kurant, and to all.
my most sincere apologies for how my opinion was interpreted.
let's remember, it's just that. an opinion. we all have them.
my commment about comfort and convenience was a joke.
i did try to make my light hearted tone clear with this...
i ended with a good luck.
i'm truly sorry to have upset you.
with a newborn, you don't need me making you feel bad about your choices.
i don't generally use the most flowery language.
i'm pretty much straight and to the point.
at times, my directness is seen as rude.
of course we're all parents here
and know that none of this is easy.
we're in it together.
that's why we're here. to share.
no, i didn't miss any of the info.
and no, we don't have to agree.
of course there are millions of healthy formula fed babies.
i stand by my opnion that while breastmilk IS better.
(let's not forget it's FREE!
)
formula is also perfectly acceptable.
i love to hear stories like shani's.
we all know hundreds of formula fed children
who have grown into perfectly healthy adults.
and this will no doubt come out nasty,
but i mean it in the most open minded community oriented way possible.
if you don't want others' opinions, don't ask.
let me humbly add...
bottle feeding (breast or formula) was one of my first / deepest bonding experiences with my son. i encourage you to seek this however you see fit. i have no doubt you already are.
one thing that hasn't been touched on here,
and i hope Mrs. Kurant doesn't experience this...
our problem with pumping was that Mrs. couldn't get as much milk out as the baby could. so as long as she could pump two or three times for each time i fed him, then we were able to stay ahead on our bottled milk stock.
so here's my <i>advice</i>...
keep an eye on the amount your child drinks
(obviously can't be done on the breast)
and make sure the mrs. can keep up the production.
our son drank 6 to 8 oz. / feeding
and she pumped only 3 to 4 per sitting.
and just more to weigh in on the doctor issue.
i personally wouldn't change doctors after butting heads over one topic.
if you continually find yourselves at odds,
then yup, i'd find another who's more in tune with your style.
hope everyone is doing well in the post birth craziness.