Seriously? You brought your kid?

Barbercharm · August 2013

GopherBaby13 said:
I was brought to my mom's appointments as a child. But I didn't need video games or toys to be entertained. I knew going into it that that was not why I was going. I knew how to sit and behave.

The other day at my OB appointment, there were several toddlers running around and screaming. Two almost tripped an elderly man with a cane. Magazines were being thrown off the tables. My SO and I couldn't believe that these kids, who had different parents, were allowed to run around and create a ruckus that almost injured someone. If you are bringing your kids to a public place, no matter where it is, it is your job as their parent to control them. Period. If you can't, then maybe you shouldn't bring them with you.

Preach it! I completely agree with this 100%. It is our job to train our children so they can be respectable, functioning members of society. I detest going ANYWHERE where children aren't made to mind themselves. There's a time and place for wackiness, but public places (restaurants, dr offices, stores) are neither.

GopherBaby13 · August 2013

Don't get me wrong, I adore kids! Even ones I don't know! But there is time and a place for behavior like I witnessed. At the doctors office is not it.

alexisjo88 · August 2013

GopherBaby13 said:

Don't get me wrong, I adore kids! Even ones I don't know! But there is time and a place for behavior like I witnessed. At the doctors office is not it.

I totally agree with the situation you described being over the line. The thing is, its most likely the same parents who let their kids do that who refuse to discipline their children period, especially within eye/earshot of anyone else. I am against child abuse, but there are things you can do that don't cross that line.

isacdimi10 · August 2013

Oh damn...
I've never brought them before but next week I have an OB appt the same time as my DS1 has an audiology appt. I'm fairly certain I'm taking DD with me so H only had to deal with keeping the baby entertained while DS1 gets his tests done...

ETA: For once in my life this is just a regular OB appt. I would never dream of bringing them to my MFM appts.

DebateThis · August 2013

I'm a bitter infertile and I still don't have a problem with seeing kids in the OB's office, assuming they're not making a huge mess or running around like banshees. The RE would be another story entirely.

And I seriously don't get the hangups about kids being in the room for a pelvic exam. "The doctor is going to examine mommy to keep her healthy just like your doctor checks you" is a perfectly age-appropriate explanation for any kid under about 4 (which is, I'm assuming, the age group in question).

AngeliaG8 · August 2013

I love seeing kids at my OBs office. Kind of makes me look forward to the future. However one of my biggest pet peeves is parents that don't discipline their kids. So if they're up hooping and hollering around and causing problems, like pp said about kids tripping a man with a cane, then I expect the parents to step up and do something and I get really annoyed if they don't.

LoveOfMikesLife · August 2013

I bring DS all the time. The nurses love him and I don't have family around to watch him for me. Anyone that I would possible trust with him is working and so is DH. Not everyone has options

mskatiep · August 2013

At my work our OB office is right next to L&D, it is generally discouraged to bring children to appointments. One of the reasons is because you never know what will happen, and if parents do not keep kids in line, it can put others in danger. We had a lady in for an NST, she was having lates and she needed sectioned immediately. They had to run down the hall with the hospital bed straight into the OR. Unfortunately, there were children in the hallway that were in the way and they had to keep slowing down till the parent got the kid out of the way. In this case, it turned out ok, but when every second counts sometimes it is best to leave kids at home if at all possible. Just another perspective. I do not condemn parents that bring their kids, they just seriously have to be watched very carefully.

LoveOfMikesLife · August 2013

Also I bring DS with me (along with previuosly stated reasons) in case there is an emergency with me and baby. DH would have to leave straight from work and I'd rather have "my boys" with me than not. It takes DH's parents at least 3 hours to get here and they are the only ones I trust with DS

IforShort · August 2013

I do not agree. I bring my DD to almost every appointment out of necessity. I would love to be by myself but that is not an option. I bring books, games and snacks to occupy her and try to keep her in the stroller. Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. My husband is military and can't take off for all my appointments, we moved to a new city in March so we don't know anyone and we don't have any family in the area. My options are limited. So we make the best of it.

I do have a problem with mothers that bring their children with then leave them in the waiting room unattended. I spent my last doctor's visit with 5 kids ages 4 to 11 and no parents in sight. They got out of control several times and one boy got hurt because of rough play. It is not the front staffs job to watch my child or any other.

