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AIBU, is this Mumsnet all over?

208 replies

Hadjab · 30/09/2019 22:22

Seen on Facebook

“Mom A: “My house is on fire and my child is inside screaming. What do I do?! Picture for attention!"

Mom B: “Try changing his diet. We cut out everything except kale and it’s done wonders for our kids.”

Mom C: “Essential oils. Unrelated: I sell them.”

Mom D: “He’s fine. Helicopter moms ugh. I didn’t even use a car seat when I was a kid and I’m fine! 🙄”

Mom E: “He’s NOT FINE. My friend’s sister’s 2nd cousin had this happen and it was cancer. Google it!”

Mom F: “I’m a realtor and I’d love to help you find a new home!”

Mom G: “SAVE YOUR CHILD WHY ARE YOU ASKING STRANGERS ON THE INTERNET?!”

Mom H: “Rude ^ Have you tried separating the child from the fire?

Mom I: "Squirt some breastmilk on your child. Breastmilk cures everything"

Mom J: "Since there's so many ppl commenting here, can you tell me if this preg test is positive?! I'm only 2 days post ovulation but my boobs are sore and I'm nauseous"

Mom K: "I think there’s more to the story that you aren’t telling us. Please tell us your story from when you were born till now so we can evaluate your life and show you where you went wrong”

Mom L: “has he had his fire vaccinations yet? That will herd immunity protect him from the flames.”

Mom M: “I wish death upon you!^ How dare you believe in science and expose your child to heavy metals, autism, and ignorance by suggesting fire vaccinations!! Have you not seen Vaxxed?”

Mom N: just put some coconut oil on it!

Mom O: just latch him on demand to increase supply, lots of skin to skin.

Mom P: have you considered CIO? We tried it during the last fire and he only cried for 10 minutes. Hasn’t complained since.

Mom Q: I would NEVER let my child CIO. He is 16 years old and has never cried his whole life, not even for a minute. We still bed share and he nurses on demand 4-5 times a night.

Mom R: Did you have him evaluated for lip/tongue ties? I had my LO's revised last week and it has made a huge difference in his screaming.

Mom S: Is he formula fed? The formula companies don't want you to know that formula causes house fires. They work with the insurance companies, so it's really your fault that the house is on fire and he's screaming. I would NEVER feed that poison to my child.

Mom T: sometimes when you’re feeling overwhelmed just walk away. Come back when you’ve had a chance to breathe.

Mom U: Strip him down to just diaper. He's probably too warm! If his rectal temp is 100.4 he needs to go to the ER immediately!

Mom V: “Are you looking for a work from home option? Maybe if you were home with your child more you could’ve prevented the fire. Sending PM”

Mom W: Don't listen to any of this! Follow your mom gut! You're a great mom!

Mom X: let go and let God

Mom Y: don't stress. When he gets too hot, he'll come out on his own.

Mom Z: Girl use this alone time to get your hair done or go on a date night!“

OP posts:
Dljlr · 30/09/2019 22:26

let go and let God

Wut Confused

Northernlurker · 30/09/2019 22:29

I saw this on Facebook too, yes it's accurate.

Mixingitall · 30/09/2019 22:38

What about a spa day?

TheCatsACunt · 30/09/2019 22:40

999
NOW

TheCatsACunt · 30/09/2019 22:40

Also, you don’t have a fire problem, you have a DH problem.

LTB.

DragonNoodleCake · 30/09/2019 22:43

@TheCatsACunt

GrinGrinGrin

Anothertempusername · 30/09/2019 22:49

I'd be able to deal with this with 7 screaming toddlers whilst crocheting and climbing Kilimanjaro.

See also; can't your husband help? No - he's at his hobby.

BlahBlahBlahh · 30/09/2019 22:52

Mom Q: I would NEVER let my child CIO. He is 16 years old and has never cried his whole life, not even for a minute. We still bed share and he nurses on demand 4-5 times a night.

This one made me chuckle

MolyHolyGuacamole · 30/09/2019 22:55

LTB

LolaSmiles · 30/09/2019 22:59

That's amazing.

It's just missing one where the Mum needs to get her ducks in a row in preparation for rescuing the children and leaving the bastard behind in the flames.

LaMarschallin · 30/09/2019 23:00

Call the police.

Then they can call the fire brigade.

TheDarkPassenger · 30/09/2019 23:01

Log it with 101

LivingDeadGirlUK · 30/09/2019 23:04

Log it with 101.

Hadjab · 30/09/2019 23:06

@LolaSmiles Grin

OP posts:
LaMarschallin · 30/09/2019 23:07

And of course your MiL is being unreasonable!

Nothing to do with DS or the fire, she just is.

It'll save you asking later when all this has been resolved.

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 30/09/2019 23:09

I think you will need a Spa day to recover from the fire

LolaSmiles · 30/09/2019 23:11

LaMarschallin
Unreasonable is an understatement! I'd heard she was evidently a narc because she contributes to the house deposit fund and then probably started the fire to control you after you had to rearrange Sunday lunch 5 years ago on Sunday. From that very first encounter it's been her life's mission to sabotage your relationship.

Queenofpi · 30/09/2019 23:13

But no need to hire a cleaner, there's no house left to clean.

ReanimatedSGB · 30/09/2019 23:13

Were you teaching your child to cook the Mumsnet chicken?

emojisarentwords · 30/09/2019 23:14

You need to go NC, or at least LC. You don't owe them anything.

emojisarentwords · 30/09/2019 23:14

Oh and don't forget to cancel the cheque

Aberhonddu · 30/09/2019 23:16

Every Solicitor/Lawyer will give you a free 30 minute consultation. If that fails, take in some ironing or just go for a spa weekend.
Although it might be a good idea to phone the fire services.
No don't do that you'll be using valuable resources when you don't need them.
Why have you wasted time, you stupid fucking twat, you've posted on here when you could have been fucking superman and reversed time and saved your child. Your a disgrace(deliberate grammatical error)

gostiwooz · 30/09/2019 23:18

OMG why are you standing there doing nothing???? Get in there and rescue the dog!!!!

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 30/09/2019 23:18

I heart Mom P Grin Grin

You're now only missing some stealth boasting about BMI and you're set.

emojisarentwords · 30/09/2019 23:18

Send us a diagram of the fire in relation to the child and we'll tell you whether you are an unreasonable dickhead

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