i was feeding my bub every two hours at five months old, and i could not leave her with anyone, i felt such a strong need to be near her constantly, i actually think it's the hormones in my body that made me feel this way, and the biology/physiology of milk production/feeling close to your bub.

biologically, babies need to be near their mums to survive, so i think this is fine.

Plus the "babysitter" is someone you clearly have good reason NOT to trust with five cents, let alone your precious bub.

Guard her with your life. You brought her into this world, if you don't put your foot down (to those silly inlaws who are bullying you), the only person that will suffer is your dear little Jazz.

trust your gut instinct
you are feeding her, i hve no idea how often, but that is a very close bond
listen to that bond, no matter what anyone else says
in years to come, you won't be breastfeeding, it won't be an issue, but it is now.

Do YOU want time away from her?
it sounds like everyone else is pushing this on you, not you wanting it yourself.

i left my baby for first time with strangers (childcare workers) at 16 months old.

we were still breastfeeding.

i stayed in the Child care centre for as long as it took for me to feed her and settle her into the environment, ensure the staff knew her needs and how to do up the nappies.

i hated leaving her there, we have no-one to leave her with, so i felt i had no choice.

Listen to your own gut instinct and do not be bullied by people who do not know your child like you do, they don't love her the way you do. You are her advocate in this crazy world of silly SIL who would give a 5 month old chocolate (expressly against your wishes).

(my two year old has never tasted chocolate and she is fine!).
we are still breastfeeding at two as well, times like this, i'm glad for lack of relatives if that's what they come out with!!!).