Venting...

cschembera

I am really tired of people telling me how to take care of my child! I know that it just comes with being a parent. Other people just don't want to mind their own business and they think they know the best way to take care of a child because they have done it before. I also don't like people being so critical about what I am doing...letting LO sleep with us....I will do whatever it takes to get some sleep myself and if it means her sleeping with us then so be it. She's 3 weeks old...she doesn't understand the concept of being spoiled at this point. I slept with my mom when I was little and it wasn't difficult to sleep on my own when I got older. Also, I'm not just going to let my child scream bloody murder just because her diaper is changed, she ate and I've already tried to burp her...she obviously needs something and I'm going to hold her until I figure out what that need is! Yes, I get frustrated that I can't get a lot done around the house while my husband is at work because I'm holding LO all the time, but until I get a carrier that's just the way it's going to be. Anyway, that's the end of my rant. I just had to get all of that out. Thanks for reading

amberncarl

Ditto & Amen!!!!!

EveryNameIWantIsTaken

Just ignore them.  I know it gets really old hearing it, but it's not going to stop any time soon.  I get comments still about things I do with my almost 3 year old.  Do what feels right to you.  We do things others wouldn't approve of, like let dd sleep on her tummy, but it's the only way she'll sleep and after having another child that is still a crappy sleeper, I will do anything I can to help her become a good sleeper.  Ignoring is about the only thing you can do.

Mary Berger

I totally feel your pain. All I can tell you is forget them. You have to do what is best for you and your LO. However, I know it's still very frustrating. Every time someone passes judgment on me, I feel horrible. I'm a FTM and honestly what I need is support, not judgement. I know I am going to make mistakes, but I also know they made mistakes too. I really don't know why people feel like it's okay to be so rude.       

yssej7

I agree!!!  Because of this exact same thing I have learned Not to share much with anyone when it comes to my kid and my parenting.. I also HATE unwanted advice.. for example my DH smokes... " Oh you make sure he doesnt smoke around baby" Well No S**T Sherlock...