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Izzy
LIF Infant
Member since 3/08 171 total posts
Name:
Isabella
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who wants to....
breast feed?
i may try to..
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Posted 4/15/08 11:32 AM  |
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MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor
Member since 12/07 16202 total posts
Name:
Deanna
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Re: who wants to....
i will not be breastfeeding.. just a personal choice. 
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:33 AM |
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neener1211
:-)
Member since 4/07 22952 total posts
Name:
J
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Re: who wants to....
I am going to try, I'll give it that.
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:35 AM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
Name:
Ali
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Re: who wants to....
I'm going to try to pump...
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:36 AM |
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MommyMcg
LIF Infant
Member since 9/07 148 total posts
Name:
Mimi
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Re: who wants to....
I am going to BF, However if it becomes to difficult or if my ds does not take to latching on well, and the experience becomes negative, then I refuse to continue to try and be upset when I only have a few short months to be with my baby 24/7 before i have to go back to work. I think it is much more important to have a positive bonding and happy experience than beat myself up over not being able to BF. I will try pumping either way for 3 - 4 months that way he will at least get my milk and immunity for a little while 
Message edited 4/15/2008 11:37:52 AM.
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:37 AM |
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jennyb
Expecting #3 in Sept!
Member since 8/07 2174 total posts
Name:
Jen LIW: jenafee
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Re: who wants to....
I am if I can. I will also pump.
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:37 AM |
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Lichi
what what!?
Member since 5/05 4206 total posts
Name:
Lissette
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Re: who wants to....
I did with my 1st, and will again this time around. Just think of the baby you save on baby formula!!!!! 
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:37 AM |
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bicosi
life is a carousel
Member since 7/07 14956 total posts
Name:
M
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Re: who wants to....
I never breastfed any of my kids. It wasn't for me. It's def a personal choice. I do commend women who commit to breastfeeding. Good luck!
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:37 AM |
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Lichi
what what!?
Member since 5/05 4206 total posts
Name:
Lissette
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Re: who wants to....
Posted by MommyMcg
I am going to BF, However if it becomes to difficult or if my ds does not take to latching on well, and the experience becomes negative, then I refuse to continue to try and be upset when I only have a few short months to be with my baby 24/7 before i have to go back to work. I think it is much more important to have a positive bonding and happy experience than beat myself up over not being able to BF. I will try pumping either way for 3 - 4 months that way he will at least get my milk and immunity for a little while
FYI, BF doesn't usually go perfectly at the beginning... so bad sometimes that one can only think giving it up all together is the way to go. That happened to me, and I almost gave up after the 1st 3 weeks... but I stayed strong, and it got SOOOO much better & SOOOO much easier... and the bonding... aww!
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:39 AM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
Name:
Ali
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Re: who wants to....
Posted by MommyMcg
I am going to BF, However if it becomes to difficult or if my ds does not take to latching on well, and the experience becomes negative, then I refuse to continue to try and be upset when I only have a few short months to be with my baby 24/7 before i have to go back to work. I think it is much more important to have a positive bonding and happy experience than beat myself up over not being able to BF. I will try pumping either way for 3 - 4 months that way he will at least get my milk and immunity for a little while
I agree completely! 
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:40 AM |
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tann22
LIF Adult
Member since 6/05 2421 total posts
Name:
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Re: who wants to....
I'm definitely going to give it a try.
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:43 AM |
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twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥
Member since 11/07 10116 total posts
Name:
Gabi
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Re: who wants to....
I want to try. I hope it works out!
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:55 AM |
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Christina
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/06 891 total posts
Name:
Christina
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Re: who wants to....
Posted by aliwnec10
I'm going to try to pump...
Me too.
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:57 AM |
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
Member since 7/06 8198 total posts
Name:
Me
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Re: who wants to....
I don't think I want too...I think I might try it, but if its not for me then so be it
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| Posted 4/15/08 11:58 AM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
Member since 8/06 7392 total posts
Name:
Holly
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Re: who wants to....
