Breastfeeding

I love breastfeeding. There I said it. I was anxious to do it and I will miss it when I am done. Its one of life's rewarding moments as a woman. The love I see and feel when I look into my child's eyes when they are eating natures best made food so perfect for their tiny body. The pride I feel when I see my child growing off the food I made for him/her. I have pictures as many nursing moms do of their child eating happily/peacefully. Those who have never BF don't understand this. Its a precious moment in time we want to remember forever like when you take a picture of your child smiling, playing, ect.

Now for some offensive talk. I hate seeing babies fed formula. It grosses me out like people who are offended by breastfeeding. I think of how bad that stuff tastes. I wonder if it bothers their tummy. I wonder if the formula is tainted with metal, poison and bugs.

Want to know what irks me the most is the excuses I hear for not breastfeeding? It's not for me, its gross, my breasts are for my husband, its too weird, or the infamous I tried and I dried up. UGH !! Are you serious ? How hard did you try? 1 week? Did you reach out to Le Leche League, WIC, or an experienced mother ? Breastfeeding gets easier with time.

Formula should be considered a medical intervention for those who can't breastfeed. I also don't believe hospitals should stop carrying formula and forcing mothers to bring it themselves. Its WRONG in my opinion. That baby is still a patient like anyone else and deserves to eat like anyone else. I just don't see how they can do this..Certainly there are emergencies or women who can't breastfeed so what then? They must have formula on hand.

There you have it, my opinion.