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[quote=Anonymous]My first was formula fed, because breastfeeding didn't work for us. My second was breastfed because breastfeeding did work for us. My first was a slightly better sleeper, but that was because she took a pacifier, so when she woke in the middle of the night, she used the pacifier to soothe. My second did not take a pacifier, but was still "STTN" by 6 months (but woke up around 4:30 or 5 because he couldn't connect the last sleep cycle) and was sleeping until 6:30 by 10 months.

The benefits of formula (for ME) was that I didn't have to worry about timing my life around when I'd have to pump or nurse. That's less of an issue if you're comfortable nursing in public. I also didn't have to worry about my supply, which was a huge source of anguish the first few months. I knew baby was getting the nutrients she needed, and was able to make sure she was completely full. I also dropped the baby weight much faster. My baby took formula cold or at room temp, which also made life easier.

The benefits of breastfeeding was that I didn't have to buy formula, and I didn't have to do dishes. It also helped that it was during COVID times, so we were always home, and when I did go back to work, I was in an empty office or in my house, so pumping wasn't a hassle.

It's impossible to know what will work for you until the baby comes. You can come up with a plan for how you think you want everything to go, and who knows, maybe it'll work, but so much of the first few weeks is adapting and surviving. Be flexible. I know when I was fixated on "breast is best" I was miserable trying to build and maintain a supply. Or when I was adamant about doing "drowsy but awake" it meant I was awake 10x as long waiting for the baby to finally settle and fall asleep, than if I'd just rocked/nursed them to sleep the first time. [/quote]

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