Come on Let’s Stick Together!
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’OMG look……’
Thats what I heard as I held my screaming 2 year old (who at this point was pretty much upside down) whilst she tried to hit me and shouted ”Mummy Noooo,” as we left the soft play area. Lily really didn’t want to go but we had been there long enough. I was sad – my Mum, sister and her children had just left after a week long visit and so I was feeling a little lonely after a busy few days.
I could hear the group of mums behind me, discussing me, whilst their 6 month olds slept in the buggy or made cute noises.
Now
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I’m not saying 6 month olds are easy, far from it. Parenting is hard, at so many ages, on so many levels, however I do think mums should stick together.
I remember going to a baby group when lily was about 10 weeks and some of the Mums frowned when I got my baby bottle out. I ended up quickly telling them how I wished I could have breast fed, but I couldn’t and Lily had been sick in hospital etc. But looking back I shouldn’t have had to explain myself. What would have happened if I’d just said I needed some wine at the weekend?! As Mums I feel
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we’re quick to judge. There is no right, perfect way to parent, and taking advice from other mums is fantastic. The thing is don’t judge when you don’t know someone’s situation. They may have had the worst day and a friendly smile or a kind word might be all it takes to lighten things for a minute or too.
Saying that you don’t have to be friends with everyone. People are still people and some are just not your cup of tea, ( or type of wine).
I was friends with Lou before I got pregnant, we ended up pregnant together – she had twins (I
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salute you Lou!) and I can talk to her about all my parenting ups and downs- there is never any judgement.
Next time you see a mum with a screaming child or children give them a smile, maybe even mention that you have been there. And remember on this adventure of motherhood that we are all on- trying to teach these crazy little people the ways of the world- it’s always better to stick together.
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Veritylouise - 2 Aug 16
‘OMG look……’
Thats what I heard as I held my screaming 2 year old (who at this point was pretty much upside down) whilst she tried to hit me and shouted “Mummy Noooo,” as we left the soft play area. Lily really didn’t want to go but we had been there long enough. I was sad – my Mum, sister and her children had just left after a week long visit and so I was feeling a little lonely after a busy few days.
I could hear the group of mums behind me, discussing me, whilst their 6 month olds slept in the buggy or made cute noises.
Now I’m not saying 6 month olds are easy, far from it. Parenting is hard, at so many ages, on so many levels, however I do think mums should stick together.
I remember going to a baby group when lily was about 10 weeks and some of the Mums frowned when I got my baby bottle out. I ended up quickly telling them how I wished I could have breast fed, but I couldn’t and Lily had been sick in hospital etc. But looking back I shouldn’t have had to explain myself. What would have happened if I’d just said I needed some wine at the weekend?! As Mums I feel we’re quick to judge. There is no right, perfect way to parent, and taking advice from other mums is fantastic. The thing is don’t judge when you don’t know someone’s situation. They may have had the worst day and a friendly smile or a kind word might be all it takes to lighten things for a minute or too.
Saying that you don’t have to be friends with everyone. People are still people and some are just not your cup of tea, ( or type of wine).
I was friends with Lou before I got pregnant, we ended up pregnant together – she had twins (I salute you Lou!) and I can talk to her about all my parenting ups and downs- there is never any judgement.
Next time you see a mum with a screaming child or children give them a smile, maybe even mention that you have been there. And remember on this adventure of motherhood that we are all on- trying to teach these crazy little people the ways of the world- it’s always better to stick together.
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