Parenting is so OVERemotional, no-one can argue with that.
In February, Fisher-Price will be launching their OVERjoyed Campaign, celebrating the Real Joys of Motherhood. Launching soon, you’ll be able to share a photo with your ‘OVER___’ caption, marking a special moment of your journey.
As a Fisher-Price Mom Ambassador, I’ll also be sharing my memories. Being the first, I thought I’d start from the beginning. The moment that started my motherhood story.
When I was expecting my Isabelle, circa 2004.
I call this, OVERexcited as she was highly OVERanticipated and while at times I was way too OVERstimulated. Yet I embraced pregnancy and what was to come, 100%.
I dived into reading parenting books and journalling my pregnancy {I guess you could call it my first blog!}. As well, I embraced new projects like shopping for gear and decorating the room. While I didn’t know that Isabelle was a ‘she’ until she was born, I must have had a feeling. Looking back, what I bought and how I decorated was so feminine. She was meant to be!
So, here’s the beginning of ‘my Motherhood‘.
Link up and tell me in a comment, What would your OVER___ moment be?
… and yes, I am never, ever wordless. Call me OVERchatty.
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I’m apart of the Fisher-Price Play Panel and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation
with being a Fisher-Price Play Ambassador {#FisherPriceMoms}. The opinions on this blog are my own.
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Char says
What a pretty room Tammi!
Cheers,
Char
Anna C says
I have to say over-paranoid. When I had my first child I read through all the illnesses and such. But good to know!
Tammi says
Yes! With my first I was OVERparanoid too, I recall running away from lunch meat in fear. Everything, good and bad, was a learning experience, right?
stevebethere says
What a nice photo
Have a superlicious week 🙂
Tammi says
Thanks Steve, hope you had a great weekend!
Jottings From Jersey says
Beautiful room. And congrats to you if I haven’t already said so in previous comments.
Theresa says
I would say Over-Sick. Morning sickness the whole 9 months, even vomiting as I was delivering lol. Needless to say, I am not one who enjoys being pregnant.
Tammi says
Oh no Theresa! So, after birth you’d have called yourself OVERrelieved?
🙂
Paula J says
I was over-sick too! Was just awful…but it was worth it in the end 🙂
Tammi says
Another! ok, we need to form an OVERthetoilet club guys!
😉
Wayne says
Congrats! Hope all goes well with the upcoming birth.
Tammi says
The pic is from 2004. nope, not me now. lol
@ParentClub says
Such a beautiful lady – you are absolutely glowing!
Tammi says
I know, lol. Cliche but I can see that it’s true!!
kristi says
With my first pregnancy, there was a lot of OVER eating! It was my license to eat. I gained 65 lbs. Yikes! But once he was born I was OVER joyed. What a blessing both kids are. 🙂
Tammi says
YES!! Same here, OVEReat – that was me as well. I gained as much with my first as I did with the twins! Chips and dip with slurpees, that was my craving with my first. I went at it hardcore!!
Judy Haughton-James says
Beautiful shot! Thanks for hosting Tammi! Happy WW!
Dawn Lopez says
How fun! I loved reading this. Hmm.. I have to get back to you on my over moment.. because right now I am OVER tired, lol!
Tammi says
Definately OVERtired, always!!
🙂
Danielle says
I’m definitely OVERextended right now. I never stop and have a hard time saying no. Especially to events the kids want to go to.
Tammi says
We do stretch ourselves way too thin sometimes, don’t we?
Monica says
I remember my first pregnancy so well, every milestone was full of excitement, I would say I was OVERjoyed!
Alissa Apel says
You look great!
With my first I was just so excited. I have to say I was scared of the birth. I had to have a c-section.
Tammi says
Surgery is always nerve wracking, and I guess you can lump it all together and say that nothing in parenting ever goes as planned!
Not So Average Mama says
Your preggo pic looks great! All of mine are horrible…I was so sick every pregnancy!
Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says
OVERstressed. I take everything to heart and worry about every little thing. I didn’t enjoy my pregnancy because of it, which in the end didn’t matter because what I was so worried about and trying to avoid happened anyway. Turned out to be not the end of the world and I have a beautiful son 🙂
Tammi says
You had an incredible journey bringing your little man into this world, Randa. Maybe you had a sixth sense the whole time, maybe it was all underlying stress..?? Ya, I also OVERthink everything!! lol
Florence C says
Congrats. I remember my first pregancy, I was sick for the few few months, I had heartburn. It was all worth it.
Melanie S. says
I have to go with what Theresa said. I was sick the entire length of both of my pregnancies. I’m glad I did it, but I’m also glad that part is over!
Kathleen Kennedy-Leon says
You looked great–we must enjoy each moment as they come and don’t be OVERworried
Amy says
I was overparanoid for sure!
