tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post50918856658503615..comments2023-09-10T02:32:29.740-05:00Comments on The Other Mama: Girl- It's a Four Letter WordHillary @ The Other Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07001572958600385505noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-67720040576046259142010-03-03T11:15:25.780-06:002010-03-03T11:15:25.780-06:00Love this post! I would say about the drama, if y...Love this post! I would say about the drama, if you are a drama free mama then she will probably be pretty sensible in that way. It also helps having brothers but no sisters. I have a very similar red tinted picture of myself with the SAME fake forest background, lol. 1980-81?Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566549937394561121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-80766588913703675162010-02-24T21:42:09.649-06:002010-02-24T21:42:09.649-06:00I recently discovered your blog through The Pleate...I recently discovered your blog through The Pleated Poppy. I laugh hysterically at least 3-1/2 times per post. Thanks!<br /><br />Beware little girl's clothes...I have one child, a one year old girl and I am completely addicted to buying clothes. She has enough hand-me-downs from friends that I probably didn't need to ever buy her anything. (But buy I did!) I love Gymboree & Old Navy...always buying on clearance! <br /><br />Good luck! :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358972288433799596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-50154004715094594072010-02-24T16:56:21.059-06:002010-02-24T16:56:21.059-06:00Awww, don't stress too much! I felt the same w...Awww, don't stress too much! I felt the same way when I found out I was having a girl, and now with three ages 13, 11 and 2, it really isn't that bad. Don't get me wrong, there is drama and tears, but the giggles and that special bond between mother and daughter make up for it. I STILL have no clue how to "play" barbies, house, or anything make-believe that doesn't have to deal with cars or GI Joes, but they always corrected me. "Mommmmyyyy, your not doing it right!!!" (Ps...get used to hearing that one...lol). Just roll with the punches and you'll do great! Oh and a well stocked wine celler and chocolate DOES help with the older two!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00799146489141157288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-18095141527847334762010-02-23T22:07:43.997-06:002010-02-23T22:07:43.997-06:00I'm with @Elizabeth about letting "other ...I'm with @Elizabeth about letting "other people" buy all the cute clothes. They will, you know they will. I tell the grandmas, "She's fine with clothes, really," and more show up. I swear, DLG has more clothes than me, some she's only worn once. And guess that's the same with every baby girl, 'cause you can find TONS of good girl stuff secondhand. Yes, more plain t-shirts; if the boys have any they haven't worn-out, use those. I put quite a bit of big-brother's stuff on DLG, just for a change.<br /><br />Ask me again in 8 years about the hormones, and I'll likely pass you that bottle of wine & the box of chocolates; DLG is SO mini-me. And I remember what a hormonal drama queen I was. (Was? Wait, still am once a month. Better put wine & chocolate on the shopping list....)LizzieV.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07603632190772380098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-56266345682497731942010-02-23T21:48:15.081-06:002010-02-23T21:48:15.081-06:00I love seeing in your prom pic that you too wore h...I love seeing in your prom pic that you too wore hose that were 3 shades darker than they needed to be. Why did we do that?? Denial of our true tone or what??<br />This post was hilarious, and like they all said above... you will be fine. Girls are so much fun! Wouldn't know what to do in this testosterone filled house without my daughter. We LOVE some GNOs too. So special.Holly-- The Storm Chaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834342524567860800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-8063000107933292952010-02-23T19:05:28.482-06:002010-02-23T19:05:28.482-06:00HILLARY, I can't get over how funny this was ....HILLARY, I can't get over how funny this was ... Lisa Frank trapper keeper?!!!!! HAAHA! xoxoHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14874605276355045443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-62955022622462389962010-02-23T17:38:03.012-06:002010-02-23T17:38:03.012-06:00Lordy, Hillary! I got words. Word for ya. Pleas...Lordy, Hillary! I got words. Word for ya. Please don't mind that an elderly mother of a friend of yours is writing. I got time and fingers.