Ridiculous behavior at school with another Mom
My first Mom friend at my kids elementary school has turned out to be quite a peice of work. Known her since my 6ro was 2, our kids went to preschool together. My daughter then joined the local elementary school last year, where her kids also attend so we would get together often after school to have the kids play. I felt comfortable with our friendship and finally opened up a bit (I'm a closed book unless I feel I really know someone and this is exactly why). I discovered this year from a newer friend who was also friends with her, that she was sharing my personal business and even eith false statements. So disappointing. I waited a few months before saying anything because I needed time to process feeling frustrated. When I finally did address it, this Mom owned it and seemed remorseful. I saw her yesterday at school pick up, smiled and said hi to her and her youngest kid. She was standing with a few other Moms and completely ignored me and touched her kid when he went to say hi back. He wasn't allowed to speak to me??
The level of manipulation was astounding. To any outsider, it would appear I had done something wrong and she was a victim?? I have never spoken badly about this Mom, even after realizing she was never actually a friend. I know it's a waste of my energy to want those who saw this interaction to know the truth, and I'm sure this new dynamic is going to continue playing out. I need to protect my peace but how do I handle this moving forward? I have no idea what she is even saying about me now but the idea that I could be portrayed in any further mistruths really bothers me. She had a falling out with another Mom this year so I know that she specifically tells her children not to speak to this former friend, has even made statements to her kids at school, in front of others like "Don't speak to her. She is mean." & now I'm getting the same treatment. This level of behavior is insane. I don't understand why she would apply this mean girl behavior to me as well? Is there anything I should do or say the next time this happens?
At my wits end
As much as I love baby cuddles my mental health is really taking a toll, I’m not one for sitting in the house all day and it’s become apparent my lg won’t settle at all anywhere else, I’ve been out every day this week and she just will not settle in the car, pram anything, I’ve tried everything - making sure she’s fed, burped, changed, she wakes up the minute I put her in the pram/car seat, she settles briefly with movement (in the car) but then wakes up the minute I stop and I don’t know what to do anymore, she does settle in the carrier sometimes but not every time. Currently trialing gaviscon for reflux but I don’t know what it could be, she tends to be very unsettled at any point she’s awake through the day also to the point where she’s just on me constantly, sleeps on me, however on a night sleeps in her crib fine so I’m just really confused!! Has anyone else got this issue and can shed any light on what it could be
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