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Could use some advice

Moozilla11Moozilla11 member
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Hello ladies! I usually lurk but pop in now and then. I tend to practice most AP ways with my LOs more with DS vs DD (long story on that)..

Anyways what do you say to those that tell you non stop that you are spoiling LO for baby wearing, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, and tending to LO when they cry? Hs side of the family always has something to say about all of the mentioned things and all they do is laugh when I say that he is not being spoiled he is being showed that he is loved. the recent episodes on The View are not helping this at all.

Thanks in advance ladies. 

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Re: Could use some advice

  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member

    I've never had anyone tell me that.

    I would just say, "how am I spoiling him by loving him and being attentive to him?" 

     Honestly. I wish people would just mind their own business.

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  • SilliRySilliRy
    Ignore. I haven't heard it that much, but I got a lot of flack for bedsharing, EBFing, and BW-ing, particularly from some members of my family. I just always told them that "it's working for us" and then just dropped it. I have no energy to argue about parenting decisions--everyone does things differently, and I'll do what I feel is best for DD, me, and our family!
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  • Moozilla11Moozilla11 member
    Thanks ladies :) I appreciate it.
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  • KateLouiseKateLouise member

    I usually say I'm pretty confident I won't have to go on her honeymoon to rock her to sleep.

    But basically I've learnt never moan about LO waking etc etc and always be absolutely confident and happy in what you're doing.

    The minute you mention that LO wakes 10 times a night, or will only go to sleep in your arms then you're opening yourself up to the "let the baby cry" brigade.

    I find it easier now we have two becasue DD1 is a happy, well-behaved little girl, and I'm much more conifdent in what we're doing. 

    My in-laws are still waiting for me to say, "you're right it's too hard with two, I'll have to let her CIO" 

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  • admico821admico821 member
    I tell them it works for us, if I am happy and LO is happy why would I want to change that?? This usually works and if not I just tend to ignore it I dont need to explain myself to anyone as long as DH is supportive thats good enough for me.
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