<br />First, this little girl is sooo gonna wrap your heart up and tie it in a pink bow that I just can't find the words to tell you how much. <br />Second, you are about to birth your best friend for the rest of you life. Boys do guy things when they are not tots. They will end up going with Dad and the boys...and later, just the boys. I know, you are already tearing up. But it's true. And we won't even touch on when they get married. You'd start bawling sure 'nuff. <br />Third: All those cute pictures you have of yourself playing ball, cheering, prom....you get to do all that again. Just with your angel girl! For me it was like doing adolescence and teen years the first time...and not well. Then, with my wisdom of Soloman that came later...getting to do it again with Donna! I did it better that time :)<br />You are going to be so ga-ga you will embarrass youself. Right. You embarrass yourself now. But...more. It will definitely be more. I'm so happy for you all!<br />BB TuckerBB Tuckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-76390728087633396742010-02-23T16:50:21.519-06:002010-02-23T16:50:21.519-06:00Unfortunately I don't have any advice as I don...Unfortunately I don't have any advice as I don't have any kids.<br /><br />I am a girl though!<br /><br />You'll be fine! Can't wait to hear all the stories once little baby girl gets here :)Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14209165510483089235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-58588930168683911352010-02-23T16:06:20.462-06:002010-02-23T16:06:20.462-06:00You crack me up! Trust me, as the mom of 9 year o...You crack me up! Trust me, as the mom of 9 year old boy he can act just like a teenage girl sometimes. Yours are still little, give them time. :)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516696382773828462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-43272092914083100382010-02-23T15:25:40.256-06:002010-02-23T15:25:40.256-06:00Congratulations on your newest addition!
I was re...Congratulations on your newest addition!<br /><br />I was relieved when I found out I was haivng a girl... Boys are what scare me! Really, how does one potty train someone with different parts?<br />N provides plenty of drama, and she's only three, but the constant "Is Lauren going to wear a dress to daycare? Is Lauren going to wear pants to daycare? What's Lauren eating for breakfast? Does Lauren read one or two books? etc. etc. etc " is worth it.<br /><br />She seems to be more of a nurturer then most of the little boys we know. More empathetic as well... <br /><br />A sweet little girl is enough to make even the most anti-pink person give in! <br /><br />One other thing... the companies that make tights for little girls lie! N is still wearing 9-18month size, and she is a full sized three year old!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896004908985583913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-54168406899819298582010-02-23T14:12:13.011-06:002010-02-23T14:12:13.011-06:00I would feel the same way about raising a girl, es...I would feel the same way about raising a girl, especially in the high school OGM years. You'll survive. Probably with a good bottle of wine in one hand some chocolate in the other. LOL.Allison @ Alli 'n Sonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046247622825649638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-58354998838933563162010-02-23T14:02:31.896-06:002010-02-23T14:02:31.896-06:00Hillary,
My prayer is that your new little girl wi...Hillary,<br />My prayer is that your new little girl will give you as much pleasure and love as you have given us!!<br />The unconditional love & understanding will be natural---Remember what "Other Mama" used to say, "The instructions come with 'em!!"<br />You'll be the greatest!! <br /> Love ya, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-78057790774257558232010-02-23T13:00:33.994-06:002010-02-23T13:00:33.994-06:00You will be fine.
