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Casey I have 4 kids, all of them ate when they were hungry, slept in our bed untell they were at the age they were comfortable in their own bed, and I never took any of them to GYMBOREE!
This baby is yours only you know what is best for her, you have the ability to fullfill her need, you are her mother.
Do what you want when it comes raising your child, don't give another moments thought to arrogant "freinds" who think they know best. There is truth to the old saying MOTHER KNOWS BEST!
I think I am a darn good mother and wouldn't have changed a thing. You are doing similar things with your daughtor that I did. My kids are wonderfull, VERY confident, loving, respectfull, independent kids. Need I say more. You are doing a great job.
I agree with some of the other posters you might want to spend little, to no time with this FREIND.
I don't want to offend anyone else so I won't comment about this womans parenting techniques,,I will say that I do not agree with any of them. Will at least the ones you mentioned.
You are a great mom, I have read many of your posts and think that baby is the luckiest little girl around to have a mom like you.
Tell this woman to shut it! best wishes andi