Updated: Dec. 15, 2016
Originally Published: Dec. 6, 2016
We can all agree that nothing brings out the critics quite like a celebrity mom enjoying her coffee. Enter Jessie, a fierce and fabulous singer-songwriter who recently posted a snapshot of herself relishing a cup of decaf coffee while lounging in front of her microwave. She dubbed it her “rest stop,” and like any relatable mom, we thought, “You go, girl!” But apparently, the mommy shamers couldn’t let it slide and jumped on their keyboards faster than you can say “decaf.”
At first glance, Jessie’s post seems harmless. And it is. But that’s not how the internet works, especially when it comes to the self-appointed judges of motherhood. You know the type—those moms with a strong penchant for typing out unsolicited opinions when they could probably benefit from, say, a knitting class or even a little Zumba.
Jessie, who happens to be pregnant with her second child, shared her moment of peace and coffee commiseration with fellow moms who understand the struggle of stealing brief moments of enjoyment amidst the chaos of parenthood. However, the internet was quick to pounce. Here’s a taste of some of the commentary from her Instagram and comments on a popular morning show’s Facebook page:
“Three doctors told me coffee is coffee, decaf or not… You’re feeding addictive stimulants to an unborn baby. I just stayed away from anything that might disturb my baby’s growth. My babies come first, always.”
Wow, thanks, mom. While we appreciate your concern, calling decaf an “addictive stimulant” seems a stretch, but hey, everyone has their own parenting philosophy, right?
“It’s one thing that she’s drinking coffee, but microwaving it? That kills everything in the milk!”
Look, we’re pretty sure science doesn’t back that claim about “microwaved milk being bad for fetuses.”
“Why is the microwave so low?”
Because, dear commenters, that’s the standard for millionaires. Seriously, mind your own kitchen!
“Can I give you a solid? Don’t microwave anything! All food/drinks lose their essence after microwaving for more than 60 seconds.”
Well, great! How do you expect a busy mom to function without a microwave? We barely have time to eat, let alone wait for the oven to heat up!
Jessie, you keep doing you! Savor your decaf coffee. And to the mommy shamers out there, maybe keep your judgments to yourself. If you’re feeling that restless, try some dancing or pick up a new hobby. After all, there are better ways to spend your time than critiquing other moms!
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Summary: Jessie’s recent post about enjoying decaf coffee sparked the ire of mommy shamers who felt compelled to criticize her choices. Despite their judgment, Jessie’s moment of self-care resonates with many moms who understand the need for a breather amidst parenthood chaos.