AMA Emerald Edition

[emerald27]

Jan 30, 2015 21:13:19 GMT -5 bsquaredmsquared said:

Jan 30, 2015 21:11:34 GMT -5 emerald27 said:

Lol nope. Just 2!

Lol. I wish I could remember who made that comment. It was hysterical.

Like this? Lol 

[bsquaredmsquared]

Jan 30, 2015 21:19:44 GMT -5 emerald27 said:

Jan 30, 2015 21:13:19 GMT -5 bsquaredmsquared said:

Lol. I wish I could remember who made that comment. It was hysterical.

Too funny! I can't believe that this sculpture exists. Oh my goodness!!!

[saraml13]

Is there any aspect of breastfeeding you dislike?

[sweetsurprise]

Do you get annoyed when people ask BFing questions you've already answered?

[lindzoid]

If you could change one thing in this world what would it be?

[dani0329]

If you could give one piece of advice to a new mom, what would it be?

[emerald27]

Jan 31, 2015 4:17:45 GMT -5 saraml13 said:

Is there any aspect of breastfeeding you dislike?

This is tough! I love it so much. Probably just that there's often such a learning curve for new moms and babies!

[emerald27]

Jan 31, 2015 6:01:12 GMT -5 sweetsurprise said:

Do you get annoyed when people ask BFing questions you've already answered?

Nope! Never. Actually, most of the questions I get IRL are the same set of like 5 common questions/challenges. Occasionally I'll get a unique one, but most people actually encounter the same challenges or seek encouragement through similar struggles. That's why joining a breastfeeding support group can be such a great source of support!

[emerald27]

Jan 31, 2015 6:07:58 GMT -5 lindzoid said:

If you could change one thing in this world what would it be?

Hmm...I have to choose one?

Abuse. Of all kinds and ages. I would wave my magic wand and there would be no child or partner emotional or physical abuse, no sexual abuse. All gone. Poof.

That or I'd end world hunger. Where's that magic wand??

[bsquaredmsquared]

Are you still in noob status?

[bsquaredmsquared]

Do you have a BF FAQ?

[bsquaredmsquared]

Was there ever a moment in your BF journeys when you doubted yourself?

[emerald27]

Jan 31, 2015 6:51:36 GMT -5 dani0329 said:

If you could give one piece of advice to a new mom, what would it be?

My advice would be to trust yourself and your instincts! You know your baby better than anyone else. Some books can be helpful, but it's good to remember that our babies haven't read those books. Snuggle your baby. Build a strong foundation of trust. Believe in yourself and follow your heart!

[emerald27]

Jan 31, 2015 9:19:51 GMT -5 bsquaredmsquared said:

Are you still in noob status?

Nope!!!! You all are the best!!!

[emerald27]

Jan 31, 2015 9:20:28 GMT -5 bsquaredmsquared said:

Do you have a BF FAQ?

Hmm...I've been working on compiling PDFs for new moms with babies at various ages. I don't have an overall FAQ, but each packet has answers to common questions that arise around those times.

[emerald27]

Jan 31, 2015 9:21:03 GMT -5 bsquaredmsquared said:

Was there ever a moment in your BF journeys when you doubted yourself?

Absolutely!! The first few months breastfeeding DS1 were scary and painful and difficult. He was born very small and lost more weight than the pedi was comfortable with. Latch was painful (tongue and lip tie) and the LCs never checked for ties. Because DS was early, he was VERY sleepy. Until he was 12 weeks old, I woke him every 2 hours round the clock to nurse. I was tired and it was tough. But I LOVED nursing.

[aander6]

Did you ride Western or English?

[aander6]

Also what are your favorite activities to do at home with your kids?

[emerald27]

Feb 1, 2015 20:13:57 GMT -5 aander6 said:

Did you ride Western or English?

English! Hunter-Jumper from ages 6-13, then Dressage until I went off to college. Did a bit of field hunting too.

[emerald27]

Feb 1, 2015 20:14:39 GMT -5 aander6 said:

Also what are your favorite activities to do at home with your kids?

I love reading books to the boys. DS1 is so fun to read to. He LOVES books so much, and DS2 kicks his legs and says "gooooo" at the pictures.

I also do a lot of simple crafting with DS1 for preschool. Painting, stamping, finger printing, glueing and construction paper, glitter, all the crafty stuff.

