Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject, especially when it involves family. In this case, a mother is asked by her sister to breastfeed her baby, but declines and makes a comment that offends her sister. The situation escalates and the mother is accused of shaming her sister. But who is really in the wrong here? Is it okay to decline an offer to breastfeed someone else's baby? Or was the mother's comment too harsh? Read on to find out more about this dramatic family feud and decide for yourself who the real a**hole is.
Breastfeeding Dilemma: AITA for Refusing My Sister's Offer to Nurse My Baby?
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Breastfeeding can be a contentious issue, and it's even more complicated when it involves family. A woman with two young children declined her sister's offer to nurse her baby, and things got awkward. The sisters and their friend group all breastfeed, and they often nurse each other's children. When the younger sister joked about switching to formula so she could go out with friends, the older sister offered to take care of the baby. The younger sister's reaction was to decline her offer, which her older sister found hurtful. The situation escalated when the younger sister made it clear that the idea of her sister nursing her child creeped her out. The older sister and her friends left the gathering, and now the younger sister is wondering if she was in the wrong. Was she too harsh in her refusal, or was her sister's offer crossing a boundary? Read on for comments and reactions on this sensitive topic.
YTA for calling her creepy, just decline without name-calling 😕
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000ero | 000ero
Don't shame your sister for offering to be a wet nurse 🤱
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Commenter receives backlash for calling sister's offer 'creepy' 😬
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Sisterly tensions rise over breastfeeding offer 🤷
OverlordPancakes | OverlordPancakes
Commenter called out for shaming sister's breastfeeding choices. YTA.
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OP called sister creepy for trying to help with breastfeeding. YTA 🙄
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Sister suggests nursing OP's baby, fight ensues. ESH. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♂️
MsSonderbar | MsSonderbar
YTA for blowing up at sister in public over breastfeeding.
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Commenter defends OP against assumptions made by a reply 😐
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Breastfeeding boundaries are important. Navigating family dynamics can be tough. 💪
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Setting boundaries with family 🚫🤱
Good0nPaper | Good0nPaper
Respectful refusal of sister's offer to breastfeed. NTA 👍
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Breastfeeding is a personal choice. Formula feeding is a-okay! 😊
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Facial reactions can be tricky 😬 but you're NTA here
t27lyne | t27lyne
Respectful refusal of sister's offer to nurse with clear boundaries 🤱
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Stand your ground! 💪 You're NTA for refusing the offer.
Andante79 | Andante79
Declining sister's offer to breastfeed baby: NTA, conversation pushers ESH 😒
Simple-Girl55 | Simple-Girl55
NTA for refusing sister's offer. Breastfeeding bond is for mom-baby.
turkeydinner90 | turkeydinner90
Politeness goes a long way, YTA. 🤷♀️
EvocativeEnigma | EvocativeEnigma
Feeling conflicted over sister's offer to nurse baby - NTA 🤱
cherrybounce | cherrybounce
Sister overstepped boundaries, NTA for refusing nursing offer 😊
Cute_Suit_3351 | Cute_Suit_3351
Respectful boundary-setting. NTA 👍
pretzelwhale | pretzelwhale
Respectful refusal of sister's offer, NTA. Avoided health risks 🙏
hbauman0001 | hbauman0001
Nightmare about mom breastfeeding leads to funny reply 😂
MamaofTwinDragons | MamaofTwinDragons
Sister offers to nurse OP's baby, OP declines, sister plays victim 😒
Chesirae96 | Chesirae96
Protecting baby from STI/STDs, refusing sister's offer to nurse. ✅
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Mother refuses sister's offer to nurse baby. Strong opinions ensue.
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Op accused of being TA for calling sis creepy. Replies defend.
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Commenter defends OP, calls sister 'nasty' for offering to nurse. 😬
huevosconchorizo69 | huevosconchorizo69
Respectful disagreement led to unnecessary drama. 🤷
redtaildrummer | redtaildrummer
Breastfeeding boundaries discussed in comment section 👶🏻🤱
3340bronqen | 3340bronqen
A declined offer for breastfeeding leads to discomfort and suspicion 😳
Cent1234 | Cent1234
Respectful decline of sister's offer to nurse baby. NTA 👍
Bitchybabe81 | Bitchybabe81
Sharing breastmilk is a complex issue. Trust is crucial. 🤱
jynxthechicken | jynxthechicken
Breastfeeding advocate says NTA for declining sister's nurse offer 💪👶
leahfinn1 | leahfinn1
Setting boundaries is important. NTA for declining sister's offer.
DramaGirl6155 | DramaGirl6155
Commenter suggests OP was unnecessarily harsh and should apologize
Sublixxx | Sublixxx
Not the a**hole for refusing sister's offer to nurse baby 😌
Fun_Roll_6858 | Fun_Roll_6858
Sibling drama over nursing. Pump milk in sippy cup. 🤱🍼
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Choosing not to breastfeed, NTA for refusing sister's offer 🍼
cdp657 | cdp657
Polite refusal to sister's offer, NTA in breastfeeding dilemma 🍼
stephapeaz | stephapeaz
Respectful refusal of sister's offer to nurse her baby 💪
atreethatownsitself | atreethatownsitself
Commenter questions why OP can't go out while breastfeeding.
CAgirl17 | CAgirl17
Breastfeeding someone else's child, normal or weird? 🍼
Double-dutcher | Double-dutcher
YTA but not terrible. Apologize to your sister for being rude 😕
LavenderEverywhere | LavenderEverywhere
Respectful decline turns into public shaming 💔 NTA
FLKaren | FLKaren
