Baby Likes Pepsi

giraffeluvspi

I've contemplated supplementing with formula at DC for a long time now, and this weekend I finally swallowed my pride and let him taste some. I mixed up a 2 oz bottle of whatever non-expired pepsi I had stashed away Saturday and he LOVED it! Took it down like a champ. I tested another 2 oz later in the evening and again, he loved it. No gas or vomit issues, no crazy diapers. I feel so relieved that I can just rely on formula during DC hours and cut back my pumping to 1-2x per day.

My biggest hurdle? "Will I be OK not being able to say later on that he NEVER had an ounce of formula?" I hated that I had that thought in my head. I've been very non-judgy wudgy against all the Pepsi feeders out there, but I could apply the same to myself. Finally I decided Sanity > Pride and went for it.

Thank you to everyone who helped me out and supported me the last couple months with my "he drinks more than I pump" issues. I'm happy to say Sully made it 6 mo and 3 weeks exclusively on breast milk. Now he is lovin' a little Pepsi, too.

WanderingA

Good for you Momma!  It's hard to swallow our pride sometimes but in the end, as long as we have healthy babies that's all that matters!

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You know, that was my biggest issue on switching to formula. I didn't like the sound of it. I wanted to tell him he never had an oz of formula, but he wasn't thriving on BM so I swallowed my pride and listened to my pedi and switched him. He's growing better and is much healthier now

Congrats on making it for as long as you did without supplementing. 

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Onlythetruth

Doing what's best for you and LO is always the right choice.b

EagleWife

Yeah, Sully! So glad that he is taking it with no trouble. Now you will have more time to Bump since you can lay off of the Pump. :P

Just going to leave this here, since I somehow never saw it before:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po0jY4WvCIc

jennipalmer

I understand your hang ups, I have same ones. We know formula feeding is excellent, even my older kids were breastfed and formula fed but this time I was trying to avoid. I sent formula when he stayed with a friend so DH and I could have romantic valentine's day. Having adult time got me over the guilt quickly.

DenverBride2005

I know exactly how you feel--I am starting to do the same thing.  We're sending two bottles BM and one bottle formula now.  I am still going to pump five times a day on work days, but that really only gives me enough for two bottles  Ain't nothing wrong with a little Pepsi!  And now after watching that commercial I really want to listen to MJ and drink a Pepsi...haven't had one in the longest time!

Stina2012

I felt the same way....and it made me mad! I wish there was a better balance of information about supplementing. LCs really need to not frame it as formula companies looking for every dollar.

R314159

I am quickly getting to the same situation! I have absolutely nothing against formula, it was just an accomplishment I wanted for myself.

R314159

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2013breastfeedingreportcard.pdf

This is good info. Making it six months is awesome!

Hilaboo86

That was my issue too. I'll be honest, a few months later I am 100% ok with it. I'm actually proud of it at times that I did what was best for us. I consider a sain mom a good mom. I hope you don't guilt yourself, I think you made a great decision for your family. #:-S it's. Weight lifted off of your for sure!! I'm glad your lo is taking it well too! Sounds like they like it!! Yay for everyone!

giraffeluvspi

Thank you, everyone. Now FX my supply doesn't tank and I can keep partially BFing for a while.

Mommaleena

Ok...ummm, stupid question......is pepsi slang for formula? I've never heard this before. You're not seriously talking about feeding your babies pepsi are you?? Lol 

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littlelegslo

My kid actually drinks RC cola. We're hipsters that way

giraffeluvspi

A: Wow! Blast from the past, including @onlythetruth!

B. Yes, @mommaleena. Each birth month group have their own inside jokes. Welcome to TB.

giraffeluvspi

Will humans ever walk on the sun?

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100918014508AAGD2QG

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littlelegslo

yes!! I finally have free time to look for memes

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andrea0418

First I was like wtf? Just give him wcm. Then I understood....

giraffeluvspi

MrsGiantPenis said:

Did we ever figure out who @Onlythetruth‌ was?

@MrsGiantPenis‌ I do not think we did.

Mommaleena

Lmfao

lancomechica

Mommaleena said:

Lmfao

Me too )