Comments on: Coffee Talk: Leaving Baby Overnight for the First Time

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:21:34 +0000

Ali you are a great Mommy! I know the feeling of your little one always wanting Mommy. We have the same scenario, Daddy plays with our little girl and I am there for comforting and such. I have not left my little one yet (almost 2) so I cannot imagine the anxiety you felt having to do this. The fact that your mother in law was able to come in is great! You guys do what makes your comfortable and what is best for Molly! I hope it all went well!!

By: Julia L

Julia L — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:50:21 +0000

Hey Ali! I have been searching your blog for a post about wiening Molly off of breast feeding! I could have sworn that I read one, but now I am thinking it may have been a comment reply. I really want to share your post (of it exists) with a friend to show her how NOT alone she is in her anxieties about wiening her newly-1-year-old son from the boob. Specifically her fears of not providing him the source of comfort he yearns for when he’s upset. I’m not a mom and, therefore, I can’t share true advice, but I was hoping to share your post with her because you are always so honest and upfront with the hard parts of motherhood. She could probably use the reminder that she’s not crazy and this is how most moms feel about the situation! And maybe some tips on how to get through it? Why do I feel like I read this somewhere here?? Also, I wanted to let you know that as a 30 year old woman who wants kids but is terrified by the thought of it, I really love reading your motherhood posts because it makes it feel like less of an “unknown”. So thank you!! And if you can point me to your mystical wiening/breast feeding post (if it exists), I would love to link it for my friend! Thanks 🙂 <3

By: Ayssa

Ayssa — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:21:04 +0000

Hi Ali! I have a 10 month old who I have not left for more than a few hours so I cannot give any solid advice, at least not from experience, but I really hope you were able to enjoy yourself. I could relate so much to when you said you had a small meltdown when Molly was 8 months. I have been feeling very tired lately and I’m trying to make more time for myself and be just a little selfish, because as full time mommies we deserve our time. Breastfeeding was very hard for me the first couple weeks, but once we got it, it was so great. My daughter is still breastfeeding 4 times a day, but still I look forward to weaning my daughter around 12 months as long as I see that she’s ready like Molly has shown. Your insta stories really hit me when you were breaking down about it because it reminded me how much it truly affects us moms too. You DO NOT have to explain yourself or give a reason why the other day was your last day nursing. You know what’s best for Molly and your family. I am so excited for you to see Molly this morning, I’m sure her face is going to be as lit up as yours and you’ll enjoy all the stories Kevin and your mother in law have to tell you about little miss Molly! Thank you for your blog!

Ayssa