new mom/new sahm

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Registered: 06-24-2003
new mom/new sahm
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Mon, 04-05-2004 - 10:47pm
I just want to introduce myself. My name is Courtney and I have a 4 month old baby boy that was born this past Thanksgiving day, 11.27.03. His name is Conner. He was a surprise to my husband and I, but we are so happy nonetheless. We live in Dallas, and I am 27 years old. We didn't think that we were going to be able to live on one income, but after making some cutbacks, we realized that we could do it. I decided to bring in a little extra income by watching another couple's baby while she works as a teacher at a nearby school. The little girl that I watch is a nine month old named Taylor. Needless to say, my hands are full. I just found these boards tonite, and I hope to find some time to visit them more often, because I need some help a lot of times, and I always need a release. It's hard enough being patient with your own child sometimes, much less someone elses.

I am sure that all of you will be hearing from me more often.

Courtney

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Registered: 03-26-2004
Mon, 04-05-2004 - 11:01pm
Hi! I just found this board tonight, too, but I'll say "Welcome Aboard" just the same! You are much braver than I--new mom, plus taking on someone else's? More power to ya! I tried babysitting, too, for the son of a friend of mine. I did it for about ten months, and I just couldn't handle it anymore! I felt "obligated" to her son, and my own son was constantly being told "just a minute", "don't wake the baby", "here, watch a movie", "not now, I have to feed/change/whatever the baby". Poor thing! But I'm sure you'll do a much better job than I did! There are some good boards here, a lot of interesting topics, and a lot of support! Hope to see you here again! :)