I am afraid strangers will judge me for...* Edited to add*
Formula feeding. I know I can't do anything about the way people act, or think, but I hate being judged as it is. I know I will get dirty looks and whispers behind my back. I just wish I could wear a sign telling people why I am not breastfeeding the child in my arms. Just venting....thanks for listening.
Edit : Formula feeding isn't something we are doing by choice. We are foster parents, there isn't another choice. I think that is why I am so worried about what others think. That they will not understand.
Also, for those suggesting it, we are not allowed to give foster babies breast milk, or breast feed them. We aren't even allowed to give unpasturized cows milk. It is our agencies rules.
Momma don't you dare feel intimidated by anyone for the choices you make. You know best what is best for your baby. Anyone looks or snickers tell them to suck it. I bottle fed and never heard anyone say anything bad.
"Look at her kid. 40 degrees and no hat..."
"Look at her kid. S/he is eating McNuggets."
"Look at her kid. She has him/her in a stroller/carrier/out past 6pm/playing in the mud..."
Honey, I fought HARD to breastfeed, but I won't judge you for making a different choice. My main concern with the BF/FF debate is that women get supported with WHATEVER CHOICE they make. I will support you if you have made your choice and are happy with your decision. :)
I formula fed all 3 of my kids.. so what? One was a preemie. I never felt anyone gave me dirty looks or even thought anything of it. Why is it even a concern? They can give you dirty looks for your color, age, nationality.. why would formula feeding be the thing to give you dirty looks? I don't get it. Besides, it could be breastmilk in the bottle for all they know.
You have been spending WAY too much time on Cafemom. I formula feed and never had anyone give me dirty looks, bad mouth me or anything in real life. Only the moms on here who don't have a life do that.
Quoting doulala:Why are you formula feeding?
oh yes!
Folks should know what you ARE doing and your limited options...
Are you making your own formula?
Because we are foster parents , we have no other choice.
Quoting doulala:Why are you formula feeding?
When should I potty train her?
- Mommy2justone
on Jan. 26, 2013 at 7:16 PM