Relief

So I'm posting this in regards to all the breastfeeding post's I've been seeing due to it being Breastfeeding awareness month.  I'm sure the first thing coming to some peoples minds is great here she goes on another rant. Well it is. So if you don't want to read it or are sick of me talking about it leave now....

OK if your still reading I just had to post this.
I'm 100% supportive of Breastfeeding. I think it is an amazing thing. As a Christian I find it just one more amazing example of God's creation. I mean he created us PERFECTLY to take care of our babies. I'm a fan of feeding in public, as well as extended feeding is possible. I have no problem with either. Here's where my problem starts...

What about the women who could not do it. Regardless of if they couldn't physically or mentally do it. I see all these posts's whining ( and yes I WILL say whining) about getting weird looks, and rude comments about breastfeeding in public. The irony to all these post's is that when you link to these sites you see people who are trashing these women who could not breastfeed. Isn't that kinda hypocritical?? You don't want to be judged by how you feed but you want to judge others?

I was part of a formula feeding support group...Yes a SUPPORT GROUP!! REALLY!? I had beaten myself up so bad that I needed support to convince me I was a good mother for the way I was feeding my baby. How sad is that? I even started relactating KNOWING it would drive me insane. I ended it just a few weeks ago. I also deleted all my formula support groups and heres why.


1. I don't need your opinion or advice on how to care for my son. I feed my son, I love him and nurture him. I use a bottle you use your breast and that's fine.

2. I don't need to be told  I couldn't do what was best so at least I'm caring for my son...Really? Because I guess since I couldn't breastfeed I should just let him starve right?

3. I don't need to know ALL the harmful ingredients in formula. I'm not stupid. I KNOW formula is full of GMO's, sugar and crap like 90% of the food in America, but I also know my son is growing amazing, is well above his levels both physically and mentally and amazing. I don't tell you everytime you eat something that isn't organic/gmo free/ or healthy that your child is getting it through your breast milk. You know why? Because it's none of my business.

I'm done worrying about other people's opinions. I love to share advice don't get me wrong, But when do I get some support? When do I not get dirty looks when bottle feeding my son in public. I've seen the comments online "if I were bottle feeding no one would give me a second glance"..Oh really? I guess you've never formula fed in public. I've gotten comments, dirty stares,and much more. For months I thought I had to hide the formula as much as possible so people wouldn't know my "dirty secret". I even bought Medla bottles at first so hopefully people would just think it was breast milk. Well those day's are over. I'm proud that my son is growing so great and turning into an amazing child. It has less to do with what he eats and more to do with the love I give him.

So In honor of breastfeeding awareness month I'd like to say I support you breastfeeding mother. So please next time you see a mom bottle feeding please think before judging as well and show her some support. I see breastfeeding women get compliments on how great it is they are feeding their children. While when we give formula we are shunned and told we don't love our child and won't bond with them. Go up to her and say your an awesome mom. I can really see the bond between you and your child. Because even though she isn't breastfeeding the bond is still there.