NW suburbs of IL (new mommy)
I'm Colleen, 17. Live in NW suburbs of Chicago, Wheeling to be exact. SAHM to Skyler. Fiance` to Dan. To be married 6.16.07.
Skyler was a suprise, he wasn't planned but he was very much wanted. My due date was 1.28.06 but I gave birth to my beautiful bundle of boy on 1.19.06. I an into AP, but I'm not super strict about it. I EBF. I co sleep. I don't vax. I wear my baby as much as he will allow me too. I know I am probably forgetting a lot but I'm sure it wil come to me later.
In august we are starting to TTC #2 given that I get my period back by then ofcourse
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I like scrapbooking, graphic arts, horseback riding, gymnastics, playing with my son, breastfeeding, going for walks now that its getting nice out, swimming, my dogs, studying medicine.
I dislike fakes, liars, people who try to conform to what others want just so they fit in, people who sterotype teen mommies as unfit/bad parents, teen mommies who prove teh stereo type to be true, people that think there is only one way to raise a child. I will raise my child the way I want, because it is what is right for me and my family, I don't expect everyone to agree but I do expect you to respect it
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Skyler was a suprise, he wasn't planned but he was very much wanted. My due date was 1.28.06 but I gave birth to my beautiful bundle of boy on 1.19.06. I an into AP, but I'm not super strict about it. I EBF. I co sleep. I don't vax. I wear my baby as much as he will allow me too. I know I am probably forgetting a lot but I'm sure it wil come to me later.
In august we are starting to TTC #2 given that I get my period back by then ofcourse
I like scrapbooking, graphic arts, horseback riding, gymnastics, playing with my son, breastfeeding, going for walks now that its getting nice out, swimming, my dogs, studying medicine.
I dislike fakes, liars, people who try to conform to what others want just so they fit in, people who sterotype teen mommies as unfit/bad parents, teen mommies who prove teh stereo type to be true, people that think there is only one way to raise a child. I will raise my child the way I want, because it is what is right for me and my family, I don't expect everyone to agree but I do expect you to respect it
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Welcome to MDC!
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I am awful about posting but welcome to Mothering
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congrats on the baby and upcoming marriage!!
I also live in the NW area, Mt. Prospect to be exact
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I also live in the NW area, Mt. Prospect to be exact
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Hi Colleen,
Congrats on your baby, your upcoming marriage and on finding your own way.
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I'm in Arlington Heights and there are a few of us AP mammas in the NW suburbs. We are definitely not the majority around here and so I commend you even more for knowing and following your heart about how to nurture your baby best.
There's a great mag called "Brain, Child" and last year (I think) one of the editors wrote a great article about her teenaged sister who had become a Mom. She slashed and burned all of the stereotypes about teenage pregnancy and then teenage motherhood.
If you can get your hands on a back issue, you can buy one, or maybe the library will have it, I strongly recommend you get it and have it. It is so affirming and loving.
Welcome to MDC.
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Laura
Congrats on your baby, your upcoming marriage and on finding your own way.
I'm in Arlington Heights and there are a few of us AP mammas in the NW suburbs. We are definitely not the majority around here and so I commend you even more for knowing and following your heart about how to nurture your baby best.
There's a great mag called "Brain, Child" and last year (I think) one of the editors wrote a great article about her teenaged sister who had become a Mom. She slashed and burned all of the stereotypes about teenage pregnancy and then teenage motherhood.
If you can get your hands on a back issue, you can buy one, or maybe the library will have it, I strongly recommend you get it and have it. It is so affirming and loving.
Welcome to MDC.
Laura
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Originally Posted by lauradbg Congrats on your baby, your upcoming marriage and on finding your own way.
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I'm like 5 minutes from randhurst mall so rigth in the middle of both of you (starrymom and lauradbg)
laura I noticed you homeschool, how do yoru kids like it?
I'm homeschooled, graduating in dec.
thanks everyone for teh warm welcome
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laura I noticed you homeschool, how do yoru kids like it?
I'm homeschooled, graduating in dec.
thanks everyone for teh warm welcome
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Welcom to MDC.
come and visit the Vaccine Forum. We are all about doing what is right for our child no matter what anyone else thinks is right.
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I'd love to hear more from you!
Hope you enjoy MDC as much as I do.
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come and visit the Vaccine Forum. We are all about doing what is right for our child no matter what anyone else thinks is right.
Hope you enjoy MDC as much as I do.
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