Comments on: Alyssa wants to know: “What’s a natural Mom?”

By: Unschooling Expert Dayna Martin of Sparkling Martins on Natural Parenting Advocacy | Natural Moms Talk Radio

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:35:51 +0000

[...] mean doing what others are doing. I mentioned how uncomfortable I am with the question “What is a natural mom?” because I don’t want to set up some ideal. It’s about listening to your [...]

By: What is being a Natural Mom all about? | Mom2Mom Lounge

What is being a Natural Mom all about? | Mom2Mom Lounge — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:29:40 +0000

[...] I wrote a pretty lengthy explanation of my philosophy in a cross blog conversation with another work at home mom here: http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/alyssa-wants-to-know-whats-a-natural-mom/ [...]

By: Sharon@New Urban Mom

Sharon@New Urban Mom — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:03:46 +0000

All this baby talk has me wanting a baby again. I remember when my eldest was born back in 1990, a company came out with these cloth diapers called “indisposables.” They actually looked like disposable diapers but they were cloth. Maybe that’s what they look like now. Back then most of my friends thought I was crazy to want to go through washing diapers! I loved the whole process of doing my laundry, and being at home with my daughter.

The only problem I had (with first born only) was breastfeeding. I read what you wrote Carrie and it brings some sadness. I was told my daughter wasn’t getting enough milk from some relatives and that formula would be better for HER. Even though I knew better, my newness at being a mom and fear that Hannah wasn’t eating enough caused me to give up breast feeding. That wasn’t the best thing for either of us. Years later I breastfed my son for almost one year, and he is a healthier child with a healthier appetite than my daughter.

Sigh, I said this before, but I wish I had this kind of online network when I was pregnant.

By: Carrie asks, "You’ve recently launched a ghostwriting business. Have you always enjoyed writing and what sparked that interest?" | Life From My Laptop

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:33:21 +0000

[...] Well, Carrie and I continue our conversation this week. She has answered my question “What is it like to be a natural mom?” over at her blog. I learned a lot from her post. [...]

By: Cara

Cara — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:58:00 +0000

Thank you for the post Carrie. I consider myself a natural mom.
I dont do cloth diapers, but I get the SeventhGeneration brand, I buy organic foods but have my son vaccinated (only one per visit though). Sometimes I’ve been classified as an attachment parent. Mostly for letting my son sleep with us. He doesn’t do it every night – but most nights he gets up between 1am and 2am and comes into our bed.
I personally don’t have a problem with it. He never sucked his thumb or got attached to a blanket or doll. So I know he just hasn’t learned to self-soothe yet. Which means he needs the comfort of mommy and daddy. Isn’t that what I’m here for? To nurture and provide?
Often times I follow my heart and do what my gut tells me to. I trust my instincts. That to me is natural parenting. I’m glad you feel the same way.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:18:48 +0000

Thanks for that great post, Carrie. I’ve often wondered the same thing…

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:55:22 +0000

Great answer… now… what’s your question for me??
You didn’t post one???