But the hair. I think that'...You will be fine.<br /><br />But the hair. I think that's a valid concern. It may have kept me up at night already. Because I have yet to control MY hair; how am I supposed to help my daughter with hers???<br /><br />Seriously, I really, REALLY did NOT want a daughter. The women in my family are notoriously crazy and mothers/daughters do not have good relationships. Plus, I actually am NOT girly. (You, my friend, are GIRLYYYYYY. Just own it. You are. I saw your luggage. You are.)<br /><br />You will be fine. But if it's any help at all, I'll be here to tell you all the fun things you have to look forward to - like 2-year-old drama queens who are obsessed with princesses and insist on wearing PINK every single day of their lives. :)Mary @ Giving Up On Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879039457971511498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-38283568944179717802010-02-23T12:38:24.809-06:002010-02-23T12:38:24.809-06:00You'll do fine. As far as clothes goes, thoug...You'll do fine. As far as clothes goes, though, this is where your consignment shopping expertise is going to come in handy. To me, it is the only way to go. Let somebody else pay the big bucks for the cute clothes, then you buy them from them!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139143207850591072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-86857095649742168592010-02-23T11:54:50.701-06:002010-02-23T11:54:50.701-06:00We can help each other out. My first is a girl and...We can help each other out. My first is a girl and my 2nd a boy. He scares me. I don't know anything about boys...what do they DO in locker rooms? how do they talk to girls? do they HAVE to talk to girls? do they LIKE their moms? or just pretend to like their moms b/c they really like their dads better? will they like being with me when I hate sports, dirt and animals? <br /><br />SRSLY. I worry about being a mom of a boy. Help me and I'll help you. Being a girl mom is a cinch. Just pretend she's you.ohAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007616022449312125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-48338920398974368582010-02-23T10:06:43.417-06:002010-02-23T10:06:43.417-06:00ATTITUDE. Be prepared for LOTS of it! :) (And min...ATTITUDE. Be prepared for LOTS of it! :) (And mine's only 3yo!)Ashley Pichea [PicheaPlace.com]https://www.blogger.com/profile/06743867885337441293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-75109547435852124822010-02-23T10:02:37.350-06:002010-02-23T10:02:37.350-06:00It will all come naturally. I don't go out of ...It will all come naturally. I don't go out of my way to do curly stuff with Cate, we just let things flow. It's funny how she gravitates toward certain things. My parents got her a Hello Kitty Beanie Babie for Valentine's Day and she instantly fell in love with it (Kitty...Kitty...).<br />As for clothes, I love Carter's, Old Navy, and Target. But I would say that about boy's clothes, too. See, they're not so different!<br />Now, I don't even want to think about puberty. *shudder* I'm glad we have a boy going through that first and who will hopefully be a protective older brother.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278980292767796528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-63252791109000667962010-02-23T09:42:18.233-06:002010-02-23T09:42:18.233-06:00Hillary, here's the great thing is that they s...Hillary, here's the great thing is that they start really small just like the boys and you take it one day at a time. I have a friend that has 3 boys and was TERRIFIED to have a girl. So far the first 3 months have been wonderful:) Don't go too crazy on the clothes-friends and fam. will do that for you. The best advice for girls clothes I have is to have plenty of cute (not onesie) white shirts go go with everything in case you can't find a matching shirt. Take a deep breath and you will be awesome!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903293119942932868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-12902509118728726372010-02-23T09:17:57.545-06:002010-02-23T09:17:57.545-06:00Hillary,
I can just send you one of my 3 and you...Hillary, <br /><br />I can just send you one of my 3 and you can determine after oh about an hour how much fun or how scared to be! M is 9 and has been a drama queen since day 1 who complains every day that there is NOTHING to wear standing in a closet overflowing with clothes, V is my tomboy who loves getting dirty and doesn't car what she wears, and A, well she will outwit you in 2 seconds flat and is a diva in disquise! <br /><br />Each and every single girl is completely different in each and every way! Some days I want to scream and run away but most days are fun and full of laughter! <br /><br />Congrats again!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163612257748754304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-3745890040770873082010-02-23T09:16:28.942-06:002010-02-23T09:16:28.942-06:00You are too funny!!! I feel I fail my daughter ev...You are too funny!!! I feel I fail my daughter every day because she doesn't wear a matching hair bow with every outfit ... it's just not in me:(Nashville TV Showhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233349260192922328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-48881719139633321972010-02-23T09:02:41.127-06:002010-02-23T09:02:41.127-06:00You are forgetting about the moment you first hold...You are forgetting about the moment you first hold your daughter and realize that you would deal with a list of 1-100 if it meant getting to be her mother for the rest of your life.