Re: I apologize.

Posted by Debbie on November 25, 2002 at 13:52:12:

In Reply to: I apologize. posted by Steve (Hannah's Dad) on November 25, 2002 at 13:33:48:

Lets just forget it. Tone is hard to read on a message board, but I was never inferring you post to often or frequently about the same subjects. I realize you are a first time parent. I was a first time parent 2 1/2 years ago of a special needs child and was scared over many things, and I was/am a second time parent of a 1 year old who also suffered the same issues that people post here about often, plus severe reflux and food allergies. It looks like MaryBeth and Veronica are also saying they have no more suggestions for you to try with Hannah and we all feel bad. No one is discouraging posts.

About Rowena, I didn't get from her messages that she would discourage nursing for any reason, I dont really think anyone would, however I believe she is trying to tell you that there could be other reasons Hannah is waking other than teething.

As for the pot shots I asked you to refrain from making, your message to Rowena came across as taking shots at her, your message to me came across as nasty, and if you go back on the board, I can think of one imparticular where a teenage mother posted asking if anyone knew where she could find some help...you told her to look up the number for social services...."and then use it", as if you were disgusted with her.

Once again, tone is definately an issue on a message board, but thus far I've had no other problems interpreting.

Good luck with your daughter, and lets drop this.

: I apologize. Tone is very hard to read on a message board. It sounded like your post was saying something along the lines of "I don't have any suggestions for you" and almost sounded exasperated. I thought perhaps you'd decided I'd posted on this topic too many times or something. Again, I apologize. All I really wanted was to hear what other babies were like when they were teething. I have no basis for comparison as Hannah is our first and I have no younger siblings.

: Regarding the post to Rowena, her statement concerned me a lot because she's a nurse. I hoped that I misunderstood, to be honest, because I wouldn't want her discouraging women to nurse their baby when the baby is distressed.

: I'm not sure what you mean about pot shots. I don't recall doing that. Perhaps you misunderstood me like I misunderstood you?

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