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AIBU?

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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:
readingismycardio · 01/10/2019 07:45

@LaMarschallin

And of course your MiL is being unreasonable!
*
Nothing to do with DS or the fire, she just is*

Pretty sure MIL actually set the house on fire because they didn't go at the usual Sunday lunch at her placeGrin

readingismycardio · 01/10/2019 07:46

@LolaSmiles I said pretty much the same thing without reading your commentGrin same evil mind😂

motherheroic · 01/10/2019 07:51

'You sound a bit controlling'

'Can you sell some things on eBay'

Turningtides · 01/10/2019 07:58

Please tell me your name is on the deeds?

First thing tomorrow, get copies of ALL paperwork - passports and bank statements.

My ex used to set fires. Note the “ex”.

Gazelda · 01/10/2019 08:02

Your only child? Not very fair for him/her not to have siblings. He'll grow up lonely, arrogant, unable to share, entitled and spoilt. And he'll resent you when he has no one to share the load with when you need caring for in your old age. Selfish.

GlendaSugarbeanIsJudgingYou · 01/10/2019 08:05

Have you tried ginger biscuits?

LaMarschallin · 01/10/2019 08:09

Shamelessly place-marking as all my little blue "Bookmarked" icons were incinerated by the fire.

Turningtides · 01/10/2019 08:22

The 1950s are calling! They want their extinguishers back.

JaimeBronde · 01/10/2019 08:23

The fire is a CF. It should have politely rang you to ask if it could visit. Not just turn up unannounced on the doorstep expecting you to entertain it with a five course meal & provide free accommodation for the next 2 weeks.
But then you've posted before about the sheer entitlement of your darling Fire. I remember how it ignored you for a year because you wouldn't take out a bank loan to go to it's destination wedding in Maui. DFire conveniently forgetting that you were going to give birth at 2pm on & move house on the same day.

RainWoman19 · 01/10/2019 08:24

😂

JaimeBronde · 01/10/2019 08:31

Btw your new kittens are gorgeous.
I think you should name them Smokey & Ember.

Dotty1970 · 01/10/2019 08:32

This is brilliant, thank you 🤣

sleepylittlebunnies · 01/10/2019 08:38

Why is your child inside your house and you are not? You must have seen plenty of warnings about houses spontaneously bursting into flames the very moment you step outside.

When DC1 was born I had to cancel our milk delivery, a fire might start as soon as my foot touched the doorstep. I just knew this sort of thing would happen. Can’t believe you took that level of risk to be honest, you’ve been very neglectful. Could you have early onset dementia?

EleanorReally · 01/10/2019 09:05

You should have made your own fire

EleanorReally · 01/10/2019 09:05

Did you build the house yourself?
I have and its marvellous

TheLittleDogLaughed · 01/10/2019 09:12

I’m not being funny here but why did you even bring a child into the world if all you were going to do was set fire to it?

TheNestedIf · 01/10/2019 10:29

Some of the people on this thread are really loosing the plot.

But you still haven't answered my question OP. Do you have a house? Or children? Or a B you can L?

Can anyone else smell smoke?

CAG12 · 01/10/2019 10:34

Can anyone who knows nub tell me what sex my baby is please?

TheNestedIf · 01/10/2019 10:36

It should have politely rang you to ask if it could visit. Not just turn up unannounced on the doorstep expecting you to entertain it with a five course meal & provide free accommodation for the next 2 weeks.

Well, I just wouldn't answer the doorbell.

What fire?

apostropheuse · 01/10/2019 10:50

FFS It's your own fault for making the child remove their shoes at the door. Have you never heard of fire by sock friction? Really? Someone should report you to social services, it's definitely a safeguarding issue.

ItsAlwaysSunnyInPhiladelphia · 01/10/2019 11:09

OP, it’s clear your DH is a complete narcissist arsonist, you need to pack your bags and leave...
Does his hobby involve deodorant and lighters?!

brassbrass · 01/10/2019 11:11

😂🤣

Monkeyseesmonkeydoes · 01/10/2019 11:13

Use the fire to roast a chicken. You can then make 24 more meals from . the left overs.

ethelfleda · 01/10/2019 11:15

I actually think that is hilarious Grin

ethelfleda · 01/10/2019 11:16

I’m not being funny here but why did you even bring a child into the world if all you were going to do was set fire to it?

Grin