"You look good holding a baby"

GOD HOW I EFFING HATE THAT PHRASE.

What is the point of that phrase?

Is there anyone who looks BAD holding a baby?

Is there anyone out there who holds a baby and people say- "Oh boy, you look really bad holding that baby- you shouldn't have any" ?

Is it possible to look bad holding a baby?

I don't get it. What does that mean?

I don't look good in yellow, I don't look good with short hair, I look good in a dress, I look good holding a martini... but how does a baby become an accessory that you either look good or bad with??

I hear it all the time- and I just want to scream- "I am not having any, I dont' want any and you saying I look GOOD holding this baby is not going to change my mind"

Seriously- do people have social defects???

Re: "You look good holding a baby"

I look good holding a beer

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OMG, I almost started a post with the same title.

and

Posted by Mici C

I look good holding a beer

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You look good for paying it's college tuition.

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Posted by Mici C

I look good holding a beer

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Thanks for this topic!! I have been told that many times.. What am I sopposed to say back!! Geez!!!!

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I look funny holding a baby ! Quite uncomfortable actually lol

I've only held my one friends kids.....I usually say no when someone asks me if I want to hold their baby.

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Posted by imas98

I look funny holding a baby ! Quite uncomfortable actually lol

I've only held my one friends kids.....I usually say no when someone asks me if I want to hold their baby.

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Posted by anonttcer

Posted by imas98

I look funny holding a baby ! Quite uncomfortable actually lol

I've only held my one friends kids.....I usually say no when someone asks me if I want to hold their baby.

Next time someone asks me to hold a baby I am going to hold it away from my body with my arms outstretched... and then I'll say- "So do I look good holding a baby?"

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my boss just had his second child and he goes Ohhh hold him and I just looked at him and I said "sure i will hold them then drop him and his head."

I am all for kids but as I am sure you all agree enough all ready - just because you think your kids are AMAZING doesn't make me want to spawn anytime yet.

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Posted by anonttcer

Posted by Mici C

I look good holding a beer

I heart you as well!
I too look good holding a beer- so maybe we should open a brewery??


And by the way your "baby" in your avatar is PRECIOUS!!!

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Posted by DirtyBlonde

OMG, I almost started a post with the same title.

and

Posted by Mici C

I look good holding a beer

I heart you

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Or the other: You seem like a ntaural with the baby.
Because I am artificial without one???

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I'm ahead of you - I WON'T hold a baby

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Posted by imas98

I look funny holding a baby ! Quite uncomfortable actually lol

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Posted by Mici C

I look good holding a beer

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Posted by anonttcer

Posted by BJandDan

Posted by anonttcer
Is there anyone who looks BAD holding a baby?

Just throwing it out there.........
IMAGE

OMG PIMP!

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Warning: response from a mom (but one who got that remark for MANY years).

I used to say, and I still feel, "no one looks good with baby vomit on them." If anyone says you do, it's a lie. And they all vomit, even my precious!

I've also said things like, "Since when is a baby an accessory," and "if looks are my top priority, I'll just have some plastic surgery."

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Posted by anonttcer

Posted by Kerie-is-so-very

Warning: response from a mom (but one who got that remark for MANY years).

I used to say, and I still feel, "no one looks good with baby vomit on them." If anyone says you do, it's a lie. And they all vomit, even my precious!

I've also said things like, "Since when is a baby an accessory," and "if looks are my top priority, I'll just have some plastic surgery."

Love all of these!! I am going to use some of these next time!

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Posted by Kerie-is-so-very

Posted by anonttcer

Posted by Kerie-is-so-very

Warning: response from a mom (but one who got that remark for MANY years).

I used to say, and I still feel, "no one looks good with baby vomit on them." If anyone says you do, it's a lie. And they all vomit, even my precious!

I've also said things like, "Since when is a baby an accessory," and "if looks are my top priority, I'll just have some plastic surgery."

Love all of these!! I am going to use some of these next time!

See, that's why I want to come to this board sometimes. I have a son now and there is nothing I would not do for him. However, I was both single and childless for a very good part of my adult life. In addition to that, I am one of those people who tries so hard to see all sides of an issue. Also, I still hear my share of rude remarks. The one I hate right now is when people tell me that they are glad that I am finally happy. I WAS NOT UNHAPPY BEFORE AND I NEVER SAID I WAS!!!!! I moved in a new direction when it was right for me. There is no more to it than that. I might not have more children, and I have to brace myself for a whole new round of comments about "only having one."