It’s Not Rat Poison*

I had such big plans. I was going to nurse. There would be no sugar water or formula in the hospital. I would breastfeed throughout my maternity leave and pump after I went back to work. That’s not how things… Read moreIt’s Not Rat Poison*

What Kind of Mother Are You?

Accusation or quiz title? Could be either, right? It’s hard to know without context. Time has a quiz that asks, “What’s Your Parenting Style?” Here are my answers: 1) Does your baby sleep in your bedroom? Yes. It wasn’t really… Read moreWhat Kind of Mother Are You?

The “Mommy Wars” Are Ridiculous. Don’t Be Ridiculous.

My last post focused on this week’s Time Magazine cover and its divisive headline “Are You Mom Enough?” I kept reading, and I found a blog post by Jamie Lynne Grumet, the woman on the cover. And I like her,… Read moreThe “Mommy Wars” Are Ridiculous. Don’t Be Ridiculous.

That’s “Enough” Out of You, Time Magazine

You’ve probably seen Time’s cover, with the breastfeeding photo. My only comment on the age of the child: That’s not the path I chose. But I don’t much care if you (or anyone else) chooses it. Do what works for… Read moreThat’s “Enough” Out of You, Time Magazine