I think it kind of goes both ways with the defending-my-parenting. I’m waiting on my first, and haven’t made a lot of decisions because I have to look into them more (like vaccinations). I have definitely seen the ‘I decided to vaccinate because…’ But have also seen women comment on having taken their kid for vaccinations and get hammered with the reasons somone else DIDN’T go that route. I try to make the best decisions I can and then I’m ok. I’m willing to hear someone else’s opinion, if they aren’t just trying to fight then I’m ok. As long as I do my best I am comfortable with my decisions. When I learn better ill do better! :)

I don’t have much support either. I moved away from home just before becoming pregnant, and found out just from the move that I wasn’t really close enough with ANYONE back home to even want to share this with them. I definitely wouldn’t be getting support from them. I tried at first to keep friendships intact, but everyone made it clear it was out-of-sight, out-of-mind.

If it makes you feel better, I read your blog on occasion and your pregnancy seems way worse than mine :)