Does the criticism ever end?!

Question

Since I've been pregnant it's like suddenly all MY decisions need to picked apart. MIL doesn't like baby name, SIL (with no kids) doesn't agree with this parenting style, husband doesn't understand why it's not ok to have parties until 3am in the middle of the week, etc. Somehow I'm always the bad guy for trying to be a good FTM.

Anyone else feel this way? Does it last after baby is born?

Answer

Ha! The criticism NEVER ends... Even with multiple children. I have a 9 year old son, 7 year old daughter, and I'm 38 weeks with another little girl and people still think their opinions are needed and necessary. Swear they think I forgot how to take care of a child lol my MIL ruined EVERY NAME that I picked. I told my husband to tell her to keep her opinion to herself because I'm sick of the negativity. When you have the baby, everybody and their mother will try to tell you what's best for your baby, it's very annoying lol. you just kinda have to learn to smile and nod and do a lot of selective hearing. I appreciate when people give advice WHEN I ASK FOR IT but it's so annoying that everyone thinks they know what's best for your kid. Good luck!

Answer

Yes, yes it does. My go to phrase was, "Mmmm. That's really interesting. I'd never looked at it that way," and then firmly change the topic. Then I'd just ignore their suggestion. Limit your time with those people, and you eventually learn to brush it off when you do see them.

Does the criticism ever end?!

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