Argh!

Three months ago, I gave birth to my second beautiful baby boy. Since then, I have been trying my best to focus on the blessings in my life (like the little man sleeping in my arms) and not to dwell on the other stuff.

That being said, I'm no saint - and occasionally I need to vent. Like now.

First, the baby-related vents. None of which are about my little lovebug, of course. No, I am talking about the morons who inhabit this Earth for the sole purpose of making stupid remarks. So, without further ado:

1. Yes, my baby cries. He's a baby.
2. Yes, he stops crying when I hold him.
3. No, he doesn't want you to hold him.
4. Yes, he is a big boy.
5. Just because he is crying doesn't mean he is hungry.
6. No, he does not take a pacifier. (That comment is especially rich, considering all of the comments I received because Harrison did take one.)
7. No, you cannot touch him, Mrs. Stranger-at-the-mall.
8. No, he does not have nipple confusion. He's not confused at all - he just doesn't want the nipple on the bottle you are trying to give him.

And about the breastfeeding - it's going great, but with it brings a new set of stupid comments. Yes, I breastfeed. I plan on doing it until Elijah weans himself - or until he starts driving, whatever comes first (kidding!). No, I am not anti-formula. Yes, it is possible to breastfeed and be a working mom. Yes, I pump at work.

And about work - I had to go in one day last week for training, and now I am back in the office for half-days over the next two weeks. Yes, I am happy to be back at work - in the sense that I am happy to have a job in this crappy economy, I am happy that I have a job that I actually like, I am happy to see my friends at work, and I am happy to get paid. Would I rather be at ome snuggling with my crying, breastfed baby? Of course!

And finally, if you are ever tempted to start a sentence with, "I probably shouldn't tell you this, but..." - don't.

Any more questions?