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renebean319 · February 2009

are you guys planning to have a can of formula around just in case?

i don't know if i should put on my registry or not.

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Marle · February 2009

Didn't you get any free samples?

I got 2 bottles of the ready made stuff and that's all I'm having. I think it's one of those things were DH can just quickly run out and get something if necessary. If I didn't have the free one I'd probably just wait. They may give you some at the hospital too.

aprilmama410 · February 2009

I'm not planning to, though I could see DH smuggling some at the hospital. I figure I don't want it around and we live near several 24 hour grocery stores, so it's not like we couldn't have access to it if we needed it.

Mumma2B · February 2009

Marle:

Didn't you get any free samples?

I got 2 bottles of the ready made stuff and that's all I'm having. I think it's one of those things were DH can just quickly run out and get something if necessary. If I didn't have the free one I'd probably just wait. They may give you some at the hospital too.

Ditto

Danielle McGrath · February 2009

You'll probably get some free samples in the mail in the next few weeks. I've already gotten a few cans.

iris427 · February 2009

No, you shouldn't.

1. If you really want to BF, you should not have any formula in the house. That way, when you want to give up at 3 am, you'll be more likely to just stick with it if you have to drive to the store and buy formula than if you already have some in the house you can just mix up.

2. You can get free samples from the hospital or from the formula companies. No point in buying any unless you are actually going to be FFing.

breezymomma · February 2009

They give you a whole bunch of stuff at the hospitals too. Just ask and remember to treat your nurses very kindly, because they will give you a LOT of goodies too.

TabithaGoins · February 2009

No, I actually just gave away the two free cans that I received in the mail. I don't want any in the house. I figure this way, I will have to stick it out if I land up having problems. It's harder to actually go out and get it, but if it's in the house than I may be tempted to use it.

birdie_1010 · February 2009

iris427:
No, you shouldn't.
1. If you really want to BF, you should not have any formula in the house. That way, when you want to give up at 3 am, you'll be more likely to just stick with it if you have to drive to the store and buy formula than if you already have some in the house you can just mix up.
2. You can get free samples from the hospital or from the formula companies. No point in buying any unless you are actually going to be FFing.

I agree with this. And I will add, it is good to at least rent or have a manual pump at home. I got so engorged the first night home that DS couldn't latch and DH had to go to walmart at 3 am to get a cheap breast pump.

cotner · February 2009

birdie_1010:
iris427:

No, you shouldn't.

1. If you really want to BF, you should not have any formula in the house. That way, when you want to give up at 3 am, you'll be more likely to just stick with it if you have to drive to the store and buy formula than if you already have some in the house you can just mix up.

2. You can get free samples from the hospital or from the formula companies. No point in buying any unless you are actually going to be FFing.

I agree with this. And I will add, it is good to at least rent or have a manual pump at home. I got so engorged the first night home that DS couldn't latch and DH had to go to walmart at 3 am to get a cheap breast pump.

Plus, a BF baby doesn't easily switch to formula. I think it took 3 weeks. It's not as easy as "I can't do it anymore, give them formula".

renebean319 · February 2009

no i haven't gotten any free samples yet but i agree with what you guys are saying about the temptation!

thanks!

iris427 · February 2009

birdie_1010:
iris427:
No, you shouldn't.
1. If you really want to BF, you should not have any formula in the house. That way, when you want to give up at 3 am, you'll be more likely to just stick with it if you have to drive to the store and buy formula than if you already have some in the house you can just mix up.
2. You can get free samples from the hospital or from the formula companies. No point in buying any unless you are actually going to be FFing.

I agree with this. And I will add, it is good to at least rent or have a manual pump at home. I got so engorged the first night home that DS couldn't latch and DH had to go to walmart at 3 am to get a cheap breast pump.

Yes, every BFing mom should have at least a manual pump.

middlemarch26 · February 2009

iris427:

No, you shouldn't.

1. If you really want to BF, you should not have any formula in the house. That way, when you want to give up at 3 am, you'll be more likely to just stick with it if you have to drive to the store and buy formula than if you already have some in the house you can just mix up.

2. You can get free samples from the hospital or from the formula companies. No point in buying any unless you are actually going to be FFing.

Ditto! If you *really* want to BF, it takes real commitment, because it can be hard in the begining. It pays off in the end, though! But, no, I wouldn't have any formula in the house.

Also, I would read a good breastfeeding book now. So That's What They're For, albeit the incredibly cheesy title and writing style, is an excellent resource, IMO.

Geekchick921 · February 2009

You can probably get some of those little nurser bottles of formula from the hospital, and my ped's office gives free samples of Enfamil as well. And I got some free samples of Similac in the mail, too.

Bellisimo · February 2009

Just free samples

mommiella · February 2009

No formula

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