To have been a bit annoyed about this (Bfeeding) comment

[FoamingBathBoak]

Pregnant with DC1 and due any day now.

Met with a friend who has 2DDs for coffee. Talking about life with a newborn and the obstacles, she looks me in the eye and says "breastfeeding can be hard, but you need to persevere no matter how difficult it gets"

Didn't think it was really any of her business to dictate this to me. Also, she has bf her two with only some minor hiccups, all quickly resolved, so easy for her to say

I didn't say anything, just nodded, but feel a little bit cross about it now

MrsV spot on!
I spent far too long doubting my decisions and thinking we were 'doing it wrong', what a waste of energy! I can brush it all off now, but in the first year, with PND as well, it was so draining!

OP you'll be given everyone's opinion of everything from what nappies to use, to what to start weaning with, and all because 'it worked for my babies' - best to develop a thick skin and take all these nuggets of parenting wisdom with a pinch of salt, because the next person you see will advise the exact opposite. Aaaaargh!

When I had my DS, I got a two-page letter of advice from a friend I barely knew. My point is everyone has been on their own 'journey' with something baby-related and everyone therefore feels qualified to advise when they perceive they can be helpful/relevant. It's an emotive experience. It's never appreciated though, we all want find our own way with our unique problems and challenges. A friend of mine (on her second now) shared a concern with me the other day that she knows I've been through...I'll wait until she asks...