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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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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.
Then tell me what this meant?>>>
What it meant was that just because you're the mother, doesn't mean that it's the best choice for the family because you made it. I could "choose" to let my son ride in the front seat of my car on the way to Grandma's later on this afternoon. I'm the mother, and I'm making that decree: "No more backseat toddler car seat for you, Son! I'm your mother, and I'm making this choice for you. Now hop up here with Mommy, and hang onto your hat!"
Do you see how ridiculous your statement is? You're the mother, which means it's up to you to make choices for your children that will benefit them, and serve their best interests.
"Never said that and they can only be sold to adults."
Okay, so then bleach is not dangerous, then.
So prove that your side is "right".
Shari mother to
"Then tell me what this meant?"
It meant your sentiment is scary.
Do you see how ridiculous your statement is? You're the mother, which means it's up to you to make choices for your children that will benefit them, and serve their best interests.
I did and they all benefited just fine.
Shari mother to
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What?! Where did you see "proof" of any of this? "Marginal risk" is 1000 babies in the US dying every year because they weren't BF? A THOUSAND babies is "marginal"? Wow, just wow...
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What "advice" do you give about formula? You mostly defend your choice by claiming that everyone here who BF's is a hypocrite because they allow other risks into their family's lives, which is a tired and weak argument that usually ends up going in circles for days on end.
What "advice" do you give about formula? You mostly defend your choice by claiming that everyone here who BF's is a hypocrite because they allow other risks into their family's lives, which is a tired and weak argument that usually ends up going in circles for days on end.
Then quit attacking me for my decision.
Shari mother to
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Sigh...
The "benefit" they received was in *not starving to death*. Maybe that's enough for you, but I strive for more than basic survival of my offspring.
"I don't see the risk of formula to be any greater than any other risk that is taken everyday in normal life situations.
Michele
It meant your sentiment is scary.
Shari mother to
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