tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post4471877388526422601..comments2023-08-10T05:24:20.775-04:00Comments on Razing the Bar: CommentsAndy Whitmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04010130934552315074noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-55364088691985217822008-07-23T15:45:00.000-04:002008-07-23T15:45:00.000-04:00I prefer diapers to no diapers if you need them. ...I prefer diapers to no diapers if you need them. I don't. I drink milk from a glass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-61497242809871729122008-07-23T07:41:00.000-04:002008-07-23T07:41:00.000-04:00Chlorine-free disposable.Breast.And amen to Opus' ...Chlorine-free disposable.<BR/><BR/>Breast.<BR/><BR/>And amen to Opus' first comment. After just three weeks, we've found that the best offensive is to be able to roll with the punches and just do what you need to do.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241972999642934569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-25749831826145657842008-07-21T11:05:00.000-04:002008-07-21T11:05:00.000-04:00I'm so conflicted. You clearly just want comments...I'm so conflicted. You clearly just want comments, not opinions, and yet...<BR/><BR/>Cloth.<BR/>Breast.<BR/><BR/>'nuff said.erin khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305990411777728168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-76091882188036802972008-07-20T20:34:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:34:00.000-04:00Great post about your dad, by the way.Great post about your dad, by the way.John McCollumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757876504958350010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-82292987854734321462008-07-20T11:13:00.000-04:002008-07-20T11:13:00.000-04:00For both answers I am fed up with the P.C. opinion...For both answers I am fed up with the P.C. opinions.<BR/>1)Disposable-so much easier to cope with but keep away from cheap brands. The expensive one's are better for environment because they last many hours without leaking. <BR/>2)Best is best. My wife was made to feel guilty so she breast fed,everyone unhappy. Baby not sleeping. On bottle-everyone happy. More content, happy, growing up with no sign of damage. But if you prefer other way great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-77158927733818010302008-07-18T18:28:00.000-04:002008-07-18T18:28:00.000-04:00My baby is 10 days old. We are trying water solub...My baby is 10 days old. We are trying water soluble diapers that are 100% renewable. They are made out of Peeps. Without the abrasive sugar coating of course.<BR/><BR/>We also decided that our child should only eat red meat, as the Bible says.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720231599785798340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-64754761334346689832008-07-17T21:34:00.000-04:002008-07-17T21:34:00.000-04:001) Disposable. The "environment" can survive a poo...1) Disposable. The "environment" can survive a pooping 8lb kid.<BR/><BR/>2) Breast feed. Clearly the superior choice. Amazing how marketers made that which is best the secondary, frowned upon option.Living the Biblioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267015591878790193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-4193093024026701782008-07-17T16:36:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:36:00.000-04:00Nope, I'm not commenting on that.Nope, I'm not commenting on that.Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267086034156065937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-46001858779518415202008-07-17T16:17:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:17:00.000-04:001) Commando2) Breast feeding1) Commando<BR/>2) Breast feedingSomeone Saidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503125756937634449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-39727699596760846762008-07-17T14:20:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:20:00.000-04:00lack of comments, lollack of comments, loljust scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012956563487514101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-60536600338117794252008-07-17T13:20:00.000-04:002008-07-17T13:20:00.000-04:00Carol, I am definitely being a cheeky monkey. I ha...Carol, I am definitely being a cheeky monkey. I have no definite opinions other than, like Hayseed, I assume that most moms will figure out what works best for their kids and for them. And I'm fine with that. As Amy notes, survival and sanity are good things.Andy Whitmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010130934552315074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-83511780240123210322008-07-17T12:40:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:40:00.000-04:00Andy,I think you are being a cheeky monkey here. B...Andy,<BR/>I think you are being a cheeky monkey here. But just in case you're not, I would love to hear your passionate opinions on these two riveting topics.CarolNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787036069773614026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-1914492196740168142008-07-17T11:52:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:52:00.000-04:00With regard to both topics, I say the woman has a ...With regard to both topics, I say the woman has a right to choose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-89601261855288169672008-07-17T11:21:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:21:00.000-04:00oh dear. i didn't quite realize how political baby...oh dear. i didn't quite realize how political baby-raising was until we got our own baby. we're so new to it, but i do know that i had certain ideas before she got here that have been adjusted. regarding cloth diapers - i have them, and fully intend to make the complete switch from disposable, but honestly, it's been so much easier to use disposable while we're just getting used to having a baby in the house. absolutely, breast is best, and it's difficult to argue with that, and it's what we're doing. however, breast can also be extremely difficult for some mothers and babies, especially if they don't have good support, and i've come to the conclusion that i'm not going to make judgments, particularly if the parents have really thought through whatever decision they've made. <BR/>i guess my basic point is that i had all of these dreams of being super-granola mom, but when it comes down to it, each family makes the decisions they need to survive with some level of sanity.<BR/><BR/>amyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-69920843699682396952008-07-17T11:15:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:15:00.000-04:00i think the state of the economics in this country...i think the state of the economics in this country is a travesty. if i didn't have complete and utter faith in capitalism, i might just move to the netherlands!<BR/><BR/>breastfeeding and disposable.<BR/><BR/>~zZena and Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257636572578928872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-73674674629828812002008-07-17T10:03:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:03:00.000-04:00sorry andy, i feel your pain.cloth is definitely b...sorry andy, i feel your pain.<BR/><BR/>cloth is definitely better for the environment but more of a pain to clean. disposables are a must for a trip or if you're going to be out of the house all day.<BR/><BR/>and breastmilk...cheaper and better for you.<BR/><BR/>there you have it. glad to help.mghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996456590209005630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-81588280189104604852008-07-17T10:00:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:00:00.000-04:001) Cloth diapers, but not the traditional kind. My...1) Cloth diapers, but not the traditional kind. My wife and I have started using Bum Genius diapers, which.<BR/><BR/>2) Breastfeeding, all the way. But mainly because I'm selfish and it means that I get to sleep through the night (for the most part).<BR/><BR/>All that being said, one thing we've quickly learned with child rearing is that pragmatism rules the day. Sometimes, you just have to throw your ideals out the window and do whatever works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com