tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167413790631698454.post3983860776666830928..comments2019-09-24T22:47:32.605-07:00Comments on Educated, Common Sense Parenting: What is Educated, Common Sense Parenting?Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229805726094029788noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167413790631698454.post-69226107136092222312009-06-15T16:48:47.844-07:002009-06-15T16:48:47.844-07:00I suppose I've been a follower of Educated Com...I suppose I've been a follower of Educated Common Sense Parenting since I first learned I was pregnant. I talked to all of my friends, read blogs, books and spoke with my OB. I then made the decision that felt right for me, Matt and the baby. And now, I do the same as a real life mother! There's so much information out there and every mom is going to have her two cents to say on the subject ... but it's good! It's healthy to have discussions about how other people may do something that you don't and their reasoning why -- doesn't mean I am going to change my mind ... but it might. <br /><br />For instance, I don't care what people say but I 100% believe that a mother should breastfeed their child. And for how long; well, that is up for discussion but studies have shown that babies reap the benefits by six months. Additional time is butter. <br /><br />Sure, a new mom may have issues with latching, milk production, infection, inverted nipples -- whatever. And, if that is the case, well ... that sucks. Good thing there's formula out there or your child would starve. <br /><br />But if you have no problems and the only issue is that it takes too long, too much work or you want the father to be involved (through bottle feeding) all I have to say is ... hmmm. Are you sure you want to be a parent? I'm sure breastfeeding is going to be small potatoes to the other inconveniences your child will bring to your life. Try pumping. <br /><br />I also don't believe in co-sleeping. My daughter was sleeping in her own crib in her own room by week 2. I don't really understand the whole point of those co-sleepers in the room. Perhaps it's because we have such a small apt here in NYC and walking from one end to the other of a 900 sq ft apt isn't all that bad. Some people's bedrooms are probably as big as our apt.<br /><br />In any case -- great venue for healthy exchange! And, now I understand why you separated the two blogs from one another. :-)Heidi Uptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077477174384899857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167413790631698454.post-23522892351253272612009-06-12T17:09:57.370-07:002009-06-12T17:09:57.370-07:00yeah, duh!
Thanks for creating this blog! Lord...yeah, duh! <br /><br />Thanks for creating this blog! Lord knows I will be posting my opinion as well. :)Seph, Trish, and Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552297396414387053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167413790631698454.post-15152739301618597022009-06-12T16:25:53.506-07:002009-06-12T16:25:53.506-07:00I can't wait to read more!!!!!I can't wait to read more!!!!!jessenfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712614095847701512noreply@blogger.com