I found this and really liked it, so I thought Id repost...

I have had so many people come up to me since I got pregnant was born telling me how I should breastfeed, when I should introduce solids, where she should sleep, that I should baptize her regardless of religious beliefs, whether or not to use a pacifier, how to swaddle, what to eat while I breast feed, etc. I could go on and on, and I bet it all sounds familar.

I guess I am just to the point of telling people I don't mind you giving your opinion but please don't tell me how to raise my own child.

I have always said and will always say, you know your child the best others may know them well but you know them the best, you know when they are ready for solids, you know whether or not they should have a pacifier, you know how they like to be dressed (or how you like to dress them) etc.

you know what is right and what is wrong for your child. i used to always find myself questioning whether or not what i did really was right or not. then i got to the point where i would just get angry. look at your child are they happy, are they well feed, are they clothed are they healthy. yes then don't let these comments get to you, you do not have to second question yourself, you are doing the best job a parent can.

i guess what i am saying is to everyone who questions themselves when it comes to parenting ( which we all do) we may not be perfect, but we do the best we can and as long as our kids love us, are happy and healthy then in our kids eyes we are doing a perfect job.

there will be bumps along the way, but thats what being a parent is all about.