I'm not trying to poke fun at my mom, but paaaleeez...someone just make me feel better and tell me she is FALSE FALSE FALSE!! You all know the eating issues with Wesley. Still nursing exclusively...blah blah blah. My mom called on Saturday and asked her weekly question "is Wesley eating yet?". I should learn to just lie to her, but I said "nope". So she starts in with "Oh gosh, well are you starting to breastfeed him less like the doctor suggested and get him more on an eating schedule?" I told her NOPE, because he is NOT on an eating schedule, it isn't working, and I'm not going to starve him. So she goes on by saying "well I just think that your milk is probably thinning out since he is almost 10 months and doesn't have all the nutrients it once had, so that's why he is going down on the charts". WTH?? Is this TRUE?? Please tell me it's not. PLEASE. So instead of getting mad at her and tell her to buzz off, I just say "I've NEVER heard that mom, my supply is just fine" and changed the subject. Oh and then get this....She then suggested I give him formula so that he gets those "lost" nutrients....hahahahahahaha! Sorry, not laughing at formula, but my mom's point is that formula will give him what she obviously believes is lacking in my BM.
I can't take it anymore you guys!!! I know, I know...stop listening to my mom...but you know how it is, easier said than done!
If she's right, well then gosh darnit, I really don't understand why they say to BF for at least a year. I'm obviously misinformed. Someone enlighten me?? Karen? |