not breastfeeding!

[mommybrandyozuna]

So I've decided not to breastfeed just wondering how many mommies feel the same??? (No judgment it's everyone's choice on what todo)

[heavenlyhash]

I seen one woman say that breastfeeding reduces the risk of sids? That is false... They don't know what causes sids so therefore can't tell you what reduces it.... Anyways I didn't breastfeed my first but I did my second.... I am going to do both for thisbaby there are things in formula that our breast milk does not have.... And vice versa... But to each their own... Good luck

[mommylece]

I didn't breastfeed my 1st two. I have rheumatoid arthritis so after having my son I had to get on my meds so that I could take care of him (I was crippled more than half of my pregnancy from not being able to take any meds) so when I got pregnant with my daughter I went into remission and just expected to go back to hurting after I had her but I actually stayed in remission so when I did try to BF she wasn't latching cuz she was already use to a bottle. Well this is my 3rd and final baby and I'm doing great so far with this pregnancy so I will definitely try to BF this time. I think babies ate healthy either way! :) Both my kids are pretty healthy and I've seen a lot of BF kids way more sick than them so I don't believe the whole they are healthier!

[Amy1830]

I only did it for 6 weeks with my first because he was over 10 lbs at birth and I just wasnt making enough to satisfy him. So I started supplementing and then it just dried up. I am going to try it again this time but if its too hard I'm not going to push myself. I see how difficult it is for breastfeeding moms to get sleep and be apart from their babies even for a few hours because the babies feed more when you bf. I don't know if I can take that kind of dependency. That may sound harsh but it's the truth. My son only had breast milk for 6 weeks and is soooo smart and very healthy. He rarely gets sick. Plus I know other people who didn't breastfeed and their kids turned out fine too. Nothin wrong with formula! Do whatever you feel comfortable and happy with and don't listen to anyone telling you you're wrong!

[hinkypunkheid]

I think people just want everyone to try it out.  We all know it cheaper and better.  If it works great if not then we have many other options these days.  I only got in 4 months but will try again this time to see how it goes.  She said it didn't work for her.  

[ericatoday]

I didn't breastfeed my first and he turned out amazing and healthy. I am going to try this time though because I need to save money since we're getting a new family car and I'll be helping pay for it Haha.

[Dmaxine88]

Why do people have to be so negative!  She asked if anyone had experience not if anyone had an opinion! Just because we are pregnant doesn't mean we can just be ******* to each other. I plan on just exclusively pumping, and after being told Oh no you can't do that!  I asked my doctor and was told that it is totally possible and a great many of her patients don't breastfeed or just use pumps.. Good luck with everything,  I really hope it works out for you!  Btw kudos to you for being brave enough to post what you did!

[meganroseturner]

I'm going to try for as long as I can. Or at least pump. I like the idea because it's not expensive and you can get in extra bonding time. I just hope it works. But no judgment.  :)

[Woodstock87]

Don't feel bad. I plan to pump but not actually breast feed. That is just my opinion. I know many people will lecture about it but it is personal choice. I do believe breast milk is good for the baby but I have no desire to be the only person that can feed my baby.

[mommybrandyozuna]

*wouldn't say not to try it!* sorry just realized it might sound like I was saying not to try pumping!  Lol and yes its everyone's choice and I swear I put no judgment in my question but some people can't help it!

[DuckieGirl10]

To bf or not to bf is a personal choice. It isn't for everyone and we should all respect it. I don't understand why people have to always put in their negative input. It's your baby and you can do what you want.  

[mommybrandyozuna]

Pumping worked good for me I even had extra I would say not to try it but that's up to u! I'm not even going to do that this time! Just let it dry up and let everyone else get the pleasure of feeding my baby girl and giving me time to do what needs to be done to pump is very time consuming!  

