AIO for crying after my mom told me to “cover up” while I was breastfeeding in my own house?
My son is 3 weeks old and I’m still figuring out breastfeeding. It hasn’t been easy, but we’re getting there.
My mom came over yesterday with my aunt and cousin. When the baby got fussy, I latched him while we were all in the living room. I had a light blanket over my shoulder, but it kept slipping and honestly, I was more focused on the baby feeding than being perfectly “modest.”
About five minutes in, my mom said, “You should really go upstairs or put something on. No one wants to see all that.” I was mortified. My cousin looked away awkwardly, and I excused myself to the nursery.
After they left, I broke down crying. I felt embarrassed and ashamed, even though I know I shouldn’t be. I told her later that what she said hurt, and she just brushed it off with “Well, I was just being honest.”
Now she’s saying I’m being sensitive and trying to “make her the villain.” But I feel like I should be able to feed my baby in peace, especially in my own home.
So… AIO for getting upset over this?
Posted Jun 3, 2025, 7:54 AM UTC