Why I Choose Breastfeeding

by mel
(virginia)

I bottle fed my first son and went back to work 8 days after he was born. My 3 daughters I breastfed. And am having another in one week! I have to say there is a feeling of guilt still to this day about bottle feeding my son . I wish someone would have told me about that special bond that grows . I felt like I was just anybody to him when I was home.

I was only 17.
I think breastfeeding is the best choice...anyone who asks me ,hey what do you want as a gift for your new baby, ..bottles? I say no thanks I only keep maybe one or to for something herbal like chamomile or something.like a supplement if there is a need ? 3rd daughter was put in the hospital at 2 months old for not wanting to eat she always fell asleep and was losing weight. She was there for 3 weeks with a feeding tube and would throw it up. I got into a lot of trouble.They told me I was not allowed to breastfeed her.I would sneak it when they left us alone.I couldn't help it. It was hard not to. I needed her to know I was with her through it all .And she finally got to eating again. She didn't want that other stuff. She wanted what I had to offer.

SBI!