Am I being over sensitive??

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Took the baby into work today, (nearly 3 weeks)... whilst there, I was talking about feeding him. I have been BFing however I have found it really, really hard. DS had tongue tie and lost a lot of weight initially and basically constantly feeds... anyway. I have wrestled with myself but eventually decided to introduce bottle last thing at night so at least I can get a stretch of sleep before the 3 hour feedathon at 3am. It has really helped keep me sane and I am happy with that decision. Colleague then asks me, with genuinely shocked face 'what, you're formula feeding ALREADY?! Do you know what you are putting in his little tummy?! can you not at least express?!!!'

So now I feelreally really upset and like a terrible, terrible selfish mummy! Am I over reacting?!

No. You're not over reacting. She is being an insensitive twat. You are doing a brilliant job and it's none of her business.

Tell her to mind her own business. I had similar issues did you get the Tt snipped? we eventually got into the swing of things but the odd bit of formula helped us through. I did eventually express because the formula did affect supply but the formula did get me through a few desperate feeds.

A good friend of mine BF her twins until they were past 6 months. If it hadn't been for a formula feed once a night I think she'd have lost her marbles.

My DS had to be bottlefed for medical reasons and I was too busy trying not to die to express much, but I managed a couple of ounces a day-to-day the scbu staff told me "every drop counts" and I really held on to that thought when people made snide comments about me not being able to BF.

Forget the negative comments, what you're doing is great for your baby.

Ignore her - she's a silly cow. You're doing great.

You are not being insensitive at all! She's an idiot. I hope you gave a suitably withering look.

Fucking hell. The state I was in when I switched DD entirely to formula at 4 weeks, I'd have clocked her one in your situation. I think it's admirable that you're still aiming to Bf. I couldn't cope with the pain.

What a pig. None of her business. No, you are not a terrible selfish mummy, you are someone who is making an informed decision about what is best for you and therefore best for your baby and your family. Feeding decisions are hard enough without idiots making stupid judgey comments like that.