Oh, how we adore our girl Pink! She’s fierce, she once had a dog named Fuzzy, and she seems to be an incredible mom. Plus, let’s be real—her hair is always on point. So when she recently posted a snapshot of herself enjoying a cup of decaf coffee in front of her microwave, dubbing it a “rest stop,” we totally felt her vibe. But, of course, in swooped the mommy shamers, armed with their proverbial judgment swords, ready to critique her every move.
At first glance, you’d think there’s nothing in that Instagram post to criticize. And honestly, even a second or third look reveals nothing offensive. But the Super Shamer Moms, who clearly need a hobby (maybe knitting or taking up Zumba?), came out in droves. Pink, who is expecting her second child, was simply trying to connect with fellow moms who just want a moment of peace while sipping their coffee. But the internet? Oh, it was not having it.
Here’s a taste of the comments that followed her post on Instagram and The Today Show’s Facebook page:
“Three doctors told me coffee is coffee, decaf or not…Feeding addictive stimulants to an unborn baby. Well, that’s your choice…I just stayed away from anything that may disturb my baby’s growth. My babies were worth it, they come first, always. But hey, no one’s place to judge (unless they don’t know you).”
First of all, we’re not quite sure how decaf qualifies as an “addictive stimulant,” but we appreciate that this commenter is advocating for personal choices about child-rearing. Apparently, her love for her kids is unmatched, while ours might be questionable. Good to know!
Then there’s the brilliant observation: “It’s one thing that she’s drinking coffee but the second thing is that she microwaves which kills all and everything in the milk if she uses milk is not good for the baby.” We’re going to go ahead and say that science might not back up that whole “microwaved milk harms fetuses” theory.
“How low is that microwave?” Because, you know, that’s where rich folks keep theirs. Mind your own kitchen, please!
And let’s not forget, “Can I give you a solid? Don’t microwave anything! All food/drinks lose their essence after microwaving for more than 60 seconds.” Well, thanks for that hot tip! But honestly, how does one expect busy moms to function without a microwave? We often eat our meals hours after our kids have finished theirs!
Pink, you do you! Sip your decaf and enjoy those few moments of peace. As for you mommy shamers, maybe keep your thoughts to yourself. If you started taking a dance class or exploring a new hobby, you’d be too busy to type out your judgments. And that would be a huge win for everyone.
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In summary, let’s celebrate our choices as parents and keep the judgment to a minimum. Pink is just trying to enjoy a moment of peace, and there’s no need for the internet mob to swoop in with their unsolicited opinions.