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Posted Monday, February 25, 2008 11:01 AM

We went to dinner with my mom for her birthday this weekend.  While there I had to hear all about how my parenting plans are retarded (yes, my sister and mother seem to think they can tell me I will or won't do certain things because they've been parents and they know everything)...for example...

1. I want to make my own baby food.  They said no way is that possible.

2. I don't plan on taking my baby to the grocery store when I go once every week.  I'll be working full time anyway so I'd only be shopping after work, and my husband will be home too...so logically why would I drag out the baby when he can clearly stay home with him/her.  They said what if I'm missing an ingredient and HAVE to make a stop with the baby, what if Chris changes his mind and doesn't want to stay home with the baby.  Yeah, they said this isn't possible either.

3. I want organic sheets, blankets, and towels.  I feel it's better for the environment and better for the baby's skin.  My sister told me that is a stupid idea.

After all of this René-bashing, my mom has the nerve to tell me, "I think you need to start acting a little more excited about this pregnancy."  I asked her why (seriously, pregnancy has not been kind to me so far, so I really don't see why I have to be going on and on about how wonderful an experience it is), and my mom said, "For Chris's sake, I think you really should act more excited."  Oh dear lord.  My husband said I can feel however I want to feel.  He doesn't expect me to be someone I'm not, to fake feeling a certain way.  My family...geez.  And this is also after my mom sees me when we got to the restaurant and said, "Wow," as she stared at my stomach, "and you're not even 4 months yet!!!"

But that's not why I'm a moron.  I'm a moron because I went to the bathroom after dinner, and on the way back, people waiting in the front lobby for an available table were staring at my stomach.  Lots of people as I passed them were totally checking it out.  So I get back to the table and start to tell my family that I guess I'm at the stage where people can clearly see I'm pregnant, but I'm first interrupted by mom, sister, and husband asking me what's on my shirt.  Yeah, I totally had leaned against the sink in the bathroom and had a huge water line all across my belly.  Ah, so that's why everyone was staring at my stomach.  Yup, a moron.

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Your mom and sis are crazy.  My cousin uses her food processor/blender to make baby food, and it totally saves her money now that her daughter is eating two or three containers of baby food in one meal.

If you want to go to the grocery store alone, what's wrong with that?  Every mom needs some alone time, even if it's grocery shopping.  

As for organic items, I don't really care - I'm not against them, but if you want them, go for it.

Just do what you want, and you'll be happy - and that's all that really matters is you two.

Posted by Mrs. Rachel A.    Monday, February 25, 2008 12:03 PM


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Ouch- thats a rough dinner conversation to have.  Sorry.

I dig your idea by the way about the organic sheets- I'm a fan.

Posted by Cristina<3 Whit    Monday, February 25, 2008 12:24 PM


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I'm not even pregnant yet, but my mother and sister have made comments about different things already because they know everything.  My sister is younger, but her friend is a nurse.  She saw my picture and made judgments about what my pregnancy will be like.  Now my sister's an expert.  Yes, my mother had 7 children, but I am not my mother.  Guh.  I don't want to even think about the comments they'll make.

But anyway, I've been thinking about organic and whatnot, too.  Obviously, many babies have grown up just fine without it, but it still has its benefits.  Also, I think it's great that you want to try to make your own baby food.  If it doesn't work, it doesn't work.  But at least you can say you tried to go the extra mile for your baby.  How can they not appreciate that?

Posted by Choensa    Monday, February 25, 2008 2:06 PM


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I very rarely ate baby food when I was a baby. My parents would grind up whatever they were having for dinner in the food processor and feed me that. They said it was really easy and more affordable.

Posted by ermimac    Monday, February 25, 2008 3:27 PM


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I agree w/ Rach, your mom and sis are crazy! I would have prob. lost it and that's the normal me, so I could only imagine what the pregnant,hormonal me would do. I'd have had to get a little hateful w/ them. Way to stand your ground. I love all your ideas!

I love hte story about the wet belly! Your too cute !

Posted by amandag56    Monday, February 25, 2008 8:05 PM


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I have three kids and I don't think you are saying anything crazy.  Here is a link to a site about making your own baby food... www.wholesomebabyfood.com.  I found it helpful!

Posted by Mrs. Pixler    Monday, February 25, 2008 8:42 PM


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Youre not crazy, and it is too possible to make your own babyfood. Its a lot cheaper too. Those little jars add up, and if your baby is anything like my daughter she will want 3 jars in one feeding lol. So yeah make your own, and dont listen to what people say.

Posted by CherryHeart    Monday, February 25, 2008 8:46 PM


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When I was working I always went to the grocery store on my way home instead of taking Ruby with me. I loved cold winter days because I could stop on my in to work and leave the groceries in the car. I never made my own baby food, but as soon as the girls could eat chunkier foods, they just ate whatever we were eating and I would chop it up fine for them. Just because your mom and sister think these things are too hard, doesn't mean they really are.

Posted by cassiehunt    Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:10 PM


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You're not crazy about making your own baby food. I do it, and I have twins. It's so much cheaper, and there's more variety that way. Also I feel like the food tastes better. Hang in there, other people always have a lot of ideas about your parenting.

Posted by i.love.a2    Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:48 PM


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hey, here is a website that gives recipes for making homemade baby food. I am a fan of doing this.

http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/

Posted by steene    Friday, February 29, 2008 10:43 AM


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