I'm a little confused about that as well.

Really? Well, that is good news (at least in my mind). Makes sense too, when you think about it.

Excellent point on the socializing. My son is probably going to be an only child. So far, he is proving to be a very social little guy. Daycare provides ample opportunities for him to interact with kids his own age and adults.

Sure, my son's teachers "help" raise him. Which is why all parents should research and select a daycare very carefully - which is exactly what we did. However, we as his parents still have the greatest influence. We are the ones who set the example. We are the ones who take him to Church, teach him about love and…

Excuse me? No one else is raising my kid but myself and my husband. Just because a child goes to daycare does not mean the parents do not raise the child. Where are you getting this ridiculous idea? We are the ones still responsible for educating, feeding, clothing, and teaching my child.

I have a 6 month old. I took 3 months maternity leave and whoa, I was ready to go back to work when that 3 months was up. I ADORE my son. He is my world. But I need the adult interaction. We need the money (and health insurance). So I went back to work. Sure, I felt guilty for about a week. But not anymore. I know…

I have a 6 month old, and I work full time. I could quit to stay home, but it's HIGHLY unlikely I would ever find a job like my current one again. Quitting at this point would be career suicide. So here I am. Not that I really mind. I do love my job and I firmly believe that being a working mom will make me a better…

Sometimes a stroller is nice. I have one, and I have used it on really hot days or for LONG outings. But for the most part, my son is in a carrier or wrap. Not only is it convenient, nothing calms my son down faster than being worn. Instant nap!

I've seen so many parents do similar things with their massive strollers on the subway here in Boston. Drives me nuts. I have a 6 month old - when we are out, and doing things like riding the T, I wear him. SO MUCH EASIER.

Huh. Around where I live, most couples I know who have 2+ kids are in such serious debt that it makes me hyperventilate just thinking about it. And they talk very casually about it. I don't get it.

I think a lot of those families are up to the eyeballs in debt. We only have one child, but no debt. None. Not even a car payment. If we had another child, that would not be the case - we'd end up with some debt.

I've been saying for YEARS that the media has over-hyped this fertility and aging issue. I had my son a week shy of my 39th birthday. I had no trouble getting pregnant and had a really easy pregnancy. So don't worry. :)

Same here. It hit me like a truck and I was totally not expecting it. It was awful, and I'm not sure I ever want to go through that again.

I love my female OB. I had the option of switching to a midwife when I was pregnant, and I declined. I was already happy with her, so shy switch now?

THIS! I had my son 2 months ago, and I remember being told by my OB, when I first got pregnant, that this was not an excuse to gorge myself. I was given weight gain parameters that I was supposed to stick to - I was told to gain at least 20lbs but no more than 35lbs, and I was even told about how much I should gain…

I agree that Kim has made MILLIONS off of her appearance and is "fair game", but I fail to see why she suddenly gets a pass for being pregnant.

I think you are onto something here and I agree. I work in academia and move in what you could call a very Yuppie/well-educated/Whole Foods shopping/My PhD is Bigger then Yours circle. All of the mommies I know are into baby wearing, breastfeeding, organic foods, CSAs, etc. You get the idea. And almost all of them are…

That's nice. But there are plenty of women who, for a variety of reasons, cannot or do not breastfed. How about a little less judgement and a little more understanding?

I owe it to myself and to my kid to do everything in my power to protect him from something that could kill him. My own mother nearly died of Whopping Cough as a toddler because she was not vaccinated. I'm not about to take that risk.

A couple friends were a little taken back, but we are not letting this slide. Not with the flu season we've been having here in Boston.