Comments on: Another Pebble on Baby Beach http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:09:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: michele http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5804 michele Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:38:14 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5804 hope to hear you again on the carolla podcast. it sucks without you there. hope to hear you again on the carolla podcast.
it sucks without you there.

]]> By: Eris http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5802 Eris Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:36:40 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5802 I agree! The podcast is best with the three of you, why are you and Brayan suddenly absent? What happened? Is anyone going to say anything? I agree! The podcast is best with the three of you, why are you and Brayan suddenly absent? What happened? Is anyone going to say anything?

]]> By: Burton Lord http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5800 Burton Lord Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:01:19 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5800 So what really happened with "no more T-Bone and Bald Bryan" on Adam's podcast? I noticed he even removed the link the pre-order your book so I was wondering what's the dealio? Inquiring minds want to know so please address this...?? Many thanks and the Aceman's podcast is really hurting without you and BB... just so you know. So what really happened with “no more T-Bone and Bald Bryan” on Adam’s podcast? I noticed he even removed the link the pre-order your book so I was wondering what’s the dealio? Inquiring minds want to know so please address this…?? Many thanks and the Aceman’s podcast is really hurting without you and BB… just so you know.

]]> By: mark http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5790 mark Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:23:13 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5790 teresa just thought you should know how beautiful, funny and quick-witted i think you are... teresa

just thought you should know how beautiful, funny and quick-witted i think you are…

]]> By: Jillian http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5770 Jillian Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:40:10 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5770 The funny ironic curse of lying about why your not breastfeeding......My first was born in 1995 and I gave her up for adoption at birth. My breasts filled in and there was an ample supply and I had to let them "dry up". My second daughter was born in 2000 and for whatever reason, pumping, and I admit, only one visit with a lactation specalist, it did not happen. So my baby was pretty much bottle fed except for the few measly ounces I pumped out the first month or so. There were mother in laws, breast natzies, and judgement (I am sure amplified by my guilt from lack of interest to pursue it further). Then, while using this device to make my nipples larger I read about INVERTED NIPPLES. A light bulb when off in my head! That is the answer! I will simply hang my head in shame when people ask and say "no, I just can't my nipples are inverted and no matter how hard I tried I was unable to make it work." It was brilliant! It was like the word spread! People felt bad for judging me (except my mom who rasied us in the 60's when breast feeding was not in fashion). Then, at about six months old, while changing diapers for the Church (tee hee) I noticed other little girl's nipples looked nothing like my daughters. She looked like someone took the tip of a pin and pushed her nipples in. No red flesh, just skin with two indents. My heart started to quicken, guilt spread over me, WERE MY DAUGHTER'S NIPPLES NOW INVERTED? Well, she is 10 now, and yes, they are inverted. She asked me a few months ago (I assume she has since seen a few and noticed they are different) "mommy will these pop out when I become a woman?" I said "I am not sure, probably not, nipples are like belly buttons some have innies and some have outies". She was fine with that answer. Now, at 42 (SCARRY) I am again with child, and again it is a girl. My fiancee asked if I will breastfeed. I simply said "no". I will ofcourse make an attempt when she is born for that "liquid gold" but I assume my breasts will not cooperate and I will have to be a working mother in some capasity as financially there is no other way. But I vow to not lie EVER AGAIN. I am older now. I was, and in many ways very similar to Teresa in my self deprocating way, hard on myself and felt judgement where I am sure there is none. But as I have grown older I am still meek but no longer willing to hurt myself or those I love to appease people who barely know me. So I wonder, what will I say now? I jokingly told a few friends "I am sorry I just don't love my child enough to breasfeed." Because they know that is not true and it made me giggle with a silly sense of empowerment. I am willing to take suggestions on what my anwer should/will be. Thank you Teresa for all that you do. I have always loved following you where ever you go. Jillian Portland, Oregon The funny ironic curse of lying about why your not breastfeeding……My first was born in 1995 and I gave her up for adoption at birth. My breasts filled in and there was an ample supply and I had to let them “dry up”. My second daughter was born in 2000 and for whatever reason, pumping, and I admit, only one visit with a lactation specalist, it did not happen. So my baby was pretty much bottle fed except for the few measly ounces I pumped out the first month or so.
There were mother in laws, breast natzies, and judgement (I am sure amplified by my guilt from lack of interest to pursue it further). Then, while using this device to make my nipples larger I read about INVERTED NIPPLES. A light bulb when off in my head! That is the answer! I will simply hang my head in shame when people ask and say “no, I just can’t my nipples are inverted and no matter how hard I tried I was unable to make it work.” It was brilliant! It was like the word spread! People felt bad for judging me (except my mom who rasied us in the 60′s when breast feeding was not in fashion).
Then, at about six months old, while changing diapers for the Church (tee hee) I noticed other little girl’s nipples looked nothing like my daughters. She looked like someone took the tip of a pin and pushed her nipples in. No red flesh, just skin with two indents. My heart started to quicken, guilt spread over me, WERE MY DAUGHTER’S NIPPLES NOW INVERTED?
Well, she is 10 now, and yes, they are inverted. She asked me a few months ago (I assume she has since seen a few and noticed they are different) “mommy will these pop out when I become a woman?” I said “I am not sure, probably not, nipples are like belly buttons some have innies and some have outies”. She was fine with that answer.
Now, at 42 (SCARRY) I am again with child, and again it is a girl. My fiancee asked if I will breastfeed. I simply said “no”. I will ofcourse make an attempt when she is born for that “liquid gold” but I assume my breasts will not cooperate and I will have to be a working mother in some capasity as financially there is no other way. But I vow to not lie EVER AGAIN. I am older now. I was, and in many ways very similar to Teresa in my self deprocating way, hard on myself and felt judgement where I am sure there is none. But as I have grown older I am still meek but no longer willing to hurt myself or those I love to appease people who barely know me.
So I wonder, what will I say now? I jokingly told a few friends “I am sorry I just don’t love my child enough to breasfeed.” Because they know that is not true and it made me giggle with a silly sense of empowerment. I am willing to take suggestions on what my anwer should/will be.
Thank you Teresa for all that you do. I have always loved following you where ever you go.
Jillian
Portland, Oregon

