Thank you for triggering my breastfeeding PTSD - but a bigger Thank You for reminding me that no breastfeeding journey is the same and that supplementing with formula doesn’t make you a horrible, negligent mother. I nearly lost my mind trying to breastfeed, and felt like an absolute failure because my body was unable to produce enough food for my baby and I had to supplement with formula from day one. I really wish I had been easier on myself and knew just how many moms actually struggle to breastfeed, so sharing stories like these make a big difference.
I'm so sorry you went through that – but happy this resonated. It's crazy how much pressure is put on new mothers to meet all these "standards" at a time when their bodies are recovering from one of the most difficult experiences one can go through.. In actuality, MOST new mothers I've spoken to couldn't breastfeed to the extent that they set out to, no matter how hard they tried. Also, many simply didn't enjoy it – and that's okay too! I'm so angry about all this nonsensical pressure that is put on mothers who love their kids to death and would do anything for them – which should be MORE than enough.
Thank you for triggering my breastfeeding PTSD - but a bigger Thank You for reminding me that no breastfeeding journey is the same and that supplementing with formula doesn’t make you a horrible, negligent mother. I nearly lost my mind trying to breastfeed, and felt like an absolute failure because my body was unable to produce enough food for my baby and I had to supplement with formula from day one. I really wish I had been easier on myself and knew just how many moms actually struggle to breastfeed, so sharing stories like these make a big difference.
I'm so sorry you went through that – but happy this resonated. It's crazy how much pressure is put on new mothers to meet all these "standards" at a time when their bodies are recovering from one of the most difficult experiences one can go through.. In actuality, MOST new mothers I've spoken to couldn't breastfeed to the extent that they set out to, no matter how hard they tried. Also, many simply didn't enjoy it – and that's okay too! I'm so angry about all this nonsensical pressure that is put on mothers who love their kids to death and would do anything for them – which should be MORE than enough.