tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post2805920725330473099..comments2023-07-29T16:19:17.285+02:00Comments on the pretty walrus: Of Choices and Happy BabiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-25396269008822155752013-05-27T13:06:57.120+02:002013-05-27T13:06:57.120+02:00Whether you breastfeed or bottle feed it doesn'...Whether you breastfeed or bottle feed it doesn't make the slightest bit of difference to the people who know and care about you and surely that, along with you being happy with your choice is all that matters. Never listen to anyone who thinks they have the right to tell you how to look after your child. <br /><br />I was lucky in that there are no midwives here once you leave hospital and no check ups to go to etc so no one ever told me what to do with the little one and it was so refreshing. I breastfed him very successfully from the start, he was a little guzzler like Adam, but I started combination feeding to allow the man and the 11 year old to get in on the act with the feeds (not that they did that often of course) and my supply was never affected, it adjusts to suit what the baby needs whether that's more or less than before. I think even with so called health professionals you have to take what they say with a pinch of salt sometimes and just go with your gut instinct. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977566495446388723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-23433129147625804992013-05-23T16:24:10.933+02:002013-05-23T16:24:10.933+02:00Thank you so much for linking up at the Friday Bab...Thank you so much for linking up at the <a href="http://mumsmakelists.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/the-friday-baby-shower-14.html" rel="nofollow">Friday Baby Shower</a> - look forward to seeing you at this week's party, Alice xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272097956265786825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-76299244420427942522013-05-18T01:05:52.067+02:002013-05-18T01:05:52.067+02:00We combination fed for about 3 months at the start...We combination fed for about 3 months at the start and then once I was back at work so definitely can be done. But you're so right that it's always such a complicated choice about the whole family including your own health and breast feeding, whatever the benefits, can't take precedence over everything else in life.<br /><br />I would love to see you at this week's <a href="http://mumsmakelists.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/the-friday-baby-shower-14.html" rel="nofollow">Baby Shower</a> link up, Alice xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272097956265786825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-34186550650014012852013-05-14T13:10:19.679+02:002013-05-14T13:10:19.679+02:00Well said islandfairy, and thank you xWell said islandfairy, and thank you xRebecca Bodkinhttp://clearlybex.typedock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-72795432222788360362013-05-14T13:08:38.860+02:002013-05-14T13:08:38.860+02:00I just read that link and commented, what a wonder...I just read that link and commented, what a wonderful piece!! I will blog about it, i feel that so many people put negative opinions out about formula feeding children and new mums feel pressured into breastfeeding which i absolutely hate! Its beyond wrong! I actually feed i can be quite opinionated about this subject as i believe firmly i have done beyond the best for my children and i'm most of all proud! <br /><br />xRebecca Bodkinhttp://clearlybex.typedock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-14408885193160163182013-05-14T12:53:40.130+02:002013-05-14T12:53:40.130+02:00You know I'm all for breastfeeding and God kno...You know I'm all for breastfeeding and God knows I've annoyed the hell out of you and other readers with my posts about the matter. However, I agree with what you said in your comment to Rebecca. Nobody should have to explain themselves or try to justify their choices. I'll always encourage new mums to breastfeed because I truly believe in all the benefits (and, btw, Robin got sick a heck of a lot, even though she was exclusively breastfed till she started eating). BUT that's my choice and it's worked out fine for me and my children. Nobody lives with you 24/7, so nobody will know what challenges you face every day (and especially night). Besides, I find your concern for Emily's wellbeing is the best reason to have switched to formula. It was easier for me because Maia was old enough to understand the need to wait and Robin was also a very fast drinker (never longer than 10 minutes a feed). So, good for you. And please, don't you ever feel you have to justify your choices with anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-52516771272766829722013-05-14T12:39:48.396+02:002013-05-14T12:39:48.396+02:00Thank you so much for writing this Bex. I'd lo...Thank you so much for writing this Bex. I'd love to read your blogpost, but only whenever and if ever you're ready. Ultimately, we don't need to explain ourselves. The only reason I wrote this post is because I felt encouraged by that letter (the one I link to at the end) and finally, I think, I can hold my head up high about it all and tell people where to go if they try to make me feel bad about it! Thanks again xxxclare @ the pretty walrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463034859576633428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730758290724925733.post-43904992176724357202013-05-14T12:09:09.933+02:002013-05-14T12:09:09.933+02:00Hun, in the past i always read your tweets about b...Hun, in the past i always read your tweets about b/f & f/f both Emily and Adam. Ive never shared my views, one reason because of all the b/f backlash you got with Emily. I was so new to social media at the time and didnt want to get upset over my decisions on feeding Lewis. Now i will voice my opinion....<br /><br />I formula fed BOTH of my children, neither of them ever was given/attempted at breastfeeding. I feel this was the best ever decision i made for both of my children, they were happy, content and most of all healthy.<br /><br />One day i will blog about my decisions and perhaps get hit with the backlash of the "breast is best" crew but i will always stand by my decision and i will always know i did what was best all round.<br /><br />*high five to ya girlie!* <br /><br />Love to you all <br />xxRebecca Bodkinhttp://clearlybex.typedock.comnoreply@blogger.com