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DSD picking newborn up and putting him back in Moses basket

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Pinkpetal9999 · 02/09/2025 07:19

My DSD (12) was visiting, our newborn is 4 weeks old and still has a delicate neck. I am happy with DSD holding her brother as long as one of us has put him in a position that keeps his neck supported. She will hold him from time to time if we are in another room.

However to my horror the other day I saw her taking him out of his Moses basket and putting him back.

Am I being unreasonable in that I feel that’s a step too far?

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Rosscameasdoody · 05/09/2025 17:45

Petitchat · 05/09/2025 17:42

I think because you said the above, other posters went to check if you were lying. And indeed you were.

Next time you're haranguing an OP, take a good look at yourself and question why you're doing it. Perhaps some therapy might help?

Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Byeee......

This. Don’t fret - just like Arnie, they’ll be back !!

Rosscameasdoody · 05/09/2025 17:43

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 16:04

For crying out loud, because a couple of posters may have written FFS at the end of a sentence, you've actually gone and counted them to prove a point? Bless 😁

Can you not see that FFS was written in exasperation by posters because of the OP's over dramatical (so much so she started a thread about it) concern because her dsd picked the baby up? She didn't harm the baby or hold it by the ears, FFS, see there's another one!
I think she was referred to as a shitty SP, but that was in response to the OP's implication that she should've known that all step parents get a bad wrap on here.

I'm going off this thread now you'll be pleased to know, only because there is no point in responding to your ridiculous posts.
I'm still bewildered by you all going back to literally count how many times OP has been 'sworn at' if that's what you call it.
Get a grip.

You’ve been really unpleasant - not just to the OP, but to others on this thread. You posted that if a PP was saying that OP had been sworn at, then they must be reading a different thread. You also accused them of lying, which was patently untrue. That poster was reading the same thread and so was I. I don’t really care why the FFS’s or the ‘shitty’ comments were made. They were still swearing at OP and it was still within the first few pages. And that’s the second time you’ve flounced off the thread, so l look forward to hearing from you again the next time someone says something you don’t like. Maybe you’re the one who needs to get a grip.

Petitchat · 05/09/2025 17:42

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 10:48

She wasn't sworn at least 5 to 6 times on the first few pages.

No need to lie.

I think because you said the above, other posters went to check if you were lying. And indeed you were.

Next time you're haranguing an OP, take a good look at yourself and question why you're doing it. Perhaps some therapy might help?

Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Byeee......

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 16:04

Rosscameasdoody · 05/09/2025 12:23

I’m not reading a different thread and l counted six FFS’s and one ‘shitty’ in the first six pages.

For crying out loud, because a couple of posters may have written FFS at the end of a sentence, you've actually gone and counted them to prove a point? Bless 😁

Can you not see that FFS was written in exasperation by posters because of the OP's over dramatical (so much so she started a thread about it) concern because her dsd picked the baby up? She didn't harm the baby or hold it by the ears, FFS, see there's another one!
I think she was referred to as a shitty SP, but that was in response to the OP's implication that she should've known that all step parents get a bad wrap on here.

I'm going off this thread now you'll be pleased to know, only because there is no point in responding to your ridiculous posts.
I'm still bewildered by you all going back to literally count how many times OP has been 'sworn at' if that's what you call it.
Get a grip.

Rosscameasdoody · 05/09/2025 12:23

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 11:22

@Didimum we must be reading different threads then.
As for your comments @SomeOfTheTrouble, have you not got anything better to do than to involve yourself either?

I may post again, I may leave this thread now. But whatever I do is none of your concern. HTH

I’m not reading a different thread and l counted six FFS’s and one ‘shitty’ in the first six pages.

SomeOfTheTrouble · 05/09/2025 11:51

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 11:22

@Didimum we must be reading different threads then.
As for your comments @SomeOfTheTrouble, have you not got anything better to do than to involve yourself either?

I may post again, I may leave this thread now. But whatever I do is none of your concern. HTH

You’re right, I have got better things to do. There’s some paint I need to watch drying. Honestly I was just gobsmacked at the absolute absurdity of this squabble going into day 3, hence my ‘involving myself’. I’m going to hide the thread now so that I will be unaware of the ongoing bickering!

Pinkpetal9999 · 05/09/2025 11:45

@Dancingintherain11 and I have cross checked what @Didimum quoted and they were correct.

anyway not wasting my time getting into this with you

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Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 11:40

Pinkpetal9999 · 05/09/2025 11:33

@Didimum you are wasting your time and breath trying to explain anything fairly and clearly with @Dancingintherain11. They’ll argue black is white…

No, I'm just telling the truth that's all. The comments people have made are there for all to see.

Pinkpetal9999 · 05/09/2025 11:33

@Didimum you are wasting your time and breath trying to explain anything fairly and clearly with @Dancingintherain11. They’ll argue black is white…

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Didimum · 05/09/2025 11:29

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 11:22

@Didimum we must be reading different threads then.
As for your comments @SomeOfTheTrouble, have you not got anything better to do than to involve yourself either?

I may post again, I may leave this thread now. But whatever I do is none of your concern. HTH

I quoted directly, all from first 5 pages. Looked again, they are still there. So I'd suggest you are the one reading a different thread.

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 11:22

Didimum · 05/09/2025 10:50

I quoted them – yes she was.

@Didimum we must be reading different threads then.
As for your comments @SomeOfTheTrouble, have you not got anything better to do than to involve yourself either?

I may post again, I may leave this thread now. But whatever I do is none of your concern. HTH

SomeOfTheTrouble · 05/09/2025 10:52

How many days are you going to keep this little fight going on for? Have you not got anything better to do?

