So I was talking to a friend of mine last night, and she asked me if with my upcoming son's birth would I be nursing. I gave her the same response that I have given everyone:
"If I feel like I can, I will. I know that a majority of women have a dead set plan and for various reasons they can't. I know several people that can't breastfeed because they don't produce, and others that can't because of the pain. I want too, but if I choose it just isn't for me then I wont. I don't feel like I have a set plan either way. I have some formula stocked up here just in case, and I have the supplies for Breast feeding too."........
I then got a lecture for 30 minutes about how it was the best way, the right way and God's way. I need to breast feed and it is my duty as a Mom.
I understand having a strong opinion, but here is my issue. It isn't just this person that told me all of this, I hear it from everyone. From the nurses at IACH, to family, to strangers that see my belly and want to talk about my son. I get it from friends, WIC and check out girls at the commissary. I don't understand how hard it is to just let me do what I want, and understand I actually am not decided either way. If I can't even produce anything am I supposed to let my Son starve because it isn't God's way? And what if I literally can't for some other reason, Is it honestly worth you wasting your time or breathe? It isn't like Formula is Crack or anything.
I have read all the studies, I know the benefits blah blah blah, Why do I need to know what YOU personally believe?? I understand that people think that children who are breast fed are smarter, and I understand the religion aspect. I also get the natural thing, but seriously I don't need to hear it from everyone. If I wanted to hear your opinion about what I should do with my son it would be asked of you from the beginning. As far as I know, this is my choice..........
Sorry for the rant, I am just having a rough day.
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