Anyways, I have cut back to just one nursing a day for now and will drop the last one in a couple of weeks. I am still pumping enough that she gets only one bottle of formula and the rest is breastmilk...so I am not a complete failure as a mom. I also have quite the supply in the freezer for her, so I should be able to keep her on minimal formula until she is well over 6 months (my initial breastfeeding goal).
I may have "given up" just shy of my goal, however, I am ok with my decision. I stuck it out through a lot of tears and crappy booby trauma, so I am saying "job well done" to myself. Not only am I much happier when bottle feeding miss Maddie, but I have a 5 month old that is happy, healthy and well over 16 lbs, so she is off to a good start.
Now I am just looking forward to having my boobs back to myself and wearing REAL bras again! La Senza here I come! Woot!
On another note, I have another sister!! My brother-in-law's wedding was this past Saturday and despite the rain, it was a BEAUTIFUL day and a great party!! I happen to know the photographer personally, so watch for some pictures coming soon!
Well, time for a little "mommy time"...Confessions of a Shopaholic! Until next time my friends...
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Wow. That's pretty freaking insulting to all of the mom's out there that formula feed. I wonder if they know that not breastfeeding their children makes them failures as moms.
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Before you post such "insulting" comments about my post, you should perhaps read some of my previous posts. You would then know that my comment about being a "failure" is meant to be entirely sarcastic. It is not me that thinks this way....absolutely, 100% not!! It is society in general that seems to categorize formula feeding mamas as inferior to breastfeeding mamas. I have had a HORRIBLE breastfeeding experience and thought many a time of switching to formula feeding...in fact, the only way I have kept my sanity whilst breastfeeding is by combining the two methods (formula/nursing). In the end, I have stuck it out, but only because I had enough people encouraging me to do so and unintentionally making me feel like less of a mom if I didn't.
ReplyDeleteIn my eyes it doesn't matter how your baby is fed so long as she is happy and healthy. End of story.
I would suggest that next time you get the full story before you provide your opinions and comments on somebody.
"Way to be completely judgemental"...Right back at ya!
I loved this post! You rock for doing it this long and you've planned ahead for the next month! Let me know how weaning goes! I hope to make it as long as you have..I've already put a disclaimer that I may call it quits once Luca's teeth come it..it's too scary!!! Xoxo to you and Maddie!
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