Some boob nazi gave me this hell on wheels lectue on how I need to be breastfeding my now 4 month old son. I was simply buying fotmula and a few bottle brushes. What can i do about this properly next go round? This time, I simply went the hell off on her and basically told her i'd feed my baby purreed steaks if I wanted to, and for her to back up before she got beat down because I'm from the ghetto, don;t let the smooth taste and the business suit fool you. She went away, but I SOOOOOO wanted to chuck a 32 ounce can of similac at the back of her head. What gives her the right? Are all you breatfeeders like this? Here's a mental check...YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. Get over yourselves for Chrissakes. God, that shopping trip was an experience from HELL. I wrote a 4 page letter to the regional manager of Target abou this that I wil drop off on my way to work tomorrow. F'ing bi+ch. Why are you all like that? My kid may be 1,000 smarter than your breastfed one. Who knows? Only God.
2006-07-20 18:26:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
CD> Shut the hell up and kiss my @ss.
2006-07-20 18:39:29 · update #1
CD> Shut the hell up and kiss my @ss.
2006-07-20 18:39:30 · update #2
Just don't let your child be like you, please. We don't need another ghetto superstar who will be working at Target telling some lady ignorant sh*t.
2006-07-20 18:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Im hoping to breatfeed, but thats just for me. I dont know why she feels that she needs to tell you what to do with your own child. There are benifits of bottle feeding also, must people dont seem to look into that. I problem wouldnt breastfeed if what wasnt for the fact that Im broke and will not be able to buy forumal (have to save money anyway I can). It may of not been the best to go off off, but sometimes its the only thing that will work. Im pregnant now (9 months) and I get tired of everyone offering unwanted advice and its from people I know so I could only imagin my reaction to a complete stranger. Anyway keep doing what you want you know and choose whats best for your child.
2006-07-20 18:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by ga_lynn84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not have given her the time of day by letting her know that it bothered you. You could have simply asked her to mind her own business, smiled, and walked away. Whatever you do with your child is your decision. She has no right to judge you. Although there are studies saying breastfeeding is better in many ways, it is still the mother's choice. You will be faced with a lot of issues in your child's life regarding ignorant people who have no business being in yours....Just take it with a grain of salt unless it calls for more. Cheer up, it is not worth it.
2006-07-20 18:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by BlackWidow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She shouldn't have told you to do it. She was wrong! I am more worried that you could fly off the handle about something that you should have just smiled and said "we are all different ppl and make our own decisions" and then walked away. You must get in control of your anger or I fear for the baby! He will do all kinds of things to bug you and you cannot react like that EVER in front of him or especially to him. Yelling at kids is abuse and can really mess them up and take away their self esteem. Stop cursing also because they will believe that they are the worthless things you call them! Please change before the baby is damaged either physically or emotionally!
2006-07-20 18:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with lynette and bella's mum. Some people love to give advice, either well meaning, wanting to dictate, or both.
Breastfeeding is healthier, but if you want to bottle feed... That is your choice, and no one needs to judge you for that. Your right it is pretty stupid. If I was in your situation, I would've said pretty much the same thing. It's none of your business, I don't even know you, get the h*ll away from me.
2006-07-20 18:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with. I am soooo tired of being made to feel like a bad mother because I choose not to breastfeed. I have 3 children only one was breastfed for about 5 weeks, all of them are very smart and None of them have ever been sick.... These people need to back off.....the way I look at it , it's my baby , my choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-20 18:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by soon2b mommy of 4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always used formula from day 1 and my now 6 year old son is doing well. Do what is best for you and others should not impose their views on you. I would have told them to mind their own business too.
2006-07-20 18:33:30 · answer #7 · answered by kl1779 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think each mother has the right to choose how to feed her child, and formula may be best for you for whatever reason, but abusing us over your bad experience today is not a good idea. I will breastfeed but I'm open minded, so generalising us as breast feeders is as bad as us generalising about you. Have some consideration.
2006-07-20 18:32:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i breast fed all mine and it was my choice! sounds like you are real angry. all who breastfeed are not alike. sounds like you got rubbed the wrong way with a wire brush! I seriously doubt that all who choose to bottle feed are not as rabid and as hostile as you are! as for your 4 page letter... glad you found a way to vent. get it out!!! but seriously doubt that target can solve your problem. at least not without stopping everyone coming in for a psyche evaluation. ghetto or not learn to be nice. should have just got your formula and stuff and walked away. if this person followed you walk up to the manager or sales person and tell them to get this crazy off you!
2006-07-20 18:36:35 · answer #9 · answered by SHE 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would have went off as well. people need to mind their own business. i have 3 kids and all were formula fed. they r smart and healthy. all the crap about breastfeeding babies r smarter is crap. of all the things going on in the world and parents want to compare kids to see who is the smarter one. some people need to grow up. by the way, my 1st born was 2 months premature. if breastfeeding is so important how come when he was in the hospital for 2 months trying to gain weight, how come the doctors didnt tell me to breast feed him. preemie babies of all babies need the best nutrition.
2006-07-20 18:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by kimmy209 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stunning. The crassness and stupidity of people never ceases to amaze me. There are a few things you can do.
1) "This baby happens to be my niece/nephew. I don't think his/her mother would approve of me taking their place." (heh just think of the jaw dropping!)
2) "Thank you for your insight. I assure you that I am well informed of all my options and I made the best decision for my family. Good day to you."
3) "This is a private issue that doesn't concern you. Please mind your own business."
Always, always use please and thank you in this sort of situation. You'll come out looking like a lady and the other gal...well... she'll just continue looking like the ***** she is;)
2006-07-20 18:34:32 · answer #11 · answered by darthbouncy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