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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks everyone. It wasn’t so much about the bottles themselves, because like someone upthread said, it’s like someone bringing a baby outfit for next season, just hoping it’ll fit. It was more about how she must have been discussing it with her friend, because they used the same phrase “just in case” and seemed almost reluctant and embarrassed, like she was coerced. Maybe I’m reading into it, but that was my instinct. It just didn’t feel well intended.

Someone said it and I sort of think they may be on to something: she is sad she can’t feed the baby, even though that day will come soon, hopefully—now I’m worried and thinking sooner than later for the bottles! (I have them from my pump system already.) [/quote]

OP, you're tired and experiencing a lot of emotions - which is perfectly understandable! But your instincts are off. "just in case" is not a tell that they've been gossiping about you. Personally I would read it as an acknowledgment that you're all about BF right now but they bought bottles because it's an easy accessible gift that might be useful somewhere along the line.

And as the PPs said, it is hell to go back to work with a baby that isn't used to bottle feeding. Use your leave time wisely to make sure the transition is as easy for both of you as humanly possible![/quote]

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