Ren - I know exactly what you mean in this post!! Older family members think that they are all so experienced, blah, blah and yes, to a certain extent they know some stuff that you have yet to experienced.

However, you go with what YOU think is best for your baby!!!!! and don't think the 'advice' stops here - wait until the baby is born, and you will get all sorts of other advice that may have to listen to, but not take. My mother was so much like this, don't do this, we did this....blah, blah....

This 2nd time around, I am happy to say I feel more confident to do what my hubby and I want to do in terms of caring for our baby.

and positive - yes, you are incredibly positive - good for you - this is a wonderful trait to have and don't let others comments let you down or put doubts in your mind about your mothering skills - they will be just wonderful !!