Love this post. Both my husband and I are common-law we don't refer to each other as partners because in our minds we are husband and wife and we don't need a government piece of paper to make it official. I had my babies at home with midwives, best decision ever! Yes, we did register them but with hesitation. We are currently homeschooling both kids which is a lot of work but knowing we are in control of messaging and what and how they are being taught makes the stress worth it. Neither child is vaccinated either. Because of our way of life and beliefs however we feel we are walking on eggshells, family is constantly judging, financially it is tight because I can't fully focus on my private practice as much as I would like and hubby refuses to work full time so he can be home to help with the kids. I don't regret anythign but find it can be overwhelming when you go against the grain sometimes. Post like these though validate our choices.