I started Bfing, then I pumped. I had no support what so ever. And I developed postnatal depression, so I switched to FF for the the sake of my mental well-being and for the sake of my child Edit: Found a post explaining better why I FF
I loved BF for a short period of time. But due to lack of support and not knowing where to go to seek it, BF was also one of the main reasons I developed Postnatal depression.
I pumped for a while after but I was constantly on the pump. I went on a downward spiral of depression, anxiety and the feeling of being a 'failure'. While I think was amplified by the attitude some people have to FF. I felt if I went to FF I would be seen as lazy, selfish and all the other horrible things FF mums get labelled with. But I switched for the sake of my mental well-being and for the good of my son. Becuase If I hadn't I don't think he would have a mummy today
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I never wanted to FF and I am still dealing with the massive guilt issues I have around not BF although it is getting easier. LO had a tongue tie that was missed, she couldn't latch and lost 14% of her bodyweight in the first week. I supplemented with formula and expressed until I got an infection due to retained placental membranes and the AB's dried up my milk supply.
Not sure what I'd do if I ever have another baby, is the guilt of never attempting better or worse than the overwhelming feeling of failure when it doesn't work
I never wanted to FF and I am still dealing with the massive guilt issues I have around not BF although it is getting easier. LO had a tongue tie that was missed, she couldn't latch and lost 14% of her bodyweight in the first week. I supplemented with formula and expressed until I got an infection due to retained placental membranes and the AB's dried up my milk supply.
Not sure what I'd do if I ever have another baby, is the guilt of never attempting better or worse than the overwhelming feeling of failure when it doesn't work
bigbetty your pic of Fran eating is soooo cute, she's gorgeous! xx
[QUOTE Thank you so much! I love the photo collage you have on your signature