Comments for Mommacafe's Weblog http://mommacafe.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:39:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on SAHM or WAHM? by slb725writer http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/sahm-or-wahm/#comment-27 slb725writer Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:39:58 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-27 I am a WAHM. I provide childcare in my home, usually 1 or 2 children at a time, never more than 4. I also write, and sell my scrapbook and cardmaking creations, as well as homeschool my daughter. I am very busy! Trying to be organized about it, but that is a hard one for me. I am a WAHM. I provide childcare in my home, usually 1 or 2 children at a time, never more than 4. I also write, and sell my scrapbook and cardmaking creations, as well as homeschool my daughter. I am very busy! Trying to be organized about it, but that is a hard one for me.

]]> Comment on How do you deal with Momma-criticism? by Lisa http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/how-do-you-deal-with-momma-criticism/#comment-26 Lisa Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:11:18 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-26 I'm big on saying something simple like "This works for us." With someone like my mother in-law, who is luckily not too vocal with her opinions, I'll often share some backup info.... but this woman still believes colds are because your feet get cold and doesn't understand the genetics of gender selection so even though we don't see eye to eye I know sometimes it's because she just doesn't know better, and doesn't care to try to know better (if that makes sense). My grandmother, who IS very vocal with her opinions, has been much more openminded, much to my relief. When I started having babies and breastfeeding and breastfeeding past a year, she started paying attention to newspaper articles about birthing and baby nutrition and breastfeeding and she says awesome things to me like "Your kids are so beautiful and healthy because you give them the best nutrition! It's so great that you breastfeed!" And then with people who I don't know and/or don't know me... I just smile and nod. I just assume they're ignorant. I’m big on saying something simple like “This works for us.” With someone like my mother in-law, who is luckily not too vocal with her opinions, I’ll often share some backup info…. but this woman still believes colds are because your feet get cold and doesn’t understand the genetics of gender selection so even though we don’t see eye to eye I know sometimes it’s because she just doesn’t know better, and doesn’t care to try to know better (if that makes sense).

My grandmother, who IS very vocal with her opinions, has been much more openminded, much to my relief. When I started having babies and breastfeeding and breastfeeding past a year, she started paying attention to newspaper articles about birthing and baby nutrition and breastfeeding and she says awesome things to me like “Your kids are so beautiful and healthy because you give them the best nutrition! It’s so great that you breastfeed!”

And then with people who I don’t know and/or don’t know me… I just smile and nod. I just assume they’re ignorant.

]]> Comment on Cloth diapering by East Coast Momma http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/cloth-diapering/#comment-24 East Coast Momma Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:40:26 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-24 Thanks for the info, Becky....I like the idea of organic diapers :) Thanks for the info, Becky….I like the idea of organic diapers :)

]]> Comment on How do you deal with Momma-criticism? by East Coast Momma http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/how-do-you-deal-with-momma-criticism/#comment-23 East Coast Momma Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:44:16 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-23 Thanks for your input!! Thanks for your input!!

]]> Comment on How do you deal with Momma-criticism? by phdinparenting http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/how-do-you-deal-with-momma-criticism/#comment-19 phdinparenting Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:29:04 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-19 If it is a question (well intentioned or not!), I answer it and back it up with research when I can. Or if I can't, I just say "because that is the approach we prefer....pass the bean dip" (http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-ppbreastfeed/?msg=69364.2). I'm lucky to have rarely had people tell me what to do, but if they ever did, they would get an earful if it is someone that I have to see regularly. If it is a stranger, I smile, nod and ignore. If it is a question (well intentioned or not!), I answer it and back it up with research when I can. Or if I can’t, I just say “because that is the approach we prefer….pass the bean dip” (http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-ppbreastfeed/?msg=69364.2).

I’m lucky to have rarely had people tell me what to do, but if they ever did, they would get an earful if it is someone that I have to see regularly. If it is a stranger, I smile, nod and ignore.

]]> Comment on Cloth diapering by Becky http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/cloth-diapering/#comment-18 Becky Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:07 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-18 My little man is 4 months old and we have used cloth from day one. I really searched and compared before I bought my cloth diapers. I thought all the fitted diapers, pocket diapers etc look great but are really expensive. I decided to go with the organic cotton prefold diapers. These are just a flat diaper that has been sewn to add extra layers where needed. They are fast and easy. The other bonus is that prefolds are less bulky. Most diapers need a cover even the big fitted ones. I do have 5 Jam Tots fitted hemp diapers for nighttime, but with a cover I can't imagine having that big bum all day. What I love most is the wool covers I use over top. They are fitted so they hold the diaper in place with no need for pins. The care is fast and easy, they only need to be washed about every 14 days (I have 4 and rotate them through the day). We just spot wash if some poop leaks on them. Wool is very antibacterial and breathable. They need to be rinsed with lanolin to be water resistant, but that is easy. The best part of wool is that my baby's bum always looks perfect. He has never had even a little rash. The covers are don't leak, but still breath, unlike plastic or synthetic. My little man is 4 months old and we have used cloth from day one. I really searched and compared before I bought my cloth diapers. I thought all the fitted diapers, pocket diapers etc look great but are really expensive. I decided to go with the organic cotton prefold diapers. These are just a flat diaper that has been sewn to add extra layers where needed. They are fast and easy. The other bonus is that prefolds are less bulky. Most diapers need a cover even the big fitted ones. I do have 5 Jam Tots fitted hemp diapers for nighttime, but with a cover I can’t imagine having that big bum all day. What I love most is the wool covers I use over top. They are fitted so they hold the diaper in place with no need for pins. The care is fast and easy, they only need to be washed about every 14 days (I have 4 and rotate them through the day). We just spot wash if some poop leaks on them. Wool is very antibacterial and breathable. They need to be rinsed with lanolin to be water resistant, but that is easy. The best part of wool is that my baby’s bum always looks perfect. He has never had even a little rash. The covers are don’t leak, but still breath, unlike plastic or synthetic.

]]> Comment on Summer fun by East Coast Momma http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/06/28/summer-fun/#comment-14 East Coast Momma Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:57:55 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-14 Thanks Karen, I am going to check out your blogs now :) When you post if you scroll down there is a section that says categories, you just type in the word and press the add button and it should work.... Thanks Karen, I am going to check out your blogs now :)
When you post if you scroll down there is a section that says categories, you just type in the word and press the add button and it should work….

]]> Comment on Summer fun by Karen Ryce http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/06/28/summer-fun/#comment-10 Karen Ryce Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:31:24 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-10 I love your list of categories. I have blogs on wordpress, too. you might enjoy them: one is kvryce the other is powerofrespect. I don't know how to do categories yet. I need to learn that. Best wishes with your parenting. Karen I love your list of categories. I have blogs on wordpress, too. you might enjoy them: one is kvryce the other is powerofrespect.

I don’t know how to do categories yet. I need to learn that. Best wishes with your parenting.

Karen

]]> Comment on Cloth diapering by East Coast Momma http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/cloth-diapering/#comment-5 East Coast Momma Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:41:46 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-5 Thanks for the input!! Keep it coming.... Thanks for the input!! Keep it coming….

]]> Comment on Trying to be a “green” Momma by East Coast Momma http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/2008/06/09/trying-to-be-a-green-momma/#comment-4 East Coast Momma Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:41:15 +0000 http://mommacafe.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-4 Thanks Kathie, what a great site! Note that I test & review products for babies, children, and families and link to the product on my website (currently under construction) Thanks Kathie, what a great site! Note that I test & review products for babies, children, and families and link to the product on my website (currently under construction)

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