Comments on: Grand Unifying Theory of Baby

By: floatingrunner

floatingrunner — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:28:09 +0000

oh you don’t need books to raise baby (heck, they don’t have the interweb years back). don’t think my parents use any books and look how i turn out..a-duhhhh…

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oh crap!

you’ll be fine

By: richard

richard — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:03:39 +0000

I had an armful of books too, but the one I used most was “What to expect the first year,” which is fairly readable and useful for the medical stuff, at 3am when you’re not sure if you need to go to the ER or if everything’s actually OK.

Where actual raising the kids is concerned, I find it all ends up being instinct anyway, no matter what your intentions.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:40:55 +0000

Thanks, guys. Damo and Karen, I’ve added you to my council of wise parents. Be warned, I ask lots of questions.

And you’re right, Justine. Addie is a totally unique baby. She’s a natural performer too. Loves to strike poses.

By: damo

damo — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:13:27 +0000

Remember you dont need to break the code for all babies. Just your own…

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:23:07 +0000

Raising a baby is like any other relationship: there’s practical stuff you need to know going in, but a lot of it is just learning and negotiating what works best between you all as individuals. Also remember people have been bring up kids in every possible method (or lack-of-method) for millenia, and the human race has thrived; what’s trendy this year isn’t necessarily better than any other way of doing things, so you’ve got to go with what feels good to you and your kid. As long as you give your child love and attention and stay honest with yourselves, you guys are going to do great!

By: Justine Larbalestier

Justine Larbalestier — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:11:14 +0000

Well, no one’s broken the people code either. You know, on account of all peoples are different. I always figured babies were the same.

I cannot WAIT to meet, Addie!