Feeling quilty

[mis_92_luv]

Hi :) I just had my baby boy almost 3 weeks ago (my second child) and I have been pumping. I tried nursing at first with both my kids but it just didn't work out. With my daughter I dried up within the first 2 weeks so I had no choice but to formula feed her. Throughout my entire pregnancy with my son I was planning on nursing but when that didn't work I decided too pump. I've been pumping for a little over 2 weeks now and I really hate it. I feel bad because I know that breast milk is the healthiest for him but I just feel like it just gets in the way of everything. I don't like having people come over because I need to pump every 2-3 hours and it makes it awkward when I need to leave the room. It also makes it hard to go visit family (I have a lot). I feel very guilty because My husband and my friends and family are all very supportive but I just can't stand it. I kinda feel like my body isn't mine. Is this normal? Am I just being selfish?

[kfrasher]

Oh hun, don't feel guilty! You tried! That's great! I breastfeed my first for 6 months, but wasn't producing quality milk, she wasn't thriving..tried again with my second and again it didn't work! Had some major problems..with my third I went straight to bottle and I really got to enjoy my newborn! Yes there were times I felt guilty, but in the long run it was what was best for baby m me! I'm going straight to bottle with this baby too! Don't let anyone pressure you into something you don't want to! There will always be those few that think your the worst mother in the universe because you aren't breastfeeding! Make the best choice for your situation hun! ;-)

[momabear86]

No need to feel guilty at all I plan on breast feeding is possible and I won't care where I am if my child needs feeding I'm going to feed her.

[parkersmommy]

Breast feeding is not for everyone. My son was unable to latch so I pumped for a few weeks but all I had was a manual pump and I hated it so after the colostrom period was over I stopped. I'm going to try a double electric pump this time around and if that's not any better this baby will be put on formula too. Don't beat yourself up.

[prayin4_2]

There is no need to feel guitly as there is hardly nothng that you can do about it. it is about your body and not about you. i went through the same with both my kids, with my first i could feed him(along with formula) for almost a year. but with my second, he is completely on formula from 3 months. you should feel thankful that you can feed him breast milk atleast.