Perhaps I should clear a few things up. I really am truly thankful for formula and I'm not currently living in angst about my decision to not breastfeed. I believe I have let go and moved on. I guess I was sort of reliving all my emotions and thoughts on the subject. I was trying to share my story in hopes of other moms sharing their personal stories. My intent was really to gain other people's perspectives, not for people to think that I'm sending out a cry for help- although with a title like "Breastfeeding- Help!" I can definitely see how it can be perceived that way :). Obviously, that was my bad. I should have written "Breastfeeding- Help I Want Your Input on Breastfeeding in General, Not Just How You Feel About My Breastfeeding!" :) lol Just wanted to clear up my intentions.
And thanks to Erin who did post her breastfeeding experience! :)- and she also posted about a website called fearlessformulafeeder.com that I checked out and thought it was great. I do believe that moms need to be happy and to try to enjoy their babies as much as possible- and whatever ways to that end I believe is completely justified. I was just talking to my mom today about moms before the invention of formula. I said how hard it must have been on them to just have toughed it out. They didn't have a choice- either their baby was going to be fed and live, or not be fed and die. I suppose a strong, motherly instinct would've pushed past hardship with breastfeeding in order to keep their babies alive. But then my mom and I remembered that women used wet nurses to get rest and a break. They often grew up in communities that were tight-knit, with families close by to give help. They most likely watched moms, aunts, and cousins and whoever else breastfeed their babies. I grew up not seeing a single person breastfeed (that I can remember). If I had lived before the invention of formula I would have hopefully kept my children alive and pushed through my frustrations, but not without the help of lots of other lactating women and probably lots more alcohol! :) Anyways, I find these subjects that are unique to women very intriguing and I love discussion and sharing opinions.
Forgive me for my unclearness on the matter.
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