A group of mommies on a mission. Researching, investigating and critically thinking about our children and our families in the context of sound science, evolution, green living, and attachment theory.
Mommie-nyms
AP - Attachment Parenting BW - Baby Wearing BLW - Baby Led Weaning CD - Cloth Diapering EBF - Exclusive Breast Feeding or Extended Breastfeeding FF - Formula Fed Baby GD - Gentle Discipline HB - Heartbeat or Homebirth HNB - High Needs Baby MW - Midwife MWAHB - Midwife Assisted Homebirth SAHM - Stay at Home Mom VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarian WAHM - Work at Home Mom WAWM - Work at Work Mom
About the Mommies
Mummie Erin, 29, Boston MA, WAHM, Finance Mgr for Fortune 10 Co, 1 m/c, 1 son (July'08), contemplating #2, food allergy/nutrition/supplementation junkie. Baby Wearer, Cloth Diaperer, PT cosleeper, Gentle Discipliner, former breastfeeder. Novaxintactalactivist. Special interest in MTHFR genetic abnormality, Integrative Medicine, Speech Delays & Early Intervention, Real Foods, Tongue Tie, Vaccine Research, Acupuncture for Fertility, Alternate Education, Biomedical Interventions, anthropological precedents for rearing children, and Free Range Kids. Wanting to start a revolution...
Mum Gemma
Momma Mandy, 35, Cleveland, 1 m/c, 1 son (Jul '08). Green products, including organic food and milk, organic crib mattress and bedding take top priority, co-sleeping at least through part of the night as son requires it, believe in Montessori or other non-traditional education through at least elementary school, Love & Logic, non-spanking. Would love to conceive a second baby soon (we'll see). I work part time as a Business Intelligence Analyst but am currently seeking new employment. Full time Student.
Mommy Nicole, 28, NH...1 son conceived through IVF (Jan '10), CD junkie, BW, BF on demand (aside from pumped milk at daycare) semi-AP, accidental home birth, organic food, passionate about constantly acquiring knowledge in order to make the most informed decisions for my family. Would like to conceive in another year w/help of alternative medicine and IVF... Full time working mom in local special education office, wishing I could change the system!
Mommy Kathy, 34, Gansevoort NY, 2 boys, SAHM. 1 is 3 1/2 (still has occasional sips of mommy milk when very upset, but mostly weaned), the other is 11 months (still nursing on demand day and night)...AP, CD, co-sleeping, bw, blw, gentle discipline. Passionate about breastfeeding and changing cultural norms surrounding breastfeeding. Undergraduate degree is in Health, Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling...currently taking coursework towards IBCLC, plan to sit for the boards in 2013. In the process of applying to become a LLL Leader, and pursuing a mentorship as well.
Mommy Becky - 33 - Osoyoos, British Columbia - 1 son, Ethan, July 08 - 4 m/c and actively trying to keep a sticky bean for #2. Passionate about breastfeeding & cloth diapering. We were babywearers but he's not into it much anymore, wants to "I walk" himself. Trying to become a more natural parent & family with fresher foods, less chemicals, waste reduction & lots of research as to what is better for us. SAHM, Christian beliefs, outdoorsy adventure loving family!
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