Since I didn't ask...

[beetiger]

Now that I'm pregnant, people seem to have a variety of opinions on what I should do about any baby-related topic, from what I should be eating to circumcision to sleeping arrangements to how long one should breastfeed to whether I should go back to work right away.

I'm trying not to be annoyed by this. In fact, I'm really trying to embrace it, since it's mostly well-meaning.

For this reason, I open this up to you. Please give me unsolicited advice, on any topic (not just baby stuff). Anonymous comments fine. No promises on whether I take any of it.

(I'd do this as a poll, but I wanted to leave the option of long responses.)

Comments

No advice, just an offer

[tikvah.livejournal.com]

If strangers and acquaintances start touching your belly without asking permission to the point of bothering you, let me know, and I can make you a button that says, "My belly is not public domain, get your hands off NOW!"

(Or something along those lines...)

Re: No advice, just an offer

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

I have my own button press, but I will remember this idea should it become necessary. :)