I enjoyed sharing my sleep training adventures with Landon all over the online world. It made it easier to know that I could report back on how my night went. Pretending that my struggles mattered to everyone I know helped me continue to take each step forward.
It was like my mother was there each morning holding my hand as I complained about just how hard the night before was.
To prove my point even more, a woman from church came up to me on Sunday just to congratulate Landon on the big progress we made this week.
I don't know if I have ever said it to you, dear blog reader.... but I am a slob. I struggle with doing the daily chores that a house survives on. The thought of doing big sorting projects gives me the sweats. And worst of all the thought of actually de-cluttering something. What is the point? It is just going to fall apart in a few weeks.
I can't help but wonder if sharing the chores that I have finished each day would hold me accountable. Like knowing that you will be there holding my hand when it has all fallen apart. Laughing at the strange messes I find. And yelling at me when I still haven't done what I needed to.
So here it is, today I....
Unloaded the dishwasher,
Ran 5 loads of laundry (but I didn't fold any of them),
Made Landon's bed,
Made our bed,
Started the dishwasher after dinner,
Had the kids pick up their toys before bed (everywhere).
I know it is not nearly enough when the house is as bad as it is... but that is honestly what is finished right now.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
30 Minute Family Project
Andrew woke up today wanting to do something fun with the kids. Normally I just put off everything that is cleaning related and have fun with the family... The only problem with that, I woke with a desire to tackle some of those pesky piles.
It was up to me to create a plan to make everyone happy.
"Let's set the kitchen timer for 20 minutes and everyone work the whole time. As soon as the timer beeps, you guys can do whatever you want."
I have an awesome husband. I got 30 minutes.
The work that can be done in 30 minutes in amazing! The super stinky trash, that was piling up for too way too long, got taken out. Our desk and kitchen table are both cleared off. The floors are picked up.
Ahhhh!
Next on my to do list, quietly sit and enjoy my picked up house. At least for a little while... Then I have to get my head back in the game and tackle a little more.
It was up to me to create a plan to make everyone happy.
"Let's set the kitchen timer for 20 minutes and everyone work the whole time. As soon as the timer beeps, you guys can do whatever you want."
I have an awesome husband. I got 30 minutes.
The work that can be done in 30 minutes in amazing! The super stinky trash, that was piling up for too way too long, got taken out. Our desk and kitchen table are both cleared off. The floors are picked up.
Ahhhh!
Next on my to do list, quietly sit and enjoy my picked up house. At least for a little while... Then I have to get my head back in the game and tackle a little more.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Today's Progress
There has been little progress on my list of things that I wanted done today.
On the bright side, I have loaded the dishwasher, picked up my iPod from the mac store and put away all of Landon's summer clothes. That is not nearly enough. I really want the house at least livable by the end of the weekend just in case my sister decides to come down.
It is now nap time. After I get all the kids down for some rest and drink a cup of coffee... I am really going to buckle down.... I promise.
The bad part is that the only one I really answer to is me. (I can be too forgiving of myself sometimes)
On the bright side, I have loaded the dishwasher, picked up my iPod from the mac store and put away all of Landon's summer clothes. That is not nearly enough. I really want the house at least livable by the end of the weekend just in case my sister decides to come down.
It is now nap time. After I get all the kids down for some rest and drink a cup of coffee... I am really going to buckle down.... I promise.
The bad part is that the only one I really answer to is me. (I can be too forgiving of myself sometimes)
Friday, May 27, 2011
Family Sleep Update!
I just have to throw it out there... Landon has moved to his crib marvelously.
We have been on the journey for about 2 weeks now. When we started, Landon would stand and scream at the top of his lungs for hours. Everything I tried wasn't working. I thought it was hopeless.
We decided to take baby steps to help him learn that his crib is a safe place.
The plan was to lay him down and let him get all worked up. then come in the room and offer only a hand in his crib. Then sit with my hand in the crib until he was entirely asleep and then slowly sneak out. The last few days, I have been sneaking out as soon as he was asleep enough not to care and letting him cry it out some at nap time.
Those baby steps are done now! He can now calm himself down in a timely matter! New plan, straight cry-it-out method.
After only 15 minutes of tears, Landon put himself down for a nap earlier. It didn't last long but it was a morning one.... those never seem too.
Bedtime was even easier. He was slightly upset for only 7 minutes tonight!
I am now praying for a boy who can last 6-7 hours in his crib without me... that might be a pipe dream.
