breastfeeding vs formula?

[celestecollins]

Is anyone planning on breastfeeding or using formula? And what led to that decision not

[starryeyes0784]

I plan to attempt breastfeeding again with baby number 4. I didn't last for more than a few weeks with my first 3 for different reasons. Baby 1 was tongue tied, baby 2 we were constantly on the go and baby 3, with a 3 y/of and a 5 y/of it was just really difficult to keep up with everyone. I personally feel breastfeeding is healthier but obviously not one to judge those who chose to formula feed. I say try breastfeeding if you want and see how it goes. If it doesn't work, you tried and there is always formula. Breastfeeding isn't everyone's cup of tea. Do what feels right for you and baby and you'll be just fine.

[julybaby1587]

I plan on breastfeeding by pumping exclusively. Its a personal choice. Im going to give it a good try. Im not afraid of formula if breast feeding isn't successful.

[colleen2014]

I agree with nana07. I exclusively breast fed my son but pumped and stored milk for when hubby and I had a date night or event to attend. My son took breast milk from a bottle just fine.

[nana070710]

Thats not true about breastfeeding babies not liking bottles not all are the same i breastfeed and i pump and store milk so when my husband watches him he can give him bottle... try and go for it ... it is painful maybe one day but not horribly painful

[ekelaa]

I'm fourmula feeding this one. It's my 7th. I breast fed 2 of mine . They get to clingy and needy all the time. And they want to feed non stop. The dad can't do anything to confort them and forget a babysitter. They don't like bottles if u do breast strictly.  I decided to give up on breast feeding. I love my kids but I need a break here and there

[MelB317]

I pumped for 10 months with my first...tried breastfeeding but she was a lazy nurser and not gaining weight and I was getting mastitis because she wasn't draining me...i'll try breastfeeding again with this one but if it doesn't work I have no problems going back to pumping full-time...I try to avoid formula because I'm cheap and don't want to pay for something I can make for free...however I hear that if you qualify for WIC you can get free or highly discounted formula...my husband and I make too much money to get any type of government assistance so it's free breastmilk for my baby

[Starabc123]

I work full time and have two girls with my third baby on the way. I solely breastfeed both my girls for a year each. I wasn't against formula, it just worked out for me to breastfeed. My kids are healthier than my siblings kids, and I believe it to be based on this reason. I am able to pump at work and store milk so, I'll be doing that again with my third. It is a choice and you need to decide what works for you and your family. I was very nervous at first and wasn't sure how I felt about it, so I took a class taught at the hospital for free and it helped me make up my mind.

[Davinsmomma]

I am gonna breastfeed and pump

[Sass508]

I plan to breastfeed because Of the nutrition it provides and bonding. I really want to go the natural route with this baby. Other reason, it's free! You can do it in a sling, you don't have to get up and prepare a bottle, just best out your boon.. and so on. I think I'm going to want to pump too to have back up and incase someone else needs to watch baby :)

[koyama83]

I breastfeed because it helps with immunities and because it's convenient for me and baby. We don't have to wait for a bottle. :)

[GeekMom1213]

I nursed my first for 24 months (after returning to work at 6 weeks postpartum). I hope to make it as long or longer this time too. Between the health benefits, the convenience, and the astonishing savings... I can't imagine it any other way. We are most definitely a Real Milk family.

[Bgoter]

I am a ftm and we are planning on formula feeding.

[Jaynie_3rd_baby]

This will be my third to breastfeed. The older two self-weaned at 12 months and 16 months. I read "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" before my first arrived and it helped with all my questions and concerns. It was like having a lactation nurse on my nightstand!

[SecondTimeMom15]

I am planning on breastfeeding due to the health benefits for my baby, and me not totally trusting formula. My suggestion is to try breastfeeding if you're not sure, because you can always go to formula if you change your mind. If yiu start with formula though, you can't go back. So it's worth a shot!

[LeeshaMiranda]

I will be trying to breastfeed again, but it only worked out for the first 3 months (with supplementing) last time. I am prepared to formula feed if I have to, but I do know more than I did the first time so I am hoping I can get my supply up better this time.

[Wo0oT7917]

Planning on breastfeeding. With my first I had trouble latching I hope I dont have that trouble again

[jen0221]

I bf my first son until he was about 14 months old. It was not exclusive though. I pumped a lot so I could work. I had to wean him because I found out I was pregnant again and didn't feel I could sustain 2 babies plus myself. My second son was given a lot more bottles than my first. I only pumped maybe twice with him so he got a lot of formula. He ended up self weaning at about 9 months. My third, I plan to bf and hopefully it will last longer with her since I am a stay at home mom now. Still don't know if it will be exclusive. I may want some breaks if she isn't a good night sleeper. I feel bfing is healthier for the baby and it allows for good bonding, but it is harder because you are the only one who can do it. I chose to not pump with my second because I honestly hated pumping even with my nice double Medela pump.

[colleen2014]

I breast fed my first son for 16 months and he self weaned. I have chosen to again breast feed my second son. I made the decision to breast feed because it is the best thing for him, breast milk contains valuable antibodies, it is free, convenient, and I love the bonding experience. Although I am a huge breast feeding advocate, not every woman can or even wants to and they shouldn't be made to feel bad for that.  Do whatever you feel is right for you and baby, weather it be breast or formula :)

[HappyBRmomma]

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I just don't trust all the crap they put in formula, it's all fillers and that makes me nervous. I know many mother that made breastfeeding work while going back to work. One in fact was the breadwinner of the family her husband stayed home with baby and she traveled everywhere. She pumped and froze as much as she could and she was able to give her baby breastmilk for a year. To each their own, just do what's best for you and your family.

[HappyBRmomma]

Breastfeeding for the 3rd time. T9T9

[holymolyrollypolly]

I breastfed all my children for different amount of times.  My 19 month old is still nursing and im almost 6 weeks pregnant.  I find its cheaper, easier, and healthier.  My 15 year old I nursed for 4 months then formula, sec. Son for one year, and my 8 year old daughter for 9 months she weaned herself.  Its all how you feel.  Id hive it a shot and go from there.

[Destynee2015]

Im pregnant with my 3rd. I breastfed my first 2 for 2 weeks exactly with both. With my 1st it was difficult because my daughters stomach wasnt agreeing with my milk for some reason. She was put on soy. With my son, he had latching problems so i was using a nipple shield to help him but got frustrated because it hurt a lot due to my very cracked sore nipples. I than started pumping and he was eating A LOT therefore i was pumping every 2 hours. Talk about no sleep. I finally woke up to pump one morning and he was crying but i couldnt get any milk out for him :( thats when i went to grab formula for him. This doesnt happen to everyone but just my experience wasnt very good so with my 3rd im going straight for formula to avoid any extra stress and letdown. Good luck with ur decision.

[jasminelove89]

I am breast feeding because i actually have the time. Im a college student and he is coming right when i get out so i will have the whole summer with him till school starts again. Plus some of the benefits and will save me money.

[mashamaria]

I am still thinking what to do. Breastfeeding is better but might not work with my only 6 weeks maternity leave.