tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.comments2023-02-24T11:10:14.590-05:00Putting Hubby Throughashleyraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376783956652179489noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-16676896270449006052009-03-03T16:53:00.000-05:002009-03-03T16:53:00.000-05:00Thanks for the visit and the link. But I think I ...Thanks for the visit and the link. But I think I agree with the previous commenter: it is pretty impossible to be slothful with a 2-month-old.<BR/><BR/>It is possible to FEEL slothful. Not the same thing.<BR/><BR/>Go easy on yourself until your baby is at least 6 months old. A lot of the physical difficulties and differences you notice in your postpartum body, mind, and self will feel better after a few months to a year. I am not saying that all the problems will go away by themselves, but you will be in a different place in just a few months.bearinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953735060133330755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-46451874966494343042009-03-02T12:14:00.000-05:002009-03-02T12:14:00.000-05:00isn't it impossible to be slothful with a 2 month ...isn't it impossible to be slothful with a 2 month old? ;)-Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-50602397971295308572009-02-26T12:27:00.000-05:002009-02-26T12:27:00.000-05:00He is so beautiful. I loved to see Clare marked to...He is so beautiful. I loved to see Clare marked too. What a gift to be a Cradle Catholic!!!! ;)-Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-22489299388280167742009-02-21T19:17:00.000-05:002009-02-21T19:17:00.000-05:00a date with your husband?? I am SO JEALOUS! Clare'...a date with your husband?? I am SO JEALOUS! Clare's grandmas live in the west...sighConfessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-72627388147221973692009-01-20T10:57:00.000-05:002009-01-20T10:57:00.000-05:00how awesome; michael and clare share the same bapt...how awesome; michael and clare share the same baptism re-birthday! i would have loved full immersion but for some reason our church wasn't equipped for that..(even though i spotted the seemingly inactive font in the church near the door)..congratulations, your son looks like the saint that he now surely is!!Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-74633153119265432842009-01-04T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-04T11:16:00.000-05:00that first sentence captures how i feel too!! i ne...that first sentence captures how i feel too!! i never knew how much work it would be to care for clare, but maybe that is best anyway. ;) diaper changes and feedings seem to take up 20 out of 24 hrs in the day..but the smiles get me through them as well as my desire to be the one who loves first to establish trust with clare. i want her to know how much i love her and during these early weeks the best way i can do it is by consistently and gently answering her needs even when i have so many needs of my own and just want to sleep or feed myself!<BR/>with our babies only days apart, just know some girl in ohio is going through spit up episodes and laundry overload too ;) and you can add to that diaper rash (from neglectful parents!!! it's gone now thanks to "naked days" for air drying AND now using the blow dryer every time we change her haha), clogged eye duct, and congestion (clare, unfortunately doesn't like my cure for this: flooding with saline drops and the dreaded aspirator!) so now you see where the other 4 hours go..;)Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-3054297631869858382008-12-29T10:25:00.000-05:002008-12-29T10:25:00.000-05:00It sounds like Michael Ryan's birth story is a bea...It sounds like Michael Ryan's birth story is a beautiful testament of your love for him! However babies are transitioned, motherhood is a laying down of our life in every way. To offer yourself in a cesarean for the good of your child is a beautiful image to me, in many ways closer to the image of laying down one's life in imitation of Christ. <BR/>Congratulations again on your baby and on making it through all of the exhausting nights of newborn care!Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-85306048548992336592008-12-27T14:07:00.000-05:002008-12-27T14:07:00.000-05:00Congratulations to you both as well!! It's so cool...Congratulations to you both as well!! It's so cool that our babies are starting life outside the womb the same week--poor cold babies! I was checking your blog to see when your son would arrive..he is so beautiful--a true Christmas gift to you! I am sure that you and your husband can't stop admiring him..at least, that's how Jon and I have been, constantly looking and talking about her every trait; every day we learn something new about how special she is.Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-82737769109713135302008-11-21T14:40:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:40:00.000-05:00I was wondering who that lovely slim winter-wander...I was wondering who that lovely slim winter-wanderer was when I took a first glance at your photo... it wasn't until I read the post that I realized it was you in your *zipped-up maternity coat! I love your great big belly full of Michael Ryan, but I am also very happy you found such a becoming mommy-to-be coat! I know you've been longing just a little bit for petit-ness lately. Additionally, I completely support your purchase because we all know that coat will be used again...and again, and again, and... :-)AISLINN AND RICHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13134694316204340606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-58733102928093757232008-11-13T12:07:00.000-05:002008-11-13T12:07:00.000-05:00WOO-HOO! BEST WEDDING OF THE YEAR (-: Made possib...WOO-HOO! BEST WEDDING OF THE YEAR (-: <BR/>Made possible in part by my lovely Matron-of-Honor. Thank you again for everything, dear. Your time and many offers to help, your thoughtful photos, and your wise encouragement and advice were irreplaceable. Love you.AISLINN AND RICHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13134694316204340606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-49473702552026816602008-11-06T19:24:00.000-05:002008-11-06T19:24:00.000-05:00Hi Ashley,I would like to contact Joel's sister an...Hi Ashley,<BR/><BR/>I would like to contact Joel's sister and Lilo about being part of a series for The Learning Channel called "Amazing Love Stories". If you think they might be interested, please give me a call and we'll go from there.<BR/><BR/>Katrina Parks<BR/>Email:kparks@lmnotv.com<BR/>Tel:818-817-8440Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-63982899547196329302008-10-01T12:13:00.000-04:002008-10-01T12:13:00.000-04:00I quit my job at 4 mos..haha I was an English teac...I quit my job at 4 mos..haha I was an English teacher and liked to joke with my students that if I found out our baby had any problems due to stress it was their fault!! I was half joking..lol..the protective mothering instinct I guess.<BR/>But really there's enough to do to prepare for our first babies even without the commitment of work. Plus we get more time to stay fit and exercise. I have really been enjoying lap swimming lately and gym workouts which I know would have been really hard to fit in with work.<BR/>Anyway, you look awesome in your photo from 7 mos!!Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-15978770216485031642008-09-29T21:48:00.000-04:002008-09-29T21:48:00.000-04:00Hey Ashley! I just read your post and I loved it!...Hey Ashley! I just read your post and I loved it!! It really made me appreciate how truly blessed we are to be stay at home moms. Wow, I hope I never take it for granted or feel like it's "not enough," like the world tells women. <BR/><BR/>I did chuckle a little at the part about "the calm serenity of a domestic wife and mother." Even before Joseph, most of my days were never quite "calm and serene." However, the calmness and serenity is more in my heart. I carry this gift and this sense of peace in my heart, even when the days are crazy, because I rest in the fact that I am doing the will of God by being present to my little family. Yes, even when I don't quite have it all "together," - when the bathroom isn't clean, the laundry isn't put away, and dinner isn't quite gourmet - even though I'm a stay at home mom! I am happy because I am present to my family, and that's at the heart of what we're called to (as we continually work out the rest).<BR/><BR/>I have just recently been reminding myself that I am the only mother Joseph will ever have, and the only wife Patrick will ever have. We only live once, and what an incredible gift to mean the world to the souls entrusted to us. I am so happy for you and your "career change," and so proud of the witness you are to the dignity of women and motherhood. <BR/><BR/>As for the transition - give you self TIME, like, a few years!!! It is a universe shift to stay at home and have babies, even when it's what you've always wanted. So be patient with the long days, the same-old routines, and most of all, yourself. Eventually you will get into a rhythm, but then you will probably find yourself being perpetually flexible and always tweaking things just a bit. Especially when little Michael Ryan arrives on the scene :) I will quote my mom's advice to me, "You can have your whole day planned as a mom...and then someone will throw up on your shoes." It's the best though! ALL of it- the good days and the bad, the goals of organization and the reality of chaos living with little people. I wouldn't trade my job for any other job in the world. Welcome to the best workforce out there, Ashley!!! The job with eternal benefits. We are happy to have you join our ranks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-49632997835254781332008-09-17T12:01:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:01:00.000-04:00totally agree with your reaction to the palin/gibs...totally agree with your reaction to the palin/gibson interviews..i've only watched one so far, but i couldn't believe what i was watching. i don't think i would have handled myself very well under that kind of unnecessary and childish condescension since i was nerved just watching him speak to Palin that wayConfessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-62773938015416779222008-09-13T11:47:00.000-04:002008-09-13T11:47:00.000-04:00get real. the media is grilling her because she's...get real. the media is grilling her because she's been in the race for all of 2 weeks. obama has answered hundreds, if not thousands more questions in his 18 month campaign. she has given one, i repeat ONE interview. get it?