Thread: lets talk Formula

Originally Posted by akpufa

I BFed both my kids until about 9 months, although they had had some formula up to that point. My DD was sensitive to dairy so she went on Soy, originally Similac (she HATED Enfamil) then we switched to the grocery store's brand per my pediatrician's recommendation (she said why spend more, its the same important ingredients). With DS, we used any samples we had lying around- he did fine with whatever- then switched to Parents Choice (Walmart brand...BTW I'm not a Walmart fan but they have a grocery "market" store by me plus they sold formula in huge canisters).

My plan for this baby is pretty much the same. I wouldn't be opposed to BFing longer as I partially stopped with my other two to get my cycle back to TTC but at the same time, I'll admit I'm not a big lover of BFing and always look forward to not being slave to my breasts. I really commend those who go to one year and beyond but I never feel that *bond* and can't wait to be done. Kind of a bummer actually.

I feel the same way. I do it because I know it's best but I really don't enjoy it. It doesn't help me bond... In a way, it does the opposite, it makes me a little resentful. I made it to 11 months with Lucas and when we were done, I felt nothing but relief!

Originally Posted by PCCGirl813

I feel the same way. I do it because I know it's best but I really don't enjoy it. It doesn't help me bond... In a way, it does the opposite, it makes me a little resentful. I made it to 11 months with Lucas and when we were done, I felt nothing but relief!

I thought it was just me and because of our difficulties latching, using nipple shields, etc. I didn't feel anymore bonding breastfeeding versus bottle feeding. Actually I felt the most bonding when I would lay DS on my chest skin to skin under my shirt when he was just a baby. I'm excited to do that again. It was relaxing for me and him.

walmart is kind of out of my way to get the walmart brand and i always try to avoid going there as much as possible. i hated BF in public but i just got one of those covers for free so i might just use that. i didnt care about doing it infront of woman but would go into a room if i did it in front of men or at my mother in laws. Im hoping i can produce alot and just pump it so DH and DS can participate.

between pumping what i could and DS latching my nipples were tore apart and very painful

DS hated the cover and would pull at it and move it anytime I tried to breastfeed in public! lol! I still have it, so I'll try again this time. We'll see what happens.

Originally Posted by PCCGirl813

I feel the same way. I do it because I know it's best but I really don't enjoy it. It doesn't help me bond... In a way, it does the opposite, it makes me a little resentful. I made it to 11 months with Lucas and when we were done, I felt nothing but relief!

Originally Posted by elleon17

I thought it was just me and because of our difficulties latching, using nipple shields, etc. I didn't feel anymore bonding breastfeeding versus bottle feeding. Actually I felt the most bonding when I would lay DS on my chest skin to skin under my shirt when he was just a baby. I'm excited to do that again. It was relaxing for me and him.

Glad to have company. It's sort of cliche to BF and not fall in love with it, but I'm pretty honest about it and have actually had a few close friends fess up that they don't overly enjoy it either (although I have a few who looooove it and that's great too!).

I love skin to skin too...I have never done it with my newborns until later on, but am planning to push for it with this baby right after delivery if possible! I'm pretty excited about it.

Originally Posted by elleon17

DS hated the cover and would pull at it and move it anytime I tried to breastfeed in public! lol! I still have it, so I'll try again this time. We'll see what happens.

Neither of my kids liked being covered up and my DH would literally faint if he saw me whip out a boob in public even though the baby does cover EVERYTHING! So we work around it. That being said, my second baby from early on would pop on and off to smile and be silly - super cute, but not helpful if I was trying to be discreet whatsoever

Originally Posted by elleon17

DS hated the cover and would pull at it and move it anytime I tried to breastfeed in public! lol! I still have it, so I'll try again this time. We'll see what happens.

Dd hated it too. She wouldn't nurse just stare and cry. Sometimes I could use a blanket but it was short lived s I always left the room. Hoping Em is better about it.

I am one who loves the feeling and was super emotional when dd decided she no longer wanted to/ thaught it was too much work. I do agree its not for everyone and that's fine

i had mixed emotions about it there were moments i loved it and was like how could anyone bottle feed and there moments i hated it since it was always me and didnt get a break. it didnt help that he had GERD so drinking and the acid reflex was torture for him and even though he looked hungry he arched his back and cried and cried. maybe its me but i think my areoles are so big that it wasnt that covered and people could still see... how did BTDT moms deal with LO's. DS will be 5 when she is born and he has this idea that she drinks from a bottle how do you explain the whole boob thing without them running around telling everyone

Originally Posted by PCCGirl813

I feel the same way. I do it because I know it's best but I really don't enjoy it. It doesn't help me bond... In a way, it does the opposite, it makes me a little resentful. I made it to 11 months with Lucas and when we were done, I felt nothing but relief!

I thought it was just me and because of our difficulties latching, using nipple shields, etc. I didn't feel anymore bonding breastfeeding versus bottle feeding. Actually I felt the most bonding when I would lay DS on my chest skin to skin under my shirt when he was just a baby. I'm excited to do that again. It was relaxing for me and him.

I nurse in public pretty comfortably, but I do use a nursing cover. I have nursed at NBA games and NHL games

I always HATE nursing in the beginning when it is so difficult and we are still getting the hang of it. But I know it is best, and it is so much easier to not be worrying about bottles and packing formula, etc. You can't forget your boobs at home! I would love to do 6 months, and after that, anything else is a bonus. I personally find around 7-9 months I usually really crave my own body back and don't want to share it anymore LOL. DS2 was my longest nurser til 9.5 months and he is SUCH a momma's boy, and so attached to me. I kindof love that and I do attribute it to him nursing the longest.

Originally Posted by angelover02740

i had mixed emotions about it there were moments i loved it and was like how could anyone bottle feed and there moments i hated it since it was always me and didnt get a break. it didnt help that he had GERD so drinking and the acid reflex was torture for him and even though he looked hungry he arched his back and cried and cried. maybe its me but i think my areoles are so big that it wasnt that covered and people could still see... how did BTDT moms deal with LO's. DS will be 5 when she is born and he has this idea that she drinks from a bottle how do you explain the whole boob thing without them running around telling everyone

Good question! I'm pretty sure he'll just tell everyone about it no matter what, but that's okay. Just shrug it off, it's nothing to be embarrassed about. My DD used to "nurse" her toys when I'd BF my DS and say she was giving them "boob milk" and she was only 2! It'll be interesting how she reacts to it this time being almost 4 because I'm pretty sure she has completely forgotten about that part. I think when he's a bit older, I'll try to occasionally pump and let her feed the baby a bit with a bottle from time to time. But yeah, someone with older kids is probably more helpful on this one.