I'm definitely going to try! And if I'm not successful, then I will pump.
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| Posted 4/15/08 12:03 PM |
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NotJustYet
LIF Infant
Member since 2/08 110 total posts
Name:
Patty
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Re: who wants to....
I really want to. DH and I both had bad allergies as children, I'm hoping to BF and try to avoid that for my DC.
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| Posted 4/15/08 12:10 PM |
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MommyMcg
LIF Infant
Member since 9/07 148 total posts
Name:
Mimi
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Re: who wants to....
Posted by Lichi
Posted by MommyMcg
I am going to BF, However if it becomes to difficult or if my ds does not take to latching on well, and the experience becomes negative, then I refuse to continue to try and be upset when I only have a few short months to be with my baby 24/7 before i have to go back to work. I think it is much more important to have a positive bonding and happy experience than beat myself up over not being able to BF. I will try pumping either way for 3 - 4 months that way he will at least get my milk and immunity for a little while
FYI, BF doesn't usually go perfectly at the beginning... so bad sometimes that one can only think giving it up all together is the way to go. That happened to me, and I almost gave up after the 1st 3 weeks... but I stayed strong, and it got SOOOO much better & SOOOO much easier... and the bonding... aww!
That is a good point, but since I only have 8-10 weeks, 3 weeks of unhappy BFing may not be something I am willing nor able to do... I applaude you for sticking it out, I know it can be hard...I just refuse to feel guilty if BFing does not work out for me
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| Posted 4/15/08 12:13 PM |
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MommyofG
just the girls
Member since 5/05 9461 total posts
Name:
Janice
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Re: who wants to....
im going to try again, I got 3 weeks with my DD so I am hoping to do the same and more this time
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| Posted 4/15/08 12:17 PM |
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MelToddJulia
Love my Family!
Member since 7/05 29064 total posts
Name:
Mel
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Re: who wants to....
I EBF my DD for 11 months, I will be EBF baby #2 also!
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| Posted 4/15/08 12:43 PM |
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dapnkap
Our 3 angels
Member since 7/07 4824 total posts
Name:
Karen
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Re: who wants to....
I'm going to try! I would at least like try to do it for the first 12 weeks.
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| Posted 4/15/08 12:47 PM |
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astroqueen74
Vibrant Health
Member since 1/07 2822 total posts
Name:
Karina
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Re: who wants to....
I will def try to.
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| Posted 4/15/08 9:20 PM |
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clwp
Love my girls!
Member since 10/06 2114 total posts
Name:
mommy
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Re: who wants to....
My plan is to BF - saves money, lets me bond with my baby (with work and all I want some down time alone with the baby everyday), possible immunity benefits, etc.
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| Posted 4/15/08 9:29 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
Name:
Leslie
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Re: who wants to....
Im still on the fence but I am taking a class through the hospital to see if I can be swayed to do it. I have realistic expectations though. If I BF, I will also pump so DH can feed the baby as well.
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| Posted 4/15/08 9:34 PM |
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pumpkinpye517
LIF Adult
Member since 3/08 1060 total posts
Name:
Tiffany
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Re: who wants to....
Posted by twinkletoes807
I want to try. I hope it works out!
same here... so many good benefits of breast milk. I was not breast fed and i seem to have such a weak immune system.. not sure if it has ANYTHING to do with it, but my brother and sister were both breast fed and never ever get sick..so who knows..
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| Posted 4/15/08 9:47 PM |
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browneyedgirl
family is all that matters
Member since 6/06 6513 total posts
Name:
browneyes
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Re: who wants to....
i will try, but don't care if i can't do it. i'm not on the whole BF bandwagon and believe that a bottle fed baby is just as healthy as a BF baby. i was bottle fed and have no allergies nor illnesses.
i will give it a shot, because when else will you have the opportunity. but i won't make myself crazy and if it hurts too much, that will be it. if i do BF, i will also pump because i want DH to feed the baby...especially once at night!
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| Posted 4/15/08 9:47 PM |
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