So there is this Buzzfeed video going around (there is ALWAYS a Buzzfeed video going around), "Here are the types of Moms you meet". It's hysterical, but also sad. I am glad there is a sense of humor about the pervasive mommy culture that exists in our times, but really? It's like World War V being a woman and being a mother sometimes. There is a constant competition and judgement. How natural are you? How long did you breastfeed? Did you breastfeed? What Are your views on breastfeeding? YOU'RE BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC??? Ewww please cover up.....And that's just breastfeeding.... Don't get me started on which diapers you use, when you're child hit their milestones, are you enough of a helicopter mom, is everything you feed your child free range, organic, home cooked, sugar free, gluten free, nut free.....how about just free for those of us trying to make ends meet???
Why did I just write a huge run on paragraph with improper punctuation AND why can't we just support each other as women and mothers? Something to think about while we self righteously judge our fellow woman who vaccinates or does not vaccinate her child, while we self righteously proclaim our feeding, clothing and child rearing practices to be superior. Anyway, rant over for now.