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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Empathy Reminder: did it ever strike you that those older women are experiencing their own trauma? Triggered by seeing your angelic child. It is called Empty Nest.

Again, don't see other moms (even those in different phases of the process) as judges or competitors. They are on the same journey as you, just in a different leg.[/quote]

THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS.[/quote]

Um, you tried, but nope. Empty Nest "Trauma" (give me a break) can be alleviated with phone calls, texts, visits, FaceTime, future plans, etc.

There is no immediate alleviation for sleep deprivation, cracked nipples and colic.

-Mom of college-aged kids[/quote]

Also, empty nest trauma isn’t my problem. You came up to me and initiated a “conversation” about how you think I should cherish these days because you personally miss these days. Okay? Cool? Are you offering to babysit for the rest of the day so I can go home and nap? No? Then leave me to finish grocery shopping in peace. Don’t add your “trauma” to the list of things I’m supposed to care about right now. [/quote]

Some of you moms sound so bitter and overwhelmed. I hope that you can get some help. Put on your oxygen mask first people, you have a job to do.

PS-for the mom whose kid keeps putting small objects in their mouth. Yeah, that is what kids that age do. That is why you have to remove small objects from their environment. I am glad that it sounds like she has come through it unscathed up to now. [/quote]

NP. You’re a cow. Of course new mothers (or mothers of infants/babies) are overwhelmed. They are sleep deprived and are still personally healing from pregnancy and birth. Many of them ARE seeking help—from actual doctors, therapists, lactation consultants, nurses, and family and friends. They don’t need you prattling on, a total stranger in Target. Keep your “advice” and reminiscences to yourself. [/quote]

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