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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That many of the people trying to convince me my life would be a certain way going forward were full of it.

1.  We sleep trained and my kid is an excellent sleeper

2.  Weekly babysitter means I still have fun with my husband

3.  I lost all of the baby weight.  My body is actually better.

4.  My house isn’t full of kids stuff [/quote]

You have privilege. Your child sleep trained well. Not all kids do. You can afford a babysitter and have a husband. Many women are single moms and many families can’t afford a weekly babysitter. You lost the weight which means you have time to exercise and prepare healthy meals, it sounds like. Not all people can afford healthy food, a gym, or have time to exercise. You have a playroom which means you have a large enough home to dedicate a room to children’s toys. Many people do not. Please recognize your privilege before assuming all other women can have what you do when they become moms. [/quote]

I can share this since it’s an anonymous forum...  I was on birth control until I was married.  I would have had an abortion if the birth control failed pre marriage.  I wouldn’t have had children if I couldn’t afford a babysitter or still find time to exercise.  I exercised with the baby if it matters.  But this is because I prioritize these things and not everyone does.

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Oh honey.  Were you trying to be ironic here?  Somehow I don't think so...[/quote]

Do you think the only women who reproduce are affluent, fit, privileged, educated, and wealthy? Because the vast majority are not. [/quote]

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