This is quite a random thread but I really feel like I need some advice right now.

So, Im under IMMENSE pressure to wean Brooke. Every HV I see has been going on and on at me for about a month now to wean her but Iv held off till now as I didnt think she needed it. But now she definatly does!!

So, today OH and I went to buy her a highchair. Brooke only weighs 8lb 12oz at 5 months but has fab head control and can sit up with support.

So, standing in Mothercare, we put Brooke in a highchair (that was clearly labelled from BIRTH!!), strapped her in and put the tray on. We were standing there admiring her and laughing at how proud of herself she was when this old bint came over and tapped me on the shoulder. She said "Dont you think she is a bit young and small for that?"

Now, Im not normally one to get annoyed but this really peed me off so I said "well, considering she is 5 months NO I dont, and believe it or not we're her parents and know what is best for her." With that I hauled her out of the highchair and marched off.

So, now im dreading weaning even more than I was before. I just know as soon as I putanything in her mouh Im going to get comments all over the place about how people think she's a newborn. Im really dreading it.

Any ideas what I can say or do to stop people saying things to me?? It might seem Im overreacting a little but wherever we go we get comments and Im a little tired of it. Does anyone else get this??

=( people just dont think before opening their mouths. You know whats best for your LO. Carry on regardless, you're doingfine X

thanks for your reply.

Im not great at confrontation at all-but im soooo tired of having to explain myself to complete strangers!!!

I need some baaaaaaaaad one-liners!!! xx

Eeeejits

Next time anyone comments say 'If I'd have wanted any shit out of you, I woulda squeezed your head'.

x

Lisa!! Your a nutter

Just say when i want your opinion i will ask for it
xx

LMAO . .not sure if im brave enough for that one. . .but its been noted!!! Ta!!xxx

Ooh, I'm crap at one liners!!

Tell themto go shove it though. It's got bog all to do with them. And you'd better get used to strange looks and comments if you're going to be doing BLW!!!

Oh this is EXACTLY why im dreading weaning at all.

Imagine if you walked past a cafe and saw someone handing their newborn a carrot stick to suck on. Admittedly, it will look odd.

Good thing I love her just the way she is

Im crap under pressure too.

Just be blunt, say shes actually 5 months old not a newborn, she was very early and very ill so butt out. They might feel guility and stupid then

Thanks for your reply I hate explaining myself to any John, Bob or Jean that wants to know my situation but I guess its just the way things are.

Lets hope I wont have to use the witty one-liners. . .cant see it happening myself though!!!

xx