Well today I had to stay home from class because I didn't pump enough over the weekend to leave for the sitter. This was b/c we are so busy packing and trying to get the new house ready to move into.
What frustrated me was when certain people heard that I was having this problem, which really isn't a problem cause it could be resolved in one day, they pressured me to give her formula instead. I don't think they realized why I was so upset, because to them it was no big deal. They formula fed their kids. What they don't understand is that it IS a big deal, and giving her formula is the absolute last possible thing I would do. I just get frustrated on how ignorant people are, and they look at me like I'm crazy. Well, excuse me for being so passionate about giving my daughter the best food she can get, and avoiding all the risks associated with formula feeding.
What really upsets me is when new mothers won't even try to breastfeed. I had one pregnant friend tell me she didn't want to breastfeed cause it would make her boobs saggy. HELLO, your boobs are going to get saggy either way! Your a mother, it is not about you anymore! If a women tries hard to breastfeed and cannot due to circumstances beyond her control, that is one thing. But to not breastfeed out of sheer selfishness and ignorance really ticks me off. And to tell a nursing mother that what she is doing is not necessary or isn't making a difference is just plain stupid and cruel.
On a good note, I got to spend the whole day with my angel. We practiced sitting up and I finally, finally, got her to laugh for me! And I took the cutest pics!
Well it's late and I'm done venting, so I guess I will go to bed.
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