Feeling sad about being unsupported

[Heaven]

Oh I'm sorry Leash Have you told Shel how it makes you feel? Does she understand she's upsetting you?

Maybe you should question her about why it is she thinks that all of a sudden Jazz doesn't need BM anymore when a month ago she did?

[Jennifer13]

My DP was never as directly unsupportive, but he did start to make comments about 'when do you think she'll wean?', etc, and that was enough!

I would point out the advantages of her continuing to bf. DD bf until almost four and it brought us huge advantages in terms of her not getting sick. She's the only child at preschool whose never seen the doctor for illness, ever. Her first day off for illness was two weeks after weaning - not a coincidence I don't think!

If Shel knows you are committed to following Jazz's need and value both what bfing gives her in terms of your bond with her and the physical benefits to Jazz, perhaps she will back off? I'd also explain that you find those comments really hurtful, since you're still adjusting to not caring for Jazz as much as you used to and being able to bf her when you come home makes you feel as though you are still important in her life.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

Oh hun I know EXACTLY how u feel.. i was only able to put up with it till 6 weeks

Stand your ground babe xox

[Shades]

I'm sorry that you're feeling unsupported at home... Just keep reminding yourself that you have a whole community of people here that understand that you just want the best for your little Jazzy, and hope that Shell will get the message at some point soon that her comments are not going to have the effect she hoped, that they are simply hurtful.