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Say Something or Keep My Mouth Shut??
Filed Under (Short Writings) by WendyF on 05-07-2008
As you know we have a new grand baby. Now don’t get me wrong I am tickled pink about it.
What truly bothers me is the fact that they hold her all the time. She nurses fine which is great but I don’t think they have set her down except for baths, diapers and changing clothes.
I think they are going to have some real problems with her if they keep it up. One can’t even buy a playpen any more that is half way decent. What good is a 38″ playpen that holds only 15 pounds of child??
It’s a joke. I had playpen when my boys were younger, in went the toys and the child. At least I could get a cup of coffee without interruption. Or I spread a blanket on the floor and put them on it. Along with toys of course.
I just can’t see holding a babe the whole time they are awake.
Am I wrong??
Should I say anything??
Or should I mind my own business and let them handle what they have done??
i think it’s your right to say something. they are rookies. you’re the veteran. but at the same time, that baby is not your daughter. and we are living an a new generation. If my mom said something to me or my wife, or if my mother in law did. i’d respectfully listen, and do what i felt was right for my baby.
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I have to agree that it is their child and I am just the gramma. I raised my boys the way I saw fit and even though as you say I am a veteran I will leave them to find out the hard way. Same as I did.
As hard as it may be I have decided not to say a word. I don’t wish to interfere
Nice to finally see a comment from you. Thanks for visiting
In all seriousness ~ let it go ~ but buy them a wind-up swing ~ it will help when they are exhausted from losing sleep and will calm the baby in times of colic
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Yup gonna let it go and they have a baby swing that they never use.
Glad to see you here
Ye, that’s some tricky stuff, people tend to get emotional when their kids are involved, real quickly. Having said that you are the child’s grandparent. I think that in this case, how it is said, is very important.
Begin with something like: I know this is your baby and all decisions about her is yours to make, but I have had some experience and this is what I think…
Joan
thanks for popping by Alway nice to see a new face. Tis tricky at best but I think I will let them find out the hard way.
Although I may change my mind again You just never know. A woman is allowed to do that Right??