Hi everyone, my ittle one is 7 months and this is my first :)
I find it hard to talk to anyone about being a mother, when I bring up basic things they are countered with a comment.
For example when my babies been thirsty and Ive turned down their offer to give water and instead breadtfed, you can see the judgment from their face even when they dont realise its showing. If i say im not feeding my baby juice till they are 2, even if its very dilauted i get "we gave our kids juice" "i know a kid who has juice" When i talk about weaning and foods shes not ready for i get "but its really healthy" "its been recomened by diatriaitans" "this baby eats it and has no problems" When you talk about your baby sleeping you get "you can create unhethy attachments" "you'll soon want her out"
I feel like people are quick to ask about the babies routine and how i am, but are just as quick to give these comments. It makes me feel trapped like i cant talk to anyone about how I'm feeling and how being a mother is, I feel judged even though they may see these comments as creating conversation or offering advice. If I mention that I'm stressed I get the "just give her to such and such" its like no one really cares to just listen to how I feel without trying to advise me how to look after my baby. I do reply back with a comment backing up a reason im choosing this way of parenting, then i either get ignored or don't get a very nice vibe from them.
Has anyone else felt this way? I have no friends my age because being a mum has made it really hard to keep them so maybe its who im talking to.
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Does anyone else find it hard to talk about being a mum?
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alesha123445 · 16/09/2020 21:01
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