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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/19/2008 2:25:04 PM
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manda59
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What "flow" teats (nipples) are you using?
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/19/2008 2:38:20 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Is she bothered by the spitting up? If she isn't bothered then it's probably nothing to worry about, especially if she is gaining weight properly.
Something helpful to do is to take a burp cloth and pour 1 tablespoon of water onto it, and then on a separate one pour 1oz of water. My bet is that she probably isn't spitting up as much volume as you think, although it seems like alot.
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/19/2008 2:50:05 PM
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I'm using the slow (0-3month) flow.
She doesn't appear to be bothered at all. It usually just pours out of her mouth. I tried your suggestion, and you're right. She isn't spitting up nearly as much as I had estimated (Maybe 2 tbsps). Thanks!
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 1:44:57 AM
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I so totally agree. This was what I had to focus on when I noticed that my supply was not keeping up when I went back to work. I had gone through it with my first two, so I should have been prepared for it to happen again. I was so bound and determined that the only way my daughter was going to survive was to give her breast milk. I had to chang my thinking, and my attitude very quickly. About 4 weeks into working, my supply began to decrease. I was the one telling myself that giving Mary formula was second rate. I was the one telling myself that those who breast feed are better/have better bodies than I do. Was that the truth, not at all!! Thank God I was able to vent to my husband and he really helped me redirect my thinking. My children are ALL very happy and healthy even as formula fed babies.
The thing is, Nicole, it can take a while to get to that place. It's great that you had your dh to vent at and help you gain some perspective, but not everyone has that, and not everyone is ready to move to that place. Some people need time to vent first - especially if they have repressed a lot of their negative feelings and kept them to themselves. This thread is primarily for venting, and being heard. It's not a place where you should feel that if you say something "wrong", you're going to be corrected and put right.
Yes I do agree Manda. It does take time. But I know that once it does happen for moms, then they will be able to have more confidence in what they believe is right for their children. And yes, I too agree that this is a great place for those to come to to vent and get support. I am not denying that at all.
Stephanie -- Mary is a huge, I mean HUGE spitter-upper. The only way I can minimize how much she spits up is to hold her so that there is not much pressure on her tummy. If I lay her down, she will roll over and be on her tummy. Which, the other day I did that and she had the BIGGEST belch ever!! It sounded like it came from her toes. Both Zachary and I burst into laughter cause it was so big!
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 12:44:03 PM
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I use formula whenever we go out instead of pumping extra. The only times I pump is if I've missed a feeding and need to in order to relieve things.
So, even though I pretty much exclusively breastfeed, I've still bought formula. There's very few women that have NEVER used formula I'd venture.
You do what you need to do. You do what's best for your baby. And there's nothing to feel guilty about in that!!
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 1:41:10 PM
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manda59
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So it was a double whammy then, Emily? I remember you saying that you look younger than your age (22) so she judged you as being a "kid" AND judged you for bottle-feeding? Sheesh, words fail me, they really do.
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 2:14:48 PM
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I probably would have said something also... I have found that I dress nicer and do my hair/makeup more often to avoid looking so young because when I first got pregnant I felt rather self conscious about my age. But we have never, ever gotten a nasty comment only ones like "oh, you can tell she is loved" or other nice ones.
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 2:16:57 PM
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The nerve of that woman....what is it her business anyway?! somepeople....
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 2:21:07 PM
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I look older when I straighten my hair, wear contacts instead of glasses, wear make up, and wear nice clothes, but I'm not doing all of that to run to Wal-Mart. It takes me long enough to shower, get dressed, put on deodorant, and brush my teeth now that I also have to pack the diaper bag and get David ready.
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 2:35:40 PM
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I do too, Ryanne. Well, I don't do my hair, I do my head. LOL Get it?
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 3:18:32 PM
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That makes me so mad.
I would have said something though. At least about rude people saying things when they don't know the facts.
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RE: When breast WASN'T best - 8/20/2008 3:48:27 PM
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EmilyAnn
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Thanks ladies. I was pretty upset too. When I posted earlier that I was embarrassed buy formula or to give David a bottle in public because it was suggested that I am misinterpreting the looks I am getting. That is just one example of a situation where someone made me feel bad for formula feeding. I live in an area where many people feel like they should share their opinion whether it is wanted or not so obvious dirty looks and comments happen a lot around here. Also, formula is viewed by many as being "low class." It is assumed that poor uneducated women use formula (provided by WIC) and the upper-middle class women look down on formula users.
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People can be so sanctimonious and cruel. You are a tremendous mother and your age and giving David a bottle has nothing to do with your abilities as a mother.
!! People down there seem to be *a lot* more vocal of their opinions than anyone I have encountered!!! 
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