We have been on the journey for about 2 weeks now. When we started, Landon would stand and scream at the top of his lungs for hours. Everything I tried wasn't working. I thought it was hopeless.
We decided to take baby steps to help him learn that his crib is a safe place.
The plan was to lay him down and let him get all worked up. then come in the room and offer only a hand in his crib. Then sit with my hand in the crib until he was entirely asleep and then slowly sneak out. The last few days, I have been sneaking out as soon as he was asleep enough not to care and letting him cry it out some at nap time.
Those baby steps are done now! He can now calm himself down in a timely matter! New plan, straight cry-it-out method.
After only 15 minutes of tears, Landon put himself down for a nap earlier. It didn't last long but it was a morning one.... those never seem too.
Bedtime was even easier. He was slightly upset for only 7 minutes tonight!
I am now praying for a boy who can last 6-7 hours in his crib without me... that might be a pipe dream.
Two Steps Forward and Three Steps Back
Well, I am sad to admit that my slob brain attacked again. I let myself feel sick for a couple days and all the progress I was making on the massive piles of mess is gone. There is barely space to sit in our house and we are yet again running out of dishes. Those rooms that were beautiful are now quite the opposite.
This just adds to what I have been learning as a homemaker, I don't get sick days. I really don't get 2 days in a row. Ever.
Now that my head has again cleared, my drive to tackle things has returned as well. I am setting big goals for tomorrow;
Clean the kitchen (sadly this has reached project status)
Laundry (to do that the Laundry room is going to need a good picking up too)
Tame the messes in the cave (otherwise known as our bedroom)
That is a long list for a Saturday. I am hoping for some big successes to propel me into the new week.
This just adds to what I have been learning as a homemaker, I don't get sick days. I really don't get 2 days in a row. Ever.
Now that my head has again cleared, my drive to tackle things has returned as well. I am setting big goals for tomorrow;
Clean the kitchen (sadly this has reached project status)
Laundry (to do that the Laundry room is going to need a good picking up too)
Tame the messes in the cave (otherwise known as our bedroom)
That is a long list for a Saturday. I am hoping for some big successes to propel me into the new week.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
The Desk
For almost 2 years now I have been using a folding table as a desk. Now it wasn't an ideal solution to my furniture needs but for a long time it didn't bother me.
Over the last few weeks I have been keenly aware that whenever the kids are near the desk it seems to quiver in fear. It might be that the kids are using the computer more and more or that Landon has added a need for them to be extra rough. But the "desk" had started to shimmy and shake. Each day it seemed to be doing it more and more.
I can't afford to just head out and buy real desk on a whim. So I made Cragslist my lurking ground. Each day I checked and checked to see if someone no longer wanted a desk with some substantial storage. I didn't want just any desk I had my heart set on a desk to solve some other issues in the house.... mainly a way to hide some of the mess.
Last night my wildest desk dreams came true. Here it was a desk that was about the same size as my wobbly table, with storage cabinets under it and a hutch above. And best of all the price... FREE!
With one look I was in love. This was my desk. I couldn't call fast enough. And was pleased that it was still there when we finally made it over.
And here is my desk.... The contents that are going to fill each of those cabinets are still scattered through my house... but I am no longer fearing for my computers life! And that is a success!
Over the last few weeks I have been keenly aware that whenever the kids are near the desk it seems to quiver in fear. It might be that the kids are using the computer more and more or that Landon has added a need for them to be extra rough. But the "desk" had started to shimmy and shake. Each day it seemed to be doing it more and more.
I can't afford to just head out and buy real desk on a whim. So I made Cragslist my lurking ground. Each day I checked and checked to see if someone no longer wanted a desk with some substantial storage. I didn't want just any desk I had my heart set on a desk to solve some other issues in the house.... mainly a way to hide some of the mess.
Last night my wildest desk dreams came true. Here it was a desk that was about the same size as my wobbly table, with storage cabinets under it and a hutch above. And best of all the price... FREE!
With one look I was in love. This was my desk. I couldn't call fast enough. And was pleased that it was still there when we finally made it over.
Family Sleep Issues and the Bedroom Makeover
I woke up Thursday with a need to do another room from start to finish. The kid's bedroom needed to be rearranged.
Landon's crib was right by the door and the light switch. This wasn't a problem when I was only using his crib for strorage, but since I had started to train Landon to sleep in his crib a few issues with this set up had become apparent.
