"I have twins. I formula fed them and kept them on a pretty tight (for me) schedule. It's worked so well.
I'm a big believer in letting the child lead in certain things. But well, they are BABIES. In my case,…"
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Lesley replied to christie's discussion Formula Feeding & Scheduling - it has worked like a dream for me!Jane Austen replied to christie's discussion Formula Feeding & Scheduling - it has worked like a dream for me!"I think babies and children thrive on a good schedules personally. The problem is that with breastfeeding you cannot wait as long between feedings, but you can still schedule."
Jane Austen replied to Raquel's discussion Toddler sleeping problem"exactly, the less you say and interact the better.
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Jane Austen replied to Raquel's discussion Toddler sleeping problem"I would not comply with his wishes. I would say, "Its time for bed." Take him by the hand and lead him back to bed then walk away. If he gets up again, don't look at him, just take him by the hand and lead him back…"
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Formula Feeding & Scheduling - it has worked like a dream for me!
Started by christie. Last reply by Lesley Apr 30. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I hope this is a friendly forum for getting some feedback on babies & scheduling, which I have been told again and again (baby classes, friends, etc.) does not work. But, at least in our case, it really does! I have had my daughter on a…Continue
Toddler sleeping problem
Started by Raquel. Last reply by Jane Austen Apr 2. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm new to this forum. I found it through Skeptical OB.My 2.5y son is in a normal bed and wakes up at 2 am and has all sorts of requests (stuffed animals, toys, etc). He used to sleep through the night since we used CIO at 9 months. But now that…Continue
Contest! Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate for the "Most Outrageous" NCB Saying!
Started by Amy Tuteur. Last reply by hopeies13 Feb 3. 195 Replies 0 Likes
We're having a contest to choose the "Most Outrageous Natural…Continue
Crazy things NCBers say (Part 2)
Started by Stephanie Briggs. Last reply by Stephanie Briggs Jan 14. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I couldn't find the original thread, so... A member of our group posted this gem from the NCB crowd. "I love my unlicensed midwives." WTF? Continue
Vaccines and Autism?
Started by Nichole Kirby. Last reply by Tan Dec 21, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Ok...so I don't hang out on Mothering.com. I used to when I was younger and less educated...I even bought into the whole vaccine/autism stuff for a while. But, now it is pretty widely known that it's not true. That the doctor who did the study…Continue
What is the strangest advice you have ever gotten.
Started by Jennifer Clish. Last reply by Jennifer Clish Dec 20, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Noticed that there was not too much activity going on here, so I thought I would start a thread. I was talking with a friend the other day, and the subject of the "sanctimommies" came up. We had quite a few good laughs over some of the things that…Continue
Therapeutic Listening Program
Started by megen. Last reply by AMuse Nov 13, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Skeptical Friends! My daughter was recently admitted to early intervention services for some delays, particularly language delays. The Occupational Therapists says she has Auditory Processing issues, basically your ears can hear it but it…Continue
Sympto-Thermal Method
Started by Courtney. Last reply by Kathleen Nov 9, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I am a newly wed. And I am Catholic. During our marriage preperations our Deacon brought up the family planning method that the Church endorses which is Natural Family Planning. My husband and I both kind of scoffed and told the Deacon that we…Continue
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Studies On The Progesterone Shot?
Started by Patricia. Last reply by Patricia Oct 3, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all! I commented on a friends post on Facebook about what's going on with the price of progesterone shots and one of her friends commented back that the shots don't work (he claims to know this because his mother is a doula and a "childbirth…Continue
Position Most Women Give Birth
Started by Mary Schreiner. Last reply by AmyM Sep 16, 2011. 23 Replies 0 Likes
So I keep hearing this from my crunch friends, about how most (U.S.) hospitals still force women to give birth lying flat on their backs. The thing is, from my knowledge, I know of ZERO hospitals that implement this kind of position. I realize…Continue
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I'm such a UC'er
Posted by Amy Tuteur on March 26, 2011 at 11:55am 2 Comments 2 Likes
You just can't make this stuff up.
I've made no secret of my conviction that UC (unassisted childbirth) is an irresponsible stunt, undertaken for no better reason that bragging rights. Indeed, as a cultural construct, UC shares many similarities with "extreme" sports. Advocates emphasize the fact that it is transgressive, is "authentic", values process over outcome, creates a sense of belonging, and produces feelings of empowerment.
Several people argued that UC is not about bragging rights. Never fear; we can always depend on homebirth advocates to come to my rescue. They are busily bragging on MDC right now, and their boasts are as inane as I could possibly need to bolster my claim.
Consider these comments (decorated with bouncing smilies, of course) on a thread counseling a woman that there will almost never be a reason for her to abandon UC and seek medical care:
I've made no secret of my conviction that UC (unassisted childbirth) is an irresponsible stunt, undertaken for no better reason that bragging rights. Indeed, as a cultural construct, UC shares many similarities with "extreme" sports. Advocates emphasize the fact that it is transgressive, is "authentic", values process over outcome, creates a sense of belonging, and produces feelings of empowerment.
Several people argued that UC is not about bragging rights. Never fear; we can always depend on homebirth advocates to come to my rescue. They are busily bragging on MDC right now, and their boasts are as inane as I could possibly need to bolster my claim.
Consider these comments (decorated with bouncing smilies, of course) on a thread counseling a woman that there will almost never be a reason for her to abandon UC and seek medical care:
I'm such a uc'er.. I didn't go to the docs for a pp hemorhageContinue
I'm such a…
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