people are so critical

[katie_1989]

This is my first child so i am follow the 'rules' and reading everything i need to know. A cpl of my friends have kids and they are being so rude and critical towards me and what im doing and have chosen to do. Im particularly upset about their comments on me choosing to breastfeed.  I dont think it is any if their business but every time i see them they bring it up like its a bad thing that im planning to! Its to the point that idc if i stay friends with them bc of this. Can someone help me ignore these rude comments please? or am i just being irrational?

[gabreion]

I would just say . Cry me a river.  Or thanks I'll consider it.

[aaharmony]

Breastfeeding is best. I don't understand why your friends are so against it.
From my experience, because my milk doesn't come in, formula is so expensive, like $12 a can, and when they go through about 2 cans a week and they drink only formula for 1 year it can really add up. So if for nothing else breastfeed to save money.
Do what you think is best. Don't let your friends bring you down. I'm sorry you're having a hard time.

[nixielin]

I got a lot of crap from my boyfriend and roommate when I told them I wanted to exclusively breast feed. Neither have had or raised kids before (I'm the oldest of 8 and i helped pull 2 out of my mother) and it bothers me that any choice i make is wrong. Like sticking with cows milk. She keeps bugging me to only drink almonds milk (which isn't any better and is all additives). I researched and decided to just cut back on milk and just add to my diet other things that have the same good stuff. I've had to tell her to keep her opinions to herself. Its my kid and ill raise it how i see fit. If she thinks she knows best she can have her own kid.

[lilcelinerose14]

Over the years ive learned its best to "weed out" so to speak, friends or associates who only bring negative energy into my life. Your life will improve in a positive way! As far as the breastfeeding goes, that is totally up to you. I personally chose to breastfeed both my children and plan to with my 3rd on the way. Its honestly more convenient for me then having to go make a bottle and heat it, etc all the time. Plus i notice the health benefits are abundant, breast milk is so good for their immune system and health in general. Gives them a great start. Hope this helps hun. Have a great day!:)

[twinbabies15]

U can do what ever u feel is right. Ur friends shouldnt make u feel any type of way! U need to tell them how u feel.

[babynoname1]

What is the book that you guys read?

[katie_1989]

Thank you its just frustrating and upsetting that my friends cant support what im doing. I can understand if it was something harmful or bad but i just think bc they didnt do it then they dont think its right.

[nonishy]

Get new friends. If they are being rude then get them out of your life. You reading books and trying to take care of yourself and your baby is a good thing. There will be somethings a book can't tell you. But as long as your getting some information and learning somethings then you are already doing good.
Just because your friends have babies and they may think they know everything they dont. All babies are different,  and everyone has different parenting ways.
with my first child i didn't read any of those books, and we'll I'm pregnant with my second child now and this child will be my husband's first child. He bought a book to read and learn, and I can honestly say that there are some things in that book that i didn't know.

[MotherTae]

Its normal fot a first time parent to be concerned about their child well being. If your friends cant support you throughout your pregnancy I would suggest you found new ones. These type of decesions is up to you and the father.

[addysmama04]

You need new friends.