The first night, he stood and held on to the side of his crib closest to the door and screamed.... for hours. Every time I came into the room to comfort him and remind him I was still there, I would hit his head with the door. It just kept happening no matter how carefully I opened the door.
It is hard enough to comfort a baby who is all worked up from screaming. But each and every time I had just gently hit his head yet again.
That first night was horrible. In fact those first few nights were.
I am not even sure how or when the next issue came out. But somehow, in the middle of the night I heard him crying and all of a sudden he was calm and then just as suddenly he was all worked up again.
Upon listening closer, I could hear the little flick of a light switch at the start and stop of each of his cries.
When I woke up on Thursday, I knew that something needed to be done and it had to happen sooner rather than later. Or we would give up on Landon sleeping in his own bed again!
I spent that whole morning thinking about the puzzle. The kids have an oddly shaped room. I needed to move the crib away from the door but there isn't a whole lot of extra room to work with in there.
I had a great idea and started to move things around. I shuffled around the room moving first one thing and then another. It was like working a slide puzzle. Finally I found myself at the point of just moving one last thing into place.... and heaven forbid it won't go!! I try and I try and I try.
No! I didn't get the puzzle this far along and now have to move it all back? Surely it will fit!
I measured. It should be fitting. There is enough room.
And then I remembered, The baseboards!! They are 1 inch extra around the whole room.
I measured again. Sure enough, if the baseboards weren't there it would fit just fine.
There is no other way to arrange the room so that the door closes and Landon isn't right by the light switch.
Can I pull it out myself.... Sure, I can do it. It is my house. Is Andrew going to be mad.... Maybe.... but would it solve the problems Yes it would. So.... why not? My next thought, Where is the hammer?
After pulling the baseboard and continuing to slowly work the pieces in, I can now say that the puzzle really is solved.
Here is the view from just inside their room.
And finally what the door way looks like.
Do you see those toys nicely put away! I am a happy mommy today!
But at least they have a place.
Landon's crib was right by the door and the light switch. This wasn't a problem when I was only using his crib for strorage, but since I had started to train Landon to sleep in his crib a few issues with this set up had become apparent.
The first night, he stood and held on to the side of his crib closest to the door and screamed.... for hours. Every time I came into the room to comfort him and remind him I was still there, I would hit his head with the door. It just kept happening no matter how carefully I opened the door.
It is hard enough to comfort a baby who is all worked up from screaming. But each and every time I had just gently hit his head yet again.
That first night was horrible. In fact those first few nights were.
I am not even sure how or when the next issue came out. But somehow, in the middle of the night I heard him crying and all of a sudden he was calm and then just as suddenly he was all worked up again.
Upon listening closer, I could hear the little flick of a light switch at the start and stop of each of his cries.
When I woke up on Thursday, I knew that something needed to be done and it had to happen sooner rather than later. Or we would give up on Landon sleeping in his own bed again!
I spent that whole morning thinking about the puzzle. The kids have an oddly shaped room. I needed to move the crib away from the door but there isn't a whole lot of extra room to work with in there.
I had a great idea and started to move things around. I shuffled around the room moving first one thing and then another. It was like working a slide puzzle. Finally I found myself at the point of just moving one last thing into place.... and heaven forbid it won't go!! I try and I try and I try.
No! I didn't get the puzzle this far along and now have to move it all back? Surely it will fit!
I measured. It should be fitting. There is enough room.
And then I remembered, The baseboards!! They are 1 inch extra around the whole room.
I measured again. Sure enough, if the baseboards weren't there it would fit just fine.
There is no other way to arrange the room so that the door closes and Landon isn't right by the light switch.
Can I pull it out myself.... Sure, I can do it. It is my house. Is Andrew going to be mad.... Maybe.... but would it solve the problems Yes it would. So.... why not? My next thought, Where is the hammer?
After pulling the baseboard and continuing to slowly work the pieces in, I can now say that the puzzle really is solved.
Here is the view from just inside their room.
Here is what is looks like from the closet.
I couldn't move the bed any further towards the doorway or it wouldn't close.
Here is what they see from where their beds meet now....
I have to sat that there is still some room to improve... This is what we consider jammies being put away.... I am sure that this plan would fly with my mom.
Friday, May 20, 2011
The Laundry Room Project
I wrote this post on Wednesday, but kept put off publishing it because I kept forgetting to get the pictures of how it all turned out. I didn't think you would want to read about work and not see how it all turned out.
