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Danni7535Danni7535 member
in Babies: 6 - 9 Months
Hi everyone,

My DS turned 6 months last week. He had his 6 mos. appt. today. He weighs 20 pounds. We just started introducing solids, but up until now he's been ebf. He's very healthy looking. Lots of cute baby rolls!

Anyway, my pedi thinks he's perfectly healthy. My MIL, on the other hand, is telling everyone behind my back that DS is too fat. She thinks I nurse him too much. She specifically says I nurse him every time he cries, which isn't true.

My husband and SIL told me about her complaints, so I sent 4 articles to her discussing breastfeeding and obesity. My email with the linked articles just said, hope you're doing we'll and here are some articles that may interest you. Anyway, I guess I'm just posting this to see if anyone has dealt with anything similar? How did you handle it? Etc. Thanks for reading this...

ETA: In case it isn't clear, the articles I sent defend my stance that I should nurse the baby when he's hungry and that he doesn't need food restrictions.
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  • vettymamavettymama member

    Welcome!

     Sorry to hear your MIL is acting that way. I think you did the right thing by sending her the articles. I guess if she still has a problem with it, talk to her face to face. Otherwise, as hard as it may be, ignore it. You are the mama and mama knows best.

    PS. my son was 19 lbs at his 6 month and also has lots of cute baby rolls!

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  • chicagobridelibbychicagobridelibby member
    Hi, I am new here too, as my baby turns 6 months today! If it makes you feel better, our son weighed 19lbs 1 oz 2 weeks ago...so we are right there with you!

    Only advice I can give is that if his doctor isn't concerned then ignore her...you are doing a good job. A healthy thriving baby is a good thing. I like to smile, nod, and then keep doing whatever I am doing.
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  • beccalee721beccalee721 member
    The MIL is always a touchy situation, but I'm very protective over how I raise my LO I'd be very defensive if someone had something negative to say about my EBF baby! I agree with sending the articles about EBFing and healthy weight gain, but I would have to say something to her about how inappropriate her gossiping is. Your LO is perfectly healthy and not "fat". Someone saying that about my baby would want me to confront them and tell them to mind their own fricken business! You're a saint for containing yourself lol
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  • Danni7535Danni7535 member
    Thanks for the advice, ladies. We live in different states, so I couldn't talk to her in person. I chose to write her an email since we never talk on the phone, and I wanted to say my peace without being interrupted.

    I made it a followup email, asking if she had read the articles. I basically reiterated what they said. I ended by asking her to direct all future questions and concerns in my direction.

    If I hear more negativity from her, I will call and yell at her. Let's say, she has been warned.
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