Didimum · 05/09/2025 10:50

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 10:48

She wasn't sworn at least 5 to 6 times on the first few pages.

No need to lie.

I quoted them – yes she was.

Dancingintherain11 · 05/09/2025 10:48

Didimum · 04/09/2025 20:16

You’re asking me why I’m not pulling up Petitchat and quoting her because you think she’s bullying you and whoever else.

You've pulled up loads of unpleasant comments from posters, yet none from the poster I've mentioned, that's because she's team OP, just like you are. What does that say about you?

Uh - yes, because I’ve told you now a few times now that my concern is OP. So leave me out of your bickering or your problems with others.

Now, I understand that OP has just had a baby, but she did choose to post on a public forum

So she’s ripe to be sworn at at least 5-6 times on the first few pages? No, that doesn’t fly.

Nice try trying to absolve yourself of making condescending comments to the OP. That doesn’t fly either.

She wasn't sworn at least 5 to 6 times on the first few pages.

No need to lie.

ThatDaringEagle · 05/09/2025 10:25

Pinkissmart · 04/09/2025 21:59

Show her how to pick him up safely.

Foster a loving, protective relationship rather than one of suspicion and mistrust.

This, simples.

P.s. as for the rest of ye bickering children, just stop all the stupid bickering in here , cos ye're making such a blooming racket that you could upset the 4yo baby from here!!

Pinkissmart · 04/09/2025 21:59

Show her how to pick him up safely.

Foster a loving, protective relationship rather than one of suspicion and mistrust.

Didimum · 04/09/2025 20:16

Dancingintherain11 · 04/09/2025 18:37

Are you serious? Where am I asking you to defend me? And more to the point , why the hell would I want or need you to?, I'm not a bully and I don't side with them either, unlike yourself it seems. Bloody hell, there's no need for you to make stuff up because you don't know what to write.

You've pulled up loads of unpleasant comments from posters, yet none from the poster I've mentioned, that's because she's team OP, just like you are. What does that say about you?
Now, I understand that OP has just had a baby, but she did choose to post on a public forum to ask if she was being unreasonable regarding the step daughter picking the baby up. She was told by many that she was, but also, she DID receive comments regarding her dsd's place in the family unit.

OP hasn't been a shy and retiring character in all of this, and has bitten back at many posters. She might've been better to post in the parenting section, rather than to post on a topic (AIBU) where she would invite differences of opinion.

You’re asking me why I’m not pulling up Petitchat and quoting her because you think she’s bullying you and whoever else.

You've pulled up loads of unpleasant comments from posters, yet none from the poster I've mentioned, that's because she's team OP, just like you are. What does that say about you?

Uh - yes, because I’ve told you now a few times now that my concern is OP. So leave me out of your bickering or your problems with others.

Now, I understand that OP has just had a baby, but she did choose to post on a public forum

So she’s ripe to be sworn at at least 5-6 times on the first few pages? No, that doesn’t fly.

Nice try trying to absolve yourself of making condescending comments to the OP. That doesn’t fly either.

Smilesinthesunshine · 04/09/2025 19:09

I agree most of this has been absolute rubbish. The fact is most people wouldn't want a child of 12 picking up a 4 week old baby. If child had asked if she could hold the baby, an appropriate response could be to suggest the child sits on the sofa and has the baby placed in their arms. Providing of course the baby was awake and it was a good time. Perhaps next time she visits that could be suggested. 🙂

Pinkpetal9999 · 04/09/2025 19:02

@SomeOfTheTrouble the conversation should have ended about 20 pages back if we are all going to be honest. It’s a never ending merry go round of rubbish

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Pinkpetal9999 · 04/09/2025 18:59

@Dancingintherain11 sorry, mumsnet.. given away from the name. Doesn’t that mean we should all be parents?

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purpleme12 · 04/09/2025 18:47

So true

SomeOfTheTrouble · 04/09/2025 18:45

Fuck me, are you lot ever going to give up? You’re like a bunch of teenagers, except they generally have better things to be doing than bickering on the internet all day.

Dancingintherain11 · 04/09/2025 18:38

Smilesinthesunshine · 04/09/2025 18:26

I think Dancingintherain has set up another profile...yawn

Oh really? Is that the best you can do?

Dancingintherain11 · 04/09/2025 18:37

Didimum · 04/09/2025 17:49

Is it ‘interesting’ or is it just obvious?

Your bickering with another poster isn’t my concern.

I’ve made it abundantly clear that my concern is OP, the 4-week post partum mother to a who is posting on (what is supposed to be) a parenting support forum, only to receive literally hundreds of belittling, sarcastic, condescending swearing replies. As I have clearly demonstrated. Including from you.

You say you wouldn’t defend a bully – so why are you asking me to defend you?

Are you serious? Where am I asking you to defend me? And more to the point , why the hell would I want or need you to?, I'm not a bully and I don't side with them either, unlike yourself it seems. Bloody hell, there's no need for you to make stuff up because you don't know what to write.

You've pulled up loads of unpleasant comments from posters, yet none from the poster I've mentioned, that's because she's team OP, just like you are. What does that say about you?
Now, I understand that OP has just had a baby, but she did choose to post on a public forum to ask if she was being unreasonable regarding the step daughter picking the baby up. She was told by many that she was, but also, she DID receive comments regarding her dsd's place in the family unit.

OP hasn't been a shy and retiring character in all of this, and has bitten back at many posters. She might've been better to post in the parenting section, rather than to post on a topic (AIBU) where she would invite differences of opinion.

Smilesinthesunshine · 04/09/2025 18:26

I think Dancingintherain has set up another profile...yawn

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