I decided to declutter the floor in one room. I racked my brain for a room that wasn't functioning. I started a load of laundry and was inspired by my inability to even open the laundry room door... spilled dog food, enough pop cans/bottles to fill an large garbage bag all mixed with useful things and dyer lint. (Sadly there was even a litter-box in there from waaay back when we still let the cat inside.) This was my project....
I don't have a before shot... well because this room was so horribly wrong that I don't want to remember how bad it was and I want you to have the ability to look me in the eyes again. Trust me.... You didn't want to see the before pictures of this project.
In deep cleaning it, I learned there was a LOT of wasted space.After much more thought I decided to make a purpose the room. I made it a play area for the kids.
Now there is space for dress up clothes.
Their play kitchen is all set up.
And all of their baby dolls have room too!
It is a small room, but doesn't it look good!! The kids have been loving having the extra space.
This is a win-win!
I decided to declutter the floor in one room. I racked my brain for a room that wasn't functioning. I started a load of laundry and was inspired by my inability to even open the laundry room door... spilled dog food, enough pop cans/bottles to fill an large garbage bag all mixed with useful things and dyer lint. (Sadly there was even a litter-box in there from waaay back when we still let the cat inside.) This was my project....
I don't have a before shot... well because this room was so horribly wrong that I don't want to remember how bad it was and I want you to have the ability to look me in the eyes again. Trust me.... You didn't want to see the before pictures of this project.
In deep cleaning it, I learned there was a LOT of wasted space.After much more thought I decided to make a purpose the room. I made it a play area for the kids.
Now there is space for dress up clothes.
Their play kitchen is all set up.
And all of their baby dolls have room too!
It is a small room, but doesn't it look good!! The kids have been loving having the extra space.
This is a win-win!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Letter to Myself: 2011 Edition
Another year... another letter. I am getting a little predictable here. I am sure that no one is reading this, probably not even me the 2012 version of me. But taking a look back at the last year is always good. The highlights of my year, as always, revolve around the kids.
2010 was full of adventures. It all started with a trip to Disneyland! That trip was so wonderful. The girls really had fun and are still talking about it. I bet even you (the 2012 Sarah) haven't heard the end of their excited jabbering about Disneyland.
2010 was full of adventures. It all started with a trip to Disneyland! That trip was so wonderful. The girls really had fun and are still talking about it. I bet even you (the 2012 Sarah) haven't heard the end of their excited jabbering about Disneyland.
We love those kids. Look at their sweet faces. They changed a lot over the course of 2010. First of all, you added that boy! Landon is so much fun. He is new and different, raising a boy is experience all in its self.
Starting over again is amazing. It is scary and it goes too fast. Landon is eating solids, trying to sit up and scooting already. He loved Christmas. He got into opening the presents so fast! I cannot wait until next year.
Elizabeth has fallen into the big sister role and is still learning what that means. She is a big girl now. Just yesterday she was telling you about 80% of the letter sounds correctly! I am sure she is continuing to amaze you, because she already does everyday. Elizabeth loves dress up and princesses. She could spend her whole day singing and is doing pretty good. There is nothing like sitting in church next to her during worship. She still has high highs and low lows. Her fits are still a big deal... but you are working on them.
Paige lost many teeth this year. There for a while, she could hardly eat....Luckily she got her front teeth for Christmas. She has settled in to school and is learning new things each day. Our only concern is her forgetfulness. Paige would love to go back to Disneyland someday and is already planning Landon's first trip. She has always been a planner. She has developed a favorite toy, her Jessie.
Both girls grew their hair out and then got major hair cuts in October. Remember to never get a Bob with Layers.... It is way too much work for a kids hair cut!
As I am sitting here now, my heart says we are not done having kids. But we are nearing Andrew's original cut off date... here's hoping you have convinced him to not be done yet, if you aren't ready yet. If you are ready, YAY!
Goals for 2011!!!
Do the FlyLady program!
Continue to pay down debt!
Find time to be ALONE once a month?!
Try to find time for DATES again?!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
7 Days!
There is no putting into words how excited I am for Christmas this year. I seem to have caught the girl's excitement.... and am as giddy as they are. It also might be that we am going home for Christmas this year. I love having excuses to go up and spend time with everyone there. I am looking forward to snacking and board games, chatting with my sister and watching all the kids running around in circles. That little list doesn't even sum up everything I am excited for... It is almost here.... SEVEN DAYS! I can't wait!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Finally Some Good Service
My battle with UdderCovers has taken a nice turn and none of the credit should go to them! If you google "Kaleb Pierce Milk Bands LLC" one of my posts is on the first page of results!!!
