tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post1160795314280189237..comments2023-07-28T09:40:38.679-04:00Comments on Messy Wife, Blessed Life: 7 Quick Takes Friday (Take 47)Mandi Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-90405006918680544712012-02-20T09:28:42.139-05:002012-02-20T09:28:42.139-05:00I'm praying for your mom and your friends. Ho...I'm praying for your mom and your friends. How wonderful of you to go to your friend's surgery!<br />I'm glad to hear that the infant massage is going so well! I have a good friend who is working on her doctorate in human development, and her focus is on the benefits of infant massage. Elise and I did a couple sessions with her, and Elise didn't take to it -- but that's just her temperament. ;) It can be a wonderful bonding tool.Louise Campbellhttp://profiles.google.com/louisemcampbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-84524125746568058752012-02-19T14:55:55.613-05:002012-02-19T14:55:55.613-05:00Kaylene, thanks for the prayers, I'm praying f...Kaylene, thanks for the prayers, I'm praying for a smooth move for you as well!<br /><br />Yeah, I heard that a lot about the weight coming off so easily while breastfeeding, but I haven't seen it. I didn't lose a pound between my two week and 7 week appointments. I'm sure I've lost a pound or two since then, but I'm still quite a bit bigger than my prepregnancy size (I was a size 6, not I have to really squeeze into a size 12). I don't mind so much, I just wish I had decent clothes that fit.Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-81599987805702880362012-02-19T14:49:44.232-05:002012-02-19T14:49:44.232-05:00Thanks, Kayla!Thanks, Kayla!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-72060060302261912622012-02-19T14:49:29.511-05:002012-02-19T14:49:29.511-05:00I didn't really feel like I missed drinking th...I didn't really feel like I missed drinking that much and didn't have more than one or two drinks a month before, but it was so GOOD!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-34904873810480117622012-02-19T14:48:44.575-05:002012-02-19T14:48:44.575-05:00Thanks for your prayers! I don't have many op...Thanks for your prayers! I don't have many opportunities to dress up that much, but I thought the dress would be rewearable too! I'm just so glad I found it though, because I can be very indecisive and if I ended up having to order one off the internet, I would be so stressed about picking the "perfect" one!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-13751250706663016952012-02-19T14:47:11.843-05:002012-02-19T14:47:11.843-05:00I hadn't really heard anything about infant ma...I hadn't really heard anything about infant massage until I received an email about the free class. If I hadn't, I would still be in the dark about it and I'm so glad I'm not because I can tell that there are definite benefits!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-68097775485719713242012-02-19T14:41:34.225-05:002012-02-19T14:41:34.225-05:00Yes, my best friends was extremely touched that I ...Yes, my best friends was extremely touched that I would come for her surgery, although I really didn't give a second thought to it, of course I was going to be there!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-74459536420541841932012-02-19T14:40:40.678-05:002012-02-19T14:40:40.678-05:00Wow, that's really interesting. How do you me...Wow, that's really interesting. How do you measure stress resilience? I definitely believe there are health benefits to more touchy time!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-87159021886810715212012-02-19T14:39:35.322-05:002012-02-19T14:39:35.322-05:00So true, it seems that everything in life comes in...So true, it seems that everything in life comes in threes - births, deaths, wedding, etc!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-83716003005612901412012-02-18T10:27:20.881-05:002012-02-18T10:27:20.881-05:00Funny how health issues seem to come in bunches, I...Funny how health issues seem to come in bunches, I will be keeping all the 'patients' in my prayers.<br />I see you kept the best for last...gorgeous valentine couple :-)<br />Jen xJennifer Kehoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-40416602323549873962012-02-18T00:36:22.404-05:002012-02-18T00:36:22.404-05:00That's so neat that you are doing infant massa...That's so neat that you are doing infant massage. My research is about early-life increased maternal stimulation in rats (licking and grooming) and how it increases stress resilience in the rat pups. Infant massage may have the same benefits.