(heart) Hugs! I'm glad you're feeling much better about things. You have no reason to feel guilty but I'm pretty sure the raging PP hormones and social pressure about BF being "best" that it's hard not to. I must say I'm terrified about BF now, haha. Is there anything about motherhood that is NOT painful?! Hang in there!
Post by browneyedgirl9 on Apr 18, 2014 7:30:16 GMT -5
You are not a bad mom or a failure for needing formula. You are feeding your baby, and both bm and formula are fine!
I was in the same position as you at that time, and cried a lot over needing formula. And now 3 months later, we are still breastfeeding and supplementing with formula, and i am fine with it...and my baby is happy and healthy. What worked for me was a nipple shield, to help my nipples heal and help with latch issues.