Comments on: I Fed My Baby Formula and I’m Not Ashamed

By: BARIZA SCIENCE

BARIZA SCIENCE — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:43:33 +0000

I will be returning to your web site for more soon.

By: Keri Anne Johnson

Keri Anne Johnson — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:53:09 +0000

Fed is best. He is adorable, btw.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:49:13 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear that you had that experience, especially since what you describe sounds perfectly normal and not like there was something wrong with the breastfeeding. Babies are supposed to feed constantly to start the production, there isn’t supposed to be more than a couple of drops of colostrum and they loose weight the first couple of days without it being a problem. Being prepared for some of those things beforehand can really help a lot of new moms not to get frustrated with the situation – and they are all coming out of hard/long deliveries and lack of sleep, so far I haven’t heard of a single mom saying she was well rested and on top of her game when she started breastfeeding, but it still works. There’s a reason that medical professionals recommend breastfeeding and it sure isn’t because they’re getting paid to – and they don’t gain anything by shaming women, it’s all about the babies. A minimum of a week or two of trying for someone who actually wants to breastfeed would probably be enough to decrease the number of babies getting on formula from so early on by a lot!

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:04:41 +0000

I went through very similar circumstances. My children are much older than yours but I still feel so much guilt and shame I do t discuss it with anyone. You are so incredible for always stepping up to the plate. Just reading this has lifted some of my burden after all these years. I wish the medical profession and we as women supported each other more instead of judging.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:13:30 +0000

Thanks for sharing your experiences; I, along with so many others, have experienced breastfeeding difficulties and the guilt that, unfortunately, often comes along with it. After having a wonderful breastfeeding experience with my first son, I was dismayed when it did not go well with my second, who was born this past summer. After four weeks of painful feedings and lactation appointments on my part and hunger on my son’s part, I gave up and switched exclusively to formula. It was the best decision for him and me. While I understand that breastfeeding has its benefits, so, too, does formula feeding. I hate the shaming that surrounds formula feeding and hope that it goes away as more women share their stories!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 23:54:40 +0000

In reply to Renee. I know you asked Andie, but I would recommend starting with a standard formula (generic or name brand) and go from there. Then see if the child needs something more specialized (gentle, sensitive, etc.) The Costco formula is made by the same company that makes Similac. I’ve read that is actually the same. Don’t over complicate it if you don’t have to. Some babies do need sensitive or gentle kinds but don’t start there as they may not need it. Good luck!

By: Erin @ Erin's Inside Job

Erin @ Erin's Inside Job — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:34:53 +0000

Omg I can’t believe your hospital experience. That’s so rude! Miles was in the NICU right after he was born and so they immediately fed him formula – esp since I wasn’t even producing anything yet. We tried for maybe 6 weeks, but I had a low supply and ended up nursing, pumping, and supplementing and I was like um this is ridiculous. He’s been on formula ever since and it’s amazing. I cried one time when I realized I would have to switch over entirely and then thankfully never felt bad about it again. It’s so much easier too! YOU DO YOU BOO.

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:25:21 +0000

In reply to Cailin. My husband and I are also in the middle of the adoption process for our first child and I was so appreciative of this post! Andie, do you have any formula recommendations or guidance for how to navigate that process?

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:52:05 +0000

Gosh my breastfeeding journey is almost identical to yours! My baby girl seemed so hungry in the hospital and my milk never came in. The lactation consultants at the hospital where not helpful at all and my midwife basically told me I was going to traumatize my baby girl if I gave her formula. An angel of a nurse gave us formula to take home over the weekend and encouraged us to use it. When we went to our pediatrician the following Monday I met with the lactation consultant and as soon as I took my bra off she told me I probably had IGT I would never be able to satisfy my girl. I was so heartbroken and felt like a failure. And just like your story our normal pediatrician was busy so a nurse practitioner came to fill in for our appointment. She also shared she had IGT and wasn’t able to breastfeed her babies and that they were both happy and healthy kids. I remember sobbing with relief that someone had been through what I was going through. Thank you for sharing your story because there’s so much shame surrounding formula feeding. My baby girl will be 2 in December and she’s such a healthy and happy girl!

By: Cassandra Carlson

Cassandra Carlson — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 03:38:20 +0000

Thank you for this! I had a similar experience and only wish that I had this to read when I was in the thick of it