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: 05-16-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 6:47pm

"Because there is a difference between your kids and how they would have been had they been bf.

Andi


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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 6:52pm

AGAIN_

 

Shari mother to

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Registered: 08-27-2007
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 6:53pm

As everyone else pointed out to ou (Thanks ladies!) I never once compared your health to anyones, let alone your daughter.


What I DID say is that even with your health issues you got added benefit from being breastfed. Your illness would have been much worse had you not.


I understand the sarcasm as a defense, but I feel its unnecessary.


But to counter it....


I was formula fed and have had 9 reconstructive surgeries on my face to fix a Craniofacial syndrome, 3 more to fix some other malformations.


I am severely hearing impaired and walk with a cane. I am 30 years old.


Is it b/c of the formula..NO.


Would I still have had these issues if I was breastfed?

              *Praying for my best friend, my Dad*


 &n

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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 6:54pm

As a mum who HAD to ff for a medical need, which you causually throw out there, I will address this.


Can you tell me why you couldn't BF?

 

Shari mother to

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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 6:58pm
Did you FF any of your children?

 

Shari mother to

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Registered: 05-16-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 7:00pm

"The proof is has been displayed here millions of time.

Andi


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Registered: 05-16-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 7:08pm

"Sure they do, and FF doesn't take away that right."


It took away their right to the biological standard & replaced it with a substandard substance.

Andi


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Registered: 05-16-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 7:19pm

nobody said you were healthier than your DD, but you are healthier than if you had been given formula.

Andi


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Registered: 08-27-2007
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 7:22pm

Yes, no problem.


My daughter was born with a severe Craniofacial malformation and Cleft palate. She could not

              *Praying for my best friend, my Dad*


 &n

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Registered: 08-27-2007
In reply to: krsd0403
Sun, 08-03-2008 - 7:24pm

Yes. I formula fed Bryn for the posted reasons.


Aidin also has a Cleft Palate which made breastfeeding almost impossible. HE was breastfeed for around 3 months (supplemented also)

              *Praying for my best friend, my Dad*


 &n

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