Last Night I Dreamt Nicole Richie Named Her Child Archer

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antoinette — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:01:45 GMT

Does Archer smile when you take his picture? He so often seems to be looking past the camera, or in his own world.

I think yours and Archer's story is an interesting one, but I agree that someday soon when his life becomes more complex and less universal in its themes, privacy will be the proper choice.

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marissa — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:03:09 GMT

I rather think that someday Archer will fondly recount the emotions you felt upon his arrival into your world. He will be able to see what you were feeling in the moment and just how much his life changed yours. I bet that although he may deny this in his teen years ( who listens to teens anyway?) when he is old enough that it matters he will cherish the gift you have given him in Rockabye and your posts.

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GirlsGoneChild — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:17:58 GMT

Congrats on your pregnancy, Pamela!

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renee — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:41:17 GMT

I think you're making the right decision to pull the plug at some point. I am endlessly annoyed by certain mommy-bloggers who seem not to have realized that their babies will someday grow up and go out into the world and meet some of their thousands of readers, who will not be able to stop themselves from exclaiming "I know you! You were constipated when you were two!" The first time it will be baffling, the second time it might be flattering, and the tenth or twelfth time they will realize that their childhood is not theirs, it's public property, and their mother decided to make it so. I think it's inexcusable, but then again, why do I read them?

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pamela — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:47:07 GMT

I totally second Rebecca! I believe that your blog has helped so many women feel sane (if not, at least two!). Most of the moms I work with are people I am SCARED to end up like! You give me hope that I won't lose who I am when I have my baby.... only 6 more months to go! ha!

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GirlsGoneChild — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:45:54 GMT

I think I'll definitely keep writing about me. That's easy. I am happy to take full responsibility for my own self-exposure and obviously don't have any issues exploring my truths (and untruths) publicly.

It's difficult to write honestly about myself without writing honestly about the relationships in my life that define me... It would be naive of me not to understand there we always be the risk that I am/have divulge(d) too much...

Funny about your dream, Aline. Archer's hair IS soft but he wouldn't cry if you held him. He'd probably play peek-a-boo behind his hands.

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Aline — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:23:21 GMT

Admittedly, I'VE had dreams about your Archer (and you, actually). We all met and I held him and he cried. And his hair was so soft. Dream-analyze that one? ;)

I think that by living vicariously through you and your autobiography (because it is YOUR life, too, not just his), I'm a hell of a lot less scared about something unknown making my life fall apart. I'm not saying you should keep writing about him once he's older, but I would like if you kept writing about YOU.

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Sheri — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:50:03 GMT

Rebecca,

He will be fine. Archer (very cool name, btw) has parents and family who love him and want what is best for him. He has what he needs, and what parent hasn't told the poop-in-the-shower story??? I have a great picture of my oldest (now 18) in an elf costume. I've threatened to pick him up from school with my bra on the outside of my shirt if he is late. Matt is a great kid, as well adjusted as they come.

Have fun with him and enjoy him now. And be sure to tell us all about it.

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nancyt — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:20:57 GMT

If he has any serious problems, just remind him about karma. Tell him that rather than complaining to you, he needs to start his own blog. He'll either have his own best-seller, or go shrugging off to kick the soccer ball or teleport off somewhere, or whatever the heck our kids are going to be into.

Hm. A tweenyblog. The whole concept sounds scary.

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GirlsGoneChild — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:34:55 GMT

Ah, Rebecca. I could french kiss you for saying that.

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Rebecca — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:14:18 GMT

I understand your concerns for raising Archer in the spotlight, but don't think that it has gone by without recognition. You have no idea how much of a contribution you have made in my life by writing about your experiences with Archer. I appreciate you sacrificing that sort of privacy so I can rest easy knowing that I'm not alone with my fears in the world.

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theshan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:06:01 GMT

Considering how much teens put out there these days on myspace and the like, by the time Archer's a teen and cares, who knows what "normal" will be as far as privacy goes.