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Do you plan on breastfeeding or formula feeding? I’m very much fed is best- I tried breast feeding my first son and it was a horrible experience as he was colicky, couldn’t latch. Seen so many different people to help with the process and eventually after being told I needed to supplement as he was losing weight, lost my supply. I’m SO nervous and anxious to try this time- it’s actually causing me what I feel is panic attacks thinking about it and I know that sounds so stupid. All my friends and most of my family are very much breastfeeding gurus and really support it. I would like to try again but gahhh such a dang mess!

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I’m only breast feeding for 3 weeks. Then switching to formula. Been off my meds the whole pregnancy and my mental health is important too.

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I tried to breastfeed my first while in the hospital, but she wouldn’t latch and the stress of it all plus the pressure from the lactation consultant was making me sick and anxious. My husband and I decided to formula feed her before we even left the hospital and it was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I ended up exclusively pumping for about a month before switching her to formula. 
I’ll give breastfeeding another shot with this baby, but I agree that fed is best and if it doesn’t work out again, I couldn’t care less what people think about it this time around. Do what’s best for YOU, your sanity, and your baby - and also, fuck everyone who doesn’t support you in a decision that’s already hard enough to make.

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Only the breast for my babies 🤱🏽

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I plan on breastfeeding but I refuse to stress myself out over it. If it doesn't work then I'll go to formula. My mom didn't breastfeed and my MIL only breastfed my husband and his siblings for 6 weeks.

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I can’t say that I want to breastfeed but I will try it first and decide. I’m going to buy some formula to have on hand if it doesn’t work out. Do what feels best for you!

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I’m only going to attempt to breast feed while I’m home on maternity leave for 6 weeks. 
But I’m not pressuring myself or going to push it too hard. 
I only formula fed with my first.

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My oldest was born early and was in NICU. Breastfeeding was really hard for us not just because of his NICU stay but his mouth was so small we had issues with latching and the nipple shield was NOT my friend.
My second I EBF for 13 months and I hated it. I felt like I had no freedom. My son would have stayed latched all day long if I’d let him. I was miserable breastfeeding. I only continued to do it because I felt like I had to or I would disappoint people.
This baby will be breastfed and formula fed. I want my husband to be able to feed the baby also, so I’m not the only one up in the middle of the night, and I want him to be able to bond with the baby.
I absolutely believe fed is best. It doesn’t matter if your baby is breastfed, bottle fed, or formula fed. As long as your baby is fed that’s all that matters. And please do not let anyone make you feel like less of a mom because you choose to use formula!!

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Thank you all for your support and advice!

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I’m hoping this time around goes as smooth as last time! Technically still nursing my 2.5 year old, she nurses to sleep and occasionally for comfort! I get the whole summer off so I’m really looking forward to all the time I get to spend actually nursing and not pumping/nursing this go around!

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Look up the Thompson method on Facebook and see if dr a Robyn Thompson can help she has supported and helped many women with the exact same issues as you it’s worth a try.

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