So much for rushing to a impromptu gathering out of goodwill. After all the trouble of finding parking lot, and much effort to end the previous event. Emme was crying badly the moment we stepped into the restaurant. Hubby and I were so busy pacifying her while feeding her.
Finally we had a breather, I got this comment from someone.
❝ Big size doesn't mean good. Later her motor skills will be affected, due to clumsiness. ❞
Faked through the half hour socializing.
Right before the gathering dispersed, I got another comment from another person.
❝ Look! Pig trotter! ❞, holding on Emme's left thigh.
Don't know if I am PMS or what, my tears started to drop secretly while pushing Emme back to the car. The moment I board the car, I burst into tears. I never thought that Emme can be this sensible at her age! Instead of her usual jumping and hyperactivity, she hugged me at my tummy, looking up to my face innocently.
Baby Emme, thank you so much! Mama loves u so much!
To the first someone: Even though you might not have the intention of sarcasm, you hurt me deeply. I perceived myself as a modern mummy, I know clearly that over chubby doesn't mean good or healthy! I was once terribly obese (member of TAF club, aka Trim and Fit club for those who are overweight) and I know all the shit of people calling me names. Would I be this stupid to land my own flesh and blood in such state? I know that your daughter was petite, but please don't use her as a benchmark as how a five month infant should look like. We feed our baby girl when she is hungry BUT NOT STUFFING HER LIKE A GOOSE! Every baby develops differently. If her health is jeopardized by her size, my hubby and I will be the first to be concerned, not you. We have already sought advice by doctors and nurses. And there is no such thing as obesity in infant stage.
To the second someone: I know that you are jokingly making such comment, but this stabs me in my heart. How will you feel if I say that your leg looks like pig trotter or belly looks like pork belly? I hope you can put yourself in others' first before making comment that is supposed to be joke.
I want to strongly emphasize that baby growth cannot be controlled; baby growth is NOT an application that can be edited programmatically.
