Thumbs Up!

Two nights ago Adeleine found her thumb. I'm thrilled! But at the same time, I know it will ignite once again the great thumb sucking debate. Everyone (even strangers!) seems to have an opinion on the thumb vs pacifier. Sometimes people have very strong opinions on how you should raise your kid, grounded in culture, in tradition, in science and some even in myth. In general, this is my advice for new moms who are receiving well-meaning advice from everyone and the mail man: