Breastfeeding Mummy To Be Rant! - Page 2

kitty17 · Mar 4th, 2012, 13:40 PM

Honestly, the people who have said that are probably envious, or perhaps didn't succeed with BFing themselves and are feeling a bit guilty. I didn't actually tell anyone I would be BFing, partly in case it didn't work out but partly because I knew some people would have an attitude about it. If I were you I would just smile sweetly and say "we'll see". BFing is totally achievable 99.9% of the time, just takes determination! x

lori · Mar 4th, 2012, 23:49 PM

Sorry you're not getting much support

I think all that negativity would make me even more determined to prove people wrong.

You can do it, and there's lots of support here for when you have a wobbly day (we all have them in the beginning, don't give up!)

lilyanne · Mar 5th, 2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kitty17

Honestly, the people who have said that are probably envious, or perhaps didn't succeed with BFing themselves and are feeling a bit guilty. I didn't actually tell anyone I would be BFing, partly in case it didn't work out but partly because I knew some people would have an attitude about it. If I were you I would just smile sweetly and say "we'll see". BFing is totally achievable 99.9% of the time, just takes determination! x

I agree. I noticed that most of the people who were not supportive to me BFing fell into this category.
Good luck with your Bfing journey! This forum has been a huge support for me and really helped to reassure me whenever I felt like I wasn't going to succeed or had a problem. It's surprising how much misinformation is still out there, even in the health field, about Bfing.

simoneandbump · Mar 5th, 2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggs

I assume you mean it's just other people that are unsupportive? I hope your midwife is supportive of you! I'm sorry you don't have other support...we're a supportive bunch though so come on here and we'll cheer you on! How does your Mom and MIL feel about it? Do you have any friends that have breastfed, even maybe acquaintances you can share with? What about sisters or SIL's?

My mum breastfed with all 3 of her children, so I don't see why she is being so discouraging to me. I've never met Oh family (long story)

hopefully I will meet them when I've had the baby.
But I plan on giving breastfeeding a go 100% no matter what anyone else says

summer rain · Mar 5th, 2012, 17:58 PM

Good luck Hun! When I had my eldest I had the same, even from health professionals, people thought I was making life too hard for myself. If you're determined and stick to your guns then you can do it! xx

Dragonfly · Mar 5th, 2012, 18:05 PM

cant believe a midwife said that! I have met horrible ones to on breastfeeding but none stamping you before you have your baby and try.

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kitty17 Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 480	Honestly, the people who have said that are probably envious, or perhaps didn't succeed with BFing themselves and are feeling a bit guilty. I didn't actually tell anyone I would be BFing, partly in case it didn't work out but partly because I knew some people would have an attitude about it. If I were you I would just smile sweetly and say "we'll see". BFing is totally achievable 99.9% of the time, just takes determination! x

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lori Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,170	Sorry you're not getting much support I think all that negativity would make me even more determined to prove people wrong. You can do it, and there's lots of support here for when you have a wobbly day (we all have them in the beginning, don't give up!)

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summer rain Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East England Posts: 16,394	Good luck Hun! When I had my eldest I had the same, even from health professionals, people thought I was making life too hard for myself. If you're determined and stick to your guns then you can do it! xx

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Dragonfly Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 17,320	cant believe a midwife said that! I have met horrible ones to on breastfeeding but none stamping you before you have your baby and try.

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