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Post by CC on Sept 5, 2008 20:59:23 GMT -5
not looking for a debate just thoughts. Is anyone bothered by the fact that a little baby, honestly I forget how old the Palin baby is, I think 5 months or so. Anywho for me a baby of 5 months DS or not I personally would not be parading in such an arena. You know the noise the lights, the commotion the lateness of it all... Thats just me and in NOOOOOO way am I am judging this lady, just wondering if it were you and your baby would you?? CC  |
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Post by laurasmom on Sept 5, 2008 21:02:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I would have had Laura there. Night of a lifetime, and I would want my whole family there. Now, if this were something that was going to occur every night, that would be different, but I imagine her family will be traveling with her, but not attending all events with her.
Yes, I have to say, I would have had Laura there with me, for that one night. (I watched McCain's speech, and didn't see Trig there that night).
Sharon
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Post by Emilysmom on Sept 5, 2008 21:27:10 GMT -5
I think it was really important for this entire family to be introduced to the whole country, so yes.........if it had been my family, I would have proudly shown them off to the world. If any of it (lights, cheering, etc) had seemed to bother the baby, it would be different. But he slept peacefully throughout most of it! During the few times I've seen him awake, he hasn't seemed the least bit scared, sweaty under the lights, etc. This will be something very exciting for his baby book!!
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Post by elizabethsmom on Sept 5, 2008 22:44:47 GMT -5
I agree with the above. I would definately, absolutely had Elizabeth there, no matter her age. (actually she would have done better at 5 months than 18 months). Once in a lifetime, whole family, etc. He certainly didn't seem bothered by it.
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Post by tiffany on Sept 5, 2008 22:56:34 GMT -5
I agree, she should show him off! You know the media would have come up with some lie about her being embarresed of him if she had left him home. I could have reached through the tv and snatched him! What a sweetheart!
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Post by ALLISA on Sept 6, 2008 9:57:07 GMT -5
I totally agree......I'd have the kids there....it was a once in a lifetime......
did you all see little Piper holding him .....she was brushing his hair with her hand.....then LICKED her whole palm & re-swept his hair.....to keep it down & smooth..... I found it priceless !!
And you can be pretty darn sure that if he did wake and was fussing....a nanny or someone would have swept him backstage......
I thought he was sweet as could be.....and I was amazed that he was so calmly sleeping through the noise !! Gotta love babies in big families....they can sleep through anything.....
I don't feel like kids are paraded when they are on these things....think of it from the kids perspective.....when they grow up 20 years from now.....are they going to look back and be thrilled they were there......or resentful that they were in some hotel room with a nanny while the rest of the family was on TV ?
OR to be fair....will they resent the fact they were on TV.....or will they be thrilled that they were in a hotel room with a nanny ?
I won't do any politcal debating about her.....but in the role of motherhood....I say she is a loving, smart, devoted one !!
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Post by sandi on Sept 6, 2008 10:00:44 GMT -5
Ya one night isnt going to hurt, thats for sure. If it was every night...... NO, I wouldnt be dragging my 5 month old everywhere I go. It also gives a strong message to the world out there that she is taking her family with her, espcially her newest baby with DS.
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Sept 6, 2008 10:20:31 GMT -5
Well, if it is a one night event, sure i'd take the kids  But if it was an everyday/night kinda thing, no way. Kids need their sleep and they need structure, IMHO Hard question when i'm not living their life and walking in their shoes. He sure is cute though and the entire family is so proud. Good to see |
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Post by char on Sept 6, 2008 11:54:14 GMT -5
I would have had my children and grandchildren there for such a special occasion. I was so proud of Sarah Palin for having little Trig there for the world to see and love. I, too, thought Piper was amazing. She just wanted her little brother's hair to be perfect.
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Post by Jackie on Sept 6, 2008 11:57:52 GMT -5
You bet I would have had Emily there along with all her SIBs. We took Emily everywhere from day 10 when she came home...colostomy and all!
Of course I never ran for anything so we missed the bright lights and all...but she was show and tell in two classes on her 12th day...attending the costume parade at the kids school when she was just 9 lbs...dressed in a clown costume to match Marnies...accompainied us each weekend on our jaunts to places like the zoo, history museums and mountain picnics.
I think all this can be a great substitute or an addition to all the early intervention. Emily spent years "sleeping on the run" because we were an active family who didn't stay home a lot.
Some of the most outstanding people I met as adults with DS were raised by nannies. I think it will be harder on Palin than it will be on the babe...I think he will be just fine. With that really cute and adoring little sister in his corner...how can he miss!
Jackie
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Post by Jodi on Sept 6, 2008 12:06:51 GMT -5
I would have been more concerned if he was OLDER because of the too common drop and flops!  I could just imagine Ryan not wanting to have anything to do with the situation and just fold up like a taco on the floor! Of course, I probably would have looked into the camera and shrugged my shoulders knowing that there are a lot of people out there who know what that's like Would have to agree with most of the comments though... for one night - yes! Jodi |
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Post by Ericsmomma on Sept 6, 2008 12:27:56 GMT -5
Oh yeah! This was family affair, so he needed to be there...wouldn't have been complete without him.
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Post by kellyds on Sept 6, 2008 13:11:38 GMT -5
I haul Joshua all over and have from the start. I had to, with five others to taxi around. A baby as young as little Trig will just sleep through stuff like that anyway.
Of course, I've always made a point to vacuum beneath my sleeping babies' cribs and to NOT shush the other kids when the baby was sleeping. I think it helps a baby to learn to sleep through anything. I have six kids and haven't missed very many nights sleep myself.
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Post by ALLISA on Sept 6, 2008 13:40:02 GMT -5
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Post by kellyds on Sept 6, 2008 13:52:44 GMT -5
Yeah, we still play "pass the baby" at our house. ;D
There were a few raised eyebrows among the older ladies at church when I showed up on Sunday after having Joshie on Thursday. Nobody got obnoxious about it, but there were some politely worded questions. ("Should you have him out so soon?")
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But if it was an everyday/night kinda thing, no way. Kids need their sleep and they need structure, IMHO 
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I could just imagine Ryan not wanting to have anything to do with the situation and just fold up like a taco on the floor! Of course, I probably would have looked into the camera and shrugged my shoulders knowing that there are a lot of people out there who know what that's like 