I just wanted suggestions on how people can get their babies to entertain themselves. I am not abandoning her or neglecting her for God's sake. I have an eight year old and we tried for six years to have another baby and we are lucky to have her!!! I purchased the sling so I could carry her with me...she prefers my arms....I asked a question and someone says why did I bother to have her anyway....How hurtful are you trying to be!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do set a timer for five minutes and put her down and do a quick spurt of housework....believe me I know that the housework can wait....I am just trying to get the necessities down like laundry and dishes.....those are the only things that I want to get done....and yes I do supplement my breastfeeding with formula...a choice that I have made based on my own circumstances....I love my baby and woman you are vicious!!!!!
2007-01-20 14:47:09 · 16 answers · asked by kitten 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
screw those people, if they werent hiding behind a computer screen they wouldnt have said it. Id ignore it, im sure you are a great mother that is why you are looking for more ideas, people just love to bash other people and feel perfect, screw em!
2007-01-20 14:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by natalie rose 3 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately I am very critical of other mothers myself but would never say anything to the mother or anyone else for that matter as I know the reason I am so critical is because of my own inadequacies. So just bare that in mind when someone attacks you for no reason.
I think she hasn't got a clue what she is on about. Maybe doesn't even have children.
I hope this puts your mind at rest.
2007-01-22 15:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok calm down. Where did it say that the other woman was the absolute authority on Motherhood. You show me a mom who doesn't want her child to entertain themselves for five minutes so she can go PEE and I'll eat my shirt! You do what you have to. I have one of those bouncy chairs for my daughter. I put her in it and strap her in and take her with me from room to room. She loves her bouncy, it vibrates. Babies also need time to themselves to explore their hands and feet. Let your baby play with her toys for a while. Just make sure that she is in a safe place, where she can't fall or get things in her mouth that she shouldn't. Hope that helps.
2007-01-20 15:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anya 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you are fine, you don't sound like a horrible mother at all. I don't know why women especially, feel the need to be so critical of other moms. We should be supporting each other, rather than criticizing each other.
I didn't read your other post, but my second child loved his swing when he was new, up until he was about 7 months old. As he got older was just put him in less and less and there were no problems.
2007-01-20 15:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by Theresa M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yikes! Lady Trinity is a triple threat ...MEOW!!! Don't sweat her comments, most everyone else sees where you are coming from. I have been there too and could never get, and still never get anything done unless my son is sleeping. I can't remember if you said that you tried a bouncy seat, that worked for me because I could put it up on the table and my little guy could see what was going on. Good luck!
2007-01-20 15:17:06 · answer #5 · answered by mom-knows-best 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 23:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by kinkade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand where you are coming from. I have a four month old who is the same way as far as needing to be held, and she's my third. Sometimes I just have to hear her cry, and it breaks my heart (and, yes, I breastfeed). The woman who attacked you just needs to clean the sand out of her vagina and get on with life. Obviously, there's something else bothering her. Good luck with your baby!
2007-01-20 15:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by momof3 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
just ignore those people, you are not a horrible mother, and its hard to do everything that needs to be done when you have a little one on you all the time. maybe when she is taking a nap that you can do you laundry or even do the dishes, just do the best you can. take care.
2007-01-20 14:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by misty blue 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sweetie your ok , you have to sit them down to work . I have grandchildren that was like velcrow to my daughter . Buy some nice toys to keep her happy for awhile . i had a play pin that I carried from room to room , because having 6 children and 2 in diapers and 1 training this is what i had to do , i dont know who said that to you but dont worry about that person because i know and a lot of moms know what you are going through, good luck sweetie
2007-01-20 14:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by janice a 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't let anyone tell you or make you feel like you are a bad mother. Also don't let a horrible and most likely bitter women get you upset. You are going to raise your children the way you see fit. Forget her mean comments.
2007-01-20 15:55:44 · answer #10 · answered by Mare 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People on here are nasty. I asked one question and I will never ask another one.
You seem to be a good mother, who just wants to get somethings around the house done.
2007-01-20 14:58:03 · answer #11 · answered by SAMMY 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