Hi, I'm new to the mothering.com forums and to the state of Oregon. My son (first baby) was born at home in May, and I'm lucky enough to stay home with him. I don't think of him as "high needs," because that sounds like I'd have something to compare him to (a lower needs baby?), but I definitely don't feel comfortable leaving him lying in something for very long. Then again, I can't leave him in a sling/carrier for long, either. Seems like he's often eating or wanting to be held! I have a lot to learn and had a full life (and full of expectations) before he was born. Now I'm adjusting to not being very "productive," but I'm definitely enjoying my baby.
I have an extremely supportive husband, two cats, a dog, and some chickens. We moved here from the desert southwest a few months ago. I look forwarding to meeting like-minded parents who live near me, who enjoy the attachment parenting suggestions of Dr. Sears and others.
I have an extremely supportive husband, two cats, a dog, and some chickens. We moved here from the desert southwest a few months ago. I look forwarding to meeting like-minded parents who live near me, who enjoy the attachment parenting suggestions of Dr. Sears and others.
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