[again, in no particular order]
1. I use medicine and listen to doctors. When my kiddos are spiking a high fever and my natural remedies aren't working, I will turn to over-the-counter meds. When those aren't working, I go to a doctor and get them what they need. I've had babies getting xrays and ultrasounds, they've had antibiotics and have even been hospitalized. If you advocate for your child, and are educated and prepared- you will get the answers, advice and help that you need. If you just sit back and let the doctors come up with it all on their own, often times you'll be dismissed. I appologize to doctors in advance because I am a mother who never quits-and I've had specialists at Sick Kids hospital tell me to never apologize, and to never change. They appreciate parents like me, and wish they dealt with more of them, instead of basket cases.
2. I use disposable diapers when I have absolutely no cloth ones left [major laundry day!]
3. I had my boys circumsized, and my girls ears pierced. Well- Mia's aren't done yet, but I plan to do them before her bday.
4. I formula feed. I suppliment with formula {we're a Neocate family} and my 2yr old Manning is still on his Neocate Jr. and will be until he is 3.
5. I love designer labels. I can't help myself...I love luxuries- Michael Kors, Coach, True Religion, Citizen for Humanity, Tiffany's...I love pretty things. my newest fave- Lulu lemon!
6. I'm self conscious about my weight. Not sure if that has anything to do with crunchy or not crunchy..but I figure it makes me human, so I'm putting it out there.
7. I have a major weakness for Hellulva good dip and chips, and sweets. oh....and Lucky Charms. I love me some lucky charms.
8. I let my kids cry-it-out , in their own beds/cribs. I do believe kids need to learn to self soothe and if I know my kids aren't hungry, are clean, not bleeding or sick- I will let them cry it out for a little bit
9. I'm not afraid of vaccines. I know they all have a reason to being administered, I don't fear they're going to cause disabilities in my children.
10. I love makeup {and showering, waxing, getting my hair done..etc}- and it's not made from dirt and rocks. I love Sephora and shop there for little things here and there. I don't wear a ton of makeup...but I have a great collection!
11. {bonus} this point is just in general : I will not take parenting advice, from anyone who has never been a parent themselves. I won't take breastfeeding advice from anyone who has never breastfed, and I won't take tips on cloth diapering, from anyone who has only used disposables. ....and for those of you reading this blog- you shouldn't either. If someone has never been in your shoes before, as in...NEVER , why are you letting them tell you how you should parent your child? You'll just drive yourself crazy.
I posted these points for this simple reason: I am sick of people who are close minded. You often hear about those who are one way , or the other- you rarely hear of those who sit on the fence. Well..here I am, a fence sitter. I see the best of both worlds, I appreciate everyone's efforts and I try to do the best for my children I can. I know I'm not perfect...although I'm pretty damned close, { ;-) } but I know that just because I do things a certain way, doesn't mean that anyone else has to follow suit.
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