* I do cloth diaper my children...but I started this to save money and because Jerry's skin is so sensitive that if he wears a disposable for more than a few hours at a time he will break out in a huge rash.
Rumparooz are the best!! |
* I did breastfeed for quiet a long time in todays standards...but I absolutely hated the first month (both times) and it was very beneficial to me because it helped take all the baby weight off. Also it saved us a ton in formula, which both boys never liked the taste of.
* I do make all my own baby food...but this is because I don't trust what anyone else thinks qualifies as healthy.
*I am a huge believer in co-sleeping...there is not really a but to this. I believe that it is one of the best things you can do, but its not always comfy when a 2 and 1 year old are putting their feet in your face in the middle of the night. I think I am about to cut off the co-sleeping and the two of them can continue to co-sleep, while I co-sleep with my husband :)
Our naps are the best! |
*I am a huge baby/toddler wearer...I can see how this bonding is good and bad. I carried Max around in a sling/carrier so much that for months I was the only one he would let hold him, but we are so close and I love it. I still carry him around all the time and he is 2 years old. I wore Jerry everywhere after he was born, but it was really helpful, I really needed my hands to keep up with a 16 month old. Jerry is kinda in an independent stage right now, but he is still held probably more than he walks.
Love this wrap...especially when they are little and cuddly |
Not sure if its considered baby wearing if it not a wrap, but Max like the Bjorn and Jerry liked the wrap. |
*I do believe organic is the best and my kids snub most stuff that isn't organic, especially milk...but who doesn't think this way anymore?!
*Yoga loving both me and my children...but we are not really that good, or at least I am not.
*The controversial vaccine issue- I don't believe that my child needs to have a shot for hep B just minutes old. Could someone please explain to me how my child could possibly come in contact with this?! Such a new and pure little human does not need to be dosed up with vaccines just hours old, in my opinion. Max has had some of his shots...but only the ones I feel comfortable with. He will probably get more when he is older and his body is more able to take on such a shock. Jerry also has a few.
*I truly believe in chiropractic and holistic medicine...because it works.
*All of our cleaning products are made from plants or 7th generation...but that is just because they work the best and smell better.
There is probably more things I do that my sister or anyone else would classify as earthy, but I really don't see them until someone points them out. I think it is more just personal preference than earthy...what do you think?
Amber you are an inspiration. when dan and i have kids i am totaly clothe diapering, and i told my mom this and she just laughed at me. i don't think they realize how much things have changed!!! i love reading about organic lifestyles so keep up the good blogging!!
ReplyDeleteI knew most of this about you, but never one time have I ever though you were an "earthy mama". I guess it just seems normal to me. Whether I do any of the above or not, to me you're just a "mama". Every mama is different, so I guess I've never though about classifying moms other than "loving and caring" or "uncaring, unloving and selfish". :)
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