[ihatedecaf]

I'm not breastfeeding either. I was told not to pump either because if you pump your body doesn't know to just stop lactating. O_o

[mommybrandyozuna]

I'm choosing not to because I tried latching on with my first and it was just not for me I pumped for her for 2 months but she ended up having a protein allergies so I stopped and donated my milk to the milk bank! This time I'm not even going to bother being milked for hours when I have a 3yr old and a new born I could be playing with and having fun it's to time consuming and I'm ready to be back to normal life it might be selfish but I've put my body threw enough! And I know the advantages in it and I know plenty of women who say it's just weird to have someone suck on ur booby that's not ur husband! Like i said it's just not for me! I also know plenty of women who just bf it's ur option!  My sister never produced milk and my mom said she never did eather for both of us! So we got whole milk at 3 months cause formula was crazy expensive!  I don't qualify for any assistance but my husband and I have decided we don't care formula is what we're doing I can afford to have a second baby and that's why I took out my iud! So the formula cost is handled!  My daughter who was formula fed cause my milk was making her poop blood is fine and healthy and smart so I have full faith that it's the time that u spend with ur children not what's in the bottle! *sorry just trying to answer all the questions*

[ShayShay79]

This is a personal choice and no one should question someone's reason as to why they do or don't.  My choice is not to, my mom did not, she is healthy and so are her children.  I actually know more sickly children who were bf, so for me it's formula.  Bonding comes from spending time all through a child's life not just bf.

[lala_mommy]

I probably won't be able to bf this time around, and I'm ok with it because with both my daughters I was only able to until they were about 2 months. The rest was formula- I personally see no harm in formula.  If it was soo bad why is it even in market?  Idk, to each it's own and as she mentioned in her post - No judgements! She's made her choice, no need to lecture her or "inform" her on the benefits of bf.
Momma, you do your best you will be no less of a mother for formula feeding. Best wishes! ;)

[AshleyAnn9608]

Never wanted to or did with my first and no plans on doing it with my second...Just not for me! My first is strong, big and very smart. I have no worries about using formula and no one should hound you for doing so :)

[lapinklady]

I don't plan to breastfeed either. With my first child I was able to do it for a month and then my body stopped producing milk. This time around I don't feel the need to breastfeed but will pump the milk as long as my body keeps producing it and I don't feel any guilt.  With my first child it didn't feel natural to me so this time around I will do what makes me feel comfortable. Breastfeeding doesn't make you a super mom and not breastfeeding doesn't make you any less than one either.

[libellula]

Of course it's your body, but why not breast feed? I guess I'm confused why you would choose not to. You created a baby, your having the baby, why wouldn't you complete the process by doing what you're body is supposed to do? I understand if there are medical reasons some can't, but I do not understand why you just wouldn't.

[mjoen828]

I chose not to breastfeed with my first.  To be honest I never even tried I was set on not breastfeeding from the start.  My son is 2 now and healthy as can be. I am pregnant with our 2nd and I may try this time around but I have never felt like less of a mother because I didnt breastfeed. We all have to make choices that fit with our family. Sometimes I do regret not trying with my son but I dont get worked up about it.

[lvanzee]

You ladies shouldn't make her feel guilty about not wanting to breastfeed! With my first I said I would while on maternity leave, then that changed to just while I was in the hospital, then I tried...twice and decided it wasn't for me so she was formula feed and this time around I will formula feed too. It's every body choice.

[ash060115]

I expressed my milk on my first and used bottles -

Why don't you want to bf,? Is there a reason?  Xx

[Bigapplefamily]

This is sad to me. Of course it's your decision alone but I feel like if you don't try then you don't know what you are missing out on, and if you don't research  the benefits then you don't know what your baby and yourself are missing out on (natural food tailor made for baby, antibodies, immune system benefits, lower breast and ovarian cancer risk to yourself the longer you bf, uterus shrinking faster and less postpartum bleeding, faster postpartum weight loss, enhanced bonding, baby has reduced risk of diabetes, allergies, asthma, obesity, SIDS, IBS, childhood leukemia, ear infections... The list goes on!). I just feel like moms need to do the research and if you still don't want to, at least you've been informed.

[knufrio]

Tons of mothers exclusively formula feed and there is nothing wrong with it! Formula fed babies are just as healthy as breastfed babies.

[jasmin620]

I breastfed my daughter for 2 months with a struggle she just wouldnt excpt it so i started with formula then with my son i breast fed him for a year and a half and im planing on breastfeed this one its so much healthier and cheaper here in canada the cheapist formula is 45 dollars and thats on sale :(