IforShort · August 2013

I do not agree. I bring my DD to almost every appointment out of necessity. I would love to be by myself but that is not an option. I bring books, games and snacks to occupy her and try to keep her in the stroller. Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. My husband is military and can't take off for all my appointments, we moved to a new city in March so we don't know anyone and we don't have any family in the area. My options are limited. So we make the best of it.

I do have a problem with mothers that bring their children with then leave them in the waiting room unattended. I spent my last doctor's visit with 5 kids ages 4 to 11 and no parents in sight. They got out of control several times and one boy got hurt because of rough play. It is not the front staffs job to watch my child or any other.

ccgray2012 · August 2013

I don't mind children in the waiting room.
However, the last time I was there, a mom was not watching her little boy. There was a tiny baby there and he was excited and wanted to play with her. He was getting a little too close and touched her a few times. I could tell her mom was a little uncomfortable...she really didnt say anything to him.
She should have but I guess she didnt want to tell someone else's kid what to do.
Anyways, the boys mom said nothing.

The boy didnt know any better,his mom should have told him to not touch the baby.

drcolleen · August 2013

I don't personally bring my children to appointments, but that's because I work at the hospital and so just walk from my clinic to my docs, but.... I am an FP and I don't mind my patients bringing their kids to their OB or GYN appointments (or others) as long as they are well behaved -- I hate the kids that play with my badge and pull on me while I'm talking to their parents. I acutally delivered a baby last week while their 4 boys 2,4,6,8y/o were in the room the older 2 behind the curtain the younger 2 fast asleep on the chairs- the dad has missed the first birth d/t deployment then the other 3 because they never had anyone to watch the kids so this was his first birth.

JGior1031 · August 2013

OP I agree with you 100%. It's not about the kids per say. It's about the kids who's parents don't discipline them and let them run a muck and make noise and annoy the crap out of everyone!
I was a store today and there were three kids running around like little maniacs and disturbing the whole store. The mother just walked around like nothing!!!!! I have no patients these days so I said something to her and she coped an attitude with me!
There is no reason that anyone should have to be annoyed or incovienced by other people's children.
As a kid my parents could take me anywhere and that's because I was taught what was appropriate behavior and what my parents expected of me. And if I didn't follow the rules there were consequences.
Parents today just expect others to "deal" with their kids bc they are kids and that's a cop out and bull!!
Also there are appropriate and not appropriate places for young kids and the Vag Dr is not an appropriate place.

artistlife · August 2013

JGior1031 said:

OP I agree with you 100%. It's not about the kids per say. It's about the kids who's parents don't discipline them and let them run a muck and make noise and annoy the crap out of everyone! I was a store today and there were three kids running around like little maniacs and disturbing the whole store. The mother just walked around like nothing!!!!! I have no patients these days so I said something to her and she coped an attitude with me! There is no reason that anyone should have to be annoyed or incovienced by other people's children. As a kid my parents could take me anywhere and that's because I was taught what was appropriate behavior and what my parents expected of me. And if I didn't follow the rules there were consequences. Parents today just expect others to "deal" with their kids bc they are kids and that's a cop out and bull!! Also there are appropriate and not appropriate places for young kids and the Vag Dr is not an appropriate place.

You said this so much better than I did. My pregnancy rage got in the way of my words earlier. I don't really even "hate" other people's kids. I just have a very low tolerance/ patience level with strangers kids.

sands42 · August 2013

I have to most of the time. My husband is in Afghanistan and I don't even know very many people where I live to help me. My daughter will be 3 next month and is very well behaved.... but sometimes ya just can't help it.

jazzyexpo · August 2013

Ahahaha you have no clue yet

GopherBaby13 · August 2013

jazzyexpo said:
Ahahaha you have no clue yet

@jazzyexpo

Garden is a STM, so pretty sure she knows already.

megframe16 · August 2013

My soon comes with me if he's not at daycare. I make sure I'm fully prepped to keep him calm and quiet. But just remember, as much as you don't like other peoples kids there are people who will think the same of yours. I will admit that kids are out of control from lack of punishment and adults taking control... I to get frustrated when people let their kids run around everywhere. O work I'm a salon and kids full cups with lolli pops and some parents say nothing.. Umm this is not a parade you get one sucker you little brat is what id like to say to some of them.

s_cloeter · August 2013

people can and should take their children wherever they want to go. Now, if you are one of those parents that doesn't actually want to teach your child how to behave properly or take along proper entertainment for them, you can't be angry/surprised when someone else steps in. I have no problem telling an obnoxious child to sit down or stop yelling and if the parent gets mad that's their fault. And if my children are being obnoxious and I am not catching it then I really hope someone sets them in line for me!

