in August 2024 Babies 🇺🇸

MIL

Would you be offended if your mil bought formula for the house.. we live in their basement apartment and I ebf for the most part, (besides when they’re pumped) they always want to bottle feed her and say she’s hungry when she’s upstairs. And I try to pump for the freezer for if I’m not able to breast feed meaning when she is left with her dad or GMA to babysit.. Last night I didn’t have any frozen milk so I took her to feed her… my mil then texts us and says she bought formula for upstairs pantry just in case they or we need it . Should I be offended? Or just let it go… I think they think I’m having trouble with supply because sometimes I get worried but I’ve only ever said that to my fiancé, and my mother .

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Uhm well if you don't want to use formula then I wouldn't be happy. I'd tell her she can keep it for emergencies... like if you get hurt and hospitalized or something but otherwise no it's not going to be used. I don't do formula because we really don't need it

Yeaaaa I would be livid and my family knows that. I've made it very clear. My girl is EBF, but I'll pump for bottles. Never has had formula but I do have formula for an emergency along with frozen milk.

Yes, if you don’t feed formula you don’t feed formula. That’s not up to anyone but you to decide

I’d very much be upset if it was clear I didn’t want to use formula and was having no trouble with breastfeeding- latching, supply, etc.

Yeah I wouldn’t be happy, I would tell her it isn’t to be used at all and I would pay pretty close attention to if they give it behind your back

Yes! Like why … now you’re crossing a line smhf

Yes!! I would tell her she isn't allowed to give the baby any formula without my permission. And like someone else mentioned, I'd keep an eye to make sure she isn't feeding her formula behind your back.

My question is are you fine with MIL feeding LO formula at any time and as often as she sees fit? My mother is just like this! they are new to being Grandmas and sometimes that motherly instincts wants to kick in even though it not their place. I would cut her a break. But I would tell her something like.. If you think she’s hungry bring her to me and I’ll feed her. If you give LO formula my supply will reduce and breastmilk is the healthiest option for baby. If you want to give her formula and I’m not there, please call me first.

I absolutely hate this. I don’t formula feed and I constantly have to hear everyone’s failed stories with breastfeeding like they are jealous that I am??? Just because you breastfeed doesn’t mean you need to make a supply but I don’t always pump either like once a week maybe and that’s enough. I’m tired of hearing “you should give him formula to keep him more full to sleep at night” like NO thank you. If ur bf and they bought formula it’s ignorant honestly.

Especially with the fact not all formulas go good with bf babies tummies.

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