]]> By: violet http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5766 violet Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:01:13 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5766 miss you on the adam carolla podcast AND the parent experiment!!! have been listening since the LA radio show ... think you really compliment adam's personality. i pre-ordered your book. will be following your future projects. miss you on the adam carolla podcast AND the parent experiment!!! have been listening since the LA radio show … think you really compliment adam’s personality. i pre-ordered your book. will be following your future projects.

]]> By: Chris Jacques http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5744 Chris Jacques Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:29:24 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5744 Hey T, Couldn't find anywhere else to send you this, but I thought you'd be interested in this article about the origins of Glenn Beck. While I agree with Adam about a lot of things, I think we do need to worry about blowhards like Keith Olbermann or Beck. They poison the national atmosphere with innuendo and radicalism and don't seem to care about nuance. Anyway, keep up the good work! Here's the link: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/09/21/glenn_beck/ -Chris Hey T,

Couldn’t find anywhere else to send you this, but I thought you’d be interested in this article about the origins of Glenn Beck.

While I agree with Adam about a lot of things, I think we do need to worry about blowhards like Keith Olbermann or Beck. They poison the national atmosphere with innuendo and radicalism and don’t seem to care about nuance.

Anyway, keep up the good work! Here’s the link:

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/09/21/glenn_beck/

-Chris

]]> By: James Malloy http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5719 James Malloy Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:52:09 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5719 oops 2011.. :/ oops 2011.. :/

]]> By: James Malloy http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5718 James Malloy Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:51:45 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5718 Hey Teresa The winter months are fast approaching and still no sign of your 2010 Calendar! Get to work! JM. x Hey Teresa

The winter months are fast approaching and still no sign of your 2010 Calendar!

Get to work!

JM.

x

]]> By: Tim http://teresastrasser.com/blog/2010/07/another-pebble-on-baby-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5711 Tim Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:44:59 +0000 http://teresastrasser.com/blog/?p=1008#comment-5711 T - just wanted to say I love you, and wish you good luck in your new gig........But, also hope that have time for Adam's podcast. The chances of me listening to the podcast is always much great when you're on! T – just wanted to say I love you, and wish you good luck in your new gig……..But, also hope that have time for Adam’s podcast. The chances of me listening to the podcast is always much great when you’re on!

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