Before I do this, don't get me wrong. She is an AMAZING parent, as are all of my friends, whether their views be different, or the same as mine, however, I just wanted to clarify some of the things I believe in. Some of this stuff did not happen with Demetri, and I regret it, but I can't turn back time, but I can change my future. So here is my style of parenting:
- No vaccinations. Demetri was vaccinated until 4 months, and hasn't gotten one since. No future babies will be vaccinated at all.
- No circumcision. Demetri was circumsized, never again.
- No c-sections unless medically necessary. (yup, had one)
- No inductions unless medically necessary. (yup had this too)
- Breastfeeding unless it is 100% proven that you can't. I also think that you should be required to try to breastfeed to be on wic, and other such programs. I was stupid, and could have breastfed, and can't wait to have the breastfeeding relationship with future babies.
- Sleep however you are comfortable. I am pro-cosleeping, pro-cribsleeping, pro-however the hell you and baby get as much sleep as possible.
- No rushing baby food. I prefer baby led solids, but I didn't do that with D, and at times still give him purees, so eh, to each their own, just make sure baby can handle foods.
There's so much more, but this is what comes to mind. I am a bit of a hippy, OOH ONE MORE
- Pro-toddler-breast-feeding. No way to word that I guess, but I plan on nursing until baby weans, whether that be 1 year, or 3 years.
