I Formula Feed

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Registered: 07-07-2008
I Formula Feed
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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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Registered: 06-04-2004
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:24pm

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Because I'm the mother and I make the decisions.>>>

This reminds me of Bill Cosby saying, "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out of it". Cute when it's a quip on a sitcom, but kind of scary when it's applied IRL.

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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:24pm

I wouldn't call something telling you to consult your doctor proof that formula is harmful, is there a list of side effects caused from use?

 

Shari mother to

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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:28pm

So you let your children make the decisions in your house then?

 

Shari mother to

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Registered: 05-16-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:35pm

"So there is no difference between my kids and the kids there age that were BF'


Oh good grief have you really had your head buried in the sand so far that you can say that with a straight face?

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Registered: 07-19-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:47pm
I guess sarcasm is lost on this group.
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Registered: 07-19-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:51pm
I don't know if I am less scatterbrained.
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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:54pm
That's for sure!

 

Shari mother to

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 2:55pm

The substance *does* become acceptable in certain cases, yes.

Just like it is *acceptable* to use a wheelchair if your both legs have been amputated, but none of us would actually be thinking it was cool to convince your kids that they should use a wheelchair full time if they had 2 working legs.













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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 3:01pm

Just like it is *acceptable* to use a wheelchair if your both legs have been amputated, but none of us would actually be thinking it was cool to convince your kids that they should use a wheelchair full time if they had 2 working legs.


That is no where near a similar comparison.

 

Shari mother to

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Registered: 06-26-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 3:07pm

"Everyone accepts different risks.

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