<BR/><BR/>the shine is already wearing off. back to wasilla, sarah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-31800424467218007852008-09-10T21:04:00.000-04:002008-09-10T21:04:00.000-04:00yay! congratulations!!! michael is a wonderful and...yay! congratulations!!! michael is a wonderful and strong name..in fact, my sister just chose him this easter to be her confirmation saint since he was the first saint she prayed to as she was returning to the church..and so many names sound good with Ryan i thinkConfessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-25288309060757595922008-07-29T17:51:00.000-04:002008-07-29T17:51:00.000-04:00That is a cute moment! Congrats on your pregnancy!...That is a cute moment! Congrats on your pregnancy!Munchkins and Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984593709136419924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-62988393459130254282008-07-21T22:55:00.000-04:002008-07-21T22:55:00.000-04:00yay! congratulations on showing...i am only a week...yay! congratulations on showing...i am only a week ahead of you, but just exhausted my old clothes..i fit in like three things but have been holding off most maternity shopping...very soon i don't think i'm going to have a choice!<BR/>you look super healthy so even if you're tired at least you can feel good about that :) i am also nearing the end of work (i teach english at a community college, which you wouldn't be able to tell from my rebellious grammar) so i can identify with the fatigue. i'm so excited to soon have time during the day to really rest!Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-39310205472853627482008-07-15T17:31:00.000-04:002008-07-15T17:31:00.000-04:00so where can I go to view pictures? I don't see t...so where can I go to view pictures? I don't see them on FB...metahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022208824950332523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-78577679308495753722008-07-15T17:26:00.000-04:002008-07-15T17:26:00.000-04:00dang kid! bay window! perfect setup with the dinin...dang kid! bay window! perfect setup with the dining set. looking forward to seeing it live!metahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022208824950332523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-70926569183632711302008-06-19T19:54:00.000-04:002008-06-19T19:54:00.000-04:00I'm glad things are working out :)I enjoyed talkin...I'm glad things are working out :)<BR/>I enjoyed talking with you on the phone today! What a remarkable coincidence that we both know Suzy. We're both very blessed!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599333986761793150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-58337579104565050242008-06-12T20:13:00.000-04:002008-06-12T20:13:00.000-04:00the bright side: you don't have to lift anything! ...the bright side: you don't have to lift anything! woo-hoo! and you don't even feel lazy for it ;)Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-10778421123181397982008-05-22T12:27:00.000-04:002008-05-22T12:27:00.000-04:00This is a really good analysis! Those same 2 bits...This is a really good analysis! Those same 2 bits of dialogue disturbed me too. Amazing how tinkering with words can completely strip a movie of its Christian allegory and water it down to another "fluffy." If I had seen the movie without reading the book, I would have been completely befuddled as to what the point was.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599333986761793150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-38859444134689146082008-05-10T15:49:00.000-04:002008-05-10T15:49:00.000-04:00yeah, jon and i decided to go through midwives too...yeah, jon and i decided to go through midwives too in pittsburgh...we're SO MUCH happier with this choice than a regular OB...even if we ended up in an emergency situation, at least we have the midwife with us as an advocate. we don't trust most doctors that much so that's a reassurance for us. anyway sounds like you had a great first visit! we go for our second this monday, which is exciting because as you mentioned in your post, midwives spend a lot of time with you informing you and guiding you to helpful information. i will keep your pregnancy in my prayers :)Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261821198274524035.post-53787393483133440762008-05-09T02:01:00.000-04:002008-05-09T02:01:00.000-04:00"I actually have to put food in my body or it gets..."I actually have to put food in my body or it gets angry at me!"<BR/><BR/>haha this is EXACTLY how i feel...i'm happy i can read your blog and see my feelings described ;) i like your widget thing too of the baby's growth.Confessions of a Steubie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415765258996476447noreply@blogger.com