Motherhood can be a bonding experience, especially when shared with a best friend. But what happens when that bond is tested by an unusual request? Our protagonist, a seasoned mother of four, found herself in this exact predicament. Her best friend, a new mom struggling with breastfeeding, asked her to step in and nurse her baby. The request left her stunned and questioning her own boundaries. Let’s delve into this tale of friendship, motherhood, and the lines we draw in the sand.
A Friendship Tested by Motherhood
The Promise of Support
The Struggle Begins
A Frustrating First Day
A Sleepless Night
The Doctor’s Advice
The Unthinkable Request
Caught Off Guard
A Friendship on the Rocks
The Aftermath
A Mother’s Dilemma: To Nurse or Not to Nurse? ♀️
Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, our protagonist finds herself questioning her decision. She’s a seasoned mother, but this situation is new territory. Her best friend’s plea for help was heartfelt, but it crossed a personal boundary. She chose not to nurse her friend’s baby, leading to a fallout. Now, she’s left wondering if she was too harsh. But was she really wrong for prioritizing her comfort over her friend’s desperation? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
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NTA. Friend’s demand to nurse baby was way out of line ♀️
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“Fed is best” Absolutely! Formula is a valid and nourishing option
NTA. Your body your choice. The fact that she thinks formula is poison gives a good idea if her f**ked up mindset.
Friend’s weird request leads to lashing out, but she’s not an AH ♀️
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“NTA. Formula is not poison. Time to call in a lactation consultant.”
NTA- Declining to nurse a friend’s baby: justified or heartless? ♀️
NTA – Fed is best. Her friend should find her own solution ♀️
Can’t she pump? Give her some time to think.
NTA. Selfish or justified? Formula-fed kids turn out fine ♀️
Life-saving poison: NTA’s mom’s cancer and clueless friend.
Setting boundaries: NTA for refusing to nurse friend’s baby ♀️
NTA defends formula feeding against sanctimonious breastfeeding advocates. ♀️
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Breastfeeding dilemma: Is she heartless or justified? ♀️
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NTA – It’s not her responsibility to nurse someone else’s baby ♀️
NTA: Hormonal panic, she’ll come around once baby eats
NTA. Her baby, her choice. Boundaries are important.
Breastfeeding refusal: NTA, her baby needs colostrum, not breastmilk.
NTA. Give her space and stop contacting her. ♀️
NTA. Breast milk not suitable for newborn. Milk banks recommended. ♀️
NAH. New mom’s outburst excused, she doesn’t have to nurse.
Breastfeeding support: NTA shares experience with formula and nursing success
NTA. You’re not obligated to breastfeed her child. ♀️
NTA. New mom frustrated, but should explore breast milk donation.
Refusing formula can have deadly consequences. NTA is justified.
