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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would just say - “thanks so much for checking in - I hope you guys are doing great - we miss you. I’m still feeling nervous about things & we aren’t ready for get togethers yet, but I’ll call you when we are.”
If I had to guess, you’re probably coming off as holier than thou in your responses. So work on that if you can. [/quote]

OP again.  I don’t feel “holier than thou” so I hope I don’t come off that way.  I know how lucky we are in our situation and we have just the one child (I’m pregnant with #2).  I have said nearly exactly what you suggested and still have gotten “you are being ridiculous!” Type comments.  [/quote]

Saying you are "lucky" to be able to continue social distancing and disallow all TV for your child suggests that you believe that's the best way to live. Anyone who makes a different choice is therefore leading a lesser life.

I expect that judgment is coming through in your communication with others.

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Well yeah but don’t all parents make decisions based on what they think is best for their child (this “better”)?  I’m with OP on this and know that no matter how I respond, someone else gets defensive and takes it personally.

These are very stressed times!  But even before I was mocked for only giving DD homemade, fresh food (I’m a chef for God’s sake - why would I buy permafrost food?!) and nursing until She was two.  [/quote]

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