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Changednamesorry · 26/05/2017 21:03

I have to put my baby on a bottle over the next week. he is 4 months. in short I have been told I have a health condition for which I need to start medication ASAP and said medication is not compatible with breast feeding. I fed my first son for over 2 years and I'm sad about it feel awful have searched for everything to see u there's an alternative and there isn't.
please could people share encouraging stories about how the baby will be fine and won't mind?

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rugbychick1 · 27/05/2017 12:32

I ff dd from day 1. I had no supply. She did buck the trend for ff babies allegedly sleeping well through the night. She also is rarely ill and has no allergies

Helspopje · 27/05/2017 12:37

Do check the medication in the big green book of drugs in bfing though as I was told I'd have to stop for carbimazole for thyrotoxicosis which was total rubbish.

IntrusiveBastards · 27/05/2017 23:22

I combi feed so constantly switch back and forth. The positives with the formula is:
When I got a virus making me Ill and dizzy, dh completely took over baby including feeding.
I could have a few drinks without worrying.
I could go into work for update days with our worry about milk refusal.

IntrusiveBastards · 27/05/2017 23:24

And don't feel guilty about formula feeding. My breastfeeding journey was awful and with the combi feeding I can enjoy it more. Trying to ebf was putting a big strain on my baby and I relationship and my mental health

BillywigSting · 27/05/2017 23:44

Sorry you're not well op and hope you feel better soon.

Your baby will be well fed and healthy, your condition will be treated and your boobs will stop leaking!

You will remember what it's like to not smell of milk.

It's really quite nice to wear whatever you want too instead of having to think about if you feed in it.

It may be different for different babies but anecdotally, mine was far happier, less gassy, and slept far better after I switched to formula.

The constant searing pain in my neck and shoulders diminished in a couple of days and was gone in a week.

My boobs stopped hurting.

Dp did a few night feeds so I got a few nights of unbroken sleep and actually bonded with my baby more when I wasn't a miserable, irritable, sleep deprived bitch than when I was bf because I could concentrate on lovely my ds is instead of crying because I needed to sleep.

I could have the odd drink if I fancied it and as much coffee as I could drink.

Also worth nothing I think that it's perfectly ok and normal and natural to feel a bit sad about not feeding for as long as you had hoped to (i certainly cried a few times when I stopped). That sadness will pass in time and you will see your baby is healthy and happy, with a healthy mum who is able to care for them because she got the treatment she needed.

RufusTheRenegadeReindeer · 27/05/2017 23:46

The baby will not give a flying fart

Hope everything goes well for you

Thanks
stellacat123 · 28/05/2017 00:38

Of course baby will be fine! I'm still pregnant with my first and hoping I'll be able to breastfeed, but I know there's absolutely nothing to worry about with formula feeding! You've been able to give baby a brilliant start to life and this is going to continue as a healthy happy mum is the most important factor in having a healthy happy baby. I'm blown away by all the wonderful accomplishments of clearly very loving mums on this website, and it makes my heart break a little bit when I read about mums beating themselves up when it's completely unnecessary and undeserved. Please be kind to yourself and take care ❤️

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