tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post8094936698889823937..comments2023-05-27T12:00:17.547-04:00Comments on Far More Than Rubies: Baby Books and Thoughts on Parenting StylesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-64612654377695048382011-02-25T20:07:16.188-05:002011-02-25T20:07:16.188-05:00Thank you so much for sharing! It's so good to...Thank you so much for sharing! It's so good to get a different perspectives. I might send you an email to hear more about attachment vs. non-attachment methods--my mom was attachment, and I'm curious as to how it has affected me!<br /><br />Blessings on your parenting!! <3Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119437827558116813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-68501903568240589932011-02-08T15:24:41.501-05:002011-02-08T15:24:41.501-05:00My parents (particularly my mother) read babywise ...My parents (particularly my mother) read babywise and it's always one of the top ones she recommends to her friends that ask for her advice. My parents have 8 kids and years of experience but I know that series was one of her favorites!Jen | Our Life Accountshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604469692164988683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-76306782115534406032011-02-07T13:41:08.490-05:002011-02-07T13:41:08.490-05:00I'm so glad you commented on our blog, I will ...I'm so glad you commented on our blog, I will definitely start following you now! I am the same and love to follow everyone's pregnancies, it's such a fun journey isn't it? I'm reading Baby Wise right now and my sister really recommends Happiest Baby on the Block too! Both are on my list!leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394059200740397183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-89161837948140941912011-02-07T07:39:38.114-05:002011-02-07T07:39:38.114-05:00I really enjoyed this post... and like many of you...I really enjoyed this post... and like many of you, I was a nanny for years and now teach. I had a really challenging time while being a nanny and I visited some close friends of family members. I was sharing my struggles with this family and they gave me the book Shepherding Your Child's Heart. It is by Ted Tripp. It is by far the best parenting book I have read. I do not have children, but this book revolutionized the rest of my time as a nanny.<br /><br />Also, I just stumbled on your blog and have been very encouraged. My husband and I are in the preparation stages of moving overseas to the Middle East. We are still quite a ways out, but your story again is very encouraging. Thanks for sharing.the journey of me and my beloved...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01327116815872067308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-4379009722707962472011-02-06T13:45:28.560-05:002011-02-06T13:45:28.560-05:00Wow. What a great post. I'm not yet pregnant, ...Wow. What a great post. I'm not yet pregnant, but it's good to know what others think on the books out there. That's disappointing about the Christian parenting book. It's just funny how many opinions are out there. <br />At least you have your opinions and know what you want and how you're going to raise your baby. You're going to be a fantastic mom! :)Mrs. Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670296086240817606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-13336344896684077482011-02-05T15:04:37.131-05:002011-02-05T15:04:37.131-05:00I agree with American mums comment! It's grea...I agree with American mums comment! It's great to read and be prepared. Speaking from experience I can say that not all the principles in books for each child. I greatest advice I could give you is to get to know your little one and her needs and trust your instinct. Sadly with Moriah I got too hung up on the schedule and keeping it and forcing her into the babywise baby that the first 6 weeks were misrable and nursing was aweful. I don't think there is anything wrong with babywise but it just didn't work for her and her needs. I used the basic principles it teaches (eat, play, sleep and teahing to self soothe) but feeding and snuggles were on demand because that is what she needed. <br />You will be great parents! Knowledge is power so kudos to you to doing your research and figuring out your parenting style! Just remember to know your baby and her needs too! (not that you wouldnt but that is the horrible mistake I made the first 6 weeks of moriahs life. I'm glad she won't remember it and God woke me up and we changed things! Kristi is right, he will show you what's right for your family.)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133569587754294023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-42573207111084508492011-02-05T14:46:36.049-05:002011-02-05T14:46:36.049-05:00I, as well, have never been a parent, but from yea...I, as well, have never been a parent, but from years and years of babysitting QUITE agree with your assessments! Your baby is going to be well loved, for sure. :)Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699590377921825708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-28735945227018134272011-02-05T10:30:53.834-05:002011-02-05T10:30:53.834-05:00Oh, man. I couldn't not comment! It's exce...Oh, man. I couldn't not comment! It's excellent to be prepared by reading. Having a child is so completely different than reading about it or babysitting. But you'll figure it out as you go along, just like we all do, only you'll probably never again in your whole life feel like you have any concrete answers! Every book has a different solution, the Bible can be twisted in so many ways, but an individual child, especially when it's your own baby, never quite fits in to a mold.