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tweety12986
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jun 2004
Posts: 772
Location: houston
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Breastfeed Or Formula
Posted: 07-07-04 15:58pm
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I have been asked whether I was going to
breastfeed or formula or both. I was
planning on just breastfeeding, but
alternating sounds good too. I was
wondering what is everyone else doing?
Meagan
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nikki_caro
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Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Posts: 4922
Location: Right here at work!
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Posted: 07-07-04 16:00pm
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Breastfeeding is best because the baby
gets sick less often and it helps you lose
weight faster and it has the best
nutrients for baby. My plan is to
breastfeed til the baby is like 4-6 months
and can have cereal and stuff like that,
then I will use formula. Its good if you
breastfeed in the beginning and then use
formula later on!
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tweety12986
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jun 2004
Posts: 772
Location: houston
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Posted: 07-07-04 16:02pm
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Thats cool. I was also thinking that the
baby might be getting too much if I
breastfed and gave formula, and I didnt
want him to be overweight. Thanks
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littlehunybunny
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Joined: 28 Mar 2004
Posts: 644
Location: Los Angeles California
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Posted: 07-07-04 16:05pm
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For the most part, I will be
breastfeeding, but plan to have formula
around so jeff can feed the baby some
times too! And when I am out he can feed,
or someone else (if we leave the baby with
family or something), but like I said,
for the most part breastfeeding.
Stacey
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Riversmommy
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Joined: 31 May 2004
Posts: 711
Location: Springfield,Illinois
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Posted: 07-07-04 17:23pm
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I breast fed for like 2 1/2 weeks and was
miserable I couldnt do it I prayed to god
for a pump but I never got one lol! So I
switched! I think u all should breastfeed
but mak sure u have those special bottles
for when ur breastfeeding and have a pump
and baggies to store and that!
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JenniferN
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jul 2004
Posts: 136
Location: Tennessee
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Posted: 07-07-04 17:34pm
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Theres much controversy... I am avid
breastfeeding supporter.. As long as you
do not smoke and drink often, I highly
suggest giving breastfeeding a go.. It is
very healthy for baby and easier on thier
tiny tummys.
However... Don't feel like a failure
should you choose to bottle feed... Or
should you be unable to nurse. Some mind
it very difficult to nurse.. Its not a
piece of cake for everyone... It wasn't
for me and I wouldn't say it will be for
you.. However I really look up to young
women who chose to nurse... Its a big
step!
I nursed both my children.. I nursed my
son for 11 months and my daughter for 9.
 if you have any
questions about it please let me know.. I
will be happy to answer them for you
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babyrae
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Posts: 2957
Location: Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: 07-07-04 19:03pm
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Im plannin to breastfeed but after about 3
weeks I hope to switch back and forth
between breastmilk and formula (i am
buying a pump tho to try and give as much
breast milk as I can) but I heard
sometimes the baby wont take both?? Im
hoping to alternate but can u really
switch back and forth??? I hope so!
Shauna
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JenniferN
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jul 2004
Posts: 136
Location: Tennessee
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Posted: 07-07-04 23:40pm
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Shauna, you can switch back and forth...
I wouldn't reccomend it to much... Might
upset the babies tummy... Depends on the
babies... Sometimes with formula babies
can get constipated (sp?). Breastfed
babies have an easier time with pooping..
Thier bms are almost like brown urine and
they have a sweet smell to them, in the
begining anyways
i would reccomend nursing at least until 6
weeks, thats when the baby get the most
nutrients and what not from nursing, than
if you wish.. Start switching back and
forth at that point.. But unless you
really need to I would just stick to
nursing. It's healthier.
I will say though.. Nursing might hurt
alittle in the begining.. But don't give
up! Your nipples will have to toughen up
alittle in the begining... And for about
2 weeks they may be really sore... If
they are unbareable I would consult your
lactation consultant at the hospital you
deliver in b/c baby may not be latched on
correctly or may have thrush or so on so
forth.
I wish you the best of luck feel free to
ask me any questions you may have!
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cath8899
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jul 2004
Posts: 12
Location: lancashire,england
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Posted: 07-08-04 08:10am
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I was only planning to breastfeed for the
first month but I am still breastfeedind
now,i have been doing it for nearky 7
weeks and I really enjoy it!!Its a good
way of bonding with our baby!!Also it is a
lot easier than bottle feeding,theres no
prep needed at all, you just wip it out
and away you go!!The only off putting
thing is feeding in public, in the uk
people tend to be a bit weird about it and
you tend to get funny looks!!But who cares
as long as you and your baby are happy!!!
:d :d
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sparklypixie12
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Posts: 3099
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Posted: 07-08-04 08:14am
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I dont like the idea of
breastfeeding-thats just my personal
view.Maybe i'll change my mind when I have
kids but I doubt it!
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krista57
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2003
Posts: 190
Location: ga
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Posted: 07-08-04 08:18am
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I been breastfeding alexa now for 4 weeks
and I love it and I did try formula on her
once and it made her constipated!I have to
back to work after 6 weeks and I want to
keed breastfeeding but I dont think my
boss would support me pumping every three
hours.So I guess I will be going to
formula soon! 
krista
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lilmama2b_oct04
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Joined: 01 Mar 2004
Posts: 1970
Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: 07-08-04 08:49am
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Your boss is an @$$ if he/she wont support
you doing best for your baby. I would
just say screw you, my baby is more
important! Im definetly going to
breastfeed, im using them vent-aire
bottles by playtex, and im going to get a
pump and storage bags and all them goodies
so for when im gone, or when kevin wants
to feed her. I dont want to give her
formula, but if I have to, I guess I will
just deal with it.
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KissyBai912
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Joined: 25 Aug 2003
Posts: 1762
Location: Venice, Florida
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Posted: 07-08-04 11:09am
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I have been breastfeeding for 3 1/2 months
and I love it, but I intend to switch him
to just formula soon and I am finding it
difficult. I mean he does just fine with
bottle, but he has become very attatched
to my nipple ad when its time to go down
for the night, he screams until I give it
to him. He won't take a bottle or
pacifier, it has to be the nipple. So I
don't knoiw what to do!!! Lol.....But
overall I love breast feeding nd highly
reccomend it!!!
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