tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.comments2022-10-14T04:34:14.992-05:00Only Child - Single MomJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488044321639680150noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-1289752909399788942012-12-08T14:26:04.158-06:002012-12-08T14:26:04.158-06:00I always look forward to hearing from you Liz! I h...I always look forward to hearing from you Liz! I hope you're feeling well.<br /><br />I agree about waiting to have sex, but I'm not on the marriage bandwagon since my divorce. I'm also not that religious anymore to where the God aspect holds water for me. I'll definitely be waiting until I'm comfortable enough to get naked in front of someone new! Plus, as a single mom, I can't just get away and wouldn't have guys coming over for that anyway. Not my style. So getting to know someone well is definitely a priority.<br /><br />I've been thinking about when to share about the polymyositis. I think to early might have some guys thinking I'm an easy meal ticket w/a disability check or think I'm a physical mess. But I also don't want to waste anyone's time if it's just not something they want to deal with. I have time to think about it. No first dates on the horizon yet anyway. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761412552444302005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-37883755881286787522012-12-08T10:50:08.489-06:002012-12-08T10:50:08.489-06:00My thoughts are to wait until you meet in person t...My thoughts are to wait until you meet in person to share about your polymyositis. That's not being sneaky - I'm all about "in person" communication. I think it's the best.<br /><br />As far as sex, I believe in saving that intimate bond for marriage. After all, if you give it up before then, then why marry? What's the point? God gave the pleasure of sex to the marriage bed -- if a guy can't wait to share that with you after committing himself to you, then he's not worth it. <br /><br />Any guy that can't understand that is unworthy of your love, in my opinion.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797873691344542060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-85343784238296756222012-11-15T00:59:22.951-06:002012-11-15T00:59:22.951-06:00Every parent should definitely have a plan in plac...Every parent should definitely have a plan in place in case both parents aren't able to communicate! Hopefully, in the case of a couple, one partner would know who to call or what to do. <br /><br />The medical directive in case you're incapacitated is really important. Making sure someone knows your medical wishes and is in charge means less likelihood of legal battles with your family members. I never thought of any of this before getting sick. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761412552444302005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-89290887492519210162012-11-15T00:50:54.682-06:002012-11-15T00:50:54.682-06:00These are great tips. I need to think about this s...These are great tips. I need to think about this stuff even though I'm not a single parent -- and a will, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-8743213681934151542012-09-16T07:39:05.657-05:002012-09-16T07:39:05.657-05:00Thanks Liz! I appreciate the vote of confidence!
...Thanks Liz! I appreciate the vote of confidence!<br /><br />My son gleefully teases me when I say wrong words for stuff! I hope that saying the wrong words and forgetting words is the meds! I assumed the meds because it's been worse with this last round of immunosuppressants & steroids. But then I thought it might be due to the lack of oxygen caused by the pneumonia. <br /><br />Yesterday I called the stove "the thing that gets hot in the kitchen" bc I was too annoyed to wait for the right word to come. If I stop and wait, the words eventually pop in my brain. It's the waiting that I can't stand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761412552444302005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-27026719009533903472012-09-16T01:00:25.985-05:002012-09-16T01:00:25.985-05:00"the round things in the freezer with syrup f..."the round things in the freezer with syrup for breakfast" love this! Do you use the wrong words 4 things too? Like my kids fave when I called a handbag a handburger! I have PM too and am on immunosuppressants too. Do you think all this language thing is the PM or the meds? itsmyositishttp://itsmyositis.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-84787065348105025262012-08-08T08:20:21.560-05:002012-08-08T08:20:21.560-05:00Jenn, you STILL are a writer! And a very good one...Jenn, you STILL are a writer! And a very good one at that. You have a way of expressing yourself that helps your reader empathize with you. I just want to encourage you this morning - as you have done so often with me. This too shall pass...don't give up. There is hope! BIG HUG!!!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797873691344542060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-80825003445971007922012-08-02T18:05:15.490-05:002012-08-02T18:05:15.490-05:00I wish I could be of help to you somehow. I didn...I wish I could be of help to you somehow. I didn't know you did transcription. I used to work for an insurance company and all I did was transcription and graphics. <br /><br />Know that you have a friend in SC!! :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797873691344542060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-29577092880171642762012-05-08T13:18:05.371-05:002012-05-08T13:18:05.371-05:00Jennifer, oh my....you have really been through it...Jennifer, oh my....you have really been through it. Far, far worse than me!! Oh my! I'm so glad you're on the mend and getting help. I can relate to much of what you said here -- unable to move at all, unable to breathe, and more. <br /><br />Thank you for responding to my blog too. There is hope for us -- we can fight this and win. I'm convinced. Just remember, you're not alone!! :) Love you!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797873691344542060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-82758181988676051442012-05-04T00:14:10.002-05:002012-05-04T00:14:10.002-05:00Happy Bday to your not-so-little baby!
