Re: new to group/To Jean

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Yes, nobody should be judged on their decision, but you are right, I get a lot

of

looks and " Whys " when I tell them I will formula feed. When I tell them that I

am on a lot of medication because of my diseases, that usually shuts them up,

but still, it doesn't matter what mothers decide or for what reason, it is

nobody's business!

>

> ***So anyway, think long and hard about stopping breastfeeding. I

> don't have regrets on my decision to continue. Things always have a

> way of working out. The Lord gave us these breasts for one very

> important reason. Good luck to you in whatever you decide and may

> God bless you and your family***

>

> It's been interesting to read the comments about bfeeding verses

> taking RA meds. My dd was 5 months when I started having severe RA

> symptoms. I felt blessed the Lord gave me RA meds to use, so I could

> get out of bed in the morning, lift my infant, snap her clothes, and

> screw on the bottle tops. I couldn't do any of those things without

> taking my meds. I was also grateful for formula which was available

> to feed by dd when I wasn't able to nurse.

>

> I do agree that each mother who has the ability to bfeed has to

> decide what is best for her and her baby. It's not the same for each

> family. I just wanted to point out that I felt the Lord had a hand

> in RA meds being developed so we could use them for our benefit. I'm

> not saying that means each mother should stop bfeeding. I just

> wanted to give another perspective.

>

> Good luck to all the moms in choosing what is the best thing for

> their family! I also wanted to warn moms that you might (like I

> have) get a lot of people questioning/judging why you aren't

> bfeeding. It's become a real sore spot with me as I don't think I

> should have to share my private info with someone I dont' even know.

> Ok, so that's another topic.

>

> Jean

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