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I get it now.....

nhermienhermie member
in April 2014 Moms
So, months ago when there were so many posts about mommy guilt and feelings of inadequacy about inability to nurse or breast feed, I had empathy for any of you, but I also thought, no biggie ladies, baby is still getting fed! And well! Yesterday I cried in Walmart as I picked up our first canister of formula to start supplementing. In my head I know it's no big deal, but I'm feeling major mom guilt. I get it now. So kudos to those of you that have made it through that struggle! Just starting mine now but LO took his first half and half bottle like a pro and didn't even phase him, which made me feel a lot better about it.
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  • zoopsiedaisyzoopsiedaisy member
    Sending hugs!! My supply has recently dropped and we have gone through all of the formula samples in had. I will need to buy more soon and I hate the thought of it as silly as that is. At the same time its giving me some relief that I don't have to stress over pumping enough, etc.... You have done a great job getting this far!! It really does help when they don't even bat an eye between formula and breast milk.
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  • Soon2bStaffSoon2bStaff member
    edited December 2014
    This accidentally posted before I was able to complete my thought! New comment below!
    Married: 2012 --- BFP: 2013 - Little Miss arrived: 2014 --- BFP #2: 2015 - EDD: 2/2016 (Team Green)
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  • Soon2bStaffSoon2bStaff member
    Sorry about the double post!
    I posted something similar yesterday! Take a look at the responses - all that positive encouragement is right there for you as well! You single-handedly kept this tiny human alive and well nourished for 7ish months! You have done an amazing job and you should be so proud of yourself!
    I was talking to my coworker yesterday about my supply dropping over the weekend since I started taking antibiotics and I said, "I might have to give my daughter formu" and I BUSTED out in tears and ran out of the office. hahaha I can laugh about it now because in a couple months, this too will pass, but I'm not going to hide my feelings about being sad now. So, cry when you feel like crying, and smile when you see little man taking his half and half bottle like a champ knowing that you got him this far! :)
    Married: 2012 --- BFP: 2013 - Little Miss arrived: 2014 --- BFP #2: 2015 - EDD: 2/2016 (Team Green)
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  • *sparky**sparky* member

    Awww...it is hard.  I actually just bought my first container of formula today.  Until now I was using some samples my Pediatrician gave me.  I struggled to get my supply up and stressed so much over NOT giving her formula but in the end I realized I am doing the best I can and I am not helping anyone (including LO) by being a basket case about it. 

    Now that she has been getting some formula for a month or so I actually feel relieved that there is a back up plan for feeding her and I don't have to feel like if I can't produce enough BM she will starve. 

    You have done an amazing job by going this long with EBF.  It is hard to let go but at the same time it is a relief once you take that pressure off of yourself. 

     

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  • JessieAlbinJessieAlbin member
    Mommy guilt, pp hormones, and weaning hormones are no joke! Go easy on yourself, it is such an accomplishment to get past six months!
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