Comments on: The Great Debate of Bottle or Boob

By: Deb (Missives From Suburbia)

Deb (Missives From Suburbia) — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:30:26 +0000

I found a certain amount of freedom in nursing, too — freedom from washing bottles and from listening to a screaming child while trying to get the temperature “just right”. (I never could figure that out fast enough.) But now that I have a second one on the way, there’s a part of me that really hopes the kid will take a bottle — my first one never did — because nursing all the time for 14 solid months really took a lot of effort.

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By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:40:21 +0000

I agree with Janelle, can you do both?

My daughter couldn’t master breast feeding. We tried for months, with lactations consultant and nurses, and she only latched on twice. So I pumped, and it sucked HARD (look at that pun!), but it gave her the breast milk AND it gave me some freedom. Since she was small, we also supplemented with formula.

Unfortunately, my milk never fully came in, and by month three, I was all dried up. I was so thankful we’d given her formula, so when we had to make the switch to formula full-time, it was much easier. And honestly? I wasn’t too sad about not pumping anymore.

This is all a long-winded way to say, “thank goodness for options!”

By: justmylife

justmylife — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:01:14 +0000

It is a personal decision, I bottle fed both of the boys and breastfed the girl, the last one. I hated hearing all the crap I was given on both sides of the debate. Bottle vs. Breast. All my kids are rotten! There is no difference between any of them, they are all smart, cute, walking, talking and get on my nerves! Trust your heart and head, do what is best for you. In the end, it is the love they get that counts! But that is just my opinion. justmylife's last blog post..Another spring holiday, can I take it.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:38:31 +0000

Good luck deciding!

I always knew I was gonna breastfeed, but you know what? It wasn’t as easy as I thought it was gonna be, especially with my second. But oh, the pressure to breastfeed! Made me seriously doubt myself. I wasn’t trying hard enough, blah blah. But in the end when we did switch to formula everyone was happier for it.

I think you will know what is right for you once that baby comes. And I hope you won’t feel guilty, whatever you end up doing (the guilt isn’t worth it, trust me).

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By: shawna

shawna — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:59:03 +0000

FYI--I never had a pump nor creams and loved breastfeeding! But I only did it for a couple of months as I didn't seem to produce enough milk for my guy. shawna's last blog post..Not Always Easy Being Green

By: Michele

Michele — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:12:56 +0000

I agree with whoever said “Happy Mommy=Happy Baby”, but it still doesnt make the decision any easier to make.

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By: janelle

janelle — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:14:36 +0000

i totally understand your predicament. but can’t you do both? breast and bottle feed? i did with my noah from about 4 weeks until 9 months when he went to all bottle. i would breastfeed during the day and the nights but he would have a bottle either at dinner time or bed time. giving me freedom to concentrate on my other son or cooking or to go out for a few hours if needed to have me time…
all the best =)

By: Miss Britt

Miss Britt — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:51:56 +0000

OK, I am so offering ass-vice here.

Ready?

Chill out. Don’t feel the need to decide now. Every baby is different. And you AND your baby will figure this out when it’s time.

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By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:06:10 +0000

I totally understand. I was there a while back. I was determined to BF Kyle…and I did for a few weeks. But man, it was hard. He was great and I enjoyed it, but I couldn’t stand the lack of sleep and lack of freedom.
So I switched to bottle….for my sanity. Happy mommy means happy baby. and I haven’t regretted it.
I know it’s a hard decision. I know you will do what you think is best hon. ((hugs))

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By: candygirlflies

candygirlflies — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:13:41 +0000

Repeat after me:

“Happy Mummy, Happy Baby!!”

You do WHAT EVER it takes to be happy. WHAT EVER that may be.

(And for the record… I bottle fed all three of my kids. They are all healthy, strong, and– dare I say it??– “above average”. Don’t let ANYBODY make you feel guilty, no matter what decision you make.)

Wishing you much love– and happiness!!

xoxo CGF

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