Oh I just found this thread and have been reading it, wavering between horror at the stories and PSML at some of your responses. What a nerve of those GPs! Grr! I've always had a tough time (through infertility and pregnancy) with other people's 'advice' and opinions that flow forth! I didn't realise it's about to start all over again with #2 child! Doh!

I have had troubles with ppl's commentary on our parenting...my question is... What do you do when people come to STAY?

We've just moved interstate and in the next 2 months have 2 lots of friends (CCers) and one MIL (Argh the worst) coming to stay. And yes, we're cosleeping, BFing, cloth nappy crazies. It's the co-sleeping that kills people I reckon. And that I stay with him till he goes to sleep for his sleeps. But we really are generally happy that way...I DON"T want to enter into it, I'm NOT interested in their comment or discussion and I don't know how to avoid it when they are staying in our house!
I'm so stressed about the visits.

BUT. I think I'll have to write out some of your responses and be brave

On a diff note...I don't get why anyone cares if your DS's have long hair? WTF? I honestly can't get my head around why it matters?

Anyway I'm mulling over a response that isn't entirely rude but makes the point, if i come up with it I'll let ya know But I love the idea of turning the question back> i think that's a goer (although for my MIL I might need something much more pointed)...


Oh one more thing. I don't like saying "it's cause I'm lazy" because that just gives them even more sense of righteousness. PLUS gentle parenting is anything but lazy days!