So the last couple days I've been having a hard time dealing with the fact I am no longer Breastfeeding. I stopped a couple weeks ago for reasons previously mentioned.
I've been having a hard time because everywhere I look, everything I read is always "the benefits of breastfeeding" "the perfect diet for the breastfeeding mom" , articleS talking about the great bond between mom and baby while breastfeeding..ect... "breast is best."
You know what?? I know this! I know.. And I hate the fact that I'm no longer breastfeeding Rowan and I'm sick of seeing all this literature that basically makes formula feeding moms feel bad.
Why don't "they" make an article on how formula feeding is O.K. And how to bond with your babies in other ways? Most moms that feed their babies formula don't do so by simple choice- most don't WANT to... They have to for various reasons and these constant reminders make them feel bad. I can understand now where there is a breastfeeding bereavement group... It Really can cause a grieving process.. I know it sounds silly, but for those who want what is best for their little ones, they can understand.
And it hurts me the most because I fully and strongly intended on feeding my wee man my breast milk - I felt very strong about this.. And then circumstances changed.
I go to a weekly baby talk group and they talk about how breastfeeding reduces the chances of SIDS,
Increases their immune systems, gives them exacty what they need ..ect an I can't help but feel bad. I know I'm a good mom but I can help feeling guilty. I wish the people who write these articles, ect would be more sensitive to those in various circumstances.
That is all
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