It's Up To You

I really hate, when I'm in an online forum for moms/parents/preggos, when a mom-to-be asks "How should I feed my baby?". It is one of the most annoying things to read in one of those types of forums. Obviously there are good things about both formula-feeding and breast-feeding. Go read about it. It's not exactly hard to come across information about it. Google it, or buy a damn book and READ it.

Honestly, do they want someone else to decide for them? There are people out there who will criticise you for breastfeeding and people who will criticise you for formula feeding, and even people who will critcise you for doing both! I have said it before and I will say it a million more times: THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY.

It drives me bananas when moms-to-be get so stressed out about making that choice, and they get REALLY stressed out about the what-ifs too. What if my baby is lactose intolerant? What if he/she won't take my boob? What if I can't produce enough milk?

Here's your one answer: Just try whatever you want to do. If you want to try breastfeeding, try breastfeeding. If it doesn't work right off the bat, do not get upset or freak out because you can't do it right. Keep trying. If you don't want to keep trying, don't. Switch to formula. Or do both. And don't let anyone make you feel bad about the choice you've made. You're not going to hurt your child for doing it "the wrong way".

Seriously ... there is no need to get so stressed out about breastfeeding vs. formula-feeding. There are so many options out there. You don't need to decide RIGHT NOW.