>I for one, would not have been so uptight about following the "rules" with my
>first.
I didn't follow the rules.
>
>I would have breastfed longer.
I breastfed a LONG time.
>
>I would have done more co-sleeping.
I co-slept.
>
>I would have been a real attachment parent w/o worrying about whether or not
>picking up your baby every time she cries is "manipulative."
I didn't worry about picking up my baby, in fact I don't think he ever
experienced enough distress to cry.
>
>I would have said "yes" more often, and "no" far more infrequently.
I said yes probably far too often, and no only rarely.
>
>I would have listened to my heart.
I listened to my heart.

I sadly STILL have a troublesome teen :-( but don't think I would have
done it any differently.  I have to believe that his problems stem from
something other than our parenting like inborn personality.  It's very
sad to have tried your best and still have children with troubles.

Warmly, Ilene Fabisch, Brockton, MA
"Each day is a blank canvas waiting for our unique brushstrokes to create
a masterpiece."

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