I'm so suck of people calling me a stickler and getting cranky at me for not eating certain foods when preg ie soft cheese and all that what's it to them I'm not stopping them from eating it!
It's only 9 months Its not like I'm going forever without this foods
Grrrrr vent over lol
I had this too at first, "back in my day we didn't worry about all of that", "I ate it and my kids are fine", blah blah blah! I don't know what they think they will get out of criticising, they wouldn't say anything if you just didn't like those foods or were allergic.
Good on you for doing what you can to keep yourself and your baby healthy, especially given that "back in the day" they didn't know about bacteria and things in food like the do now. Plus, who wants to risk food poisoning on top of pregnancy anyway!
People just need to mind there own business. I am the opposite, I am relaxed in what I eat but often get the your should not eat this or that. Can't win either way and can't please everyone.
It is so rude, and none of their business at all... You're not hurting anyone, just giving your baby a better chance at a great start in life! Who could begrudge you that? People would have something to say if you smoked or drank, both of which are not recommended in pregnancy, just like some foods aren't. I'm sure most, if not all of us would applaud you for your decision sorry you're having to deal with people like that during such an exciting and personal journey!
You know what I say to people who say their children "turned out fine"? "I want my child to turn out exceptional, stop lowering the bar."
You are right - your baby, your choice. There are bigger things in the world to worry about over who's eating liver and brie from the salad bar. Good for you for doing what you believe to be best and stuff those who didn't make those choices.
I'm the same as Kazzo, relaxed about what I eat and get people berating me. You truly cannot please everyone, and frankly you don't need to.
Eating/not eating soft cheese - there are worse things we could do! Smoking & drinking come to mind. You don't have to explain yourself at all to these people.
Sorry I don't know what you could say back, cause I'm relaxed with the food thing and haven't dealt with anyone who anointed themselves to be my doctor.
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sorry you're having to deal with people like that during such an exciting and personal journey!
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