I like breastfeeding. I feel that I can provide dependable and appropriate feeding for my baby - rather than have to trust a third party (SMA) with the issue. It makes me feel secure that, say, if my car broke down, or my plane was delayed or there was a power cut I could feed DS...
Also, I know it to be good for babies health, and much easier tollerated food if they do get ill - so I feel I've taken put double insurance for his health.
To me, the 'yuk' factor of breasfeeding is really very mild, when you've reconciled yourself to the fact that your dp's sperm took root in your belly, took over your body for nine months, then had to be dragged out of your nether regions screaming and bloody followed by various blood and guts. And then they got the needle and thread out.
I mixed fed dd from six weeks. I found it an emotional wrench, because I was offering her something very intimate and bound up in my love for her, and it appeared to be 'not good enough'. With the experience of feeding my son for longer, I also found it a more abrupt adjustment from pregnant. Breasfeeding helps me disconnect at a more gradual pace, which seems nicer for me and for the baby.
With my Dd, when i brought in bottles she started getting much smellier nastier nappies, and starting getting more gassy/bringing up more milk. It made it feel like it wasn't as 'nice'.
However, with Dd, I was very happy that she did take the bottle, because it stopped her beng hungry, and made her more content. So in its own way, I loved the bottle too, becauser it give her such easy instant satisfaction.