Comments on: Earth Mother Day

By: Eco Friendly

Eco Friendly — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:14:57 +0000

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By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:33:12 +0000

Marie –

It’s a good point that people are usually biased towards (and just plain aware) of methods that have worked for them, whereas a professional should be aware and promoting of a variety of suggestions. It was a LLL person who kept stressing to me that pain only accompanied “doing it wrong.”

This was unhelpful advice. My point is that a new mother should talk to a) women she trusts, b) both professionals and those who’ve done it successfully themselves, and c) lots of them, until she finds what (and who) works. Same with a midwife or therapist or professional helper of any kind. Never be shy about seeking a second opinion.

By: toni

toni — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:31:17 +0000

I agree with you on the Prius thing. About the only green thing I do is recycle - and I'm really wondering if that is a good idea anymore. I mean how many plastic gallon jugs can we really use?? I know they supposedly turn them into some kind of wonderful fabric now, but really! I'm picturing a huge Mount Plasticmore in every state.... toni's last blog post..April is National Poetry Month

By: Adrianne

Adrianne — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:11:34 +0000

Funny, funny. Adrianne's last blog post..The good and the bad

By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:20:53 +0000

I highly recommend a professional consultant or a LLL volunteer. A friend or relative will be less open to the realities of your body and just want you to do the things that worked for them. A consultant understands more fully that everyone is different. Memarie Lane's last blog post..Starbucks!

By: Brandy of The Building Brows

Brandy of The Building Brows — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:03:33 +0000

And it can sure be expensive being green, too. Loved the humor in your post. #3 had me rofl!!!

Brandy — mom to six kids, each of whom she nursed.

By: Julie Stiles Mills

Julie Stiles Mills — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:48:42 +0000

LOVED this post! I, like you, find that it's NOT so easy being green. But I had never before considered my breastfeeding years to be such a contribution to the environment. Julie Stiles Mills's last blog post..banana. sweet!