New mum receives ‘outrageous’ note from neighbour
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We’re sure many of you know the ups and downs of raising little ones, including the sleepless nights thanks to a crying baby. A baby's cry is a powerful and natural form of communication, but, as is the case in this story, it can sometimes even cause distress to neighbours.
A Sydney-based mother of a 15-month-old boy discovered a note tucked under her apartment door that complained about her baby's cries—the ones that had been keeping not just her but apparently the neighbours awake too.
Let's face it; babies cry for various reasons, including hunger, tiredness, need for comfort, or a dirty diaper change. An experienced parent would know that soothing a child's cries isn't always as easy as it seems.
But it seems this neighbour had reached their limit, stating the baby's cries had been 'very disturbing'. The note pleaded with the mother to find a solution to her son's crying, which the neighbour claimed had been going on for 'the past six months’.
'Please find a solution. We need our sleep as much as you do. I am sure [the] residents who are closer to you feel the same,' the note continued.
Motherhood is already challenging enough, especially with a sick child in the picture. The Sydney mum had taken her son out from daycare for three weeks as he struggled with a cough and blocked nose. Understandably, the young boy's condition made nights harder, waking up every two hours due to his symptoms.
Adding the anonymous note to the equation only compounded this mother's stress.
Taking to a social media page for mums, she aired her frustrations and sought support in dealing with this unfortunate situation. 'This week has been especially rough,' she said, adding, 'I just don't know how to deal with the situation.'
However, the community of experienced parents on the online forum echoed the supportive spirit of a good neighbourhood.
They called out the neighbour for the 'harassment', branding it as 'selfish' and 'ignorant'. Fellow mums also provided advice and shared ways to help her son feel better during his sickness.
'Baby crying is normal,' one commenter said in defence of the concerned mother.
Another suggested leaving earplugs for the neighbour, stating, 'I absolutely feel like being petty and sticking [the note] up on my building's notice board, pinning some earplugs and writing “here's your solution”.'
Those who may remember the trials of raising little ones more clearly can empathise with the Sydney mum's plight. As the saying goes, 'it takes a village to raise a child' – offering a helping hand, a listening ear, or even a tad of understanding can go a long way!
Members, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this story. Have you encountered similar situations with crying babies causing challenges for both parents and neighbours? Please share your opinions with us in the comments section below. Additionally, if you have any tips or suggestions on handling these situations effectively, we encourage you to share them as well. Your insights and advice are greatly appreciated!
A Sydney-based mother of a 15-month-old boy discovered a note tucked under her apartment door that complained about her baby's cries—the ones that had been keeping not just her but apparently the neighbours awake too.
Let's face it; babies cry for various reasons, including hunger, tiredness, need for comfort, or a dirty diaper change. An experienced parent would know that soothing a child's cries isn't always as easy as it seems.
Last weekend, the mother of the 15-month-old boy discovered an anonymous note (depicted in the picture) that had been discreetly placed under her door in her Sydney apartment. Source: SydneyMumsGroup/Facebook
But it seems this neighbour had reached their limit, stating the baby's cries had been 'very disturbing'. The note pleaded with the mother to find a solution to her son's crying, which the neighbour claimed had been going on for 'the past six months’.
'Please find a solution. We need our sleep as much as you do. I am sure [the] residents who are closer to you feel the same,' the note continued.
Motherhood is already challenging enough, especially with a sick child in the picture. The Sydney mum had taken her son out from daycare for three weeks as he struggled with a cough and blocked nose. Understandably, the young boy's condition made nights harder, waking up every two hours due to his symptoms.
Adding the anonymous note to the equation only compounded this mother's stress.
The mother shared her frustrations online after a difficult time with her toddler, who was dealing with a cough and blocked nose. Photo by Phil Nguyen
Taking to a social media page for mums, she aired her frustrations and sought support in dealing with this unfortunate situation. 'This week has been especially rough,' she said, adding, 'I just don't know how to deal with the situation.'
However, the community of experienced parents on the online forum echoed the supportive spirit of a good neighbourhood.
They called out the neighbour for the 'harassment', branding it as 'selfish' and 'ignorant'. Fellow mums also provided advice and shared ways to help her son feel better during his sickness.
'Baby crying is normal,' one commenter said in defence of the concerned mother.
Another suggested leaving earplugs for the neighbour, stating, 'I absolutely feel like being petty and sticking [the note] up on my building's notice board, pinning some earplugs and writing “here's your solution”.'
Those who may remember the trials of raising little ones more clearly can empathise with the Sydney mum's plight. As the saying goes, 'it takes a village to raise a child' – offering a helping hand, a listening ear, or even a tad of understanding can go a long way!
Members, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this story. Have you encountered similar situations with crying babies causing challenges for both parents and neighbours? Please share your opinions with us in the comments section below. Additionally, if you have any tips or suggestions on handling these situations effectively, we encourage you to share them as well. Your insights and advice are greatly appreciated!
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