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)

[mckaylas_momma1018]

Breastfeeding isnt easy and its not for everyone... I was only able to for 6 weeks exclusively and then 4 months supplementing... I'm trying for a better turnout this time around... I had a friend who BF for 1 month and was severely depressed.. she stopped BFing and switchex to formula and that depression went away immediately.... only you can decide what is best for your baby... I plan on BF'ing for as long as I can.. but I will not hesitate to supplement

[062914]

I only breastfed for the first 6 weeks with each of my girls theyre perfectly healthy, i have no judgement towards it.. Ill probably breastfeed longer this time tho considering its expensive and this will be my third baby plus im a single mom haha. Bt its your choice and its not like formula is poison.

[Retro_Raven]

I agree it's everybody's own divine right to choose how to feed their own child and I guarantee you will probably get a comment saying you should at least try breastfeeding etc but absolutely not it's your choice and do what's right for you and ignore any negativity, I haven't really fully decided what I'm going to do I sometimes think I will breastfeed but some days think I will bottle feed I will make sure I have all the equipment needed for formula feeding anyway as il feel better knowing I have it but at the mo I'm not 100% decided x

[baby_love2014]

My daughter is 1 month and I'm formula feeding.
It was hard at first because we switched formulas 3 times (she couldn't digest formula made from cow milk) finally put her on enfamil prosobee and she's doing great :)
I was set on formula feeding right from the start.

[HannahJohnson]

I breast feed my daughter for 13 months. She's just now almost 15 months and I'm due June 16th. So it was a good experience but I just can't do it for another consecutive year. I was formula fed as an infant and im fine. So I dont thibk it makes a huge difference. I would just suggest looking into an organic formula thst DOES NOT contain palm oil. Good luck (:

[cajunmama85]

I'm not able to because of a gland problem, but always had wanted to... I tried with both of my kids and nothing would come out sadly. Spent 3 weeks with lactation experts and nothing. I do get jealous of women who can because I'd always wanted to but my body just won't allow it. What's worse is when people make comments on me not breastfeeding and being "selfish" and "unmotherly" for "making a choice not to nurture my child", I've told more than one of them to back off. Who is anyone to judge another, especially when you don't even know what their situation is? Formula feeding was never what I had in mind but it's definitely what I have to do anyone nd it works perfectly fine for my family. My 2 older children were both formula fed and are both intellectually gifted, healthy, and happy as opposed to their breastfed cousins who have always been sick and anyone non dress lacking in intelligence. .. I have no complaints! Sorry, turned into a bit of a rant lol.

[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 :(

[knufrio]

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

[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.

[ash060115]

I expressed my milk on my first and used bottles -

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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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 :)

[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.

[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*

[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]

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!  

[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]

*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!

[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.

[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.  :)