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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, she sounds like a nutty B! I would want to lose it on her and I can see why you’re putting off a visit! She’s a loon for being so obsessed with your journey.

I also drove myself CRAZY trying to breastfeed my first DD. When I had my second DD, life was amazing and I’ll tell you why: Baby Brezza and the nice Kendamil organic formula that they sell at Target now. DD and I got to cuddle so much more and she was so happy. No one was stressed. I was able to produce a similar amount to you - just enough milk to drive me crazy thinking if I could only figure out how to up my supply. Such a waste of energy! [/quote]

+1 with a similar story

I agonized and my supply never really came in. Turns out my mom was like that too. It was out of my control and I shake my head at all the agony I put myself through. I think low supply is way more common than we are told.

Tell your husband that every time MIL asks about your breasts, you are no longer engaging. He needs to run interference. Repeat endlessly. She is too involved.

It’s ok to formula feed! And on a superficial note, it’ll keep your breasts perky. Yes, a vain thing but a silver lining. [/quote]

And even if it is theoretically possible to eke out a few more ounces through non-stop pumping, “triple feeding,” and the like, the amount of stress it puts on new mothers is indefensible given that there is a perfectly good alternative. Before I had my baby read a story about a French feminist praising formula, and it literally seemed taboo - I couldn’t even wrap my mind around the fact that she would dare say that! Now my kid is well past that stage and I marvel about all the rules and regulations UMC American women put themselves through with babies. It’s ok to get an epidural. It’s OK to give formula. It’s ok to cosleep or sleep train. No you do not need a grand theory of babyled weaning - you can just give the baby some applesauce. No, spoons will not ruin your baby …[/quote]

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