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@Marlana personally no I don't want to stop but I don't want people mad at me either an I was told that the knitted blankets were ok by my family
Mama, do what’s best for you and your baby. If your goal is to breastfeed until 6 months then do that. If YOU decide to switch to formula then do that. Do whatever you are comfortable with. MILs are always going to have an opinion (hell everybody will) doesn’t mean you have to take it. Also it seems like for your own mental, stop including her in certain things. She can know how baby is doing but the specifics aren’t really necessary in my opinion 🤷🏻♀️ You only need to make sure that you and baby girl are healthy that’s it. My MIL always put her input into stuff, I either don’t say anything at all back or just tell her thank you for your opinion but I’m doing to do what I want to do with my child and call it a day.
If you want to continue..go on, breastfeed is really good to the baby, here we still with breastfeed.. My baby is 8 mouths now, we start with food when she was 6 months. As I work all day I milk my breast milk every day and she drinks during the day in a cup, at night is our moment together breastfeed as long as she wants. She is healthy and smart. I want to keep until she's 2yo
My MIL did the same. But way earlier. I think mostly because she stopped early with my husband and also wanted to be and to take my daughter longer (which wouldn’t have happened anyways because we didn’t trust her). You breastfeed for as long as you want. She needs to mind her business. Your husband might have to be the one to tell her that, most MILs don’t listen to the DIL but might hear their own son
Girl, if you want to breastfeed, that's your choice. No one else's feelings matter when it comes to your baby. Any decision is between you, dad and doctor. If anyone else gets offended, that's their issue as it's non of their concern. Offering options when asked for is fine, but there isn't an expectation to do what they suggest. My baby is 14 months and she's still breastfeeding with solids. Ill probably continue until shes done. Breastfeeding has been the best and most convenient thing ever. So great for bonding! As long as baby is healthy and growing, do what you're wanting to do! Some people just don't get breastfeeding. It's so odd considering its natural. My MIL was completely shocked and confused as to why it was planning to breastfeed before baby came along.
@Shyanne Then don’t stop! I’m not sure why anyone would be mad at you for continuing to feed your baby. And if they get mad, ask them why? It’s such a comforting thing for baby, so no reason to stop if you don’t want to. My little dude is 13 months and is still breastfeeding.
@Marlana that looks like a teether remote. My son has the same one
@Mohannahas Ha ha oh that makes sense! 😂
Honestly hun, if you want to continue breastfeeding, continue with it. The doctor has said she is healthy and no reason to quit. Some MIL's will always have an opinion on something or the other. Do what is best for you and your little girl! 4 months in, you're doing amazing
Your boobs, your baby. She has no say in any of this. I'd ignore her completely.
I breastfed my son till he was 2 1/2 and wish I could’ve went longer 🤣 breastfeeding is an amazing thing. Also, why is she SO involved?
@Sally currently live with her an we are currently looking for a place with our income taxes
"I don't want people mad at me" Honey girl you're a mama now you do what's best for you and her and fuck what anyone else has to say about it? If you don't want to stop then THATS the choice you've already made it! Just say no I'm still breastfeeding bc there's no reason for me not to. Nowadays plenty of parents even strive to make it to age 2. You do qhats best for you, everyone's gonna have an opinion. Be more worried about if YOU would be mad at YOU for making a choice that wasn't what you wanted.
I understand that it might be difficult for you as you live with your MIL at the moment… but you are the mother of your child and you have the right to decide if you want to breastfeed until the little one is 6months, 1 year, 2 years or older. It has nothing to do with her. Thank her for her opinion but stick to what you want to do. Do not give in otherwise you might find yourself giving in to a lot more later down the line. If she is mad at you then that’s on her. You can’t please everyone. I breastfed my boy until he was 1. I found it so hard but I don’t regret it at all and I plan to do the same with my second when baby arrives.
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Stand your ground and stick to your goal. You're your daughters voice and your main job is to protect her. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. It's as simple as that
That’s silly. If you want to and can breastfeed then you should. It’s best for your baby!
It doesn't sound like she's telling you to stop. You said your dr recommended until 6 mths and she said if you want to stop now you can and if you want to keep going you can. It's your choice. If you want to continue, then continue. Someone is always going to have some bs to say about how you choose to parent. At the end of the day she's your baby and you will make decisions for her that you feel work for you guys. My little one is 2 next month and we still breastfeed. It's okay!
@C she has been making comments since I decided to breastfeed such as "your boobs wouldn't hurt if you formula fed" or "She might just be allergic to your breastmilk maybe it's time to switch to formula" , or " this will be a lot faster when you switch to formula"
Oh! Then nah. Please let her know that those comments aren't helping. Tell her you know that she means to supports you but those comments are hurtful because it feels like she's telling you to stop breastfeeding when that's not what you want to do. I'm sorry :(
It's your journey, not hers. Stuff her and her opinion.
I agree with the comments, she has no business having an opinion, but especially this opinion because it doesn’t even make sense? Breastfeeding is good for baby, 100% cheaper than formula, and mom wants to keep going? Who in their right mind would be against this??
Neither your MIL nor pediatrician should tell you whenever stop bf. That's your choice. Please stop telling things to your mil, she sounds controlling and you get to take your own decisions for you and baby
Do you want to stop? Breastfeeding is amazing for your baby, I would continue to do it for as long as you’re able! See a lactation consultant if you need support. Also, just remember nothing in the crib with baby before she is 1 (no blankets, no pillows, etc.) If you think she is cold, I would recommend a sleep sack. I like the Angel Dear sleep sacks (I wait till they have a sale). 🙂