If they walked in our shoes for a day

KaiyaRae'sMomma · #1 May 17th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Or even an hour....

So fed up with people complaining about their babies/children needing so much attention and can't they just leave them alone for a minute, and blah blah blah!!! Facebook statuses make me want to scream. Your baby wont stop following you around and whining for your attention...so pick him up and pay attention to him!! I get it, I know what it is like and that every parent needs a break sometimes...but seriously, stop posting rants about how much you can't stand your children on Facebook! Hire a freakin baby sitter for a couple hours if you have something important to do! I want to scream at the top of my lungs DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH I WISH MY DAUGHTER WAS HERE TO FOLLOW ME EVERWHERE AND DEMAND MY ATTENTION AT ALL TIMES!!!!!

End Rant....

Thanks for listening.

outnumberedX3 · #2 May 17th, 2011, 11:13 AM

All I can offer you is HUGS because I can't even imagine what that feels like

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momof6lopez · #3 May 17th, 2011, 11:17 AM

Sometimes, Facebook can be a real enemy.....Im sorry for how your feeling, I cant even imagine.

.:Shortcake:. · #4 May 17th, 2011, 11:30 AM

I agree with Lori. There are so many times that I walk away from the computer because I read what some women put about their children. I can understand sometimes they have a bad day but when it is 24/7 it's quite ridiculous. I would give ANYTHING to have a child in my arms, tugging at my shirt, spilling juice on the floor.... and they take it for granted. Super big massive hugs to you!

KeepingFaith · #5 May 17th, 2011, 11:34 AM

((hugs)) I'm sorry you had to read that and feel this way.

JessP · #6 May 17th, 2011, 12:20 PM

I know every parent has frustrations. Sometimes it's hard. But its one thing to be fleeting and another to be everytime. I am so sorry that you are dealing with that. I will admit my losses have made me appreciate my children more and what a miracle they truely are.

*SamF* · #7 May 17th, 2011, 12:22 PM

Facebook can be really hard.

EJsMommy · #8 May 17th, 2011, 12:38 PM

I am so sorry that you have to deal with that. Yes I agree with the other ladies that Facebook can become the enemy sometimes. I would give anything to make all better but I know it wont lessen the anger towards the child complainers.

missy123 · #9 May 17th, 2011, 01:07 PM

Can you just delete them as friends? You should not have to be exposed to that kind of negativity that just hurts you. ((hugs))

KaiyaRae'sMomma · #10 May 17th, 2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by missy123

Can you just delete them as friends? You should not have to be exposed to that kind of negativity that just hurts you. ((hugs))

I don't want to delete them...they are my friends. I know they don't mean to be complaining TO me, and I know everyone gets frustrated with their kids. It is normal. I just don't understand why Facebook is the place to complain about it. Everyone can see it and just makes you look like a bad mom even if you are a really good mom and just having a rough day. The specific one from today I posted a comment to her status saying "just think about me...maybe it will help you get through it." I just wnat them to think about what they are saying and be careful what they wish for. I just needed to vent about it!

kaylakay · #11 May 17th, 2011, 03:14 PM

I feel the exact same way

luvmykids623 · #12 May 17th, 2011, 03:34 PM

Facebook sucks for that! One of my friends on Facebook is an angel mommy, and she's really starting to irritate me. She knows what this is like, and yet, since her second child was born 90% of her Facebook posts have been complaints. I understand that having a newborn is hard, and she has every right to vent. However, constant running commentary on complaint central is a little much for me, and the fact that she knows what it's like to lose that in a heartbeat makes me even more angry!

KaiyaRae'sMomma · #13 May 17th, 2011, 04:13 PM

I really don't get it. Even though I never imagined losing Kaiya and did take some moments for granted and would get upset when I couldn't get something done or she was up at night and I couldn't sleep...I still RARELY posted rants about it on Facebook. I mean I might say something like "So tired, Kaiya was up all night! I need a nap." Or something like that...but I never ranted and raved about how I couldn't get things done or how frustrated or annoyed I was. I enjoyed my time with her and didn't care if I couldn't get things done. Laundry and dishes and vacuuming could wait!!

The particular girl from today whom I posted "Think about me...maybe it will help" on her status posted a response appologizing and saying thanks for "putting things back in prospective" for her. So at least she gets it.

Thanks for the support ladies!

.:Shortcake:. · #14 May 17th, 2011, 04:53 PM

Glad your little response put things back into perspective for. HUGS! I hope that tomorrow is an easier day for you.

j&jmom · #15 May 17th, 2011, 05:14 PM

I hate when people complain on FB about anything, but this kind of stuff is extremely annoying. Sometimes I block people from my news feed (not completely block them) just so I'm not looking at their status updates when I get on.