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I like the mother's group thing I'm going to, the mothers there are very
sweet, open minded people and the child health nurses are great.
Although
I don't agree with some of the things being advocated that some of the
mothers are doing like controlled crying. But people are going to do
what they're going to do I guess.
I don't do group situations
well, I either talk too much or don't say anything. Sometimes I can
find a happy medium. I think I'm the odd one out there and not just coz
I'm the only constant Asian there (Tiny is the only sometimes green
eyed sometimes brown eyed olive skinned baby among the sea of fair
skinned blue eyed babies, there's occasionally a Chinese looking mother
and baby there too). I'm the only one that uses cloth nappies full
time, use the sling more often than the pram, and hates controlled
crying.
And I seem to have problems clicking with people. As I said, nice people. Problem is me.
There
was a funny baby communication thing happening today though, they were
all staring at each other, cooing on occasion. Was bloody cute. The
communication extended to group crying for all but three of them (Tiny,
Jemah who is the only girl in the group and another baby called Bailey).
Sounded like a tone deaf choir, but didn't last too long.
Partially
wish I got on better with them, maybe it's one of those things that
need time, maybe it's just not right for me. It's not for lack of
trying though. Ahh well. I'll enjoy the last few sessions and whatever
happens happens.