Diaper free babies?

[mulattogyrl]

That's ridiculous.

[Dionysus]

This is triflin'!

[DGMarie]

Having had two children I can safely say that BF is not something that you come to naturally (not with the first anyway). And of my two, only one was BF almost exclusively for the time before solids. The other child (my first) and I simply didn't get the hang of it. It was a terrible experience and anyone who has had mastitis (x2) will tell you it is miserable. I say give Bf your best and give it time, but don't beat yourself up for not succeeding. It really is best but formula is not poison.

As for no diapers. Good grief. The thought of a 14 week old peeing in a bathroom sink it just insane. Who thinks of these weird things?

[lauralaylin]

I had mastitis twice too, and the first time I had to be admitted into the hospital for two days. I think I stuck with BF only because my FIL was really pressuring me to, and I was so hormonal and tired I couldn't stand up for myself. I'm glad I pushed through, but I completely understand why anyone wouldn't do it after that. Way too painful, no one tells you about that!

[DolphinChicaDDD]

If I saw someone letting their child go in the sink, I'd say something. Thats disgusting.

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by lauralaylin

I had mastitis twice too, and the first time I had to be admitted into the hospital for two days. I think I stuck with BF only because my FIL was really pressuring me to, and I was so hormonal and tired I couldn't stand up for myself. I'm glad I pushed through, but I completely understand why anyone wouldn't do it after that. Way too painful, no one tells you about that!

Sorry for the double post, but it's really unfortunate that your FIL (I assume that means Father In Law? -- I can't keep up with all of this internet shorthand) pressured you. That's where a husband should come in and support whatever decision you make since the mother is in a highly emotional time. It's your decision and nobody elses -- especially parents and inlaws.

As for the pain, not all women experience a lot of pain after the initial start. There are a lot of factors involved. If there's a problem, get some help. If the problem goes on, make your own decision on what to do.

Please understand that I am a strong supporter of breastfeeding, and almost all women can do it. The percentage of babys who can't thrive on mother's milk is extremely small (exceptions are often for alergies), but for some it really doesn't work.

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by DGMarie

Having had two children I can safely say that BF is not something that you come to naturally (not with the first anyway). And of my two, only one was BF almost exclusively for the time before solids. The other child (my first) and I simply didn't get the hang of it. It was a terrible experience and anyone who has had mastitis (x2) will tell you it is miserable. I say give Bf your best and give it time, but don't beat yourself up for not succeeding. It really is best but formula is not poison.

I'll not comment on this potty training issue. Even though it was expensive, we chose to use a diaper service rather than Pampers, etc. We just felt it was best. Our decision.

Our three children were breastfed with no supplements. The first one wasn't real easy. My wife thought it was important, and stuck with it.

She became one of the very early lactation consultants, working for a group of OB/GYNs out of our home in Detroit. She was a LaLeche League Leader, District Advisor in Michigan, Area Director of Leader Applicants and Area Coordinator of Leaders for Colorado and Wyoming, Regional Administrator of the Mountain Region (covering most of the Southwest) and finally a member of the International Board of Directors for that organization.

She championed and wrote the contents of their meeting for Breastfeeding Working Moms (I don't know if they still use it) although she chose to stay at home with the children.

She has worked with hundreds, perhaps thousands of struggling young mothers.

While I would never consider trying to put words in her mouth, I believe she would pretty much completly agree with DGMarie's comments above.

There are zealots on both sides of pretty much any issue. Either ignore them, or listen to everyone and make a considered decision on what's best for you -- and your baby.

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

I'll not comment on this potty training issue. Even though it was expensive, we chose to use a diaper service rather than Pampers, etc. We just felt it was best. Our decision.

for the record, i am jealous!

my SIL is the type to kinda turn her nose up at the thought of BF. i told her, give it a try, 2 months down the road and you are tired of running to the store for formula, its too late then!