OH BABY
Everyone keeps commenting on the size of my baby but it gets really annoying when they find out his age
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A WOMAN has shared her annoyance at people constantly commenting on the size of her baby, especially when they find out how old he is.
The mum revealed that she finds it hurtful that people feel the need to comment on the size of her baby, and admitted that she herself is concerned by the rate of his growth.
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Taking to Reddit, the mum shared that her baby was born very small, and is still very tiny now that he is almost one.
“It's particularly annoying when they express huge shock at his age", she said.
"I appreciate it is probably my own insecurity as I have been worried about his growth, but it just seems unnecessary to point something like that out.”
The mum then wondered if mums with large babies also have the same problems.
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She said: "Maybe mums of big babies have the opposite problem, but in my experience big babies are always considered to be 'thriving'.”
Mums littered the comments section with their thoughts, and many sharing their support.
One person, who also has a small baby said: "Mine’s two I'm over it.
"She's small but mighty and more advanced than others. Take the win and enjoy less clothing shopping lol!”
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A second person said: "I always had this with my daughter as she was tiny.
“I often had people commenting on how she was too young to be having solids and the lady in Clarks told me she was too small for shoes until I took her out of her pram and she stood up.”
I fell pregnant the first time I had sex & had babies at 14 & 16 - people assume I’m on benefits but you can’t even get them that young
A third chimed in: "I know exactly what you mean.
"My daughter was premature and I had to take her into hospital for a check up when she was not even five pounds in weight.
“Some woman leaned over and breathed right in her face, 'she's like a little DOLLY!' I was so mad. People need to stop and think!”
However, others suggested that the woman shouldn't take the comments so personally.
What causes premature births?
Preterm birth, defined as childbirth occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, poses significant health risks for the baby. The earlier a baby is born, the greater the risks, with those born before 28 weeks facing the most severe complications. These babies often require intensive medical care and may suffer from long-term health issues such as developmental delays, respiratory problems, and vision or hearing impairments.
Medical advancements have improved the survival rates of preterm infants, even those born extremely early. However, the likelihood of survival and the extent of health complications are closely linked to the gestational age at birth. Babies born between 28 and 32 weeks have a better prognosis than those born before 28 weeks, but they still face challenges and may need ongoing medical support.
Parents of preterm babies should be prepared for a potentially lengthy hospital stay and a range of possible health concerns. Early intervention and specialized care can improve outcomes, but it is crucial to monitor the child’s development closely. Understanding the risks and being informed about the necessary medical care can help parents support their preterm infant's health and development effectively.
One person said: "But babies are small.
“All of them. It's one of the few attributes a baby even has and when one is put in a situation where it might be polite to acknowledge a baby, saying 'oh aren't they little?' is just standard small talk.
"A bit like 'oh isn't the weather nice/chilly/wet today'.
“What's the alternative? 'Oh look at how bald they are' just doesn't work as well."
Agreeing, a second person said: “I think often people just like to engage with parents about babies and children so pick something they can mention to start up a conversation.”
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Sharing advice, another woman said: "Reply with, ‘great things come in small packages’ and leave it at that."
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