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Can someone please just tell me I'm doing well

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whatthefuckamisupposedtodo · 12/06/2020 08:04

My DS is 11 months today, and I am still breastfeeding.
My friends have all bottle fed their babies, and my partner thinks that I should of bottle fed so that we could of had DS babysat overnight etc (pre-corona) so he is generally irritated by it.
I'm pretty sure my dad is disgusted that I'm still breastfeeding, and my mum is impartial.

I still co-sleep and feed all through the night

DS has had multiple illness that have resulted in hospital visits since birth and is awaiting an operation. This is the reason I have felt like I should continue to BF (for his comfort and immune system, also didn't want to stress him out by weaving him off)

I just need to hear that I am doing well 😢 or could someone please just acknowledge that is tough.

(I haven't posted this in AIBU because I don't want to get hammered.. and also this is not a breast/ bottle debate)

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HalloumiSalad · 12/06/2020 10:01

Glad you got a dose of what you needed. Flowers
I hope your family are proud that their precious addition to the family has such a dedicated mummy, if they can't see that and put that into their attitudes, actions and words instead of filling those with petty nonsense they need a good look in the mirror.
Keep going you are your son's hero.

MamaFirst · 12/06/2020 10:04

You're doing amazingly! Statistics show that people who have unsupportive partners and family are less likely to manage with bf, so extra props for that!

Your Dad is a total idiot! It's the most natural thing in the world, you have nothing to doubt in yourself.

They are only little for such a short time, then you can have your nights away etc as you want and feel happy with. I cant help but wonder wtf people have children, to then pressure their partner to leave them before they are ready 🙄 all in good time!

midsummabreak · 12/06/2020 10:20

Parenting a baby is already so tough and scary at times, let alone when dealing with infant illnesses.

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HelloRose · 12/06/2020 14:32

Ignore everyone and keep breastfeeding if its working for you. Mum knows best. My ds just self weaned at 12months and I'm gutted, would loved to have continued.

Oddly my Dad was also really opinionated about me b-feeding ds after 9/10months. Like F OFF Dad, since when did you become a lactation expert!

Good luck and ignore everyone. Your baby.

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