<br /><br />I have a girl and I'm living the good life for sure.<br /><br />Hoping all your fears will be put to rest soon, but they do make for a good laugh! ")<br /><br />Nice meeting you at Blissdom!Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356948275526610098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-75449923251601610462010-02-23T08:45:20.608-06:002010-02-23T08:45:20.608-06:00most of your worries are about girls when they are...most of your worries are about girls when they are teenagers, you have years to prepare, it will be all good, besides with brothers things might not be so bad. girl clothes are fun and girls are so sweet, especially when they love their "babies."Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801637876854705975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-40205144161466288122010-02-23T08:34:48.934-06:002010-02-23T08:34:48.934-06:00You know I have a LOT to say on this topic, having...You know I have a LOT to say on this topic, having three girls myself and loving about 99% of it (this morning being the 1% exception). So I think I'll answer your hesitations one by one.<br /><br />1. Drama. Just buy yourself a membership to the Thespian Society of America. You'll need it.<br /><br />2. Bowl Cuts. Thank goodness long hair is in. Just put it in a ponytail and you're good to go. For the next 18 years. Seriously.<br /><br />3. Perms with Bowl Cuts. See above.<br /><br />4. Boys. I honestly have no clue about them. Never will. Just pray your girl is like mine and have sworn off boys through high school. And remind her often that there's nobody good enough for her. Nobody.<br /><br />5. Peer Pressure. Honey, if the only thing your daughter wants to pierce is her ear, I'd say you've got it good. Just be firm with the boundaries you set.<br /><br />6. Clothes. Don't worry about the pink--she may not like pink at all. And then you can just put her in her brothers' clothes for the first five years. :)<br /><br />On a serious note, please, I beg you, talk to your daughter about clothes and what's appropriate and what's not. Too many girls (Christian girls, too!) don't know what it means to dress modestly . . . or else they don't care. It's a big deal. <br /><br />7. Prom Date. See #4 above.<br /><br />8, 9, and 10. Hormones. Trust me. Hormones start around age 8, even if one certain thing is lacking. And then you can be assured that you'll be back to square 1 with the drama. <br /><br />You're going to be just fine, Hillary. Just take a deep breath, walk away when you have to (like I did this morning), and enjoy the ride. I absolutely LOVE my teenagers--they are wonderful. Don't trust anyone who says teenage girls are a pain. It's all in what you make it.Shelly Wildmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366214414205646931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-20842575776621665612010-02-23T08:19:31.116-06:002010-02-23T08:19:31.116-06:00Okay, the clothes. Start early the season before ...Okay, the clothes. Start early the season before so you don't have to buy in one big lump (cha ching) to get cute clothes. I buy a little each month the season before. I mix it up with Kissy Kissy for pj's and a few play clothes. You will pay $$, but if you buy the clothes 6 months bigger, she can still wear them for a long while, and they wash really well. I am able to get stains out of this material I thought wouldn't be possible. <br />Also, Little Lavender is a great website for buying consignment clothes. There's not always a great selection but I check it once a month or so. I also send some clothes there to consign. They give you half. It's located in B'ham. www.littlelavender.com<br />I do buy 2-3 dresses per season. That's really all you need for church if she is only wearing it once a week, or every 3 weeks. I focus more on cute shirts and matching shorts that she can truly get some wear out of for a few months. It's so funny that the thought of buying her jeans just makes me cringe at this point. I'm such a clothes snob. <br />I do fill in with pants and shirts from Target for daycare. You can get one outfit for $8. Can't beat that! <br />It is sooo much fun!! You are going to have a ball!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092983312292350420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005234532014158396.post-60614887076411508212010-02-23T08:14:45.449-06:002010-02-23T08:14:45.449-06:00I was in SERIOUS denial when the doctor told me I ...I was in SERIOUS denial when the doctor told me I was going to have a girl. SERIOUS DENIAL!! I am a girl and I've never understood them. NEVER. Still don't to some degree.<br /><br />However, my Princess is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. She brings out my girly side - we even get our nails done together. However, because I'm not that into clothes, she's not that into clothes. THANK GOD! And, I hope it stays that way. She's happy with jeans and a t-shirt. <br /><br />She's only seven, and there is drama and emotion, but it's tempered with utter sweetness. Not sure what will happen when she hits puberty, but it's going to be an interesting ride.<br /><br />I'm thinking God gave her to me so that someday I may understand the female species.Kathy @ House of Hillshttp://houseofhills.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com