So recently, as my due date approaches (oct 5th), the question on HOW I choose to feed our daughter has come up multiple times by different members in each of our families.

With our first daughter my goal was to breastfeed but I ended up pumping and supplementing with formula.

I actually found that by doing that,

It worked for us. My husband was able to feed the baby and bond as could I, we were able to take turns throughout the night etc all while baby was still getting breast milk.

So I have decided I’d like to do that again...but my family has had nothing but negative comments saying how I’m a bad mother by not wanting to even attempt breastfeeding this go around and how only “real” mothers can breastfeed. I’m HURT.

I applaud all mommy’s who exclusively breastfeed just as I applaud all mommy’s who formula feed.

What happened to “a fed baby is best” without judgement..

I feel so stressed now even thinking about our choice in feeding, and feel like I am a bad mom for wanting to exclusively pump..

Any advice on how to handle this situation?