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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting that you did not mention your husband at all in the post.

His mom, his job.

He runs interference for you and tells his mom nicely but clearly and firmly: "Mom, BOTH DW and I are keeping the baby on his regular routine while we've got guests. That includes giving him his quiet time to feed, and that means breastfeeding away from everyone. I know your generation didn't do things this way but we do, and I'd appreciate it if you would not make any comments to DW or to me about it from now on."

If MIL still whines about wanting to feed the baby herself, DH needs to step up each time and treat her a bit like a toddler: Distract and redirect. "But I don't see why I can't feed the baby with a bottle! The babysitter does it!" DH (not you, OP, but your DH!): "Mom, come look at this (photo album, web site, TV show)" or "Mom, we're all going for a drive to see holiday lights in a little while, want to help me do X first," or whatever. If he really has to, he can do the "This can be [i]our[/i] time to catch up, Mom" routine with her whenever you and the baby disappear.

But however he handles it, this is HIS to handle. If he's letting you stand there and take it as his mother calls you "neurotic" he's way, way out of line. I hope he's playing his part as the adult child and protective spouse here, OP. Meanwhile stick to your guns about keeping your routine and breastfeeding (and escaping).[/quote]

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