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Oh this brings tears to my eyes I don't think you're selfish at all, I think it's totally normal to want to protect our babies from any hurt physical or emotional!

@babyjmama: well mama you know I'm in the EXACT same boat. Oh if I could afford it, I would have otoplasty in a heartbeat. And unfortunately J got my ears. At least mine were easily hidden with my long thick hair... but (most) boys don't have the option so I do worry for him. His don't look quite as bad as mine but they do stick out and people comment on them all the time. Not badly, but the fact that they're quite noticeable still bugs me really badly. It is definitely a case of projecting what my feelings were onto him and I truly hope he doesn't go through the same thing.

I'm so sorry I'm here and know how you feel.

My sweet, sweet love, J...he is the most beautiful child God has ever created. I can't believe anyone would ever say anything bad about him. He is so, soooo precious!
I think all the love he gets from you & his dad will make him strong and people's words will never be able to hurt him. He is so perfect:') He will know this and he will be able to differentiate between those who love and support him and those who are just plain bullies!

Eff them! Sorry, but that breaks my heart! You have a beautiful child. I bet they were just jealous because they couldn't stand how adorable he is!

Next time you and J go grocery shopping.. Take us with you!!!!! I will gladly kick some teenage boy ass...

That's awful and makes me get a bit teary too! It's one thing when people hurt us, as we can cope with it, but the thought of our babies having to go through any hurt is heartbreaking. You know I love J and think he is the happiest, cutest little guy. Because he is fortunate enough to have parents like you, he is going to grow up with great self-confidence and any little barbs other kids may throw his way are going to roll off his back because his mommy and daddy will have made him strong in who he is. I know it sucks but just think of how awful the lives of those college kids must be if they have to stoop to laughing about a baby to make themselves feel good. I pity them.

Aww poor little guy. I hope those kids get whats coming to them. If it makes you feel any better, kids will find the 'faults' (not to say his ears are a fault) in anyone. I know you will teach him that people who say those things are the ones who are actually so insecure. You have a very handsome little guy

I love his ears!!!!!!
Kids can be cruel, but I'm sure he'll be a confident boy/man and know how perfect he really is.

Aww.. poor mama! J is SO ADORABLE! I know J can't understand yet, and a mama-bear has the most protective instinct of all! Those stupid kids will have their own kid issues to deal with some day, so let karma bite them in the a$$!

WTH! They said that? I'm so pissed for you! I hope they weren't talking about your LO at all and was somehow looking at something else. I can't stand rude strangers! And BTW, your LO is super cute!!!

Aww, I'm so sorry you had to go through that at the store, those people are such jerks! I haven't seen your little boy but I'm sure he's just gorgeous. I don't have any kids yet, but I bet I'll feel the exact same way if my kids inherit any features that I am self-conscious about in myself. It's hard not to worry that they will end up dealing with the same insecurities that we do, but it sounds like you're a great mom who loves him very much!

Aww, I think ears that stick out are soooooo cute! My niece's ears do that and it's my favorite feature about her

I love little J!! People are so sad and obnoxious. It doesn't help, and isn't nice, but when I encounter people like that I think about what could be wrong in their life to make them so terrible.

Not to thread jack but I have a small idea of how you're feeling..O has a small hemangioma on her forehead and people are always asking me when it'll "fall off" or when I plan to have it removed. It's the size of a pencil eraser! She has a large one (bigger than a nickel) on her chest that I'm worried will cause her grief if people (adults!!) alreadythink it's totally fine to discuss, how bad will kids be? Ugh..