[aander6]

Feb 1, 2015 22:54:24 GMT -5 emerald27 said:

Feb 1, 2015 20:13:57 GMT -5 aander6 said:

Did you ride Western or English?

English! Hunter-Jumper from ages 6-13, then Dressage until I went off to college. Did a bit of field hunting too.

I show jumped Hunters until I was 15!

[emerald27]

Feb 1, 2015 22:58:25 GMT -5 aander6 said:

Feb 1, 2015 22:54:24 GMT -5 emerald27 said:

English! Hunter-Jumper from ages 6-13, then Dressage until I went off to college. Did a bit of field hunting too.

I show jumped Hunters until I was 15!

Isn't it a blast!! DH and I took the boys to this fox hunt themed restaurant for breakfast this morning (fox hunting is HUGE here), and he dropped baby and me at the door and parked to keep us out of the cold. While I waited for him and DS1, I was looking at a painting in the foyer of this restaurant that was of a woman leading a big gray horse through the snow. I wondered to myself if I will ever do it again, and thought of how fun it is. 

My first horse passed away last year. Unexpectedly just dropped in the field. She was 17 and lived a great life. My mom still has her daughter, my main mount, but she has EPM and suffered severe neurological damage, so she can never be ridden and is even unsteady in the pasture. My mom's gelding is doing great, but I don't know if I would ride him...

Honestly, for me to ride again, I would have to find a barn and take lessons or something. Maybe if one of the kids wants to ride, I'll get back to it.

[aander6]

Feb 1, 2015 23:04:39 GMT -5 emerald27 said:

Feb 1, 2015 22:58:25 GMT -5 aander6 said:

I show jumped Hunters until I was 15!

Isn't it a blast!! DH and I took the boys to this fox hunt themed restaurant for breakfast this morning (fox hunting is HUGE here), and he dropped baby and me at the door and parked to keep us out of the cold. While I waited for him and DS1, I was looking at a painting in the foyer of this restaurant that was of a woman leading a big gray horse through the snow. I wondered to myself if I will ever do it again, and thought of how fun it is. 

My first horse passed away last year. Unexpectedly just dropped in the field. She was 17 and lived a great life. My mom still has her daughter, my main mount, but she has EPM and suffered severe neurological damage, so she can never be ridden and is even unsteady in the pasture. My mom's gelding is doing great, but I don't know if I would ride him...

Honestly, for me to ride again, I would have to find a barn and take lessons or something. Maybe if one of the kids wants to ride, I'll get back to it.

I am so sorry to hear about your horse. I alway rode at barns. I actually never had my own horse. I just took lessons for a long time and then my barn owner approached me about riding her horses to help train them and then riding in shows to help sell them so that is what I did. I miss it all the time when I see anything horse related. I hope someday I will get back into it but it is not a cheap hobby or one that can be done without the time to commit to it. But I think I will have my children take lessons just to see if they like it because I loved it. I spent all my time at the barn.  

[emerald27]

Feb 1, 2015 23:12:01 GMT -5 aander6 said:

Feb 1, 2015 23:04:39 GMT -5 emerald27 said:

Isn't it a blast!! DH and I took the boys to this fox hunt themed restaurant for breakfast this morning (fox hunting is HUGE here), and he dropped baby and me at the door and parked to keep us out of the cold. While I waited for him and DS1, I was looking at a painting in the foyer of this restaurant that was of a woman leading a big gray horse through the snow. I wondered to myself if I will ever do it again, and thought of how fun it is. 

My first horse passed away last year. Unexpectedly just dropped in the field. She was 17 and lived a great life. My mom still has her daughter, my main mount, but she has EPM and suffered severe neurological damage, so she can never be ridden and is even unsteady in the pasture. My mom's gelding is doing great, but I don't know if I would ride him...

Honestly, for me to ride again, I would have to find a barn and take lessons or something. Maybe if one of the kids wants to ride, I'll get back to it.

I am so sorry to hear about your horse. I alway rode at barns. I actually never had my own horse. I just took lessons for a long time and then my barn owner approached me about riding her horses to help train them and then riding in shows to help sell them so that is what I did. I miss it all the time when I see anything horse related. I hope someday I will get back into it but it is not a cheap hobby or one that can be done without the time to commit to it. But I think I will have my children take lessons just to see if they like it because I loved it. I spent all my time at the barn.  

It's such a healthy, active sport. I loved it so much! FX that we both get back to it someday.