tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post5872645254775894954..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: Sam Sunday #59: Twelve Weeks LaterSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-58575558219920999362014-09-16T11:49:34.840+01:002014-09-16T11:49:34.840+01:00He is growing up so fast - it's hard to believ...He is growing up so fast - it's hard to believe that he was a newborn just three months ago.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-75615181255054820032014-09-16T11:49:02.809+01:002014-09-16T11:49:02.809+01:00Hard and amazing is definitely right!Hard and amazing is definitely right!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-2264296622611919732014-09-16T11:47:47.042+01:002014-09-16T11:47:47.042+01:00Social media is like that for everything, I think....Social media is like that for everything, I think. Everyone's life looks so perfect if you just judged them by their facebook/instagram etc, mine included!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-53268813804881173482014-09-16T11:46:57.805+01:002014-09-16T11:46:57.805+01:00I think it was very scary for my husband & Mum...I think it was very scary for my husband & Mum, as I was out of it for a lot of it! I think the worst is definitely behind me now :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-17551497812455174332014-09-16T11:45:25.870+01:002014-09-16T11:45:25.870+01:00C-section recovery is tough, I'm sorry you had...C-section recovery is tough, I'm sorry you had complications too. And you're right that parenting is certainly a rollercoaster ride!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-59364862764368383702014-09-16T04:47:44.305+01:002014-09-16T04:47:44.305+01:00I am sorry your childbirth experience was so traum...I am sorry your childbirth experience was so traumatic and frightening. Little Giles is beautiful - enjoy every moment for the little ones grow up so quickly.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-16782819889839969132014-09-16T02:45:26.894+01:002014-09-16T02:45:26.894+01:00What a cutie! Parenthood is hard and amazing, as y...What a cutie! Parenthood is hard and amazing, as you have discovered. Anyone who is only talking about the good is only showing half of the picture (or they are robots...). <br /><br />I hope both you and Giles are feeling wonderful and have so many amazing days together in the next three months. Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-38769952551848809682014-09-16T01:49:06.011+01:002014-09-16T01:49:06.011+01:00I really appreciate your honesty about the more di...I really appreciate your honesty about the more difficult parts of early parenthood & the very scary facts about what happened with your delivery -- you are right that that side of the conversation is often missing. Whether you have kids or not, I think people know it is not easy, but with social media and the internet it seems to be really common to only hear about the good stuff from friends/acquaintances/etc. when you take a peek at Facebook or wherever. I'm sure sharing your experience will help a lot of people & I hope you are feeling more and more yourself every day.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-16365002066631776262014-09-16T00:40:37.023+01:002014-09-16T00:40:37.023+01:00Oh, Sam, that sounds like such a difficult birth, ...Oh, Sam, that sounds like such a difficult birth, and how scary for you and your family. I'm so glad that you're doing well now, and maybe getting past the roughest postpartum stages? I hope? I always think mothers are shockingly restrained not to complain constantly about new parenthood. Even with such a beautiful boy as you've got, it's a difficult transition!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-25469960476576412422014-09-15T09:09:17.115+01:002014-09-15T09:09:17.115+01:00I love his smile too :)
It's been a tough tran...I love his smile too :)<br />It's been a tough transition, but I think we're both getting there now.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-75222107136479375432014-09-15T09:07:53.812+01:002014-09-15T09:07:53.812+01:00Six months is actually quite a short leave here, w...Six months is actually quite a short leave here, we have it so lucky compared to the USA.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-34437919207760661882014-09-15T09:05:50.200+01:002014-09-15T09:05:50.200+01:00That he is :)
I'm being as kind to myself as p...That he is :)<br />I'm being as kind to myself as possible. It doesn't help that he already weighs as much as a six month old and just keeps getting bigger!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-54804202737658738282014-09-15T09:03:40.339+01:002014-09-15T09:03:40.339+01:00It's different from working but in a way more ...It's different from working but in a way more consuming as it's 24/7. I'm hoping that I won't find it too difficult to combine with my teaching job, thankfully I still have a while to go before I have to do that!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-13037215314866052932014-09-15T09:00:49.238+01:002014-09-15T09:00:49.238+01:00Thanks Katy :)
I really like the One Lovely Blog A...Thanks Katy :)<br />I really like the One Lovely Blog Award, as I enjoy reading all the facts people write about themselves.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-58425810178315628412014-09-15T04:55:20.093+01:002014-09-15T04:55:20.093+01:00He is so cute, Sam, and I love his little smile. I...He is so cute, Sam, and I love his little smile. I can only imagine how difficult and strange it would be to transition into parenthood and it can't have been easy not feeling your best. I'm so glad that you are feeling more yourself these days. Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-23234024999477992782014-09-15T02:23:49.523+01:002014-09-15T02:23:49.523+01:00I'm so glad you have such a long maternity lea...I'm so glad you have such a long maternity leave. That is so wonderful! It is a difficult transition. Heidi’sbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647096496574605262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-60555610995646312992014-09-14T15:55:27.660+01:002014-09-14T15:55:27.660+01:00That baby Giles is so stinkin' cute!
