20 day catch up now that I'm home from in and out of l&d all weekend. Maybe now since more is done…

20 day catch up now that I'm home from in and out of l&d all weekend. Maybe now since more is done and I'm home not stressing as much I'll progress out of 4 and up to 5 or 6 cm and out of early labor by the time I go back. Anyway, Days 14-17:

Day 14: How are you preparing?

By not freaking out over the little stuff. I was nine and sixteen when my brothers were born, so I'm pretty comfortable with how I wanna raise Wren and what I need.

Day 15: Best parenting advice received?

Follow your instincts, every baby is different, and there is no manual for properly rearing a child- as much as people want to sell you the "miracle" books. The Mommy Wars are pointless and no one should worry or judge about someone else's parenting style unless a child is legitimately in danger.

Day 16: Breastfeeding or no?

Definitely breastfeeding and for as long as possible. Exclusively feeding breastmilk until at least 6 months, and possibly occasionally expressing so my husband can feed her too.

Day 17: Pampers or cloth diapers?

Neither. I will be using *disposable* diapers, yes, but absolutely no pampers and no huggies either. We'll be using parent's choice and/or white cloud. My husband and MiL are allergic to the odor blocking chemicals in pampers and I'm allergic to one of the chemicals is huggies.