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: 07-12-2006
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 1:56pm

And I've heard they are less intelligent that Breastfeed babies...I wonder if my daughter's IQ would be where it is now (160**average adult is 145) if I would have breastfeed...hmmmm


My IQ is well above average as well.

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Registered: 07-12-2006
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 1:58pm

At least one thing breasfeeding got me...a handicapped sticker so I get to park up front at Wal*Mart


Could you please post a link to the application for a DISABLED sticker so I can see for myself the little reason box labeled "breastfed".

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Registered: 07-08-2001
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 2:58pm

*edited to change my reply completely


It would be most helpful in this debate if you would read what is written rather than putting your own spin on posts and replying to yourself. We might actually get somewhere. Thanks.


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Registered: 07-08-2001
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 3:03pm
Excellent post, Stephanie.
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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 4:53pm

"I believe each mother has the right to choose which risks she introduces her child too.

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Registered: 08-04-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 5:08pm
"How do you know I wouldn't have been better off being formula fed. Do you think I enjoyed the twice a month ear infections as a child? Do you think it was fun getting those penicillin shots on a reguilar basis? Do you think it is enjoyable to have to read folks lips to understand what they are saying because the ear infections I suffered as a child left me with hearing loss?"



Well, nothing can ever be 100% proven however, the science shows that you probably would be even more unhealthy had you been ff, especially during earlier decades when most people were making their own formula. It is also interesting to note that formula then and now can never compare to breast milk because breast milk is a living and constantly changing substance. A woman's breast milk in the morning will not be the same in the afternoon and will change yet again in the evening and again in the middle of the night. It changes to suit the nursing needs of the child nursing. Formula cannot do this. Breast milk also changes if mom and baby are exposed to illness as mom's milk will soon contain antibodies to help baby combat illness. Formula cannot do this.

I was ff, I had so many ear infections growing up and into adulthood that I also have significant hearing loss. My immune system was subpar due to being ff and then compromised even more by constantly being bombarded with antibiotics. Just like my evidence, yours is anecdotal at best. People can stand around and talk about their own children and their friends' children all they want, but that doesn't detract from the actual scientific evidence...

Breast milk is the standard by which all other forms of infant nutrition should be compared. Therefore, if breast milk is the standard, then formula is substandard.
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Registered: 07-19-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 6:01pm
The function of a debate is to try and get the other party to at least acknowledge that you have a viable point
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Registered: 07-19-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 6:04pm
I have had chronic pullmonary problems since childhood.
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Registered: 07-19-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 6:11pm

Nope not bitter, I just find it amusing when people insist that breastfeeding makes one so much healthier, or more intelligent and all they continue to say is that it is healthier, or in my case I keep reading how much healthier I am that I was breastfed.

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Registered: 11-29-2005
In reply to: krsd0403
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 6:32pm

The function of a debate is to try and get the other party to at least acknowledge that you have a viable point so far from what I've read against me there has been no viable point made.

 


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