So the TV post got me thinking....

toyah81

I know there are a lot of first time Moms here but there are also Moms here who already had children before our current LO's. I'm not knocking anyone's parenting style nor am I judging. But I would just like to say never say never when it comes to motherhood and parenting. Just because books, authors, even pedis tell you what you should or shouldn't do with your children at certain ages, it doesn't mean all of it is 100% correct or even applies to your LO.

 Babies are so different and not everything works with them all. So just be open-minded when it comes to what is "recommended". I'm saying this b/c some Moms go into Motherhood saying what they would never do and just like a birth plan, it doesn't always happen that way and they end up feeling guilty and like failures and that's just putting yourself down unnecessarily. I'm not just talking T.V. by the way either

So Moms (first time ones or not) What did you say you would or wouldn't do when LO came and it got completely tossed out the window?

keelyxrosepetal

I promised myself I wouldn't bed share... ever. But at 5am after DD is taken out of her crib, changed, and eats, I just want to cuddle with her, haha.

kelleylk

I agree with this.  I always said I wouldn't keep LO in mine and DH's bedroom past 6 weeks.  Ha!  DS is 10 weeks old and he isn't going into his own room anytime soon. 

RobynandJason05/06

2 thumbs up couldnt be said better !

MrsSR

Nothing-I have enough nieces to know never say never when it comes to being a parent.

I will say I really didn't want to bed share, but knew I would if I were exhausted and nothing else was working.  We shared for the first couple weeks and now she is in her bassinet.

I didn't think I'd like having her in the room with us as much as I do.

But I agree with you 100%...  You have to do what works for your LO.  As long as it isn't dangerous, then do it.  If LO is screaming and tv calms her down, then by all means, let her see the tv.  If a bath is what LO needs to sleep, give her a bath each night. 

 

toyah81

i have one! i said that it wasn't necessary to swaddle or wear dd2 b/c i didn't with dd1. boy, was i wrong! swaddling after night time feedings is the only way she goes right back to sleep. and wearing her is a must sometimes b/c otherwise i couldn't get things done around the house. dd2 is NOTHING like dd1 was....

which is why i'm 1ht right now.

mommaJen10

I said I would never bed share but I do from time to time we do in the early mornings.

nanabanana06

Here is my list. I said I would never...

Bedshare

Formula feed

Use the playtex drop ins

or buy expensive baby shampoo lol (or a sophie for that matter!)

I now have or do all of those things. However, I still am cloth diapering and proud of myself! 

elaughlin

keelyxrosepetal:

I promised myself I wouldn't bed share... ever. But at 5am after DD is taken out of her crib, changed, and eats, I just want to cuddle with her, haha.

 

THIS! i was so scared to bed share but now i love it and we do it no earlier than 5 am

azsheena

I said no pacifier before a month- DS doesn't love the paci, but it does help to "reset" him sometimes when he is really fussy.

I did not want to be one of those people who carries their kid everywhere in his car seat. I do leave him in it when he is asleep just because it takes so long for him to get to sleep sometimes. I do still think I will try to wean back off this once sleep gets a bit better. If he is awake though, I do take him out. 

This wasn't a "I would never" but I also was sure I would EBF for 10-12 months. We had lots of various issues and after spending lots of time and money on a LC, I decided to EP for as long as possible, at least 6 weeks but probably not past 3 months. 

yeshuahamasshiah

I said my kids would never go to daycare since I am a SAHM. Well, now they go to the gym's daycare 2 hours a day, 5 times a week. It is not much but it was a difficult decision to make at first since I did not feel anyone would be able to care for them as I would. Luckily they have done great and I am happy to have that time for myself.

CrazyToast

Example: I said I would BF - and I'm now a proud FF. 

I have learned quickly that I had major ideas about motherhood that went away once DD was here.  I am flexible now!!! 

NEVER say NEVER.