DS1 is sweet, happy, polite and we have a positive family dynamic. A lot of it is his nature, but I'm going to take a little credit.

And DS2 is a generally happy baby which I will chalk up to my awesome mothering skills, not the fact that he is a baby.

[sent]

I changed 3 poop diapers within 2 hours today.

I am scraping at the bottom of the barrel here today. Its shaping up to be a rough stay-at-home day for me.

[oswin]

I am proud of being patient and loving, even when we're all tired, hungry, and mad.

[catsarecute]

I'm proud that I've made decisions that aren't just best for DD but that have made me a happier mom. For example, not breastfeeding past 3 weeks because I was miserable. Sure breast is best but it wasn't for me because I was getting very depressed. Moving to formula made me much happier and she is thriving, happy, healthy and such an awesome 6 month old. No regrets.

[Brie]

I'm proud that no matter how crazy our lives get, we still sit down to read at least one book every night, usually more. I really hope we can keep it up after DS2 arrives.

[Deleted]

DS was a HARD baby and is a very spirited toddler. I am proud of myself that I am mostly holding it together, despite all the challenges of the past year. And I virtually pat myself on the back for breastfeeding for 11 months even through pain and allergies.

[bowies]

I'm proud of all the progress DS has made with his PT exercises. He has full range of motion in his neck already and he's even hitting some developmental milestones early. H and I have worked hard to get his stretches and tummy time in every day.

[yellowbrkrd]

I am proud of myself for living in the moment and getting down on the floor with M to play and be crazy and goofy.

[teatimefor2]

How well my son travels. We travel frequently and he does great. I'm so proud of him.

[Marmee]

I've survived having 4 & generally I'm happy & enjoying it. DD4 was (still kind of is) a tough baby (sleeping, reflux, colic) but she's extremely sweet, kind and affectionate already. She cooperates most of the time, shows empathy & loves her family so much---I think I'm a better Mom with each kid.

[bananapancakes]

I'm proud that I've managed to do a decent job with L all by myself for so long. He is such a happy, social guy and I just love that about him.

I know this is a hot topic today (and really everyday!) but I'm proud that I managed to EBF him for 6 months as was my goal. We had pretty much every obstacle against us in the beginning (emergency c-section under general, being separated immediately after birth for 36 hours, not being able to hold him for 4 days, no skin to skin for 6 days, not being able to nurse him for 8 days, a tongue tie, and weight gain issues) but we were able to make it work and I feel so good about that!

[rbp]

I've survived an ankle injury and dealing with my BEC mother while taking care of a newborn, and we're all still alive.

[rugbywife]

I am proud of the way DH and I balance the parenting load. I feel like we share it well and that we are both better off for it. I am very lucky to have him and I feel like I am a better parent for it.

I am happy that I am generally breezy about things, even things I didn't think I would be breezy about. I have changed my stance on some things (making baby food from scratch, food pouches, etc)…and I don't feel any guilt for it.