On formula feeding...

I've been wanting to write this post for awhile but never got around to it.  Before Noah, I felt like I had to breastfeed because it was the "right" thing to do according to everyone. Nick and I took a class on it and everything.  I still never felt 100% comfortable with the idea.  It just was something I never wanted to do...I only thought I had to because that's what everyone does.   

Fast forward until when Noah was born...I tried nursing Noah a few times in the hospital (I don't even think they gave me the choice of formula) and he screamed and screamed. The nurses then had me try pumping and told me when I went home I needed to pump every 2 hours.  Um...NO.  When nothing was coming out in the hospital, they finally gave us formula but told me it would just be to supplement until I could get milk pumping. We went home and I tried pumping a few times but was so tired and annoyed with no milk at all coming out that I gave up.  Looking back, I probably could have gotten milk by pumping continuously or seeing a lactation consultant but if I am being honest with myself, my heart was never into nursing or pumping.  

I am so thankful to have Nick who supports me 100% with my formula feeding choice and has never once complained about the cost or the fact that he also has to feed Noah. The cost of Noah's special formula is sickening but it doesn't phase us because 1. I chose to continue formula feeding instead of continuing to try to pump. 2. Noah needs food!  

If we are blessed down the road with another child or children, I will formula feed from day one without question.  It took me 8 months to finally be OK with my decision and I will stand strong despite society's distaste for formula feeding.  It's OK to be different!

after daddy gives Noah a bottle...