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DP trying to BF the baby....

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MadBannersAndCopPorn · 10/04/2014 10:12

That's just it really, I walked into the room after being downstairs for half an hour or so and DP was slumped over the baby in a funny position. He had no top on and looked like he was trying to BF her- in fact I'm pretty sure he was.
I said to him- "Are you trying to breastfeed our daughter?" and his response was "She's my baby too". He wouldn't entertain any more conversation on the subject- so I left it.
Honestly though- is that a bit weird? Has he crossed a line? Is it funny? Was he just being resourceful? I genuinely don't know how to feel about this... Haven't spoken to anyone else about it in RL

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Isthereanyhope · 11/04/2014 17:07

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MoreBeta · 11/04/2014 20:59

MadBanners - I read your post about what your DH said.

I rings very true to me. DW didn't BF for long and we used formula in a bottle obviously. There is something special about feeding a baby. Its not so great at 3 am when you are hallucinating with tiredness but it something that made me feel connected to both our children when they were babies.

Interesting, that your DP said he felt 'a bit useless'. I think his 'she's my baby too' was a very visceral statement.

Well done for getting this sorted.

Pollaidh · 12/04/2014 20:39

NCT breastfeeding classes told us men could try. We were a bit surprised.

Odaat · 12/04/2014 21:02

Okaaaay then....

BigRedBall · 12/04/2014 21:53

Tell your HV

Super HV to the rescuue!!

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