Good Morning all!

Kathy D.,  you gave me some things to think about this morning regarding
thumb sucking.  I was a LONG term thumb sucker ('till age 13 but only at
night!) and I have often wondered why.  I knew that it made me feel better at
the time.  I realize now why I sucked as long as I did.  My mother tried to
BF me, but couldn't because I kept throwing up her milk (I suspect reflux or
milk allergy) and Drs told her to wean me and put me on ABM.  I did worse on
ABM and almost died until I was put on Pr_ s_b__.  As a result I had no
sucking time at breast and did not use a pacifier.  Then my little sister was
born 8 days before my first b-day.  According to my mom, I was so mad at her
for leaving me for several days while she was in the hospital I wouldn't
speak to her for a month!  Then my folks got divorced, my mom remarried
twice, last step-father was abusive, we moved a lot, get the picture?  My
life was far from stable!  No wonder I sucked my thumb!  Security!
That explains why neither of my boys suck/ed their thumbs.  They are both
very secure, had/have as much time at breast as they need/want, and I have
done all in my power to keep things as stable as possible.  With my older
son, that meant surviving on AFDC so I could raise him instead of letting
someone else raise him while I worked for minimum wage.  As a result, I have
a very well adjusted 10 year old, (who BTW also refused bottles!) who is a
great big brother, and a great son!
I used to think that thumb/finger sucking was normal, now I am not so sure!
Thanks Kathy D.!  This is not what I needed to start my week out with! :D
 The last thing I need now is another theory to discuss with friends and look
into!  :)  I'm too busy as it is!  <G>
Oh, well.  That's what Lactnet is for!  Give us something to think about!

Hope all had a wonderful Holiday!  We did!  <YUM!>
Will be posting results from Ribbon Color survey later today!

Jay