I think I had great attachment as a child, mostly, but I did parent my kids differently -- I held them all the time (my mom thought that would spoil them 🙄) and breastfed until they each could speak in sentences -- no bottles at all. Straight from breast yo soppy cup.
I loved every minute of parenting, even on the hard days. And now that the youngest is 18, we’re still their parents, but it’s different now...still wonderful, but different.
I love seeing them become their own people, with goals, independence, and unique ideas. They still consult us for advice (they don’t always take our advice, but still...).
I have had some of the experiences you mentioned in other posts...very empathic, loud noises “can” bother me very much, etc. Not sure where that comes from.
Yes it was such a wonderful experience for me and the children. We’re still all very close and I think breastfeeding played a big part in that and also, possibly, homeschooling.
I think I had great attachment as a child, mostly, but I did parent my kids differently -- I held them all the time (my mom thought that would spoil them 🙄) and breastfed until they each could speak in sentences -- no bottles at all. Straight from breast yo soppy cup.
I loved every minute of parenting, even on the hard days. And now that the youngest is 18, we’re still their parents, but it’s different now...still wonderful, but different.
I love seeing them become their own people, with goals, independence, and unique ideas. They still consult us for advice (they don’t always take our advice, but still...).
I have had some of the experiences you mentioned in other posts...very empathic, loud noises “can” bother me very much, etc. Not sure where that comes from.
I nursed my two into toddlerhood too. Best for baby and can be healthy for mom if she gets enough nutrients.
Caregivers learn to listen for sudden suspicious silences or noise. Humans are social creatures.
Yes it was such a wonderful experience for me and the children. We’re still all very close and I think breastfeeding played a big part in that and also, possibly, homeschooling.