Before having Ellie I was so excited that I wouldn't have to work (you know, the type of job where you get paid). I looked forward to making my own decisions on how take care of my baby, and I wouldn't have to worry about other people putting me down for the way I raised my baby. Now that I am a stay at home mom I have learned that it is a lot harder than I expected. Don't get me wrong, I love staying with my baby all day everyday. There is just so much more pressure. I do get to choose what to do with my cute little girl, but I have learned that everybody thinks they are baby experts. I'm just going to make a list of all of the things some people think are wrong.
Some people think it is bad to:
be induced
have an epidural
have a c-section
feed your baby formula
get you baby vaccinated
let your baby watch any amount of T.V.
use disposable diapers
let your baby cry at all
put your baby in a crib
use a swing or stroller to help your baby sleep
let your child eat any solids before the age of 6 months (including rice cereal)
I'm sure there are more things to write, but that's all I can think of right now.
So I got my labor induced, had an epidural, feed my baby formula, got her vaccinated, I let her watch some T.V., I use disposable diapers, I've had times where I couldn't get Ellie to stop crying, I don't co-sleep, sometimes I take Ellie for walks in her stroller just because I know she will fall asleep, and I will start feeding her solids as soon as her pediatrician tells us it's okay.
So as you can see, I am a terrible mom (I'm being sarcastic).
To me what really matters is that Ellie is happy and healthy! I don't neglect her in any way, and she is very loved!
Now I have vented and I am going to move on and continue enjoying my baby. Judge away!
All that Ails
10 years ago
Now copy and paste this entry to the message boards you are reading! Really! That's exactly the kind of thing they need to hear. And by the way, disposable diapers are the healthiest diapers, vaccines don't cause autism, taking her for walks in her stroller is quality time - even if she sleeps, it's natural to start introducing your baby to non-milk foods as soon as they let you - babies won't eat solids until they're ready, and for every thing those people say is wrong - there is a reason why they are wrong.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will make this your opportunity to learn how to debate people who disagree with you, or who you disagree with. You don't know those people, and they don't know you. Nothing they write can hurt you - unless you let it. They are merely stating their opinions, and yours are just as valid. When you reply to their comments do a little research to back up your point. Most if it is simply opinion, though, and you have a right to yours.
Your baby is happy and healthy. I am very proud of the way you are parenting her. She is the luckiest baby in the world because she has two parents who love her like she's all that matters. In the end, she will be the only person who has a right to judge your parenting - I think she'll give you two thumbs up!