It seems I am not only the black sheep of the family because I chose to breastfeed my children, I am also an alien.
I get the "eeeww", and the "why do we have to eat THAT for dinner?", or, "you're not on a diet, eat this pumpkin pie I just made", ON TOP of the constant criticism about whether or not my baby is being fed enough, or that I'm not eating the right foods to be breastfeeding. When did they all get their medical licenses? During the 24 hours I was at the hospital giving birth??...The sabotage is never ending in my family. I just want to exercise without someone knocking on the door, and eat healthy without having to buy MY food plus THEIR food! If I ask people to stay out while I'm working out, I am left feeling guilty, or like I AM the bad guy. If I don't buy the junk foods and snacks, they all think they're being punished....Can't a Mama get a break??
And when I say "they", I am also referring to my husband who doesn't have an ounce of fat on him and cannot understand my weight issues.
Anyone else in riding in this boat? Have any tips on how to ask Husband, Kids, Grandma, Grandpa, Sister, Mother, and In-Law's to stop sabotaging my personal efforts?