What CM Has Done For Me And What It Means To You

[mommy_me]

 

 When I started to really come to CM for advice, I was a first time mom who thought I knew it all. Turns out I didn't know as much as I thought.

When I was pregnant with my first, I didn't want to breastfeed. It seemed gross to me(I was 19) But I came here in the different forums and became educated(A little more than I wanted actually) and realised it was worth a least a shot. I breastfed my dd until the Dr's made me stop. But I tried, for my baby

When I was fed up and tired, frustrated and consumed with tears, I came to CM and laughed. I learned what I was feeling was normal and I was NOT alone.

When I needed tips to potty train and looking for some advice from outside of my family, CM and the ladies here gave me information I needed and more.

 

When I lost my daughter at 19 weeks, the ladies of CM helped me through. Some cried with me, some prayed for me and most knew the pain I felt and helped me grow from the experience.

I come here to laugh, I come here to get advice, tips and information I didn't know was out there. Opinions on topics I didn't know I could have looked at differently.  And given me the chance to see things from another's eyes. CM has given me a place to be me and get to know some really great women.

I never thought this place would have such an impact on my life and the way I parent my children. I know its just the Internet. And it shouldn't mean so much...but to me it really does.

 

So what does CM mean to you; what is the best advice, ideas. What is the best thing about CM to you and has it made you into a better parent?

 

[mommy_me]

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[MsLadyBlue]

i'm glad it works for you sometimes you need outside support that you can't seem to get anywhere else

[BamaMommy2]

I have actually gotten alot of good advice from CM, even from *this* group! I've gotten a few negative responses, but they do not outweigh the positive. I love ths site.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your daughter. *hugs*

[thetrollcat]

So sorry for your loss.

I wont say CM hasnt had any contribution to some parenting improvement but I will say this place didnt do shit for me when i needed answers and support with my preteen or teen.

[mommy_me]

 Agreed. I see so many moms talking crap about this place but they are the ones who frequent it the most lol. What do you like the most about CM?

Quoting MsLadyBlue:

i'm glad it works for you sometimes you need outside support that you can't seem to get anywhere else

 

[Anonymous]

since I joined cafemom I realized that I'm not wierd that much more ppl Bf past a year then I thought.

I came to cafemom (different groups) to get advice with cloth diapering, advice with potty training my daughter, advice with my relationship with my df.

Some moms advice on here is very helpful.

[mommy_me]

 :( Im sorry you didnt get the answers you needed. I would help but Im afraid I wouldnt be any, the only experience I have with teenagers is from when I used to be one lol

Quoting thetrollcat:

So sorry for your loss.

I wont say CM hasnt had any contribution to some parenting improvement but I will say this place didnt do shit for me when i needed answers and support with my preteen or teen.

 

[iamcafemom83]

It is entertaining some of it.

But I did learn (although I certainly bashed it at first:( about ERF and car seat safety.

Also, the breastfeeding group is fabulous.

I have also learned all sorts of frugal things from here as well. I'm a cheapskate like that;)

I don't count on this place for any sort of emotional support, though.

[Anonymous]

Cafemom means free entertainment!