ranaverde · August 2013

Kfran84 said:

Both of the OB offices I have used have had clearly marked signs requiring that another adult must be present to watch the kids. I see grandmas and dads in there just to sit with and watch the kids. I have never seen just a mom with kids by herself. My OB's office has no toys. Those are my thoughts. I got kind of flamed once for thinking this was the norm. ETA corrected word

That's the case at my OB's, my midwife's, and the ultrasound place. I even had to sign a form acknowledging that I knew this was the policy, and that if I showed up with children and no one to care for them during my appointment, the appointment would be rescheduled.

So clearly it's been a problem for them.

MrsJillian · August 2013

I am on my third pregnancy, and I live on the opposite coast from family. I have no one to leave my children (4 and 2yo) with. Those of you with any family nearby are so extremely fortunate. I know some OB offices have a "No children allowed" policy, and I would never be able to go to one of those offices. Luckily, we can make that choice when we choose where to go for maternity care. I always bring books to read to my kids, and I would never let them run wild at a Dr's office. I understand those of you who say I it is annoying if the children are not controlled or are sick, but if they are behaving then who cares. Its an OB/Gyn office, so any pregnant woman sitting there needs to get used to the presence of children around. There are so many appointments when you are pregnant, I have no choice but to bring my kids in. I never bring them to the dentist or annual OB appointment when I am not pregnant. I always schedule those when my family visits once or twice a year.

eleanorserina1 · August 2013

My daughter and I are on summer break from school. This week alone I have had two emergency appointments and one glucose test.

My daughter is 7. She sat quietly and still at all appointments. I have no one to look after her and my husband was away at work and was unable to be with me and by the time he was I was about to be discharged.

I did have an unpredictable inspection as consultant wanted to double check that I had not gone into labour, which completely caught me off guard but my daughter was not phased (the doctor didn't even explain as she was too busy telling the other GP off for not checking) neither was she phased by the litres of blood I've given this week at all hospital appointments. I must admit if I had been told, I would have asked daughter to wait the other side if the curtain.

Luckily, I had previously shown her basic videos of babies being born as she was inquisitive about my changing body and wanted to know about birth. So when she heard other women on labour ward in the early stages she was not bothered, in fact was telling me why they were making noises, we even overheard a baby being born in another room which she thought was amazing.

She knew to grab her book and snacks before leaving for the hospital and was golden, unnoticeable!

Obviously nearer the time of my due date, I will have things put into place to ensure that someone is available.

Fact is not everyone has babysitters especially if grandparents etc are still working full time.Emergencies happen unfortunately and unpredictably.

Chargersgrl33 · August 2013

There have been a few times that DS has to come with me because my husband (Acitve Duty Air Force) can't leave work or is TDY and we don't have family here and there isn't many options of other people to watch him.

I wish I always had someone to watch him but I don't. If someone were to judge me for it then I hope that they live my life and deal with my struggles for just a day. It's not easy living so far from anyone, especially when it was so new and we knew no one here.

lafsalot · August 2013

I was at the docs yesterday and most of the time the ladies with kids have the quiet and entertained, yesterday I was already frustrated because 20 people were called back before me and after I had checked in, they missed my check in, so I was at the window letting them know something g wasn't right... A gal came in with 2 kids and both were 4-6 and obnoxious. I was standing at the window and they literally shoved me out of there way to get something on the table behind me. Very irritating for an already irritted pregnant woman. I don't mind if people bring the kids but ensure they are well behaved or find a sitter for an hour or so.

beccaxbooxbear · August 2013

I bring DS to all my OB appointments. I don't bring him to my ultrasounds Tho because the office at MFM is small. I don't have anyone to watch ds during appointments. Also how else am I to teach him to behave in all setting types? My son isn't an accessory I choose to bring or not. He comes with me no matter where I go. Also lots and lots of moms at my office bring their kids. The office staff adore my son. They ask to hold him when he comes while I wait because he flirts with all the secretaries and they love it!

LuClo · August 2013

Kids at the OB office = acceptable.

Kids at the RE office = you're an @sshole.

AshleyF1234 · August 2013

This is one of the better things about my obgyn's office. They have signs posted everywhere. No children are allowed, unless in an infant carrier. They enforce it too. I have seen them reschedule appointments when someone comes in with a child. I was in last week and there was a couple with their daughter, she only spoke Arabic, he translated... and they were new to the area so had no choice but to bring their daughter. The nurses made them wait in a private room and use the doctors entrance to come and go out of.

