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AIBU?

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Original poster

to ask for a witty retort to interfering busybody?

36 replies

cocoachannel · 16/03/2011 14:59

In a cafe this morning with my tiny DD (17 days old) and a friend. DD finished feeding and for some reason got very upset. I checked her nappy was okay, she was burped, I offered her my breast again but she wouldn't settle. So far she has been a very calm baby so I must admit I was at a bit of a loss. Just as I was about to admit defeat and get her home a woman came over and told me my baby was clearly distressed and obviously hungry and that I shouldn't have her in the bright lights of the cafe.

I wish I'd thought of something to say to her. As it was I managed to wait until she'd left (giving me a look that implied I should be reported for being an unfit mother) and burst into tears...

Was she right to interfere if she thought my baby was in distress, and am I just being an oversensitive first time Mum? AIBU to wonder what I could have retorted with?

OP posts:
backwardpossom · 16/03/2011 15:00

Fuck off?

backwardpossom · 16/03/2011 15:01

Sorry, that's not witty at all...

Original poster
cocoachannel · 16/03/2011 15:01

My DH's very suggestion!

OP posts:
RitaBix · 16/03/2011 15:01

how about "f@@k off I am dealing with it"

backwardpossom · 16/03/2011 15:02

Seriously, don't give it a second thought. Some folk just feel the need to comment. Ignore.

CradleCrap · 16/03/2011 15:02

Smile and say

"it's always easier to raise other people's children isn't it!"

Thistledew · 16/03/2011 15:02

"No, I think she is just objecting to your presence"

whydobirdssuddenlyappear · 16/03/2011 15:03

'Don't worry, she just takes aversion to some people. She'll be ok once you've left'?

Or what backwardpossum said...

BristolJim · 16/03/2011 15:03

I'm sorry, can you take your halitosis away from my baby. She's only just fed and I'd hate for her to be sick all over your cheap shoes.

whydobirdssuddenlyappear · 16/03/2011 15:03

x-posted with thistle!

Original poster
cocoachannel · 16/03/2011 15:03

Thanks- just came as a bit of a shock that people actually come over and interfere like that.

OP posts:
Original poster
cocoachannel · 16/03/2011 15:05

Great suggestions. I feel much better.

OP posts:
NorfolkNChance · 16/03/2011 15:05

Ohhh loving CradleCrap's suggestion, will be using that one!

compo · 16/03/2011 15:05

Were you on your own? Hats off to you, I was a snivellibg wreck at 17 days for with first and wouldn't have gone near a cafe!!

Habbibu · 16/03/2011 15:06

Look at her, look at the baby, look back, bewildered, and say "A baby? I thought it was a kitten! Well, that explains A Lot."

BalloonSlayer · 16/03/2011 15:07

To DD: "Is the nasty lady frightening you, darling?"

Original poster
cocoachannel · 16/03/2011 15:07

I was with a friend from antenatal class compo. I'm a snivelling wreck who needed coffee and cake..!

OP posts:
squeakytoy · 16/03/2011 15:17

I would have said "ooops, silly me, I forgot her ray bans today"... Grin

LeQueen · 16/03/2011 15:19

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

compo · 16/03/2011 15:20

I still applaud your bravery Grin

Zingylemontart · 16/03/2011 15:20

"You appear to have mistaken me for someone who gives a shit what you think". Worked for me on numerous occasions.

Zingylemontart · 16/03/2011 15:21

X post with LeQueen!

AmazingBouncingFerret · 16/03/2011 15:21

"yes it's a shame really, she's obviously missing her mum" Whilst saying it flop your breast out in an obvious manner and latch your baby on.

NotActuallyAMum · 16/03/2011 15:23

Give a very puzzled look and say "Sorry...are you human?"

Rhinestone · 16/03/2011 15:23

"Are you this rude to everyone or do you wait for vulnerable looking victims? If so, you've rather misjudged me so bugger off you silly old bat."