Someone saw me complaining on BabyCenter and took action!
A company has offered to replace my cover with one of nursing covers.I did some research and feel comfortable at least trying their product out. From what I can tell there is at least more stitching involved in keeping their boning inside the fabric. I chose to have them send me the Black Eyelet! I haven't seen the product in person yet, but I will let everyone know what I think as soon as it arrives.
The best part of this story is that this wasn't even their problem and they are coming in to fix it! Ah, if only more companies would be willing to actually take care of customers concerns! Really this just goes to show the power of Moms on the internet. I am not sure if this would have happened before our age of technology.
Someone saw me complaining on BabyCenter and took action!
A company has offered to replace my cover with one of nursing covers.I did some research and feel comfortable at least trying their product out. From what I can tell there is at least more stitching involved in keeping their boning inside the fabric. I chose to have them send me the Black Eyelet! I haven't seen the product in person yet, but I will let everyone know what I think as soon as it arrives.
The best part of this story is that this wasn't even their problem and they are coming in to fix it! Ah, if only more companies would be willing to actually take care of customers concerns! Really this just goes to show the power of Moms on the internet. I am not sure if this would have happened before our age of technology.
Friday, October 22, 2010
An Apology?
Within minutes of sending my email... I got this in response.
Hi Sarah,
We are sorry you child got hurt. As a father, I always check products used around my children to ensure their safety on a regular basis and I would hope other parents would do the same. I will look into what we can do to improve our product and thank you for letting us know. Again we are truly sorry. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kaleb Pierce
Milk Bands LLC
Does that sound backhanded to anyone else?
UdderCovers Response
After giving UdderCovers a month and a half to get back to me... I got impatient realized they were never going to even acknowledge my email or concerns. So I wrote them again!
Did my angry and concerned letter fall on deaf ears?!! I am still hurt. It is adding to my pain, that you don't even care to apologize or acknowledge my concerns.
Please at least respond in some way.
Still concerned!
Sarah
I was really excited. I loved your product. I was going to buy more (at full price!) And then, without warning... You almost took my son's eye out!!!! I want to hear that you are going to be using better materials to make your covers. Or be doing more stitching to keep that boning inside! I want to hear that you are going to improve your product! I want an apology, granted I know that will never happen. I want to know that you care about your products and the people who are using them! (I am not asking for anything from you again... as I don't trust you)
If this wasn't clear enough for you, I want your product fixed for other people... I cannot bear the thought of what could have happened if my son's eye had been open.
Did my angry and concerned letter fall on deaf ears?!! I am still hurt. It is adding to my pain, that you don't even care to apologize or acknowledge my concerns.
Please at least respond in some way.
Still concerned!
Sarah
This was their response...
Hi Sarah,
What would you like from us? You used a promo code that brought the nursing covers down to $0 and only paid shipping fees. What is fair as you did not really purchase the covers to start with and only paid for shipping?
Kaleb
Milk Bands LLC
After talking with Andrew, I decided to write them back.... Is this on track?? What do you think???
If this wasn't clear enough for you, I want your product fixed for other people... I cannot bear the thought of what could have happened if my son's eye had been open.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Here is my very first angry email for a company. Along with this the company recieved 9 photos of both Landon and my Uddercover. You can see a few of the photos here.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=200758&id=624988073&l=95ff2540b6
Dear Customer Service Department,
I was very excited to hear about Uddercovers! Even more so when I found a code to get one for a discounted price. The deal seeker in me couldn't help it, I ordered 2! I have been using them regularly since my son Landon's birth, 7 weeks ago. Your product has given me a freedom I didn't have with my first 2 children. I loved my Uddercover and since Landon's birth we haven't left home without it. I have been asked countless time about my Uddercover, and each time I PROUDLY shared about your product. Even yesterday, I shared about how great I thought my Uddercover was.
I will not be doing that any longer!!! I had no idea that Uddercover could be a dangerous product. Or that I could potentially take my son's eye out..
After my most reccent feeding...In order to burp my son, I lifted my cover and pulled it to the side of my son and then down. My normally quiet and happy son, let out a blood curdling scream. When I looked down at my screaming son, to my horror, I found blood. There was a scratch on his face. It went from above his eye to the side of his cheek. Luckily it missed his eyeball!
