Everyone deals with it, even without intention. Mom's in general always think they have the right answer, or have it worse than you. I know this to be true, because I AM always right and my situation IS worse than yours. ;)
For example: Carter does not sleep through the night. Not even close. He's awake sometimes every 1.5 hours, and can only settle while being nursed. Most mothers pipe up and tell me to sleep train, "It worked for me, if you do it right it'll work for you." or "My kids are 10 and still waking at night, wait till you've been sleep deprived for 10 years."
At first glance I want to punch you in the face for trivialising my predicament. But, I've been trying to deal with such comments with a better understanding. Trying to get to the root of why women are telling me these horror stories or making it seem "so easy." It kills me to say it... BUT they are only trying to help.
Everyone thinks (and I am just as guilty) that their advice is going to be the advice that 'clicks' and is the suggestion you've been waiting for, that will miraculously cure all your baby woes. And when I think of it that way...
All you mom's and your unintended insults of wisdom are so sweet. Thank you so much for caring and for trying to help me out. Although your advice will probably make me roll my eyes at first, I do take all advice to heart eventually. I appreciate the input. Even if I think you're wrong :P
