why is there such a rush to wean our babies? I feel intense pressure from my husband to give my 5 month old food and at present I don't feel that there is any reason why she should. I have no indication that my milk is no longer enough for her. I have explained that we will wait until she is 6 months at least, but would like to take the time limit off and be able to follow my instincts about when we are ready. I think I will be strong and insist that we do follow our instincts. BTW MIL can be so difficult can't they. I see mine less and less at mo since everytime I do she makes comments about why we don't use a push chair and how much trouble we will have getting our baby to leave our bed. As Dr Sears recommend it's best to try not to put yourself in a situation where you can be criticised for your parenting philosophy. Not that you should hid it, but why put yourself through additional stress by putting yourself in the firing line. I wouldn't eat round your MIL's until you have established BLW to a point that you and DD are comfortable. Then you can go around and show off!!!! (inevitably that will be the day DD decides to throw up agian or gag, but hey, that's babies!)