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055134485583826573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-52057293722183000622011-02-04T23:19:50.094-05:002011-02-04T23:19:50.094-05:00Agree with you totally, and I really enjoyed readi...Agree with you totally, and I really enjoyed reading a bunch of parenting books like you, before kids, but now that I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old I can honestly tell you a lot of parenting comes from the heart, and what God tells you is right to do for your family. Babywise totally worked for us. We let our kids "cry it out" and we have excellent sleepers who soothe themselves and are very good babies. But each mommy and daddy finds their own rhythm and their own way. As long as you don't go against your own convictions of what is important and as long as you meet your child's needs, God shows you what works and what doesn't. There isn't a right way or wrong way, I believe, we all just find our own journey with our families. God bless you guys on your journey. Having a baby is so exciting and life changing!Kristi McInerneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448793563079506746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-68991752320344730132011-02-04T20:57:49.605-05:002011-02-04T20:57:49.605-05:00Thank you so much for posting this! I love hearin...Thank you so much for posting this! I love hearing reviews on books and I enjoy your recommendations..I am going to check out Babywise now!<br /><br />I had the same feelings you have prior to my son being born, especially coming from the field of psychology (although I fall into the school of attachment parenting). Unfortunately my son has not been textbook, and no method has worked in helping him self-soothe or sleep well at all. We've tried it all. At 2 months old he is still only sleeping a few hours and I do feed on demand (after only getting 2 hours of sleep there is only so much crying I can take before I give in and feed him).<br /><br />I'm curious to see how your experience is, good luck!Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621418408903454358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-81969220814925319602011-02-04T13:09:16.960-05:002011-02-04T13:09:16.960-05:00I totally agree. I've read a few blogs about ...I totally agree. I've read a few blogs about attachment parenting and usually disagree 100%. The parents were complaining about sleeping and feeding issues and I was thinking the whole time...maybe because your attachement parenting isn't working. Granted, every child is different and Georgia isn't born yet so I can't speak from experience (although I worked in the church nursery for 2 years, was a nanny for 2 years, and worked in a day care for a summer...I've seen a lot of parenting styles). Glad to see someone who blogs and isn't for attachment parenting, I felt like I was the only one.Emily Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926813451962663598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-54194568636049143932011-02-04T12:31:32.661-05:002011-02-04T12:31:32.661-05:00I love this post!! Thanks for taking the time to w...I love this post!! Thanks for taking the time to write it. Not having kiddos (yet!), I can't speak from experience as a mother...but gosh, I loved your quote about how children do need to be taught that they are not the center of the universe. Very important and loved? YES. But, selfish and spoiled, no.d.a.r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00631548794999476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-743359211139592982011-02-04T12:21:35.780-05:002011-02-04T12:21:35.780-05:00Wow you've really done your research! I was al...Wow you've really done your research! I was also a nanny for about a billion years before we got married and like you, I think it gave me a good idea about what I would and wouldn't do as a parent. <br /><br />But I'm going to be a little more go with the flow I think. I've looked after so many different newborns and what worked with them really varied. And so, although I have a general idea of how I will parent, I will have to see what Henry is like before I can really go at it!<br /><br />I hope you write more posts like this once Grace is born so we can see what worked for you!Rachel and Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979144585636076433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-29226205539917945332011-02-04T12:02:11.525-05:002011-02-04T12:02:11.525-05:00I loved this post. I agree 100%. I have several fr...I loved this post. I agree 100%. I have several friends who attachment parent, and I find that I cannot even have a conversation with them about how I parent because they believe so strongly that the way I parent is wrong, and they are right. It was good to read your post and not feel so alone. :)<br /><br />I will give a little warning though... I also loved BabyWise, but I did modify it a bit for our family. Instead of letting her cry for 45 min, we would go in every 5 minutes, rub her belly, and say night night. Eventually they learn I am still around, but I will not pick you up. Using the methods of Babywise I have had great sleeping babies!!! I feel their sleep habits are so important to their well being! I do occasionally rock Emme to sleep, but only when I want to hold her more or if she is sick.<br /><br />Anyway, you guys will figure it out, but I applaud you for knowing what you want before Grace gets here! :)Kaylynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768953047811016992noreply@blogger.com