Thank you so very much for your kind words , it makes it easier for OH and me to have confidence in our decision , he has decided he wants talk to my mum if she continues to be so difficult. However I don't feel like it is entirely her fault , She grew up thinking a certain way and will just have to adapt to a different way .

I'm glad you've decided to go for it. It's a wonderful thing to be a ble to do, a wonderful feeling and like others have said, it's up to you and your in laws do not have a right to assume what they will and won't do with your LO - even if you were bottle feeding, why would she assume she will get to do it anyway?!

GersPrincess, I can't believe your MIL!!! Not getting proper time? Has she even thought about your LO and how she might feel if all of a sudden you weren't there and she was left with someone possibly slightly familiar but not who feeds her and nurtures her and who she really wants? Unbelievable!!

I see my MIL once a week for a few hours - the other week Eve started crying the minute we got in the house. MIL held her arms out to take her to cuddle her: I don't think so! Who is going to make her feel better, the one who feeds her, is there 24/7 and who she recognises by sight, smell and touch, or the one who definitely loves her, plays with her and cuddles her, but only sees her once a week and IS NOT HER MUM???!!!

I breastfeed in front of all my family and they have been really supportive and it wont stop you going out. I've been out loads. If i'm off to the supermarket I try to go after a feed so wont need to feed while out, but ive also been for days out/shopping trips and have fed while out and rarely have problems.

Just do what you feel is right for you and your baby

i agree with everything the other posters have said. it is tough in the early days (feels like you will never sleep again lol) but we are always here and you must never feel embarassed or silly to ask anything, we've all been there remember! it brilliant you want to bf and you should definately give it a try. my goal was 3 weeks and ive been bfing my twins for over 4 months now and dont think we will be stopping any time soon. as soon as i lay them down on my vpillow they know whats happening and smile and gurgle like crazy, its lovely. i know families can be hard work somnetimes but dont let them get to you, if you need a rant just come on here and im sure we will all rant along with you lol gl x

i agree with all the other ladies, i think you should do it. If they feel uncomfortable, tough! you are going to be doing the most natural, the most beneficial thing for your baby, don't let anybody stand in your way. You can always express and let the others feed him/her if they want to. Brestfeeding is the most beautiful thing, the bond between you and your baby will be stronger beyond imagination, and there is nothing like the content suckling of your baby in your arms staring at you with those big beautiful eyes. Good luck hunni, i hope you dont change your mind x