Their rule is in place to keep an orderly office and to be sensitive to other patients who may not have such a successful time having children.

thenorris3 · August 2013

Sing2phins said:

s_cloeter said:

people can and should take their children wherever they want to go. Now, if you are one of those parents that doesn't actually want to teach your child how to behave properly or take along proper entertainment for them, you can't be angry/surprised when someone else steps in. I have no problem telling an obnoxious child to sit down or stop yelling and if the parent gets mad that's their fault. And if my children are being obnoxious and I am not catching it then I really hope someone sets them in line for me!

I don't think this is true. There are definitely some times/places where it's not appropriate to take your kids (FTR, I don't necessarily agree that an OB's office is one of them).

ETA: Also, do people seriously refuse to leave their kids with anyone but family? So many people here saying, "I don't have family nearby, so there's nothing I can do." No wonder you can't do anything without your kids. What in the world?

I don't have family near by. It would be much easier to ask my Mom to watch my two kids than asking my friends who all have older kids between 5-3 and infants and newborns. I don't t think it's fair to ask a nursing mom to watch my older child and my little one that is in to everything while she's trying to nurse her little one. I've split them up once DS1 went to one house and DS2 went with my friend who has 3 kids of her own bc of an emergency and it wasn't something I felt comfortable doing often. So no I don't refuse to let anyone else watch my kids I just feel uncomfortable and inconsiderate asking those who have their hands full to take on my two.

IrishEye's · August 2013

I have no choice but to bring my child with me, not everyone has someone to watch There kids or can afford to pay for a babysitter. Get over it...

SittingOnAMtnTop · August 2013

I'm guilty of this as well. Since I'm a SAHM and I don't have any family and friends in our city that aren't working or busy with their own kids sometimes I have to bring DS with me. Most of the time DH also goes so it's not like he is unattended.

The only other option I have is a drop in childcare center that has 1 woman that watches over 10-15 kids at a time...not going to put DS at risk because he might annoy another patient.

maycouple · August 2013

This post is just amazingly entitled and judgmental.

MrsJillian · August 2013

Sing2phins said:

s_cloeter said:

people can and should take their children wherever they want to go. Now, if you are one of those parents that doesn't actually want to teach your child how to behave properly or take along proper entertainment for them, you can't be angry/surprised when someone else steps in. I have no problem telling an obnoxious child to sit down or stop yelling and if the parent gets mad that's their fault. And if my children are being obnoxious and I am not catching it then I really hope someone sets them in line for me!

I don't think this is true. There are definitely some times/places where it's not appropriate to take your kids (FTR, I don't necessarily agree that an OB's office is one of them).

ETA: Also, do people seriously refuse to leave their kids with anyone but family? So many people here saying, "I don't have family nearby, so there's nothing I can do." No wonder you can't do anything without your kids. What in the world?

I think most couples who have no family nearby usually do have a reliable sitter or friend that they use when they want to go out on a date or have an emergency situation. I have no family nearby. I have two sitters. One is in college and one is a junior in high school. They are not always available on weekday mornings/afternoons when doctors see patients since they have school, sports, and part-time jobs. I have a few close friends, but they also have their own families and jobs so I can't always be relying on them. I have used a sitter when I had a bigger appointment like my first appointment and the ultrasound/anatomy scan. A regular OB appointment is usually so short that I don't see what the big deal is of bringing in a child who is behaving. Also, some women might not have the financial resources to pay for a sitter every month and every 1-2 weeks towards the end. I don't judge anyone who brings a child with them b/c you really don't know her situation. Maybe she has no SO, no family nearby, or a sitter who cancels. If you really don't want to be around that then find an office that has a no child allowed policy. Also, get used to young kids. Your cute little baby will grow up to be one.

jerseykate84 · August 2013

gardennymph said:

jerseykate84 said:
It's unrealistic to expect a second time mom to leave her kids elsewhere to go to a doctor's appointment. My two year old daughter has been to almost every appointment with me. My husband works, (obviously), but tries to come to all appts with me. Therefore, our daughter comes too. If he is working then she comes with just me. I don't see my child as an inconvenience. She goes where I go. If people don't like it, oh well. I'm not going to pawn my child off on someone else just bc she may "bother" people around her.

