Am I a grinch?

hey there miss grinch! lol

I have kids, but I get where you are coming from. It provides a distraction from work and when someone who is working is trying to take their break it is nice to have a moment of peace. I really don't know what to tell you to do about it unless you are able to take your break away from where this may be going on, and what are the kids doing there anyway???

Sorry I know that wasn't very helpful. :flowerforyou:

I think it all depends on how much you like children. I don't have children, but I love to see other people's. Those babies crack me up:laugh: I'm going to guess that the majority of folks, especially the ladies in your office love to see the new babies, especially if their's are growing. Mommies love to see and hold babies. You are entitiled to your vent....

I gotta say, since I've had two and would love to have more some day, there's nothing better than getting to show that baby off -that you've dragged around for 9 months, threw up countless times, gained 40 lbs, gotten horrid strech marks you dare not speak of, had numerous ultrasounds because of problem A B & C! ETC!
Believe me, after all the problems I had with both mine it was great to get them OUT, know they are healthy and then get all the happiness of showing them off!!! LOL:bigsmile:

You are NOT alone though, I know there are countless women who DO feel this way.
Don't worry! You're really young, if you want kids- you've got time! :bigsmile:

edit// Also, if they are on maternity leave from their work- than yeah- I wouldn't have issue with them bringing in the baby for a moment to show off, but not all day every day. (Altho icandoit I don't mean you!! Your situation was different) :bigsmile:

Hi mehughes,
I'm childless and in my late 40's. No chance of ever having babies unless I adopt. No chance of that either as I'm single. But you know, I enjoy children whether they are from my coworkers or friends. I take joy in letting my friend show them off, my friends are very proud of their family and they should be. I certainly understand your longing for a family yourself, but think about the day that you will be able to show off your own family to your friends, you would want them to react positively. Yes, life throws us curve balls and we don't always have what we want, but we need to make the best of it and don't take the joy away from someone who have them. Believe me I understand much more than you know...you, at least still have the chance of having your own children, you are young and beautiful. I, however will never have that chance due to medical issues, but when it's your turn, I'll be happy for you. :flowerforyou:

Remember, they are not there to hurt you with their children, they just want to share their joy.

"Am I a grinch?"

Yes, but it's okay. Revel in you Grinchdom. Embrace your Grinchitude.

I don't like kids at work either. I generally don't like other people's kids anywhere. I'm not rude about it, I just eat lunch at my desk that day or otherwise extract myself from the situation. It's just me. I have one and I love him dearly but I try not to impose him on others if at all possible.

If that's you in your avatar, you're young and pretty and have more than enough time to find a mate and have children, if that's what you want. There is no rule that says that you have to have kids by the time you turn 30, or 40 for that matter so you have plenty of time. Don't rush it. Love found me when I least expected it and was least prepared to deal with it, but it happened and it's wonderful.

I'm very glad we waited until we were older to have kids. We are more established and settled so there will be less moving around to do. We make more money than we did in our 20's so we can be better providers without having to sacrifice. Plus, we' re more appreciative of the little things than when we were younger.

I'm a step mommy, so I'm half childless and half mommy( none of my own tho)
But I agree with you- Kids dont belong at work. Its a place of business and yes, I agree that its hard to leave babies/kiddies at home, but really! If you want to spend more time with your kiddies, then work part time.
I think its a good idea to seperate home/family and work as much as possible. That's what my theory is.

P.S. I dont think youre a grinch- If you are then I probably am too. I cant even fathom the idea of having kids in my office. No way!!

All good responses.

I'm of the same opinion as lockedcj7 -- I don't like other people's kids much anywhere. Not infants, anyway.

I am very sympathetic to the plight of working mothers without daycare. I would never ever look down my nose on someone for bringing a child to work out of necessity, and I would attempt to support that parent in every way I could. Also, I have nothing against a coworker bringing their child in for a quick stroll around the office. It doesn't disturb anybody, really.

What I think is weird, and out of place, is when a large group of coworkers who are all on mat leave come in and settle down in our lunchroom for the afternoon and turn the damn place into a daycare centre. It just makes me nauseous, and I daren't say anything for fear of being branded the office witch and summarily drowned.

I do agree that if a large group forms during lunch then that can be vey inappropriate. However, I do think that lunch with your child every now and then is a special treat. Heidi:flowerforyou:
This is an interesting and daring topic. Thanks for posting. It's nice to talk about something other than the fact that I am not losing weight.

No not a grinch you just have an opinion and and preferences as do most of us on one topic or another.......Maybe they should meet outside th work place to oogle the baby?

dd

wow....

Maybe others enjoy seeing the babies. I have 2 children and I "showed" them off ~ not to rub it in anyones face but becasue I was proud and a happy mother...I still am.

Well said