Interfering bloody sister driving me mad!

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I have to get this off my chest! I BF my DS today then popped to Mothercare with my sister. DS was crying, and I said we can't stay long because I need to get back and feed him. She said 'he's not hungry, you've only just fed him', so I said 'well, why do YOU think he's crying then' at which she stated he was bored. I didn't realise she was a baby whisperer?! I snapped (she'd already been implying that I pick him up too much when he cries) and said 'well, you bottle fed, it's different with breastfeeding, I have no idea how much milk he's had and it's quite possible he could be hungry within 10 mins of feeding- with FF at least you know how much milk they've had!). Grrr, there was quite a bit of tension in the air on the way back. I'm sick of people knocking my confidence- just as I think I'm learning to recognise my baby's needs and cries etc someone goes and implies I'm wrong! I struggle with confidence as it is! Sorry for the rant

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Sounds like your baby is still quite small? Perfectly normal to want to feed lots...

Altho I would have prob just sat down on the floor in Mothercare if DS had needed a feed

He's almost 13wks and does seem to feed ALOT. It's not just my sister, my mum is always saying he CAN'T be hungry. Really quite irritating. My MIL is always talking about him starting on baby rice in 3 weeks too. I'm fully intending on waiting until he 6 mths but I haven't even said this to her. The thing is I don't mind advice (or I wouldn't be on here) but I hate interfering when it's not sought out iykwim.

Well then... Ignore, Ignore, Ignore, it's the only way. Practise your 'vague smile & nod' and then do things your way

They do feed at lot at that age. Perfectly normal. Your sister was just being grumpy. Ignore!

nest time find a comfy chair and feed him in the shop!

I wish I felt totally comfortable with feeding anywhere. I tend to get pretty mithered in public to be honest- trying to hold nipple shield on boob and baby's head in right place AND maintain dignity is a struggle. I really admire those who have the confidence to BF anywhere.

Thanks for your replies- cheered me up no end

my ds was still feeding loads at 13wks.

i had lots of comments like that. MIL said yesterday 'he's using you like a dummy'. i explained that i thought breast feeding is about comfort as well as milk and was happy to provide it (but perhaps not ALL night, which is our problem).

our whole culture is used to ff and scheduled feeds. tis not 'normal' human behaviour though.

well done for bfing with little family support

Our Mothercare - and it isn't a big store - has a feeding room where you can go if you don't want to BF in middle of shop. Might be worth asking if yours does too?

Totally agree with you weasle. Also can't stand people telling me I'm spoiling him by not leaving him to cry. I don't want to leave him to cry, and I don't mind if he wants holding all day (well, except for the achey arms).

Bellabelly, oue Mothercare has a solitary chair outside the Toilets Not the best is it?

Shame on them for pulling you down Super.
You are doing a fab job. Well done!