Also, if you are a first time mom, you really don't "get it" yet... you shouldn't judge others when you haven't been in their shoes.
Actually, I am a second time mom that was a SAHM for the first year. I still have NEVER brought my son to a doc appointment for me. Vag doc or not. My child is never an inconvenience for me, but I don't want to be bothered by yours.

You sound like a miserable person and I hope my children never become friends with other kids who have moms with opinions like yours. You are definitely close minded. I seriously hope you don't work in a child-related field! Wow!

artistlife · August 2013

maycouple said:

This post is just amazingly entitled and judgmental.

jerseykate84 said:

It's unrealistic to expect a second time mom to leave her kids elsewhere to go to a doctor's appointment. My two year old daughter has been to almost every appointment with me. My husband works, (obviously), but tries to come to all appts with me. Therefore, our daughter comes too. If he is working then she comes with just me. I don't see my child as an inconvenience. She goes where I go. If people don't like it, oh well. I'm not going to pawn my child off on someone else just bc she may "bother" people around her. Also, if you are a first time mom, you really don't "get it" yet... you shouldn't judge others when you haven't been in their shoes.
Actually, I am a second time mom that was a SAHM for the first year. I still have NEVER brought my son to a doc appointment for me. Vag doc or not. My child is never an inconvenience for me, but I don't want to be bothered by yours.
You sound like a miserable person and I hope my children never become friends with other kids who have moms with opinions like yours. You are definitely close minded. I seriously hope you don't work in a child-related field! Wow!

That is seriously uncalled for. I think you need to rethink being a member of this board. I never once called anyone a bad person or bad parent. I have a right to my opinions and you to yours.

ETA: You are taking things said on the internet way to personal. No one else took offense to the level you did. They explained their opinions and views without mud slinging. When I said "your kid" I didn't mean yours specifically. I meant misbehave children. Pretty sure I explained that. You shouldn't have taken such an extremely defensive stance unless your kid is the one running around and you aren't disciplining them. The reason you need to rethink being a member is that topics like this come up all the time. If you are going to keep participating you need to take things less personally and stop judging other for one point of view.

jerseykate84 · August 2013

No, but you insinuated that those who bring their kids to appointments are bad parents when you titled your post with "Seriously?"

You're not better than anyone else for "NEVER" bringing your child to a doctors appointment. You are preaching on the wrong board!

I'd like to see what you'd do if you lived in a brand new town, with no friends or family within 250 miles of where you live. You'd rather leave your child with a complete stranger than bring them with you?! I mean, really!

And also, as for rethinking my membership - nope, been a member forever! I'm sure lots of MOMS who visit this site agree with me, considering I got 25+ "love its" to my first reply. You have no problem being judgemental of others, but it sure is evident that you can dish it but cannot take it!

artistlife · August 2013

jerseykate84 said:

No, but you insinuated that those who bring their kids to appointments are bad parents when you titled your post with "Seriously?" You're not better than anyone else for "NEVER" bringing your child to a doctors appointment. You are preaching on the wrong board! I'd like to see what you'd do if you lived in a brand new town, with no friends or family within 250 miles of where you live. You'd rather leave your child with a complete stranger than bring them with you?! I mean, really! And also, as for rethinking my membership - nope, been a member forever! I'm sure lots of MOMS who visit this site agree with me, considering I got 25+ "love its" to my first reply. You have no problem being judgemental of others, but it sure is evident that you can dish it but cannot take it!

You did not read all of the comments did you? I specifically said that I didn't think they were bad parents. I also specifically said I understood when there were emergencies. I also specifically admitted that I didn't think about the fact that they could have had other circumstances such as yours. For that I am sorry. I also went on to say that I was specifically talking about children that were misbehaving and not being watched by their parents. And no, I did not insinuate anything with my title. You PRESUMED that I felt that way. I was not preaching to anyone, I was venting. Where would you have me post? I am due in November and was elected the moderator of this board. Not sure where else I would belong.

GopherBaby13 · August 2013

jerseykate84 said:
No, but you insinuated that those who bring their kids to appointments are bad parents when you titled your post with "Seriously?"

You're not better than anyone else for "NEVER" bringing your child to a doctors appointment. You are preaching on the wrong board!

I'd like to see what you'd do if you lived in a brand new town, with no friends or family within 250 miles of where you live. You'd rather leave your child with a complete stranger than bring them with you?! I mean, really!

