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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your in laws are probably asking if you are still breastfeeding because they are waiting for an opportunity to give the baby a bottle.  In laws, and partners, would love to have that special time feeding the baby, but can't participate if the baby is EBF.  Stop imagining that they are judging your choice and[b] try to find a way to make them feel included. [/b] [/quote]

The baby is a month old.  The baby is practically still an extension of its mother, breast-feeding or no.  The baby needs mom for the vast majority of the time.

Anybody trying to rush the process with a newborn needs to grow up a little.  It's not the OP's job to manage her IL's unreasonable feelings--and it's DH's job to manage their unreasonable behavior.  The baby will get a bit older and start smiling at people, and hopefully the grandparents can learn to chill.[/quote]

Agreed. If a newborn is exclusively fed at the breast everyone can cool their jets about wanting to feed the baby with a bottle. I have no problem with bottle feeding but grandparents harping on a new mom about when they get the chance to feed junior is BS.[/quote]

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