Danielle Royalegacy says
So many congratulations coming your way.
Joyce says
You looked ready. Best wishes.
Tarasview says
oh my… the memories of the first baby eh? lol
Sophia says
That’s a great pic of you. One thing I can remember about my motherhood journey is being OVERworked. Not by the kids, but work. I really wish I could have been a SAHM. There are many more things I wish I could have taught my children myself.
Sophia
twentyfiveseasons.com
Tammi says
Goos one Sophia! I worked right up DD with my oldest, it was tough since it had lifting involved. Then, I worked right until before I had the twins – I know exactly what you mean, I missed so much when my first was little. Makes me sad to think about it.
Lynette says
WOW,,, look at you. You looked great at 36 weeks. At what gestation were they born?
Tammi says
That was with Belle – she was born 4 days before her Due Date. I was induced with the twins at 36 weeks, since i was measuring 50 weeks. Seriously. I was a whale. I think I have a photo on FB, of us at the fair just before – walked all day out there in the blistering heat and they wouldn’t budge. I wasn’t happy, so I decided to evict them. lol
Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom says
Awww! You did such a beautiful job with the nursery!
Tammi says
pretty at the time, funny how I already see it as terribly outdated! 2004!
I must be getting old…
Karren Haller says
I love your blog, your kids are beautiful and the twins must be identical. Your a very pretty girl.
Happy Week!~
Tammi says
Hi Karren.
Thank you and nope, they are fraternal – so different in each and every way.
In fact, I have strangers that argue with me about them being twins. Honestly.
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Mimi says
I would say I’m OVER enthusiastic sometimes! lol You looked so cute preggers. I looked like the Michelan Man. Ha!
Tammi says
Speaking of, did you see me when I was PG with the twins? Michelan Man and a half. Whoa!
veronica lee says
Congrats! You look gorgeous!
Jason says
I’m a Daddy, but I was OVERwhelmed with joy when my son was born, OVERcome with a little helplessness as I couldn’t do anything to ease the pain, and now I’m OVERwhelmed with fear/anxiety as my son is going to be starting school very soon 🙁
Tammi says
Nice to get a Daddy’s opinion, you said it perfectly! You’ll have to snag a photo and put that up when Fisher-Price launches that section of the site!
Isra {TheFrugalette} says
That nursery is so beautiful! These days Im over-extended! I really have to say no to things and start scaling down, just too much to do and too little time. 🙂
Tammi says
Amen! What is it about parenting and the inability to say no, and take on way too much?!
Rosey says
That’s a great picture, and the room did look nice!!
I’d say overextended…I often times find myself overextended, but I do it to myself.
Tammi says
Thanks Rosey – and yes, I still feel so totally overextended at times!
❤ Julie Maloney ❤ (@Momspective) says
I’m over confident. It’s kind of my niche 🙂
Tammi says
Awesome! Love that!
Tonya says
I was OVERtired, still am…..
Tammi says
What’s that, I’m OVERtired too… Zzzzzz
lol
Anne says
I was over joyed.
Art of RetroCollage says
You look overjoyed…& that’s as it should be! Hats off to you for doing the most difficult (& important) job in the world.
Leah says
So sweet!! congrats!
Heidi C. says
Pregnant with twins both times and working full time until close to the end both times, I would have to say the word was OVERwhelmed!
Tammi says
What?!!? TWo sets Heidi? Wow woman, we need to chat more. Are you on Twitter?
OVERwhelmed, yes and yes!!
shine says
You look so happy!
Tammi says
Thank you!
🙂
Areta says
Cool pic!
Gvenny says
Absolutely beautiful….and you still look just as beautiful today!!!!
Tammi says
You are a sweetheart Gwen, really, I’m so blessed to know you!!
🙂
Gvenny says
That’s EXACTLY how I feel about you….Blesssed….. to have you in my life!!! 🙂
Carmen says
I was overjoyed at the thought of being a mother. Our kids bring me joy each and every day. Love them!
Tammi says
So sweet Carmen, OVERthrilled!
🙂
Julia says
Love that Cabbage Patch kid in the crib. I was OVER pregnancy by 36 week with my first. I had been on bedrest by 6 weeks at that point and wanted out! LOL
Tammi says
That one is Wayne, hubbys cabbage patch from when he was a kid. I also have my 3.
I’m glad I was never put on bedrest, I’m not the type to lay and relax, how did you pass the time?
Julia says
Crosswords, word finds and solitaire. I was only allowed up 15 minutes a day it was awful.
Sydney D says
Very cute picture! 🙂
Olivia L says
I remember that OVERwhelming sense of anticipation too. (Gorgeous pic BTW!)