Thursday, August 14, 2008
You Said It: Five Great Comments - SendMeRSS
CBB was once again buzzing with commentary this week, on everything from breastfeeding and celebrity baby gear spending to adoption and ways to keep children safe. You all had a lot to say, and we loved reading every word. Some of you offered touching stories, others advice; so click "Continue Reading" to see some of our favorite comments from this week.
Posted by Karen C. on Mabel Label's 411 Wristbands: Crowd Control:
My daughter, when she was younger, had an auditory processing disorder and would wander away and get lost. Whenever we went to the mall or anywhere there was a large crowd, I used to pin a small plastic bag to her back. Inside I had a piece of paper with her name and my cell phone number is case she got lost. I also used to tie a helium balloon to her belt loop in the back of her pants so I could spot her in a crowd.
Posted by Kate on Surfer Babies: Matthew McConaughey and Cole Hauser Hit the Beach with Kids:
My youngest dear son had reflux, and he couldn't have any pressure on his tummy, or he would puke all over both of us, and then have hiccups for hours. So he was most comfortable semi-upright on his back in the car seat or bouncer, and guess what? I could never wear him [in a sling] in the first six months even though I very much wanted to. People have different reasons for the things they do the way they do them, and who's to say which way is better. :)
Posted by Annabella on Delivery Couture? Now We've Seen Everything:
"However, as a feminist, the idea that there's pressure on women to look good, even while giving birth, irks me."
How is there pressure? No one is saying a woman should wear that. It's merely for those people who choose to wear it. And it's not necessarily about just looking good, but feeling good. Hospital gowns are generally not comfortable, and so impersonal. It bothers me that people are stripped of their identities when they go into a hospital, and I say anything that helps them to get that back is a good thing.
"No one cares what you are wearing in your birthing pictures."
Sometimes the woman herself cares, and if she does then that's reason enough to wear something that makes her feel better. Just because a woman becomes a mother does not mean she should have to sacrifice herself on the altar of motherhood, and I think that's what women are expected to do when they're shamed for wanting to look good while or after their baby is born. Becoming a mother does not mean a person should be shamed into giving up on being a person and caring about things like their own comfort or their own appearance. We're multi-functional human beings and perfectly capable of caring about our babies and about ourselves at the same time.
Posted by Courtney on Breastfeed Twins Like Angelina Jolie: Secrets to Double the Reward in Half the Time:
My twin girls will be 1 in September. They are my 3rd and 4th breastfed babies and we started while still in the recovery room after my c-section. My best tips are get a twin-size nursing pillow and a comfy over-sized chair. For the most part I always feed the girls at the same time. I have two other children, so same-time feedings work best for us. Some people swear by feeding them individually. I think the most important thing is to trust your body and your instincts. Mommy knows best!
Posted by Gillian on Guy Ritchie Surprised by His Love for Sons:
I can fully understand what he is talking about. My husband and I adopted our first son when we thought I was unable to conceive a child. From the first moment I laid eyes on that little boy, I adored my son and loved him so much, he was my everything. But not even a year after he was adopted I found out I was pregnant. Through the whole pregnancy I was so terrified that for some reason when I saw this new little baby that was "biologically" part of my husband that I wouldn't love my oldest son as much anymore and I couldn't wrap my head around that because I loved him so much already. It broke my heart, so much so that I was dreading the delivery of my unborn child.
I was relieved when my second son was born and I held him in my arms and realized there really was no difference. From the first moment I laid eyes on him I loved him too, just as much as I loved his big brother, no more and no less. Love has no rules and my heart was big enough to accept both of these little boys into it as my sons. One of my sons might not have been born from my body but he was born into my heart the moment that I saw him.
Guy Richie is an amazing father and I think this will give other people who have been in the same situation comfort to know that other people have gone through this and everything turned out okay.
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