Goodness...That baby Giles is so stinkin' cute!<br /><br />Goodness, I had no idea that kind of trauma that you suffered during childbirth. It sounds harrowing and I hope that you keep being kind to yourself until you feel fully recovered.As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-45991532366979671872014-09-14T15:17:38.980+01:002014-09-14T15:17:38.980+01:00Yes, being a mom is such a busy full-time job in i...Yes, being a mom is such a busy full-time job in itself and I wish people talked about it more often. People just don't seem to think being busy as a mom is the same (or rather more than same) as being busy with a full-time office job. It's crazy. I am glad that you are beginning to feel more like yourself. I hope you get more weeks when you are more fine, before you go back to work.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-3905813197127143982014-09-14T14:26:44.022+01:002014-09-14T14:26:44.022+01:00I'm so sorry that the labor was a trying and d...I'm so sorry that the labor was a trying and difficult experience. Not being a mother I can't imagine what you went through, and hope you are able to recover day-by-day. He looks like such a sweet boy. Congratulations!<br /><br />You've been nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award. The graphic and info is at my blog, http://girlmeetscinema.blogspot.com/2014/09/one-lovely-blog-award.html. Since you're pretty busy these days, there is no rush and I understand if you can't fill it out. Just wanted to let you know how much I've always loved your blog. :)Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-59529614163738781292014-09-14T14:11:05.859+01:002014-09-14T14:11:05.859+01:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels li...I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like this. I'm lucky in that our families are close and very keen to help as much as possible, which makes it that bit easier. <br /><br />Thank you for the lovely message, it made me smile :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-28261702251749442392014-09-14T14:09:15.687+01:002014-09-14T14:09:15.687+01:00I'm biased, but I agree he is a bundle of gorg...I'm biased, but I agree he is a bundle of gorgeousness!<br />Thankfully I am otherwise strong & healthy, so I'm sure I'll be back to normal soon.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-70253102259774600452014-09-14T14:07:22.293+01:002014-09-14T14:07:22.293+01:00Thanks Mystica :)Thanks Mystica :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-31221595875164598332014-09-14T13:32:46.624+01:002014-09-14T13:32:46.624+01:00It is so hard Sam, I remember feeling similarly af...It is so hard Sam, I remember feeling similarly after I had Benji. Nobody tells you how hard it will be and it can be difficult to cope with. Glad you're enjoying it as well though and feeling better, delivery sounds horribly traumatic-i had third degree tears both times and they were bad enough! I'm always here if you want to chat, just tweet me or email :-) anarmchairbytheseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593618746095559894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-58560388750789194922014-09-14T10:48:36.909+01:002014-09-14T10:48:36.909+01:00Oh gosh, he is a bundle of pure gorgeousness. :-)...Oh gosh, he is a bundle of pure gorgeousness. :-)<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear you had such a traumatic delivery though. Give yourself the time you need for a full recovery. It's not a race. :-)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-8024603735132275282014-09-14T09:47:00.547+01:002014-09-14T09:47:00.547+01:00I do hope you feel better soon.baby is lovely.I do hope you feel better soon.baby is lovely.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.com