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Choosing My BattlesRead the article this discussion is about
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» teresasmom - So True I have faced many of the same battles. I also co-sleep, breastfeed (and will until she self-weans), and we do not vaccinate. My family is CONSTANTLY asking me if she is sleeping "in her crib." I try to always point out the she sleeps all night, which is more than I can say for every crib-sleeping baby I know. So what if she's in my bed?As far as vaccinating, I'm ashamed to say that I've hardly told anyone. Too many people are so ignorant about this issue that they think that it is equivalent to abuse - which is so far from the truth! And I also get the "When are you going to stop breastfeeding?" Hopefully someday soon people will be better educated about breastfeeding, and understand the enormous health benefits to it. Great article! -- posted by teresasmom » Laraliz - Re: So True In response to message posted by teresasmom:YES, YES, and again, YES! One useful reply I have found regarding extended breastfeeding is, "The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for at LEAST 2 years and for as long as mother and child are comfortable." That usually shuts them up! You can have confidence that you are doing the BEST for your family! YEAH, SHAWNA!!!!!!! -- posted by Laraliz » Shecky - Re Choosing My Battles You have spent a good many years learning how to choose your battles, eh, Lara? Marriage and parenthood haven't robbed you of that "rebellious...civilly disobedient...against the grain" edge, but there is a laser-like focus that wasn't there before.I, of course, am skeptical. I was skeptical of tarot cards and Wicca, too. But as I recall, "whatever floats your boat" is in the U.S. Constitution, somewhere. And I have no skepticism some points - that you're a great mom, and that your daughter and husband are very lucky. Oh, and this is Kevin, by the way. I still live in the Toronto area. I'd like to reacquaint, talk about my wife and son. E-mail me privately - this is fun, but probably not for the public discussion board. All love out. -- posted by Shecky » Laraliz - Re: Re Choosing My Battles In response to message posted by Shecky:Dear Kevin, Well, I don't know what you would call "a good many years", but I have spent a few years figuring this out. I'm a little confused by your reference to Tarot Cards and Wicca? I'm not sure how that relates to my article, but if you care to elaborate, I am all ears and I'm sure it would interest at least some of my readers, as well. Thank God I don't base my life or my philosophy on what is in the U.S. Constitution: I'd be in big trouble if I did. I don't have a "whatever floats your boat" attitude, although if you do, that's fine: instead I believe that we should all make decisions using careful thought and consideration, and, naturally, taking into account the welfare of all who may be affected by our choices. I wish I could put a finger on you in my memory, Kevin ... I'm afraid my mind is failing me there. Please feel free to remind me via email: Laraliz@suite101.com -- posted by Laraliz » Kristen Cardozo - Choosing the battles Boy, it's amazing how doing what comes naturally to most indigenous peoples and most non European cultures is so counter-culture here. I've just entered my third trimester of my second pregnancy, and we are taking Bradley Method classes, which somehow brands us as environmentalist left-wing weirdos -- which we are, but why does natural childbirth necessarily imply that? Being informed and making informed choices somehow can be very "civilly disobedient". I breastfed for 17 months with my first, and had to stop due to health reasons (mine). We cosleep, although the crib is at the bottom of the bed, and our son does start the night there usually. It is open on one side, and he usually climbs up. I do vaccinate, but each shot is an individual choice. I don't think that other people are wrong in their choices if they are informed, but why do my choices spark such strong controversy? I will be giving birth in a birth center, and that has caused a lot of discussion from those who felt it would be less safe. After telling these same people about my first hospital birth, many have now resolved not to enter a hospital for childbirth. I don't choose to inform people about my choices usually, unless they ask, and I've learned to nod and say thank you to advice, but criticism can be hard to handle.--Kristen Hanley Cardozo -- posted by Kristen Cardozo
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