I had no idea how I could have hurt him at first... and then I looked at my Uddercover!! The boning that is supposed to be a helpful way to peak at my son while feeding him was poking out! And not only 1 piece of boning but 2 pieces!
I have taken the liberty of attaching photos of Landon and of your faulty product also known as my Uddercover. I thought that maybe you would want to see proof of what your product has done to my sweet son, Landon.
I am frustrated. I am hurt. And I am filled with guilt that I hurt my son right after giving him exactly what he needed. How could you have done that to a new mother?
I have followed your care directions to a "T." My Uddercover is only 7 weeks old, surely it should not be worn out already. Especially since I have 2 different Uddercovers and only use them when I am away from home and feel the need for added privacy.
I am assuming that it wasn't your intention to hurt precious babies, like my darling Landon. And that it is your desire to be helpful to mothers that are just settling in to life with their new babies.
I am filled with questions. Why isn't your product reinforced more? Are you using faulty materials to make your product? Are your care instructions mistaken? Did you test your product to see how well it would hold up?
It is my current opinion that you are cutting corners somewhere. My experience says that, at the very least, you have not tested your product enough and are not informed as to what your product could do to these new little people.
I will no longer be using your product! From this point on, my once loved and bragged about Uddercover will be gathering dust... instead of being the advertising that it could have continued to be. I will also make it a point to share about my experience with your product. I am sure that my friends that are expecting new ones of their own will be very interested in my experience.
I am hopeful that you will find a way to make me a happy mother once again. And that you will find a way to protect these innocent children from harm. For that is all that a new mother is trying to do. Protect her child from harm. It is also exactly what I didn't do today. I harmed my baby with your product.
Sarah Chandler
(I placed my real contact information here)
PS I am hoping to hear from you soon. So that I can at the very least tell my family and friends that you as a company are trying to improve.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=200758&id=624988073&l=95ff2540b6
Dear Customer Service Department,
I was very excited to hear about Uddercovers! Even more so when I found a code to get one for a discounted price. The deal seeker in me couldn't help it, I ordered 2! I have been using them regularly since my son Landon's birth, 7 weeks ago. Your product has given me a freedom I didn't have with my first 2 children. I loved my Uddercover and since Landon's birth we haven't left home without it. I have been asked countless time about my Uddercover, and each time I PROUDLY shared about your product. Even yesterday, I shared about how great I thought my Uddercover was.
I will not be doing that any longer!!! I had no idea that Uddercover could be a dangerous product. Or that I could potentially take my son's eye out..
After my most reccent feeding...In order to burp my son, I lifted my cover and pulled it to the side of my son and then down. My normally quiet and happy son, let out a blood curdling scream. When I looked down at my screaming son, to my horror, I found blood. There was a scratch on his face. It went from above his eye to the side of his cheek. Luckily it missed his eyeball!
I had no idea how I could have hurt him at first... and then I looked at my Uddercover!! The boning that is supposed to be a helpful way to peak at my son while feeding him was poking out! And not only 1 piece of boning but 2 pieces!
I have taken the liberty of attaching photos of Landon and of your faulty product also known as my Uddercover. I thought that maybe you would want to see proof of what your product has done to my sweet son, Landon.
I am frustrated. I am hurt. And I am filled with guilt that I hurt my son right after giving him exactly what he needed. How could you have done that to a new mother?
I have followed your care directions to a "T." My Uddercover is only 7 weeks old, surely it should not be worn out already. Especially since I have 2 different Uddercovers and only use them when I am away from home and feel the need for added privacy.
I am assuming that it wasn't your intention to hurt precious babies, like my darling Landon. And that it is your desire to be helpful to mothers that are just settling in to life with their new babies.
I am filled with questions. Why isn't your product reinforced more? Are you using faulty materials to make your product? Are your care instructions mistaken? Did you test your product to see how well it would hold up?
It is my current opinion that you are cutting corners somewhere. My experience says that, at the very least, you have not tested your product enough and are not informed as to what your product could do to these new little people.
I will no longer be using your product! From this point on, my once loved and bragged about Uddercover will be gathering dust... instead of being the advertising that it could have continued to be. I will also make it a point to share about my experience with your product. I am sure that my friends that are expecting new ones of their own will be very interested in my experience.