And also, as for rethinking my membership - nope, been a member forever! I'm sure lots of MOMS who visit this site agree with me, considering I got 25+ "love its" to my first reply. You have no problem being judgemental of others, but it sure is evident that you can dish it but cannot take it!

OMFG. Get the fuck over yourself! I mean, seriously? This post is so old and yet you feel the need to bring it back up again? Don't you have something else better to do, since you are portraying how perfect you are in your posts. And FYI, Garden can preach on this board if she wants, she's the DAMN MODERATOR of this board! Who the eff are you? I'm a reg on this board and I don't recognize you at all. Btw, do you want a cookie for ALLLLLL the love tits you got? A medal? A million dollars? Ugh. GTFO!

jerseykate84 · August 2013

GopherBaby13 said:

jerseykate84 said:
No, but you insinuated that those who bring their kids to appointments are bad parents when you titled your post with "Seriously?"

You're not better than anyone else for "NEVER" bringing your child to a doctors appointment. You are preaching on the wrong board!

I'd like to see what you'd do if you lived in a brand new town, with no friends or family within 250 miles of where you live. You'd rather leave your child with a complete stranger than bring them with you?! I mean, really!

And also, as for rethinking my membership - nope, been a member forever! I'm sure lots of MOMS who visit this site agree with me, considering I got 25+ "love its" to my first reply. You have no problem being judgemental of others, but it sure is evident that you can dish it but cannot take it!
OMFG. Get the fuck over yourself! I mean, seriously? This post is so old and yet you feel the need to bring it back up again? Don't you have something else better to do, since you are portraying how perfect you are in your posts. And FYI, Garden can preach on this board if she wants, she's the DAMN MODERATOR of this board! Who the eff are you? I'm a reg on this board and I don't recognize you at all. Btw, do you want a cookie for ALLLLLL the love tits you got? A medal? A million dollars? Ugh. GTFO!

Umm I don't see how I am portraying perfection. At all. Just stating "my opinion" like the original poster is doing herself...

Just bc I don't post often doesn't mean I don't look at the boards everyday, which I do, and have since I became a member back in 2005-ish... I love the bump, I just only post when I'm in the mood to give my two cents. I don't find the need to reply or post a bunch, and I don't mean that negatively. I really don't. I just like to read much more than I like to post.

And anyways - who cares if I'm a "reg" or not. Its not like this is a locals bar and I'm walking in/crashing the party - - - its an online message board (that you obviously take wayyy too seriously).

jerseykate84 · August 2013

In response to:

"That is seriously uncalled for. I think you need to rethink being a member of this board. I never once called anyone a bad person or bad parent. I have a right to my opinions and you to yours. ETA: You are taking things said on the internet way to personal. No one else took offense to the level you did. They explained their opinions and views without mud slinging. When I said "your kid" I didn't mean yours specifically. I meant misbehave children. Pretty sure I explained that. You shouldn't have taken such an extremely defensive stance unless your kid is the one running around and you aren't disciplining them. The reason you need to rethink being a member is that topics like this come up all the time. If you are going to keep participating you need to take things less personally and stop judging other for one point of view."

My response:

To original poster;

Honestly, I'm not taking it personally. I guess I just envisioned a kid-hater when I read your original post. You said you don't understand why women think its okay to bring their child to a doctors appointment, and then you said you admit that you do not like other people's kids. Everyone is different, I get that, but I am a teacher and its hard to see parents act like children are annoying/an inconvenience.

I apologize for being bitchy, your original post just rubbed me the wrong way. You have to admit, its easy to misunderstand something that is written online, but you def did judge others with your opening statement.

I know that topics that are controversial come up all the time. I just really did not expect to see a post bashing moms that bring their kids places on a mom/pregnancy website. I keep quiet 99.99% of the time, but sometimes I can't keep my mouth shut when I have strong feelings on a specific topic.

Your last line said that I should stop judging others, but that's kinda how this thread started in the first place. Just saying...

I'm over it, but I just think maybe you need to be a little more open-minded towards moms who bring their kids to ob appts with them. There are reasons as to why they aren't elsewhere. I literally have zero help from others when my husband is at work (48 hr shifts, he is a firefighter - brand new town, we know basically nobody), and I take my daughter everywhere (that I NEED to go) with me. Hence why my roots are terrible, I refuse to take her to the hair salon with me. That's a wholeeee different story...

So, I'm sorry for getting a little vicious. When I feel strongly about something I let it be known.

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