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Has anyone told you yet today that you're terrific? If not, let me say it (and if so, count it for manana): You're terrific.

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Francine

In a message dated 5/26/2007 2:28:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, diegowench@... writes:

Bless you all - while we also have kiddos in the bed - it isn't by choice. I wanted to do the whole kids and nursing long term in the bed thing, but I have kids who by their very nature want to have everything the exact same way EVERY DAY - which means they are either in the bed 100% of the time, or never - ARGH! Hope and Sara have severe issues with routine - which this adhd mom has a lot of trouble maintaining.Hats off to you! and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs > wrote:

Us too!!!Nursed quite a long time and they were all welcome in the bed. Still are, if they choose.

They're all very independant - almost too much.

Nighttime, to us, should be about coming home and getting comfy, talking, reading and just hanging out and getting ready for the next day. This can also be done in the living room,,,,and it's become more THAT as they've gotten older,,,,,,,,but it's neat to me to see them still crawl in next to us sometimes. I hope they never stop completely.

RobinSuvi Aika <suviayreshotmail> wrote:

I totally agree. My son slept in the "family bed" until almost four years old. After that he enjoyed having his own bed but would still occasionally want snuggle up with us. I was very grateful for this after we lost his little brother. (He also nursed til he was three and a half. It wasn't something I had planned on, but it seemed like he needed to.) "Old school" members of our families would tell us that he would never want to leave the family bed and he was doomed to be some insecure mama's boy with major psychological damage. They were wrong. He's a very independent, well-adjusted kid. The "old school" relatives seem to be constantly amazed that he is "all boy" and loves ESPN Sports and NASCAR. We live in Texas, so I guess they see that as crucial to his development. >> > Oh my gosh! Dear Jodi, toss out all psychology books and get The Family Bed > and The Nursing Couple. My son was still nursing at that age! It didn't > affect his 'independence'.> > In the summer the older kids liked for us all to sleep together in a tent. > Sleeping together is great and avoids any feeling of loneliness at night.> > This may not be a popular comment, and the whole thing about 'independence' > from parents is a parody on how folks like to think we're independent from our > Source (notice I am not mentioning the G-- word. It's a pretty > preposterous notion.> > What everyone -- not just parents and kids -- needs is mutual respect. And > right now you are respecting your family members needs.> > Keep cozying.

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Francine, You just totally made my day! Thanks so much!!!!!!! Jen ~Mom to four special kiddossunrose101@... wrote: Dear , Has anyone told you yet today that you're terrific? If not, let me say it (and if so, count it for manana): You're terrific. Love, Francine

In a message dated 5/26/2007 2:28:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, diegowench writes: Bless you all - while we also have kiddos in the bed - it isn't by choice. I wanted to do the whole kids and nursing long term in the bed thing, but I have kids who by their very nature want to have everything the exact same way EVERY DAY - which means they are either in the bed 100% of the time, or never - ARGH! Hope and Sara have severe issues with routine - which this adhd mom has a lot of trouble maintaining.Hats off to you! and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs > wrote: Us too!!!Nursed quite a long time and they were all welcome in the bed. Still are, if they choose. They're all very independant - almost too much. Nighttime, to us, should be about coming home and getting comfy, talking, reading and just hanging out and getting ready for the next day. This can also be done in the living room,,,,and it's become more THAT as they've gotten older,,,,,,,,but it's neat to me to see them still crawl in next to us sometimes. I hope they never stop completely. RobinSuvi Aika <suviayreshotmail> wrote: I totally agree. My son slept in the "family bed" until almost four years old. After that he enjoyed having his own bed but would still

occasionally want snuggle up with us. I was very grateful for this after we lost his little brother. (He also nursed til he was three and a half. It wasn't something I had planned on, but it seemed like he needed to.) "Old school" members of our families would tell us that he would never want to leave the family bed and he was doomed to be some insecure mama's boy with major psychological damage. They were wrong. He's a very independent, well-adjusted kid. The "old school" relatives seem to be constantly amazed that he is "all boy" and loves ESPN Sports and NASCAR. We live in Texas, so I guess they see that as crucial to his development. >> > Oh my gosh! Dear Jodi, toss out all psychology books and get The Family Bed >

and The Nursing Couple. My son was still nursing at that age! It didn't > affect his 'independence'.> > In the summer the older kids liked for us all to sleep together in a tent. > Sleeping together is great and avoids any feeling of loneliness at night.> > This may not be a popular comment, and the whole thing about 'independence' > from parents is a parody on how folks like to think we're independent from our > Source (notice I am not mentioning the G-- word. It's a pretty > preposterous notion.> > What everyone -- not just parents and kids -- needs is mutual respect. And > right now you are respecting your family members needs.> > Keep cozying. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Message to those affected with autismNever change. We love you just as you are. We will teach you our communication style in the best way we know how. We want to learn how to communicate in your style too. Please teach us. When we achieve this goal, we can find the perfect balance of coexisting in this

world, accepting each other for who we are. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on TV. See what's free at AOL.com. Message to those affected with autismNever change. We love you just as you are. We will teach you our communication style in the best way we know how. We want to learn how to communicate in your style too. Please teach us. When we achieve this goal, we can find the perfect balance of coexisting in this world, accepting each other for who we are.

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