<br /><br />You are a lovely friend to travel to be with your friend undergoing surgery. May you have safe travels, and prayers for all the health concerns of your family and friends. (Oh, and prayers for that dissertation, I know it ain't easy!)Jessicahttp://caritasestveritas.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-12279888144816860502012-02-17T22:37:29.003-05:002012-02-17T22:37:29.003-05:00I love that dress! That is going to be fabulous. ...I love that dress! That is going to be fabulous. Many prayers for your Mom and your friend. I am so glad that you get to go and be with her. I am sure she will be blessed by your presence. I am glad that you enjoyed your Valentine's day.Ann-Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-11683972761734010052012-02-17T18:40:39.454-05:002012-02-17T18:40:39.454-05:00Oooh - infant massage! That's something I delv...Oooh - infant massage! That's something I delved into just a bit with my second daughter -- but not at all with my boys. Interestingly enough, I think they would have really liked it. Dianna Kennedyhttp://www.thekennedyadventures.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-27098372689415616522012-02-17T17:24:16.558-05:002012-02-17T17:24:16.558-05:00I love that dress! It's definitely re-wearable...I love that dress! It's definitely re-wearable after the wedding.<br /><br />Also, I just said the Our Father/Hail Mary/Glory Be for the intentions of your mom and two friends.<br /><br />Blessings!Erica Pagehttp://ericapage.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-56159564709587270262012-02-17T15:54:16.117-05:002012-02-17T15:54:16.117-05:00The first postpartum drink is WONDERFUL. :)The first postpartum drink is WONDERFUL. :)KathleenBasinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-77773906912854817192012-02-17T15:11:16.095-05:002012-02-17T15:11:16.095-05:00I will keep your mom and friends in my prayers!I will keep your mom and friends in my prayers!Kayla Petersonhttp://twitter.com/alluringworldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-76039386075319118412012-02-17T14:09:38.413-05:002012-02-17T14:09:38.413-05:00Prayers for all the medically related requests! I ...Prayers for all the medically related requests! I sure hope everything goes smoothly for everyone.<br />I'm glad you went out for Vday :-) I used to love the taste of Margaritas, but I'm on a champagne/wine kick now, so when we went out I had a Bellini :-)<br />Love that cute photo of your Valentines!<br /><br />ps. regarding the weight/dress.. I was surprised I didn't loose weight quicker because I had heard that BFing made it just "fall off." I didn't find that to be true. It was until I started doing some exercise that things got back to normal. I also agree that you have to give yourself time. I didn't believe it, but time really is the biggest factor! I'd say by the time she is 6 months old you'll be back to, or better than, what you were pre-pregnancy.Kaylenehttp://www.lettersfrommomma.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-1236312181788056242012-02-17T10:44:21.626-05:002012-02-17T10:44:21.626-05:00Prayers for you mom and your friends. Hope everyth...Prayers for you mom and your friends. Hope everything goes well!<br /><br />Love that dress and love that picture of your Valentines. Too cute!Katie@NFP and menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-92113084774757301222012-02-17T09:07:10.345-05:002012-02-17T09:07:10.345-05:00Sorry to hear about your friend. And glad to hear ...Sorry to hear about your friend. And glad to hear your Mom is doing okay, despite needing more radiation. <br /><br />Congrats on finding a dress and shoes, what a relief. Oh, and don't worry about the baby weight yet. You're still in the "4th trimester," give yourself time. Easier said than done, I know. But seriously, the weight will come off.<br /><br />So cool that you and Lucia are trying infant massage. My babies love being massaged, shoot, who doesn't? <br /><br />Have a great weekend!Jennie Richernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-50118426669058776442012-02-17T09:02:26.029-05:002012-02-17T09:02:26.029-05:00Wow! I am so sorry to hear about your friend! I...Wow! I am so sorry to hear about your friend! I'll continue to pray for your mom and now your friend(s)! Isn't nice to get out to dinner, even when the little one is with you? It just feels good to get out sometimes! And the margarita is a bonus! Good for you! I just thought yesterday that I need to pop in to TJMaxx to look for an Easter dress/dress to wear to a spring wedding. Your two Valentines are adorable! There's nothing like a daddy and his daughter!Leannehttp://www.lifehappenswhen.com/noreply@blogger.com