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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Medical professionals who have your health and the baby's health interests at heart are doing their duty when they remind you of the benefits of breastfeeding, OP. They would be remiss if they did not. The others are rude, but remember that they are suggesting you do something beneficial - they're not pushing you to do something that's unhealthy, like smoking or drinking.

It seems as though your refusal stems from anxiety. It's a little strange that you are persuaded it won't go well for you without even trying.

Do you know what breastfeeding feels like for me? I get something approaching an orgasm:-) I did get mastitis one time, but a mild case that was not bothersome. At no point was breastfeeding a burden or something that was so painful I wanted to stop. And every time, I get that little high.

I understand you're the kind of person who reads the bad outcomes and believes it will happen to you, but I hope you can work to get past that in your life, not just for breastfeeding. It's sad to think you're missing out on so much.
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OP here. I’ve always had flat and small nipples that easily get chaffed and bruised. They’re super sensitive. TMI but breast play is a huge part of our intimate time and that causes issues for me. That totally turned me off because a baby will be nursing every 2-3 hours or more for at last the first 4 months. I didn’t think I could manage and so I made the decision to formula feed while pregnant. The added bonus is I don’t have to worry how much he eats, if he getting enough, and my husband can share in the responsibility of feed him.

And not to be rude but the thought of breastfeeding feeling “ something like approaching an orgasm” is so gross and revolting to me. Almost like a sexualized thing, which breastfeeding isn’t. Never would I think to feel comfortable correlating the breastfeeding to that of a sexual feeling. Super weird. [/quote]

OP, just stop explaining yourself.  No one needs to know why you made the decision not to breast feed.  It’s perfectly fine!  And your baby will be perfectly fine!  Many of us didn’t breastfeed or stopped early when it wasn’t working out.  My formula-fed kid is in college now and doing great.  Yours will too.

And don’t worry, this is just the first of many parenting decisions you’ll be questioned on or commented on.  Next up will be some nosey old lady telling you should have a hat on that baby.  Your spine will stiffen.  Best wishes to you and your family![/quote]

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