Just My Opinion....

[UxorQuodMatris]

Just because I'm bored (and PMSing) I'm going to post the things I do and do not agree with.  These are just my opinions, take it or leave it.

Breastfeeding- Obviously this is the best choice for baby, and I fully support extended breastfeeding and nursing in public. What I don't agree with are the mothers who bash and belittle mothers who CHOSE not to breastfeed. Unless it's your child and your boob, it's none of your business.

Formula Feeding- Both of my children were mostly formula fed. The first one due to lack of support and knowledge and the second due to PPD.  I support formula feeding mothers as well. What I don't agree with are exclamations of "ew!" and "gross!" and "that's molestation!" when you see a picture of a child over 1 nursing. I'm aware we all have opinions, but some should really be kept to yourself.

Vaccinations- I vaccinate my children. It's what my husband and I have decided is best for OUR children. I support you in whatever you decide for your own children. What I can't get behind are vaccinating mothers who pop off with the line of "well, when your child dies from a disease that could have been prevented, we'll know who was right" and non vaccinating mothers who say "why would you inject your child with the sweepings of diseased children and the remains of a 30 year old aborted fetus".  Why not just respect one another's choices and save the extremism for someone who actually cares.

Rear Facing vs. Forward Facing- I understand why many mothers would choose not to rear face until the specified limits of their convertible seat, but I don't understand those who forward face before the specifications of their seat. MOST convertible car seats are forward facing at 20 or so pounds. None of them prior. Your child's feet touching the seat isn't a sign they need to turn around. And no, a child who is ERF is not in danger of breaking their legs.  I also don't understand using a booster seat before they are ready.  A 2/3 year old has no business in a belt positioning booster. Keep them harnessed.

Abortion- I am pro-life for myself. If someone chooses to have an abortion, she is well within her rights to choose so.  But I do think those abortions should be limited to the first trimester. 

Gay marriage-  Banning gay marriage is discriminatory.  Plain and simple.

 

Extras- I think piercing the ears of an infant for your own satisfaction (what does the baby get from it?) is stupid, I think that there's nothing wrong with child harnesses (how is it different from a stroller?)  and that if you can't teach your children how to treat an animal correctly (as in, not sitting on it, pulling on it, hitting it) then you shouldn't have one. I believe that 95% of dog bites inflicted on children by the family dog are the fault of the parent.

[larissacst]

Aug. 28, 2009 at 2:41 PM

BF vs. FF - I FF'ed. my choice. if you BF good for you. do what you want. your child, your boob. or your child, his bottle. don't care either way

VAX - i vax. a child in the school my mom works at got the whooping cough because her mom didn't vax. my mom told me it was so terribly heart wrenching to see that child cough so hard when it could've been prevented by a simple shot

ERF - i don't do it. mason's almost 3, he will be harnessed though for as long as i see fit. your child, your choice. why bash a mom for ERF if she feels her child is safer that way? that's ridiculous

ABORTION - pro- choice. there are so many children out there being abused by moms who didn't want  them in the first place. and the foster system is worse. i could tell you some horrific stories

GAY MARRIAGE - love who you want to love. if someone of the same sex makes you happy, then by all means be happy!

EXTRAS - i'd be afraid the child would pull the earrings out when they discover they have ears. ouch!! child harness - go ahead. we have a huge dog 100 lbs and a pitt/rott. mason knows to stay out of his face and away from his food. and tiger (our dog) knows to just get up and walk away if mason is bothering him.

[mamalinzie]

Aug. 31, 2009 at 11:09 AM

I pretty   much agree with everything you said.  I will admit that as a new mom, I was a hardcore breastfeeding advocate, and I probably wasn't the nicest about it.  I still don't like formula, and would love to see more babies being breastfed for as long as possible. In most cases, its safer for mom, baby, your wallet, and the environment. But I have come to realize that society has a long way to go before the majority of us will breastfeed again.

I hate vaccination debates. I hate to see either side get vilified because of their decision. Unvaccinated children are of very little threat to the rest of society. The only thing I like to see is parents being open minded and doing their research, and avoiding info provided by the drug companies.

Car seat safety is definitely my  biggest passion. Its the#1 killer of kids in the US, so I do get a sour attitude towards those who take it lightly. I have seen some pretty ridiculous things in regards to car seat safety, and I cant help but wonder what in the WORLD those parents are thinkin.... *sigh*

I don't really know what category I best fall under when it comes to abortion. Morally and ethically,  I am pro life. But legally, I am pro choice. As my  bumper sticker says "make abortion uneccessary, not illegal."

I think I am one of the few catholic supports of gay  marriage. I figure that marriage is a religious institute and is between the couple and God. It doesnt effect me if two ppl of the same sex want to get married. I have more important things to be concerned about.