[Gidget]

Like it is hopeless for some women and thier babies? I mean for those women who know about ff vs. bf and decide to go for the "convenience and ease" of formula. I know that there are women out there who are well versed on the subject and dont bf. I think I even read someones post over here where a woman she knew was into eating organic whole foods for herself and knew all about formulas risks, but decided to ff her baby so she could have her freedom. It makes me very sad.Sometimes I feel that now that formula is out there, it is here to stay. We can get word out and educate, but it pains me to know that in this world, people will still choose what they consider easier over what is best.

 

[RachelGS]

I really struggle with people who just can't be bothered to bf. What you're describing is not a woman who has trouble nursing, or can't for whatever reason, or isn't educated about the risks of ff, etc-- but rather someone who just can't be bothered. And I don't respect that. I expected there to be some "bother" to parenting (although breastfeeding has turned out to be pretty wonderful). When I chose to have a child, I chose to take on the care of someone whose needs and desires would sometimes usurp my own. I was incredibly nervous about nursing and frankly thought I might hate it, but I committed to doing it because my own ick factor simply did not stack up against her health. And once those mama hormones were flowing, the ick factor was a complete non-issue.

So I know what you mean.

 

[sarahmae1]

It makes me so sad.

I always wanted a baby, and I took lots of child development classes in highschool (and college). That is where I first learned that breastfeeding was best for baby (and mom). That is all I needed to know.

When I had my ds at the age of 20 I bf'd him... only for about 6mos. but I believe that is better than nothing! Now I'm bfing my new baby too and am much more educated about the whole thing so I plan to bf for a much longer time than I did with my first.

 

[Icequeen_in_ak]

Yes... it makes me very sad (here comes the obsessive BFing mama again

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I guess maybe it's because I struggled so long to have this baby. I had 3 m/c's before her and then had a pretty horrific pregnancy, labor and then c-section.. so maybe I feel like she's my miracle and I need to do every single thing in my power to give her the best. Maybe I am obsessed!

I just don't understand how so many people in today's society refuse to let a baby change their life (probably why feberizing is so popular). PEOPLE... lets face it... babies DO CHANGE lives!!! And they are suppose to! Early on after the birth of my DD, I had to explain to my DH that things change... it's not all about us anymore, everything is about her now.... that is what becoming a parent means! We are suppose to do everything we can to protect and nurture our children.... not do what ever we have to to make sure that we can keep our day planner booked to our liking!

And how some mothers can choose to FF over BFing just blows me away (NOT intended for the mama's that TRULY cannot BF).... but I continue to sit back, no matter where I am and watch hundreds of babies getting bottles of the stuff

I can't change them... but I sure can NIP in front of them and answer any questions that they have... in the hopes that the next time around they will think about it more.