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| Mon, 07-07-2008 - 7:50pm |
I chose to formula feed my daughter. I love her with all my heart, and am a great mother (contray to what other mothers will say because I didn't BF). I gave my daughter the best 9 months of my life when pregnant...eating healthy, excerising, quit smoking, quit drinking, yada yada yada and I give her everything in this world now but yes I was selfish and formula fed and do not regret one second of it. I'm sorry that my husband, mother, sister can help with feedings and make a bottle themselves... I can go out for a night and not worry about having a glass of wine or I can go to the mall and not have to whip my boob out in the middle of the common area. And my daughter is extemely healthy and happy. I don't think Im going to hell because I formula feed nor do I feel I am a bad parent. My husband and I agreed formula was the way to go for us. I'm sure there are plenty of things BF'ing mothers do that other parents wouldn't agree with but that doesnt mean you should be crucified for it. I think other mothers should get off their high horse about bf'ing and realize its just not for everyone and you're not

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"That is just one example of why I wouldn't want to BF."
Because some babies have sensitivities to dairy?
I don't live my life worrying about every risk either.
Shari mother to
It's not that your claiming that BM is a cure all.
"Here is the most recent example of someone saying you will probably be smarter if BF."
Ummmm, she didn't say "probably" she said "maybe".
Well life isn't JUST about your children you also need to remember yourself.
Shari mother to
I just don't have a lot of faith in studies.
I also said most recent, not the best example.
Shari mother to
<<Yes, but you still can't be guaranteed it just like you can't say my kids won't enjoy what life has to offer.>>
No, I can't guarantee it, but I can say I did all that I could.
My point is that BFing isn't a magical cure that is going to ensure your child turns out perfect.
Andi
Excuse me if this has been covered - I'm still about 60 posts behind :)
"Also, with regard to statistics, they are not something to live by. People take them as "fact" when they are not. I just get the feeling that many of the BF'ers here have never studied statistics, or they wouldn't be quoting them right and left as gospel truth. The first thing our statistics professor told us in college was "statistics lie"."
Hmmm, one stats professor, and you're an expert? I'll put my 20 graduate units of stats against that any day. Have you read the studies, examined the protocol and statistical methods used, and still come to the conclusion that it a "lie"? Please explain your issue with the methodology used, and we'll have a discussion about statistics. I'll wait :)
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