tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180886024251289372.post241742561467785771..comments2023-05-07T04:59:10.504-07:00Comments on Parent to Parent: Creating an environment of supportanniemetcalfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02336179118362029433noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180886024251289372.post-51032901514327291592011-10-13T12:21:14.207-07:002011-10-13T12:21:14.207-07:00P.s. I still think that the decision to not breast...P.s. I still think that the decision to not breastfeed is a selfish one. Particularly as all of the research and experts and even formula companies tell you that breastmilk is best - so if you choose not to do that when you are physically able to then you are choosing to not do so for yourself - not for you child - this is not a judgement - it is fact - if it was a selfless decision, everyone would do it no matter what. Everyone is different and breastfeeding doesn't always work perfectly for every mom/baby combo - but I think you should make an honest effort and do it as long as you can to at least get them started on all the good stuff!anniemetcalfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336179118362029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180886024251289372.post-4271106977667787722011-10-13T07:24:09.788-07:002011-10-13T07:24:09.788-07:00thanks ladies. the comments went from opinions to ...thanks ladies. the comments went from opinions to attacks and I felt it was best to just nip it in the bud. Christine, I don't know what I would do if I EVER Had another baby (which is NOT in my plans at all - but life happens.. right) I think that my attachment to nursing was because I was home - so I figured it was the least I could do - for us it was bittersweet because he was so attached - however breaking him from that was easier than I thought and he still got almost 7 months of breastmilk.. so I'd say it was all good in the end.<br />I also will never know how this experience would have been different had my thyroid not shut down, causing the frustration, moodiness and exhaustion that made nursing that much harder... and you are right - we do what is right for us and our families - and we all have different motivations that help us to make those decisions.:)anniemetcalfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336179118362029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180886024251289372.post-59357582479944331012011-10-13T06:08:52.383-07:002011-10-13T06:08:52.383-07:00Annie- I just want you to know I LOVE YOUR BLOG. ...Annie- I just want you to know I LOVE YOUR BLOG. It's one of the first things I look at when I get to work. Yesterday's blog about breastfeeding I thought was yet another great post. Did I breastfeed-no. Did I try-kind of. Did I do what was best for me and my family- heck yea. Do I know what I will do when/if I have another kid-nope. So I want you to know that I enjoy reading about what you are going through (though I must admit it sometimes makes me lean more towards not breastfeeding again after all you have been through- even though I know you are all for it.) Everyone has their thoughts, opinions, and compaints but I just want you to know that I find yours insightful. Makes me want to be a better blogger and also helps me to remember the most important thing in my world is my child...not that I can ever forget.<br />Love you girl<br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180886024251289372.post-40555606883098947222011-10-13T06:02:13.472-07:002011-10-13T06:02:13.472-07:00did you delete the nursing post? don't be sorr...did you delete the nursing post? don't be sorry for posting your opinion, it's your blog! and parenting is full of hot topics. we all have our own ways of doing things and it's all about figuring out what works best for us and for our own families. I would hate to have you censor or fell the need to watch what you say/ how you say things just because some don't agree - and if they don't agree, then they should have the right to say so as well. so much of parenting is controversial. we just ned to remember that even if we don't agree, we should still respect eachother.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919876274370002751noreply@blogger.com