Wow, so this just happened in my office about 10 minutes ago. I sit in a back office that I share with one other woman, you have to go through our office to go to the supply closet. We were discussing the Iparty incident and BF laws. BTW, my DS is 14 mo. The following is the dialogue that occured:
Me & A: Discussing NIP
C: Why would you want to NIP uncovered anyway?
Me: Because my child is hungry
C: But why wouldn't you want to cover up his head?
Me: Because he would NEVER tolerate that
C: Well, I just don't know....you know the other thing I think is a bit extreme is when people nurse beyond a year, I think at that point it's just getting a little bit silly.
Me: OK (I would normally start to spout information about BF but had to shut up so I didn't start a fight and lose my job)
--My office mate walks to the front of the office
--Two minutes later C walks back in to my office (you guessing that someone reminded her of my DS's age??)
C: I just remembered that your DS is older than one year, I hope I didn't offend you (VERY half-heartedly)
Me: That's ok C, this is a very hot topic and everyone is entitled to their opinion, I just rest assured in the knowledge that I'm giving my child the best start to life that I feel I can. (Saying this as she has already turned to walk out the door)
I want to EXPLODE!!!
I meant what I said, she is entitled to her opinion but she inserted herself in someone else's conversation!!!! It's not like I invited her to join in and asked her what she thought about the topic. How would you mommas have handled this situation? I got so flustered that I kind of clammed up and tried to keep the peace. I wish I could have thought more quickly of a way to diplomatically give her the facts.
Me & A: Discussing NIP
C: Why would you want to NIP uncovered anyway?
Me: Because my child is hungry
C: But why wouldn't you want to cover up his head?
Me: Because he would NEVER tolerate that
C: Well, I just don't know....you know the other thing I think is a bit extreme is when people nurse beyond a year, I think at that point it's just getting a little bit silly.
Me: OK (I would normally start to spout information about BF but had to shut up so I didn't start a fight and lose my job)
--My office mate walks to the front of the office
--Two minutes later C walks back in to my office (you guessing that someone reminded her of my DS's age??)
C: I just remembered that your DS is older than one year, I hope I didn't offend you (VERY half-heartedly)
Me: That's ok C, this is a very hot topic and everyone is entitled to their opinion, I just rest assured in the knowledge that I'm giving my child the best start to life that I feel I can. (Saying this as she has already turned to walk out the door)
I want to EXPLODE!!!
I meant what I said, she is entitled to her opinion but she inserted herself in someone else's conversation!!!! It's not like I invited her to join in and asked her what she thought about the topic. How would you mommas have handled this situation? I got so flustered that I kind of clammed up and tried to keep the peace. I wish I could have thought more quickly of a way to diplomatically give her the facts.
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