KSena's Journal

Na'aww that costume is so awesome! Kid's gonna have an awesome set of stories to tell when they grow up.

About bitch-mom. Face up to her. Don't be a bitch back, but stand your ground and put your point across. She's used to bulldozing over other new mothers, and saying stuff to get her own way so put your foot down and say, "Well, I'd like to get a word in edgeways. I researched this, and found out this, and I want to ask what /other/ people think." It sounds really bitchy, but sometimes, you just have to call them out on it. It might be that she's just used to being the top dog in the room, and being called on it is enough to stop it.

I'm not trying to advocate starting a fight, but just be your ususal honest self and cut it off at the knees. If she gets bitchy about it, say that you are a first time mother, but you are not fourteen and completely ignorant.

If she carries on, then say "Fine. If that's how you want to take it, that's okay. But I'm not standing here to be told I'm useless or weird for doing my research."

She's probably used to hanging out with new mothers who fawn over her for new information. It does make me wonder - why is she there, if she's a third time mom? Are these things mandatory? Or is it like a social thing as well? /confused.

I hope the other meetings are okay. Maybe you'd like to talk to the other new mom, and ask if she'd like to come along if she's still getting blindsided by Mrs Bitch?