What are you GLAD you did, and would definitely do again?

[Liz]

Must admit previous posts have reminded me of things I should be glad for! LOL.

I'm definitely glad I've breastfed, and tandem feeding was very rewarding, DS absolutely adores his sister and looks after her very well! I think they have a very special bond from feeding together.

I'm very grateful I'm able to be a SAHM. I can't think of a more rewarding job.. altho I can think of plenty of jobs with less hours! LOL.

We are definitely doing baby signs with DD. We are convinced that we had no tantrums from DS because he was able to tell us exactly what he wanted (can't explain the recent tantrums tho LOL except that he's 2 now!!) DS is helping to teach the signs too - so cute

Food - I agree - no catering to fussiness here, and I think it's resulted in no fussiness! We also get funny looks when DS sits down and eats anything and everything. Fingers crossed DD loves her food too!

I was prepared to feed DD to sleep just like DS did, but she's been a completely different baby sleep-wise. Self settles with a dummy. Both are welcome in our bed and always will be. And I'm glad we've been very relaxed with our sleeping.. or lack thereof. Have never really stressed about the lack of full night sleeps, and just gone with the flow. I'm sure they'll sleep one day LOL. oh - and the armsreach co-sleeper bassinet we got for #2 has been really good. Wish we'd had it for #1.

Also glad we've read to the kids from very early on. DS loves his books and you can find him reading them to himself (paraphrased of course ) DD.. well, she just wants to chew on them at the moment hehe.

Can't think of anything else.. but i'm sure there's more...

[Karina]

I'm glad I breastfed Claire, even though heaps of people told me to just put her on formula. I still do breastfeed her and I love the special mummy & daughter time we get from that. (by the way, no disrespect at all to people who use formula, it was just annoying to have people tell me to use formula when I had perfectly functioning boobies)I'm glad I gave and still give her lots of cuddles and snuggles. She loves a good snuggle. and I'm glad we co-slept even though everyone told me I was a nutter and that it would turn her inot a brat (she is certainly not a brat)I'm glad I cook most of her food for her. Some days she doesnt like it, and I get offended, lol, but tonight she loved it. I like that I know exactly whats in the food.I'm glad I chose Family day care instead of a big centre. She loves smaller groups of people and has become so expressive since she started going. I think she gets more individual attention.Glad we used cloth nappies. We've saved so much $. Glad I could spend the first year at home with her, and glad I can still spend a few days at home with her week when I'm not at work. I love spending time with her. She is such a little person now and getting so clever. Glad we played lots of music and sang with her, and read book with her. She loves dancing and singing now and its the cutest thing to watch, and she loves her books.

[Catastrophic]

Great thread

- I'm glad i breastfed and kept going even tho i felt like quiting - Was just the most amazing experiance
- Im glad i 'spoilt' Izzy with heaps of cuddles and kisses and picked her up when ever she wanted, im glad that we have the type of bond NO one else has with her.
- im glad i was able to stay at home with her and watch her grow
- I'm glad i didnt go out and spent a fortune on the best of everything - we did great with a 2nd hand cot, highchair, bassinet, and saved me money to go and buy her heaps of other stuff...
- I'm glad i read and sang to her from a young age she still loves it now... If shes getting cranky in the car I belt out a tune and she happily sings along (in her own language lol)
- I'm glad i didnt listen to every bit of advice i was told - i only took on the bits i liked
- Im glad i did demand feeding and let her set her own routine, shes been the most happiest content baby its wonderful

[Pretty Butterfly]

First and foremost I'm glad I'm broke.... Being a SAHM is THE best thing I have done for my kids

I'm glad i breastfed all 5!!! Pumping for 8 months for my cleft Bubba is the best thing I have done for him so far in our very long journey together...

I'm glad Kane chose me to be his special mumma....Not everyone gets a special needs baby, and I am truly blessed...

I'm glad I parent with a great sense of humour!!!

I'm glad I've parented my OWN way... I have 5 great kids!!!

I'm glad good, healthy food, music, dance, books and having fun is part of our everyday lives.

I'm glad I'm their parent, and to be honest, I'm a GOOD one!!!

[littleme]

I like this thread

im glad that i kiss and cuddle Maddy at every chance i get

I am glad i implemented a routine early on, its been such a great thing for maddy and i will be doing it for no#2 even earlier, we started properly at 3months and the change in her was amazing , my happy baby!!

I am glad i encourage her to play and grow - i get tired of hearing people say "dont let her roll yet, dont encourage her to crawl/stand etc..." at 5months if my buba wants to sit on her own or stand she can and i wont stop her

Im glad "in a way" i went back to work part time, it has really made me appreciate the time i have with Maddy. I do however hope that i can be a SAHM for a while when no#2 arrives....

[LuluHB]

I'm glad that I found the strength to ignore the criticisms and all that "helpful advice" from others and instead did what I thought was right for DD#1 and for me. As a result, my cloth nappy wearing, cuddled to sleep, sling worn bub wouldn't be the beautiful, secure, independent little girl that I have today.