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@mrs. eagle: I'm so sorry for your loss
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@anonysquire: I think that's one of the down sides of having a large, close family. Yes, you get all the support, you have people who love you but, man, everyone thinks they are entitled to opinions on the way you parent. You just enjoy your little girl and ignore everything they say!!
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I think I've finally adopted the philosophy that our daughter is healthy, thriving, and happy largely *because* of how we parent. Not everything we do is going to mesh and jive with every family, and that's okay. We might get side eyes for the way our family sleeps, eats, or budgets, but we are quite content. I used to be sensitive about others' opinions on particular choices or circumstances - being unable to EBF, my decision to stay home through the toddler years, our comfort with bed sharing. I only very recently made peace with the fact that some people feel we are a bit stuck up because we haven't introduced sugar or treats, yet. But I'm starting to see zero point in getting my feathers ruffled. I'm going to be judged my whole life, that's just the way the cookie crumbles; our family's happiness is evidence enough that I'm making the best decisions for our unique little clan.
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Comments like "wow she's so small! She must be just days old!" Umm no she's 2 months, in the 3rd percentile. She was underweight for awhile but she's back on her growth curve, but thanks for reminding me...My mil had a few strange theories too, like she's burning calories bc she's too cold bc we don't put socks on her inside...
Bc of lo's weight and my supply being low we started supplementing and I'm okay with that now but I feel so self conscious about giving her a bottle in public or with other people around, even when it's breastmilk
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@Mrs. Pen: I feel like it's insane that people are giving you crap about trying to better yourself. That really sucks.
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Can I add disciplining to the list? I feel as if I'm the only one doing this in our house. My DH has taken my FIL's approach (a.k.a. "Go ask your mom if you can watch a show after you just hit her because she wouldn't let you watch one). He doesn't want to be the bad guy, so I'm always the one disciplining and he always acts as if I'm being too hard on S. I'm sorry, but I will not give into his every demand if he's hitting me because he's not getting what he wants. It doesn't work that way. And thanks for your support by the way...
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hugs to everyone!!
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@autumnlove: Thanks and hugs to you too! Hope you find a great PT for baby girl. XOXO
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