Am I being a brat??

I think what youre feeling is valid, but equally none of those people have been through that journey themselves (or at least very recently) to think of something like this.

I think social media can make us feel like these things are normal or spontaneous cakes etc are what everyone is doing. In 99% of cases it probably isn't 😅

But saying that, if you want something there's nothing wrong with explicitly asking for it. While its not as nice as being surprised with it, at least the expectations are out in the air... and then if they are ignored then being bratty is the valid response! 🤣

I’m 5 months in EBF and I’ve also formula fed my first son due to a severe CMPA allergy (it didn’t filter out of my milk quick enough and his nappies were full of blood). Anyway, I can say that EBF is HARDDDD. It’s so hard.

I personally don’t think you’re being a brat as such. I think your partner should at least acknowledge your efforts (even in a way that isn’t the same as how you think it should be). It doesn’t need a be a big thing or money doesn’t need to be spent, even a letter to show gratitude and appreciation would have been enough.

Delving even deeper, it’s a tale as old as time. Like postpartum for example, the mother carries and gives birth to the baby and everyone wants to hold the baby and not the mother.

Well done to you, congrats on 6 months EBF. An absolutely huge achievement. Look up how many calories you would have burnt on average and look at how many litres of milk your body would have produced! Mind blowing 🤯

I clicked the wrong one!!! Definitely valid 😘

If this is something that’s important to you then yes completely valid! It’s an amazing achievement! So well done!

Thankyou all for your replies!!🥰

A little update, we’re going out for a meal on Saturday to celebrate! Xx