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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel the same about “little kids, little problems!” with a condescending smile from women with older children. Yea, I know, I get it, your life is much more complicated and important than mine because your kids are in middle school and mine are in diapers. One day I will be as wise as you. But being chronically incredibly  sleep deprived is not a “little problem” according to most medical experts. [/quote]

Why are women turning on each other, instead of supporting ourselves through this touch job?

Don't hear that woman trying to "compete" with you. That is all in your head. She is saying, put on your seatbelt because she has flown in the skies that you are heading for.[/quote]

And? So? I have older kids and I would never say that to a sleep-deprived parent. What rubbish. Every stage comes with blessings and curses. Do your best, enjoy what you can, know that others have been through the rough things, so you can reach out and find resources and community to help you through.

And yes, that woman and her ilk are trying to compete and one-up. They want to feel smug. Leave them to it. [/quote]

I find it hard to believe that when one parent sees another struggling, they say "Enjoy these precious moments." COME ON!

They usually say that at some adorable moment. You people are being ridiculous. [/quote]

Actually both my kids were being loud and difficult in Target last week and another mom truly did smile and tell me I’d miss these days. I wanted to punch her. Like why would you tell someone who is clearly struggling “cherish this because it’s all downhill from here!” Read the room, people. Don’t project your nonsense onto strangers struggling with toddlers. [/quote]

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