Hope you ge...Happy Bday to your not-so-little baby!<br />Hope you get to feeling better soon.Lifeofkaylenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470854343779969623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-85338268154732889872012-02-23T12:04:50.420-06:002012-02-23T12:04:50.420-06:00This is perfect! Well said!This is perfect! Well said!JennRoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119085359324067078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-48664596280666257382011-08-21T12:25:26.086-05:002011-08-21T12:25:26.086-05:00Putnam god! I thought I was going through this.. D...Putnam god! I thought I was going through this.. Dayo is driving me crazy with this...sungoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08169433707319090315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-25324782811546559502011-02-16T21:09:48.229-06:002011-02-16T21:09:48.229-06:00LOL! Yes, it was like 32 posts. I couldn't do ...LOL! Yes, it was like 32 posts. I couldn't do the things I want to do over there but I plan on moving all this to my own domain soon anyway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761412552444302005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-72681463260163587542011-02-16T21:06:41.385-06:002011-02-16T21:06:41.385-06:00No wonder my Google Reader just EXPLODED with post...No wonder my Google Reader just EXPLODED with posts!! :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16244668010711771462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-33902525496578366212011-02-12T14:24:05.000-06:002011-02-12T14:24:05.000-06:00That's awesome :)That's awesome :)Soccer Momhttp://terek55.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-35663934426215629452011-02-13T09:13:32.000-06:002011-02-13T09:13:32.000-06:00It felt awesome! And it got my mind going regardin...It felt awesome! And it got my mind going regarding some other opportunities in the community.Jenniferhttp://onlychildsinglemom.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-77577964870393926022011-01-17T10:27:06.000-06:002011-01-17T10:27:06.000-06:00I grew up in a single parent home it's tough. ...I grew up in a single parent home it's tough. U could consider having a family member help u clean a man might mess it up more lol hope this helps.Jasminenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-72049189899021834152011-01-17T10:31:57.000-06:002011-01-17T10:31:57.000-06:00I just wanted to add that I edited out the derogga...I just wanted to add that I edited out the deroggatory part of this comment about illegal Mexicans & cleaning. Obviously, this comment speaks for itself in other aspects. *eye roll*Jenniferhttp://onlychildsinglemom.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-73349793445549457882011-01-20T17:12:21.000-06:002011-01-20T17:12:21.000-06:00I'm so honored that we inspired this post! Gre...I'm so honored that we inspired this post! Great advice here -- and really good questions at the end. Thank you.Singlemommyhoodhttp://www.Singlemommyhood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-70971840695777889032010-11-14T06:18:05.000-06:002010-11-14T06:18:05.000-06:00LOVE it! One of my fellow suburban moms introduce...LOVE it! One of my fellow suburban moms introduced me to those "mommy juice boxes." We sometimes drink them in the park on Friday afternoons.Shannonhttp://sameoldshannon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-24272512170085011562010-11-11T17:53:35.000-06:002010-11-11T17:53:35.000-06:00It takes me ages to get my daughter to sleep at ni...It takes me ages to get my daughter to sleep at night as well. I wouldn't say I need a husband though ...Michael G.http://passionateteaching.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-80640394501832291692010-11-11T18:05:58.000-06:002010-11-11T18:05:58.000-06:00LOL! Ok, maybe not a husband for you but extra han...LOL! Ok, maybe not a husband for you but extra hands never hurt in the frustrating bedtime process. You'd think I was out here eating cookies without him...oh wait, I WAS doing that tonight! Seriously, I know I'm not the only one struggling with this, but man there are some days I'm less equipped for the constant barrage of stalling and delay tactics than others. Today was one of those days. There has to be a better way.Jenniferhttp://onlychildsinglemom.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-39550891391020518212010-11-08T19:44:50.000-06:002010-11-08T19:44:50.000-06:00I hate to say it as a teacher, but this is a slopp...I hate to say it as a teacher, but this is a sloppy method.<br><br>Of course you should discuss your concerns with the teacher, but chances are it won't do any good.<br><br>Class discipline should be about connecting with your students, taking an interest in them, engaging them with fresh, stimulating activities and having reasonable parameters with consistent but fair consequences.<br><br>This sounds like a lazy method, invented to put pressure on the child to conform or be shamed. Why do some teachers, who are aware of the fragile nature of social interactions between their students, use peer pressure and public shaming as a means to get what they want?Michael G.http://passionateteaching.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-31042925630307286602010-11-03T02:37:11.000-05:002010-11-03T02:37:11.000-05:00Oh, I could have written that last paragraph. I f...Oh, I could have written that last paragraph. I feel so bad about myself for being unable to get my one child to sleep. I feel totally manipulated by him. He won't stay in his bed and he pops up several times. The only thing that works is letting him fall asleep in my bed, with me in it. And I have to lie in total silence and darkness, no reading, no TV, no tiny flicker of light that would illuminate some stupid stalling activity like playing with a water cup. Sometimes he takes like 2 hours to fall asleep like this. It is torture. And then I just get more and more frustrated about what a bad parent I am because he has totally blown any attempt to get on a regular sleep schedule, so he'll be crabby and naughty at school the next day, the teachers will judge me, and everyone will say, "You know, he wouldn't have these behavior problems if he just went to bed earlier."Shannonhttp://sameoldshannon.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634069392480227514.post-40608251433254890352010-11-03T02:49:50.000-05:002010-11-03T02:49:50.000-05:00YES!!!! Exactly. The constant touching of my fac...YES!!!! Exactly. The constant touching of my face while laying next to me while I'm trying to get him to sleep is insane here. Or getting up from his bed to say, "I just have to tell you something." or "I need a hug/kiss/etc." If one more person tells me to get him on a 'schedule' for sleep or to try to put him down earlier I will SCREAM! We've even had wake up time at 3am where he wants to turn the TV on and has a HUGE tantrum when I say no way. Then my kid is waking up my apartment neighbors upstairs with his loud crying and acting out. It's so ridiculous and how the heck do you put your foot down at 3am when it causes a huge ruckus that's worse than giving in?? Completely manipulated.<br><br>I feel your pain with the two hours to get them to sleep because we've had nights where mine is still getting up at midnight trying to fight sleep. I'm a night owl and I work when he's in bed. Trust me when I say I reach my boiling point pretty quick when it gets later and later and I know I'm stuck working through the night, like tonight. What's worse is my ex-MIL tells me he practically puts himself to bed at their house. Should I feel grateful he acts right when he's a guest at their house? Oh well. I pray to God this gets better next year, or by age 6 or something.Jenniferhttp://onlychildsinglemom.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com