Since the day I got pregnant I’ve had people telling me what to do and what not to do during Pregnancy…I’m sure that has happened to every pregnant women. I have to say that some of the advices have been quite helpful and other advices were downright stupid and illogical like “don’t drink tea or else you’ll give birth to a dark skinned baby”.
Although it did annoy me a lot, I didn’t bother correcting them or telling them that I have done my research about the do’s and don’ts during pregnancy and that I am well aware about the safety of my child growing inside me. I just smiled and ignored them.
I thought this will end after I have my baby..but boy was I wrong!! It got even worse. A plumber who I had never met before came to fix our sink and he too gave me free ko advice!!
Let me get to the point now…what I’m trying to say is :
1. All babies are different, what might work for your baby might not work for mine.
2. I know you mean well for me and my baby but assuming that I don’t know anything about raising a child is very offensive.
3. I am an educated woman who is very well aware of the do’s and don’ts on raising a child.
4. I’m not saying I know everything…no I don’t but I keep learning everyday and I am open for any kind of advice and suggestions related to babies if you have a logical reason behind it.
5. I expose my son in the morning sunlight that comes from the window inside my bedroom because sunlight through a clear glass window has essentially the same impact as direct sunlight in the skin and it will protect him from the wind and pollution and other foreign bodies from entering his eyes. Not because I want him to be fair skinned!!
6. When you see me taking my son out for an evening stroll don’t tell me i shouldn’t be doing that because it’s cold…I am aware of the weather, that’s why my son has enough clothes to keep him warm. I just want him to get some air and a change of environment.
7. This article has nothing to do with my in laws...both my mother in law and sister in law are very educated and are always very supportive of my decisions. ( making it clear since that’s the first thing people assume).
8. Lastly, I’m not trying to blame, shame or criticize anyone, I know it’s human nature and we all do this knowingly or unknowingly. What I’m trying to say is please be respectful of my decisions and ask me why I am doing what I am instead of giving me your version of right or wrong.
Thank You !
