Tracy Oldfield

Teri, this is so reassuring!  My 2 are 14 months apart, which might be alright but I suffered from PND with no1 (which in a roundabout way was why I got pg so fast) and I don't think she got the attention she deserved.  I have a much more 'adaptive' relationship with no2, although I've been working hard to catch up with no1, it's really difficult with 2 around.  I'm glad to hear that it will work out!! 
 
Tracy
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Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 4:56 PM
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From: unschoolr2@...

In a message dated 3/5/2000 7:40:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,
klement@... writes:

<< I too have decided to avoid or at least limit my time with those who
drain me and/or my family emotionaly (and that includes the
grandparents)
  >>

I have decided this very thing. I have no desire to be drained simply for
forms sake and if the grandparents of my children think We are being abusive
by not putting them into school, then I can easily forgo the "pleasure" of
their company.

Someone said that you can't win with society and I agree, someone is always
going to disagree with you in a way that is not respectful of your decisions.
I started having my children when I was 24 and had two very quickly, one
right after another. I had I don't know how many people tell me that I was
insane for having them so close together. But really, I am glad I did. It was
hard when they were younger.... But it is so worthwhile now!
Teri


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