The holidays have a way of amplifying everything — the joy, the chaos, the expectations… and yes, the stress.
And if you’re in the thick of a challenging feeding season, Thanksgiving can stir up a complicated mix of emotions.
Everyone around you seems to be sharing what they’re grateful for.
Meanwhile, you’re trying to keep your baby awake at the breast, manage bottle refusal, or make sense of feeding cues in an overstimulating house full of loving but loud relatives.
If feeding isn’t feeling “thankful” right now, this is your reminder:
You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re doing your best in a season that’s already heavy.
Here’s what we want you to know heading into the holiday:
1. Your baby doesn’t know it’s Thanksgiving. They only know what their body needs.
So if their feeds feel shorter, fussier, more distracted, or more frequent — it isn’t a setback.
It’s just your baby responding to:
• Different lighting
• New smells
• More faces
• A louder environment
• Disrupted nap rhythms
• Extra stimulation
Their feeding shifts are a response, not a reflection of your effort.
2. You are allowed to step away from the crowd.
Find a quiet room.
Dim the lights.
Hit the reset button with a calm, simple feed.
Your baby’s nervous system needs it — and maybe yours does too.
3. You don’t have to explain your feeding journey to anyone.
Well-meaning relatives love to offer stories, advice, or opinions…
but you are the expert on your baby.
Protect your peace.
Protect your feeding plan.
You’re doing beautifully.
4. If feeding has been hard lately, you’re not alone — and you’re not behind.
Many of the families we support share the same quiet truth this time of year:
“I thought I’d feel more grateful…
but honestly, I’m just overwhelmed.”
There’s space for that.
There’s room for your feelings.
There’s no expectation to pretend everything is joyful when you’re navigating something as tender and demanding as feeding.
5. Help is here when you’re ready.
If this season is highlighting challenges you’ve been trying to push through — you don’t have to keep going alone.
Sometimes the most powerful act of gratitude is giving yourself support.
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We’d be honored to walk beside you — this week, and every week after.