Hello. I recently joined the forum to have people to talk to who have similar beliefs. I was a vegetarian for 13 years and have been a vegan for about 1.5 years. I got married in 2006. My husband is not a vegetarian or vegan but does eat vegan dishes and has been pretty understanding. We wanted a baby but I agreed only on the condition that the child is raised a vegan. I discovered that I was pregnant one week ago. I've been discussing with my husband the obstacles that we might have to deal with when the child starts school (I know that is jumping ahead but I want to be prepared). He is now worried about the child fitting in. He thinks it would be good to raise the child a vegan, pack vegan lunches but allow the child to eat cake, donuts, etc at school parties/functions. I told him that was not acceptable but I would bake vegan versions and supply to the child's teachers. He tells me that I'm a fanatic and a dictator. I just want this child to have the best possible start in life. I didn't want to bring another person into this world to contribute to the suffering of other animals. My parents have given me grief also. Its so depressing. Need some support!
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