I'm really bummed because Im not producing as much breast milk as I had thought I would. I've seen a consultant and doctor and have a hormonal imbalance so I'm able to produce like 2ml a day and I'm really depressed about it.

On top of it one of my closest friends is a new mom too and flaunts a lot of her motherhood that just comes oh so naturally to her. Or she's hits me with toxic positivity and it's brutal. She's made me feel bad about breastfeeding and saying I really need to pump more and that I can try all these things. I've tried everything and her constantly putting me down really hurts. I know how to handle her so that's beside the point I guess but it just adds to my frustrations about not being able to produce more.

Is formula really that bad? I know breastmilk has antibodies but what else I'm just curious? And how does formula compare ? Does it even 🥺 I just need some encouragement here because I'm feeling like a failure having to give my baby formula.

It's like the one thing I thought I'd be able to do as a woman and mother I cant. What the heck :(

Thanks for reading ❤️