[Gabz]

on the other hand, I breast fed just because it was so darned easy -

ROFLMSS!!!!!

A friend of mine and I had our babies a week apart..........I planned all along to breastfeed, and she had no intentions of doing so because it would be a problem once she went back to work when her maternity leave was over, and besides, she was tired of drinking non-alcoholic beer.

Poor gal, my daughter was was born on a Thursday evening and I was back to work on Monday morning while my daughter was nursing.......of course I was self-employed.

I found her attitude to be really bizarre, as she is a MAJOR liberal....to the point I'm surprised she even talks to me, let alone invites me to her home. I guess 30+ years of friendship will do that!!!! And this reminds me, I haven't spoken to her in awhile, I need to give her a call........maybe next week.

[AnAmericanMother]

Ha! Everybody knows that a beer just helps the milk let down -- does no harm at all to the child, and actually helps prevent colic.

And why spend all that money on formula when you can get it for free?

I know there are some ladies who just can't get their milk to come in, or can't let it down. But I can't see not trying! Think of the time, trouble and money you save!

[elc]

and she had no intentions of doing so because it would be a problem once she went back to work when her maternity leave was over

Did you remind her that there's been this great invention called the pump?

Which is also good for allowing mama to have an adult beverage every once in awhile. I have a refrigerator full of milk just for those occasions.

[reillygirl246]

on the other hand, I breast fed just because it was so darned easy -


My sister just had a baby 6 wks ago and she swore up and down she was going to breast feed. What she didn't realize even though we all told her numerous time is how important your diet is when your breastfeeding. I kept telling her drink TONS of water. She also really doesn't cook, so she and her husband kinda live on frozen and fast food. Well sure enough, she wasn't producing enough milk, (she gave birth to a 10lb 8oz boy). So you can imagine how hungry he is all the time. Within 2 weeks she gave up breastfeeding. I think alot of women think it's going to be so easy, but if your not totally committed, it's not as easy as they all think.