Do you still consider yourself AP?

[sheila]

As your child(ren) has grown a little, do you still think of yourself as AP?

[AllyRae]

Yep, absolutely. And I wouldn't have it any other way. :D

[Carla]

Yes, although I have gained an appreciation for me time so I can be a better AP mother (I learned being a "maytr" isn't the same as AP).

[Cortney]

Yes- definitely.

[MelissaM]

Without a doubt. :nod:

I AP Jennifer and William in much different ways than when they were infants or even Jacob now. But the basic philosophy of respect, compromise, honesty and attachment are still VITAL to them.

[Kris]

Yep I do!! Although the discipline aspect may not be on the lines of AP but I had tried everything that Dr. Sears recommends and nothing works with Emma. I DON"T belive in hitting my kids though under no circumstances though.

We still co sleep I am still nursing almost 100% of the time and I absolutely respect their ideas opinions and their choices.

[mommyLil]

Nick is 18 months and I still consider myself AP. I do follow many of the discipline strageties but not all and make some of my own up but I'd never dream of physical discipline. I still respond to his needs and at 18 months am still up many nights with him but its worth it.

I'm actually seeing the payoffs now, he is so sweet and affectionate and I just love that about him. He models us... the other day I was very sad and crying and he walked over to me handed me a pacifire and hugged me (Its cause we give the pacifire if he needs comfort.) It was just so sweet.

[mama2jackson]

I'm actually seeing the payoffs now, he is so sweet and affectionate and I just love that about him. He models us... the other day I was very sad and crying and he walked over to me handed me a pacifire and hugged me (Its cause we give the pacifire if he needs comfort.) It was just so sweet.

Jackson is the same way! He's VERY affectionate and caring when it comes to me. Whenever I'm crying (happy or otherwise), he is right there stroking my face and making sure I'm okay.

We still co-sleep, which is still just as amazing as it was when he was littler. Our nights are so much fun in bed! We tell stories, sing songs, tickle! It's awesome!!!

[mommyLil]

You know Nick sleeps on his own mattress on our floor now but he has his routine and part of that is family cuddle time... this routine is led 100% by him. He nurses on me till he's done... he used to just go to sleep at that point but my big ol belly gets in his way now so he can't get comfy :( So he walks to the bed dragging me by my hand, lays down on his dad and strokes my hair for about 20 minutes or so. Than he gets his dad pulls him to the recliner so he can be rocked to sleep on him :love: Than I transfer him to the mattress when he is out. But the other day after cuddle time he just went to the mattress and put him self to sleep. But I just love this part of our routine, its so awesome that he wants that time to be affectionate with both me and his daddy.

[Jillian]

Wow, when I first read this thread I figured it didn't apply to me since my kids were still babies...but I guess they aren't as young as I thought based on who else has answered.

Yes, I still think we are AP... We would never even consider hitting (spanking, slapping, swatting, hand popping, whatever) our kids for any reason. We co-sleep with both of them, they are both still breastfed on demand...