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My brother (who is three years younger than me) has a huge problem with me breastfeeding my now 6 month old in front of him. I can't use a cover anymore because my son is too distracted by it, but I think I'm very discreet. Anyway, my brother says he won't have a problem with his pregnant wife breastfeeding (or anybody else as far as I can tell), but only me because I'm his sister. He's not even consistent in his discrimination.... I love him and we otherwise get along well. Nobody in our family has breastfed before me, so I'm sure that has something to do with it... Yesterday he likened me breastfeeding to him having sex in front of me: inappropriate and gross. I was flabbergasted by his response. He wants me to feed my baby in private only. Now I'm wishing I had a good response. Does anybody have a good retort for me next time this comes up? I just want this conversation to stop...
Also noteworthy, my older sister with two older sons (11 & 14) of her own (formula fed only) has made comments to her sons whenever I breastfeed "look what your aunt is doing" or "do you want some milk?". Totally weird. I think I stopped those comments from happening, but retorts for that would be nice too.
Also noteworthy, my older sister with two older sons (11 & 14) of her own (formula fed only) has made comments to her sons whenever I breastfeed "look what your aunt is doing" or "do you want some milk?". Totally weird. I think I stopped those comments from happening, but retorts for that would be nice too.