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ODD Socks

Well Said! :D I couldn't have put that any better myself.

So what about breastfeeding then?
Old fashioned?

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Originally Posted by Odd Socks

So, by your standards, it's O.K for dad to leave the kids for a few days but not mum? Why, in your opinion, is it O.K for the father to have a family and a career but not the mother? Why should mum give up eveything to have a family?

Yes- Dad is the BREADWINNER whilst Mummy looks after children. Men CANNOT breastfeed babies, which if you hadn't noticed is a VITAL part of an infant's intake for at least six months... (Antibodies and all that).

TL Bird and Odd Socks - don't tell me you advocate that boys should play with dolls so that they are in touch with their 'feminine side':D:D My boys shoot (with real guns) and like driving my car (they're 11 and 13). I can't stand this PC :mad: that happens in UK...

There are things called shops that actually sell formula feed, some ladies cannot breast feed for various reasons.
I feel bad for you that you didn't know about shops.
P.S we also have electricity and fresh water supplies thesedays too!:O

Convoy,

I am a female pilot, I work in Europe where the maternity policies are a lot better than they are in the UK.

I'll share my experience with you as it might help your missus.

I am 31, mother of 2 adorable children and 757 captain. I did chose not to fly while pregnant. But some of my colleagues did.

My company supports all its employees through pregnancies, accidents and diseases. (Pregnant women take time off work but so do the men who twist their knee playing football and the ones that cut through their ankle with a chainsaw).

I flew long haul for a while and I must say that I prefer flying short haul as it allows me to spend more time with my family. My partner has a rather demanding job. So short haul is my best option for now.

My advice to your missus would be to chose her job very carefully, there is more than just maternity policies, for example, your job and the amount of time you will be able to dedicate to running the household are to be considered.

Good luck.

LilaJane