kiddosc on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
Your post made me recall a post a blogger I follow made years ago. She formula fed both of her kids right from the very beginning and talks some about what led to that decision. The comments on the...
View ArticleSteelerGirl on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
If you do go this route, would you please post on how it went? I breastfed my first but am already considering formula feeding the second. My biggest fear is that "the grass is always greener on the...
View Articletravellingbee on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
Well, I BFed my first and he never had a drop of formula in his life. My second had formula in the hospital because he was having trouble regulating his blood sugar level. Then he BF'ed exclusively for...
View ArticleMamatimes3 on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
I attempted to breastfeed my 1st two. I only lasted 3 weeks with the 1st and 2 weeks with the 2nd. I really did not enjoy breastfeeding AT ALL. My 3rd had formula from day one and never touched my...
View ArticleMamatimes3 on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@SteelerGirl: what kind of challenges do you think formula feeding has? I think it's super easy besides the cost.
View ArticleMrs. Deer on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
Congrats! I would say you could try breastfeeding again, you never know. Some babies come out and they are just awesome at nursing, but if you find it just isn't working and it's taking a toll on your...
View ArticleHeartAbandoned on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
I wouldn't hesitate for a second to follow your gut on this one. Particularly in light of your experience with PPD as it relates to nursing. You'll have 2 other kiddos to care for, and taking care of...
View ArticleRaspberry on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
I can empathize with the guilt because you might be convincing yourself that you aren't giving #3 the same "fighting chance" to start with. But I think it's 120% okay to formula feed. The nature of the...
View ArticleSteelerGirl on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@Mamatimes3: Carrying around the supplies (bottles, formula, water), keeping it refrigerated for later, warming it up (if your baby is picky about temp), washing all the bottles, baby having gas...
View ArticleSweetiePie on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
This is my exact conundrum. I struggled BF my first and really only did it a few times and then EPd for a month. And when I say I struggled, it was moreso mentally - I also had PPD and BF/pumping was...
View ArticleMamatimes3 on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@SteelerGirl: Got it. I work outside the home so I would be dealing with bottles anyway. Not sure if you are. But I got the simplest bottles (Tommee Tippee) and 3 kids took it no fuss. I also used a...
View ArticleSweetiePie on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@SteelerGirl: Yes 100% everything you mentioned about FF is true! Those things are annoying and that's why I sometimes think that BF would be so much easier. But thinking about being in such a strict...
View ArticleSteelerGirl on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@SweetiePie: I wish I could breastfeed when I was already at home (especially middle of the night), but formula feed when I'm at work or out of the house. If only milk supply was this magical faucet...
View ArticleFinfan on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
I only have two but long story short: was miserable BFing or pumping for LO1 so FF LO2 from birth and it was a million times better. You don't have to even attempt breastfeeding if you don't want to do...
View ArticleSweetiePie on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@Finfan: so this is my other question - if you decide not to BF from the beginning, don't you get engorged and painful? Granted I was pumping to get my milk to come in (my son was in nicu for first 3...
View Article2littlepumpkins on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your...
I had medical issues going on with my second and with advice from my doctors chose not to try after trying and failing with my first, and we had a great experience! I did pump for weeks because I bf'd...
View ArticleLittlebit7 on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
I'm going to try BF with number two but I've decided if I have the same issues as I had with number one, I'm going to go to formula. I had to start EPing around 4 months until 10 months. It was awful....
View Articleyouboots on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
I do not have experience to refer to but I encourage you to do what's best for your and your family. If it were me in your situation I expect I would choose to BF and supplement from the get go and...
View ArticleHappyBaker on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
Wow, seriously, I love this community. I was worried I'd get flamed for even writing I don't want to BF at all, and instead all I've gotten is amazing support and encouragement. Thank you all SO MUCH!...
View Articlerunnerd on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
Not the same, but I chose to never BF (didn't even try - but gave it lots of thought and research while pregnant) with either child. I knew myself, and I wanted to set myself up to be a happy mother,...
View Articlerunnerd on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@SweetiePie: once my milk came in I had about five days of misery and then everything was fine. I just did all the tips they give on tight sports bras, no stimulation, etc
View ArticleHappyBaker on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
Just wanted to update - we are one week in and 100% formula feeding and it has been amazing! When he was first born I tried BF-ing the first 24 hours, but was seriously having PTSD and anxiety attacks...
View ArticleSweetiePie on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@HappyBaker: So glad to hear! I actually commented on this thread wondering the same things as you and we also went right to formula and haven’t looked back. I think day 5 I decided that maybe I will...
View Articlejhd on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@HappyBaker: thanks for updating. I’m currently EPing for LO2 who is 3.5 weeks old. I’m not sure how long I can EP because I have low supply and I just don’t know if pumping will be feasible long term....
View Article2littlepumpkins on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your...
@HappyBaker: thanks for sharing your update! What ended up happening for us was pumping the first couple months (combo feeding). Dh was home a lot of that time but we had weight gain issues to start...
View ArticleElbieKay on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
Thanks for posting this thread. My 4yo never had a drop of formula, but this time I am expecting twins and am uncertain I'll be able to manage to avoid supplementing this time. I will give EBFing a...
View ArticleMamatimes3 on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@HappyBaker: thanks for the update! Formula feeding gets a bad rap most of the time. But it’s awesome and can be so freeing for mama. For my mental health, it was the best thing I did. I have three...
View ArticleBluemasonjar on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@HappyBaker: So happy to hear your update! I BF'd LO #1 for over a year but started supplementing around 10 months and wish I had done it sooner for my own sanity. Pregnant with LO #2 currently and...
View ArticleMs. RV on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
@HappyBaker: Thank you for the update! DS will be spending the first few weeks of life in the ICU, 45-90 minutes from home and I have been struggling with whether or not I should EP or FF. It is nice...
View Articlealphagam84 on "Did you breastfeed your first and formula feed your second+?"
I'm so glad it's working out for you! I formula fed my first right from the beginning and I loved it. We always knew how much she was getting and wasn't up at all hours nursing. It was super convenient...
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