u/Cute_Cucumber_735

Not sure if I’m being overly sensitive but I finally got around to seeing a psych to discuss some things that have come up postpartum as they do. During the session there were a few things said that I have been left ruminating over and getting more and more annoyed about.

1. When we were discussing sleep issues, psych said that co-sleeping was more natural and babies don’t thrive being away from parents. When I said that we had tried co-sleeping and it didn’t work for us I was met with what I felt was a little judgement.
2. When discussing sharing the load with partner, psych made the point over and over that I needed to make sure I thank and praise him whenever he does anything that he agreed to do. Obviously I thank my partner and he thanks me, but also if you’ve agreed to do something do I need to get my sticker chart out?
3. Tiny, but psych argued with me about how going on a walk alone was the same as going with baby. Like why did I need to explain that while it’s enjoyable, it’s very much not the same as leaving the house alone. And it’s not uncommon that a baby would get restless after an hour in a pram??

Writing these all out I realise that I actually agree with a lot of the points somewhat, but I think all of them together has left me feeling a bit shit. So am I being sensitive or am I warranted in being annoyed?

Edit: thanks everyone for not making me feel like I was alone in being annoyed about this! Unfortunately the psych I was originally seeing at the clinic had left and this was the only alternative at the times I could attend, so new clinic it is!