Why do you feel the need to be defensive?

What is the reason you came to these boards?

If it's just to support your choices, then say so. Then we know where you stand.

If it's to save your M and yourself, sometimes you'll have to listen, digest, and make changes.

Posters post for free, especially the vets,on their own time all with a common goal, to help others. Sometimes we tell people what they don't want to hear but need to hear to help them accomplish a goal.

You can take that personally, or you can really take the time to understand because you have a group of strangers who want to help you achieve your goals.