Mother's Day is balls (a bit ranty).

Submitted by BeforeDreaming on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 2:53pm.

What do I want for mother's day?
Cloth diapers and some sleep.
I'm so effing broke right now, I can't afford to buy another bag of these disposables. I applied for Miracle Diapers, but they're so backed up right now, it could be months. I want to go hiking with my kids today, but my older son is still asleep and I know he'd rather not venture out.
My mom just called me to lay the same trip on me that she always does. She feels forgotten. It's the same story every damn holiday and especially Mother's Day. I'm so tired of this guilt trip. Hey lady, you raised us to be this emotionally disengaged from one another. This is just how it is. Let's let each other off of the hook and not pretend it's different.
And further more,I don't want to go over there because she's homebrewing beer all day and I'm sober. I can't afford the gas to get to her house right now. I can't afford flowers. Heck, I can't even afford the gas to get to the grocery store so that I can use my food stamps and WIC. I'm tired. Bleh.

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Submitted by BeforeDreaming on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 3:09am.

Thank all of you fantastic mamas for your words and offers of support. It really helped get me through the day knowing that I had some rad mamas rooting for me.
I ended up hiking with DD12 and Jonah along our local rail trail and then DD surprised me with lunch at our fave cafe right around the corner. I've just been trying to focus on how blessed I am to have such amazing children (and supportive mama friends!) and not worry so much about the guilt I am experiencing as a result of my mom's stuff. I found out that my brother, nephew, and sis in law spent last night with her. How can she feel abandoned if she is spending time with family and we are all calling her to wish her a happy day? It's insane, her expectations of us are so unrealistic! Sorry about the rant... Thanks again!

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Submitted by Creatress on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 2:41am.

I'm trying to remember when your little one was born...I may have some to spare, if I know what size. (Definitely not a full stash, but it could be something, eh?)

Vibes for money headed your way. Ooof. Peace.

Submitted by BeforeDreaming on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 3:02am.

He's 5 months old now. He's a little over 17lbs. Anything would be great... thanks so much!

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Submitted by sweetdumpling on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 7:54pm.

i agree - forget about her. try to enjoy your mamas day without guilt.
i'm in the midst of my diapering at the moment, but i'm sure there are other mamas out here that would be willing to help.

vibes to you!

Submitted by meeshel on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 5:50pm.

she played her role and her outcome is her own. do the best that you can do and focus on your family. maybe you could put out the word here on HM for cloth diapers? I might have a few that I could send your way, but not many right now. I'm sure others have some to share. I have cloth diapered all 3 of my kids, but we are currently rotating cloth and disposables due to rashes. wow, disposables cost money!
Try to have a good mother's day - hopefully the weather is nice where you are.

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Submitted by wifemotherslave on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 5:05pm.

HUGS Honey. Could you bike or walk to the store maybe? Or raid the kids piggy banks for change for gas? Hey desperate times call for desperate measures! I had to buy groceries on the credit card today. We are having some lean times here too honey.
Hey I bet if you put out the question there are mamas who might be able to send you some cloth diapers. Smiling
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Submitted by agmommy on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 4:56pm.

hang in there mama. i haven't been here for months because i've been living on diaperswappers.com but thought i'd check in today. if you haven't already, check out DS. There are lots of things Free for Shipping and lots of moms who've posted similar situations while waiting on Miracle Diapers and have been helped. I hope it helps. how big's your LO?

Submitted by sunflower on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 3:12pm.

Sending you vibes for Mother's Day.

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