If you didn't BF at all

Lilo06 · May 2009

OK. This is just for my own curiosity and I'm hoping to keep it flame-free...

If you didn't even attempt to BF--as in, you chose to FF while you were still pg--would you mind sharing your reasons why not?

brookieandphil · May 2009

I BF but I know several women who were on meds that was not advised for BF.

bstngrl578 · May 2009

I didn't want to - had absolutely no interest in it and I am 110% ok with my decision.

Sarahb34743 · May 2009

My SIL and a good friend of mine didnt BF, they couldnt get past their boobs being sexual objects.

azaretsky · May 2009

Sarahb34743:
My SIL and a good friend of mine didnt BF, they couldnt get past their boobs being sexual objects.

Hehe... mine USED to be sexual objects UNTIL I started BFing. Now every time DH comes near them, he just says "Careful, don't spill the milk!" and moves on

Jackswife123 · May 2009

azaretsky:
Sarahb34743:
My SIL and a good friend of mine?didnt BF,?they couldnt get past their boobs being sexual objects.
Hehe... mine USED to be sexual objects UNTIL I started BFing. Now every time DH comes near them, he just says "Careful, don't spill the milk!" and moves on

?

Haha! ?This made me LOL?

SeasideBride06 · May 2009

bstngrl578:
I didn't want to - had absolutely no interest in it and I am 110% ok with my decision.

Basically the same thing. Plus, I didn't feel like I work in a pump-friendly environment, so that made me even more confident in my decision. I was only formula fed and like to think I turned out pretty good.

Lilo06 · May 2009

azaretsky:
Sarahb34743:
My SIL and a good friend of mine didnt BF, they couldnt get past their boobs being sexual objects.

Hehe... mine USED to be sexual objects UNTIL I started BFing. Now every time DH comes near them, he just says "Careful, don't spill the milk!" and moves on

LOL!

Gah, I hate having to wear and bra and nursing pads when DH and I mess around. Sad I hope that I eventually stop leaking long enough to squeeze in a little bra-free sexy time.

JillBean78 · May 2009

I BF'ed for a week, but thought I'd chime in. Everything worked great, DS latched, I had a great supply but it just wasn't for me. I cried a lot that entire week, I didn't realize what a commitment BF'ing was going to be and after giving DS formula for a day to clear his jaundice I never looked back. It was the right decision for me because I was heading into a bad place mentally with it. I struggled with my decision to stop for a few days, in fact I continued pumping for 2 or 3 days to keep my supply going in case I changed my mind, when I finally decided that my mental well being was more important I stopped. Thank god we rented a pump and could take it back.

Hillary Udy · May 2009

The responses are probably more prone to flaming than the question. Honestly, it grosses me out! I don't know why, I just feel that way. It bothers me that I was breast fed... I pumped though.

turtlegirl115 · May 2009

SeasideBride06:
bstngrl578:
I didn't want to - had absolutely no interest in it and I am 110% ok with my decision.

Basically the same thing. Plus, I didn't feel like I work in a pump-friendly environment, so that made me even more confident in my decision. I was only formula fed and like to think I turned out pretty good.

stellar77 · May 2009

lazydazy:
The responses are probably more prone to flaming than the question. Honestly, it grosses me out! I don't know why, I just feel that way. It bothers me that I was breast fed... I pumped though.

Whoaaaaaa Thank you for posting this. I thought I was the odd-man out. It grosses me out too. I mean I know its supposed to be natural and all.

But still.

bobcatsteph · May 2009

SeasideBride06:

bstngrl578:
I didn't want to - had absolutely no interest in it and I am 110% ok with my decision.

Basically the same thing. Plus, I didn't feel like I work in a pump-friendly environment, so that made me even more confident in my decision. I was only formula fed and like to think I turned out pretty good.

This.

kvwoodard · May 2009

Didn't want to - I hate my boobs being touched at all (even for sexual pleasure) - I know I'm weird, they're just sensitive I guess. It didn't fit with my lifestyle, call that selfish if you would like. I knew I was going back to work shortly and would be unable to pump with my sort of work. I made the decision before and haven't regretted for a day.

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