Annoying moms

[Anonymous]

Moms who judge me for using a stroller for my child without even considering that perhaps he is disabled. It hadn't even occurred me that all of you were out there thinking these mean, judgmental thoughts about me, a stranger just trying to do the best for her child, while I was so grateful to have found a "medical" stroller (looks like a larger version of the toddler stroller) for my 7 year old DS so that he wouldn't have to use a wheelchair. He doesn't need the medical stroller all the time, and to someone not observing for more than a minute he may not appear disabled, but he has a serious neurological disease, and sometimes he cannot walk very far. We had to spend $500 to get a medical stroller that looks like a regular stroller but just a little bigger. I really wish you could all learn to just give others the benefit of the doubt.

[Anonymous]

I have seen those strollers, and they are still pretty obviously medical strollers. I don't think anyone would judge you for that.

Now, if you had a child who was seven, could walk for ages, and you had him in an umbrella stroller, that was buckling under his weight, that's a different story.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Moms that feel that an $800 stroller is worth it.

It is!

I love my 800 dollar stroller - it is elegant looking and less tacky than the plastic things at Babys are Us. I also paid a ton for a leather car seat to match my cars interior. I buy my kids adorable Burberry sweaters and Italian leather shoes. I only shop at Whole Foods and don't even look at the price tags. Why? Because I can afford it. My kids go to private school and I also have a full-time nanny, don't work, shop and go to the gym and my husband and I eat out at least 3 nights a week. Do you hate me? I don't care - I have a pretty nice life. Bye!

I'm thinking this is probably tongue-in-cheek. Good one!

[Anonymous]

Medical stroller mom here. Until we found the medical stroller (which I don't agree looks obviously medical especially to people who've never seen one) and scraped together the $500, my son did have to use an umbrella stroller, which was too small for him even though he is very small for his age due to his condition. And sometimes he'd suddenly feel better when his blood pressure normalized and he'd want to get up out of it and move on his own. So he could have easily looked like he didn't need it to the casual observer. But my point was really that so much judging goes on by people when they probably wouldn't in many cases if they knew the facts. What a waste of energy and such unnecessary negativity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its fun. I find it annoying when a mom who did not have a career but a string of entry level jobs which she didn't take seriously, stopped working once she got married and hubby could pay bills, and then talks about how she chose to sacrifice by not working to stay home. Nothing wrong with staying at home at all but don't make up sacrifices.

AMEN!!!!

[Anonymous]

Wow! I think I know why I don't have a lot of friends. After reading most of this thread I must be the most annoying person on the planet: I don't dress to the nines, I encourage my children to share, sometimes they whine, I don't always put hats and mittens on them, I'm not in the best physical shape, and the list could go on.

Wow. It is good to know everyone thinks so little of me.

[Anonymous]

I'm the PP:

Oh! And I had no problems conceiving -- twice.

But you can like me for this: I begged for the epidural (even cried) and I didn't breast feed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow! I think I know why I don't have a lot of friends. After reading most of this thread I must be the most annoying person on the planet: I don't dress to the nines, I encourage my children to share, sometimes they whine, I don't always put hats and mittens on them, I'm not in the best physical shape, and the list could go on.

Wow. It is good to know everyone thinks so little of me.

Pretty petty thread if you ask me! LOL It's cheap entertainment if anything!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about annoying dads! I can't stand dads that act stupid, clueless when it comes to raising kids. It's not rocket science and I hate it when they think they are just so adorable in their dumbness. My husband sometimes falls into this category and it drives me nuts! You build brdges and you can't put on a stupid diaper?

Dads that try to act enlightened. Doesn't work. I just can't take a man seriously when debating certain issues related to child rearing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Moms that feel that an $800 stroller is worth it.

It is!

I love my 800 dollar stroller - it is elegant looking and less tacky than the plastic things at Babys are Us. I also paid a ton for a leather car seat to match my cars interior. I buy my kids adorable Burberry sweaters and Italian leather shoes. I only shop at Whole Foods and don't even look at the price tags. Why? Because I can afford it. My kids go to private school and I also have a full-time nanny, don't work, shop and go to the gym and my husband and I eat out at least 3 nights a week. Do you hate me? I don't care - I have a pretty nice life. Bye!

Lol... I love you...but secretly hate you....b**ch!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about annoying dads! I can't stand dads that act stupid, clueless when it comes to raising kids. It's not rocket science and I hate it when they think they are just so adorable in their dumbness. My husband sometimes falls into this category and it drives me nuts! You build brdges and you can't put on a stupid diaper?

Dads that try to act enlightened. Doesn't work. I just can't take a man seriously when debating certain issues related to child rearing.

Do you mean Dads who know nothing about child rearing but pretend they do or just all Dads with the assumption that if you have a penis you know nothing about child rearing? Agree with first, strenuously disagree with second.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about annoying dads! I can't stand dads that act stupid, clueless when it comes to raising kids. It's not rocket science and I hate it when they think they are just so adorable in their dumbness. My husband sometimes falls into this category and it drives me nuts! You build brdges and you can't put on a stupid diaper?

Dads that try to act enlightened. Doesn't work. I just can't take a man seriously when debating certain issues related to child rearing.

Do you mean Dads who know nothing about child rearing but pretend they do or just all Dads with the assumption that if you have a penis you know nothing about child rearing? Agree with first, strenuously disagree with second.

Your first interpretation is correct.

[Anonymous]

I have to pipe up regarding disabled children too. When my niece was 4 she was diagnosed with severe arthritis. Some days she could hardly walk. She tended to use her 2-yr old sister's stroller more than her sister at times. Other days it didn't flair up. I'm sure some of you would have judged her too because she looked perfectly normal.

Also, sometimes kids do sit in strollers when they have been out walking all day. Some parents (especially those touring this area) stay out all day - walking the Mall, touring different museums, etc. Sometimes the kids just crash and want a place to sit and be pushed. Can't really blame them there.

[Anonymous]

Wow! I've read this entire thread. I've laughed, I've cried, I've cursed and now I must sign off before I'm fired. Thanks to all you happy, mean, sad, annoying, rich, skinny and chubby McDonalds-loving moms. You have provided all the entertainment I need for the day. I may even go home, turn the TV off and bond with my child and stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have to admit that it is annoying when mom wears the matching outfit, too!

Reminds me of growing up in the 80s and 90s - matching Laura Ashley mother/daughter dresses!

i think that's really sad. The mother lacks a certain identity.