I am hopeful that you will find a way to make me a happy mother once again. And that you will find a way to protect these innocent children from harm. For that is all that a new mother is trying to do. Protect her child from harm. It is also exactly what I didn't do today. I harmed my baby with your product.
Sarah Chandler
(I placed my real contact information here)
PS I am hoping to hear from you soon. So that I can at the very least tell my family and friends that you as a company are trying to improve.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
No Thing Thursday
It seems that today got away from me. I never found the time or desire to do any of my fun things. My list is supposed to be helping me be motivated to do the things that need to be done by helping me see joy everyday. I didn't need my list today. I found both motivation and joy without it!
My kitchen is cleaner than when I woke up! And I made dinner! I even found some time to take some pictures of Landon.
Can you tell that we had a lot of wardrobe changes today?
It was a good day. And as I am readying myself for bed, I am pleased. I wish there was more that I accomplished. Every mother feels that, right?
My kitchen is cleaner than when I woke up! And I made dinner! I even found some time to take some pictures of Landon.
It was a good day. And as I am readying myself for bed, I am pleased. I wish there was more that I accomplished. Every mother feels that, right?
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tackling Projects and Making Dessert
Today was a slow starting day. I got nothing accomplished before lunch... or even before 3 this afternoon. Then it was like a switch flipped and suddenly I wanted to deep clean my bedroom. Of course that is something that didn't have to be done, unlike the dishes or the laundry. On the other hand, cleaning my room always helps me feel better about the rest of the house.
I am done with that project!
It feels really good to have started something big like that and have it finished that day.
Beyond doing something around the house, I wanted to do something fun. Today's fun thing.... Making dessert with the girls. I might have cheated on this one. We made Ice Cream Sundaes. Only we are out of most of our toppings.... The girls ended up with ice cream and bananas. Luckily, we found cherries in the fridge just as we were finishing up!
It was an easy thing, but doing little projects like that help me feel a little more normal.
And in the end the girls still got to do something a little out of the ordinary and had a treat too!
I am done with that project!
It feels really good to have started something big like that and have it finished that day.
Beyond doing something around the house, I wanted to do something fun. Today's fun thing.... Making dessert with the girls. I might have cheated on this one. We made Ice Cream Sundaes. Only we are out of most of our toppings.... The girls ended up with ice cream and bananas. Luckily, we found cherries in the fridge just as we were finishing up!
It was an easy thing, but doing little projects like that help me feel a little more normal.
And in the end the girls still got to do something a little out of the ordinary and had a treat too!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Thankful Tears
God has answered 2 of my prayers these last few days. I have seen hope in a hard health situation... It isn't that scary "C"word! And someone else dear to me just got a job offer that will move them closer to us.
Mostly, I am thankful that sometimes God says, "Yes!"
I still have quite the laundry list of concerns before the Lord, and I am trying not to take any of them back.
Mostly, I am thankful that sometimes God says, "Yes!"
I still have quite the laundry list of concerns before the Lord, and I am trying not to take any of them back.
Elizabeth's Advice
Elizabeth just gave me some very good advice about my adventure in JCPenny yesterday. "Don't talk to strangers." It is amazing how right she was... oh the power of just ignoring someone.
Day 2
Today has been a good day.
It feels like a weight has been lifted from my chest.
I saw my parents.
And although it seems silly, my house is cleaner today than it was yesterday.
At least right now, my heart is filled with hope.
I am praying that I can continue to see the positives of everyday.
It feels like a weight has been lifted from my chest.
I saw my parents.
And although it seems silly, my house is cleaner today than it was yesterday.
At least right now, my heart is filled with hope.
I am praying that I can continue to see the positives of everyday.
Monday, August 23, 2010
A Visit from my Parents
Looks like my 2nd nice thing is already planned for me tomorrow. My parents are coming! I have wanted them to come for weeks now... and they are finally coming. In order for that to happen I HAVE to clean tonight and probably even more in the morning. I wish we had more notice... but that doesn't mean I would be any more prepared.
I am hopeful that my journey through all these happy experiences will really lift my spirits. Right now, they are seeming a bit like work...
Please be praying for our visit. It has been so long since we have seen each other. Right now it feels like a lifetime.
I am hopeful that my journey through all these happy experiences will really lift my spirits. Right now, they are seeming a bit like work...
Please be praying for our visit. It has been so long since we have seen each other. Right now it feels like a lifetime.
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