Thanks MMM (others can join)

[Deleted]

For giving me an outlet for all the stuff I want to talk about mom-wise so I can keep it from overtaking my FB feed.

[Deleted]

For telling me to pick up short term disability insurance BEFORE I got pregnant!

[justjen]

I realize that objectively I don't post that much, but sometimes I feel like I'm asking you guys questions all the damn time. And I always get a good answer. Where would I take my crazy to if MMM wasn't here?

[ssmjlm]

Just general knowledge and easing my anxiety. I wouldn't know 90% of what I do if it wasn't for the mom's here.

[Brie]

For making me aware of PPD/A (and how common it is) and encouraging me to get treatment.

[Deleted]

Book recommendations. So far I watched the business of being born which scared the crap out for me and read the big book of birth. Both were recommended to me and were excellent sources of info no matter how scary they were. I am now reading pushed based on someone's recommendation. Also want to thank whomever said to go to le leache (sp?) meetings. I haven't gone yet but plan too.

[crazygame]

For always being supportive. For providing kind words when I talk about some tough things my husband has put me through, instead of judging me for staying with him.

Sometimes people ask questions I didn't even know I had and I learn valuable tips for being a better mom.

[justjen]

Nov 1, 2012 13:10:31 GMT -5 crazygame said:

Sometimes people ask questions I didn't even know I had and I learn valuable tips for being a better mom.

Oh, this, for sure.

[jackpackage]

For helping me feel less alone or like a failure ds' colicky times.

[crazygame]

Nov 1, 2012 13:22:14 GMT -5 littlespitfire said:

Oh, and crazygame, FWIW, I think you made a brave choice to work on your marriage and I applaud all of the progress you guys have made and how unflinchingly honest you have been about your situation. I'm probably being massively inarticulate here, but it's really helpful to see a real marriage.

Thanks. You don't know how much that means to me.

[Deleted]

Nov 1, 2012 12:55:11 GMT -5 justjen said:

I realize that objectively I don't post that much, but sometimes I feel like I'm asking you guys questions all the damn time. And I always get a good answer. Where would I take my crazy to if MMM wasn't here?

Absolutely this. And you guys have never, not even once, told me my stupid question was indeed stupid, or flamed me for asking. Every question is always met with kindness and support.

The "tone" of this board is also perfect IMHO. It's not "babies are the bestest all the time puppies kittens and rainbows!" nor is it "kids suck, why did I have any?" It's perfectly in between.

OH and the mommy wars/martyrdom is few and far between. We (most of the time) can discuss hot topics civilly (FF vs BF, circ, vaccines, etc...). Way to keep it classy everyone!

ETA: In summary, thanks MMM for being everything I always wanted in a mom message board.

[biscoffcookies]

Nov 1, 2012 13:57:36 GMT -5 @supergreen said:

Nov 1, 2012 12:55:11 GMT -5 justjen said:

I realize that objectively I don't post that much, but sometimes I feel like I'm asking you guys questions all the damn time. And I always get a good answer. Where would I take my crazy to if MMM wasn't here?

Absolutely this. And you guys have never, not even once, told me my stupid question was indeed stupid, or flamed me for asking. Every question is always met with kindness and support.

The "tone" of this board is also perfect IMHO. It's not "babies are the bestest all the time puppies kittens and rainbows!" nor is it "kids suck, why did I have any?" It's perfectly in between.

OH and the mommy wars/martyrdom is few and far between. We (most of the time) can discuss hot topics civilly (FF vs BF, circ, vaccines, etc...). Way to keep it classy everyone!

ETA: In summary, thanks MMM for being everything I always wanted in a mom message board.

What she said.

[kangaroo11]

Nov 1, 2012 13:01:43 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

Just general knowledge and easing my anxiety. I wouldn't know 90% of what I do if it wasn't for the mom's here.

All of this. I was surprised when I had answers to a lot of my mom's questions (what's the extra scan? you're not going to cloth diaper, right?) because of things I'd read here.

[lmb5109]

For teaching me how to temp and how not to freak out during it.
For answering all the pregnancy related questions I had before I even had them (I will never forget the thread back on TN that gia started!)
For the zillion questions I will have once this little girl shows up.

[gibbinator]

Thanks for helping me get through an emotional breakdown. Your support is amazing

[hannamaren]

Oh, I should send chocolates, flowers and teddy bears and wine!
You guys are the best. You answer all my crazy over -reactions and overanalysis. And sometimes you tell me to chill. I need that!

You are all awesome. I am worried that when I go back to work, I wont have time to nest....yeah, right!