I have been reading some interesting things lately; my experience with these “articles” has “encouraged” me to write this blog. I do apologize if you are offended by what you read. You are entitled to that opinion and those feelings, just as I am entitled to mine. I have warned you so please don’t be upset if you decide to read and you come across something you disagree with.
I am a pretty traditional person, let me explain. When I have a medical problem I go to the doctor, I need to clarify that the doctor went to an accredited medical school, has the letters MD after his or her name, and passed their board certification tests (I know this doesn’t guarantee anything but I think it points things in the right direction). I firmly believe that “medical professionals” have more information and experience dealing with medical problems and procedures than I do. I do NOT think that there is a “tea” I can drink, yoga exercises I can do, or foods I can eat that will solve 99.9% of ailments. With that being said, I have to say that I firmly believe in vaccinations, hospital births, and routine checkups. I believe in eating meat, let’s face it sometimes a cheeseburger actually does solve the problem. I do not think that organic produce is worth the extra cost and effort (you are free to disagree but I am not changing my mind). I will never and I am pretty firm on this one, buy organic produce when the “pesticide filled” version is sitting next to it and looks better for half the price, I think I would rather just die of contamination (I will buy it if it is the only option, like broccoli at Costco for example). I do not think that items like organic pop tarts, “cheese puffs”, mayonnaise or ice cream provide more nutritional value than the regular version and so I would like to save my extra 3 dollars or whatever the difference is. I can’t see the advantage to wearing “organic” cotton clothing, personally cotton is cotton to me, you can buy me an organic cotton t-shirt and I will see if I can feel the difference (I wear a size small and I prefer either black or navy blue). I think that cloth diapers are unsanitary (you can disagree and that is okay) and I think that “co-sleeping” is dangerous; I plan on putting “Brashly” (yeah that was for you emmer) in their own bed, in another room, in Huggies. I think home schooled kids often lack many of the academic and social opportunities that other kids take for granted, my children are going to public schools. I am not going to “wear” my children, especially not when they are older than 6 months, in reality this isn’t because I don’t believe in it but I think that my back would hurt a lot and yes I am that selfish. I don’t not think that Brian, our future children or myself will be negatively impacted by my above listed “preferences”.
So some of you are scratching your head asking why I just wrote this rambling blog. Let me explain. Lately I have been interested in a segment of the population that I know little to nothing about (well now I do a little but I didn’t before). This segment of the population is the “crunchy granola” people. Many of this group believe in unassistated home births, they breastfeed past one year, they “co sleep”, they eat organic foods, they don’t vaccinate and many home school. I am happy that we live in a country that allows them to practice these beliefs, and I fully support their rights to do so, but I do not agree with them in any way shape or form. I read the other day about mothers (in this crunchy granola category) that eat their placenta in an effort to combat post partum depression, to me this sounds insane (no really actually insane). I just remember hearing about the purpose of the placenta during my women’s health class; I don’t think there is anything anyone could bribe me with to consume the placenta in any way shape or form (I have heard you can take it as a pill). To my dear pregnant friends, please please don’t eat it. As I have been reading about this lifestyle I have come to the conclusion that I just can’t do it, I just cant. I love cheeseburgers, Butter Lover’s Microwave popcorn, Target bedding, and my sleep too much to participate. Also I have to be honest many of the things just plain scare me (delivering a baby at home, subjecting yourself to preventable diseases). Thank you for reading my diatribe.
3 comments:
Oh, I'm laughing so hard. I read parts of this to Kyle because he is in total agreement with you about the whole organic thing and the home schooling. While I do believe in the mind-body connection in regards to health and the importance of addressing health holistically, I more strongly believe in going to MDs for the treatment of diseases. I do think that complementary and alternative medicine may be beneficial for some people--under the direction of board-certified authorities of course. I don't know if any of that makes sense, but it's my opinion the best I can get it out. I do agree with you on everything except breastfeeding "on demand." I don't know your exact definition or mine really, but I want my baby to dictate when she needs to eat (but she will be off the breast by at least 6-8 months!). You should send over some of those "crunchy granola" articles you've been reading. I'd love to read them!
In response to your comment on my last blog post: Kyle actually picked out our bedding. I guess you and him have the same taste! No, we're not planning on coming back here after graduation. The company Kyle works for is GREAT and he could end up working for them but definitely not on this account because this university and this town sucks. I too am beyond excited to live in Wymount--I never thought I'd feel that way! Everyone won't stare at the pregnant girl and assume she just got knocked up because there's so many pregnant (married!) girls there!
"eat their placenta in an effort to combat post partum depression", Have you seen a placenta this sounds like a death wish instead of a cure. I rather be depressed eating steak instead. I do like Granola!
Yeah, disgusting! I can't think of anything more horrible than that. That is truly plain out crazy. I'd like to review the studies on that theory showing it actually eliminates post-p depression...ya right! I loved the random ramblings. I often think you have such great thoughts after a Sunday Suker dinner! Are they related in any way?
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