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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP- I hope you are still around and not chased off by all these lunatics who are trotting out platitudes about how breast feeding is miles better than formula and you should just TRY it.  I breastfed three children past a year so am certainly not biased in favor of formula but you need to do what is best for you and your family.  If you don't want to breastfeed, then don't!  Formula is a great way to feed your baby.  Also, breastfeeding can be really hard, particularly at the beginning, so will be even harder if you don't want to do it and could lead to you being resentful of your baby and husband which is a poor way to start out your child's life.

I think you do need to make sure that your husband is on board here and remain firm with anyone who asks.  What you feed your baby is not anyone's concern so I would avoid making a big deal about it.  If they comment or ask just be super neutral and say that you are doing what is best for your family.  Then change the subject.  If people try to pressure you to breastfeed then ask them to leave.  It is not OK to for someone to pressure you to do something with your body that you don't want to do, please remember that and take time for some self care.[/quote]

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