I don’t know why people care what other people do. I formula fed one child and breastfed 2. They’re all healthy and wonderful.

They were handled with kid’s gloves compared to Clinton and Bush, both of whom were not only derided all the time, but had their wives and children mocked relentlessly too. I remember when Chelsea Clinton was publicly catching static about her looks when she was like 13 years old. Obama never had to deal with any of…

I agree with you wholeheartedly, and I was a breastfeeding mum. It’s crappy when people get into their camps and join in the pretend “wars.”

I’m sorry you’ve faced this, you’ve made the right decision for you and for your baby. The decision that keeps you sane and healthy will always be the right one, regardless of whether it’s breastfeeding or formula.

Fuck these women. My kid would have died because I couldn’t make enough milk. And studies are stupid. Most of us formula fed 70s babies are just fine. And plenty constantly runny nosed children are breastfed. When will people remember to mind their own parenting business??? Good luck my dear, and for the record, if my…

Ugh, I am SO sorry. I also had a rough pregnancy and then I was unable to breastfeed other than partially (I only ever got 8oz per day), then my supply basically died after 2.5 months because I had postpartum thyroiditis and my endocrinologist wasn’t able to get my thyroid under control. (Fun fact - it’s still not…

Honestly...ignore all that dumbness. You will do the best for your kid and that’s fine. I was talking to other mothers of my age and we laughed ay how we were left to our devices, watched inappropiate movies, didn’t even have seat belts and we were fine. Choose the best options for you and your family (obvs obey the…

For sure. My ignorance definitely stems both from the fact that I don’t have kids yet (and probably won’t for several years, if at all), and the fact that I, too, am a privileged white lady with a graduate degree. Thanks for the reality check :)

That sucks so hard. I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with that. But good for you for standing up for your decision. You’re doing what you need to do for you and there’s never any justification needed for that.

One of the hardest things for new moms is all the judgement that is directed at them. No matter what you do, someone is not going to like it. Another thing that is hard for new moms to learn is that your happiness and wellbeing are important too. You are making the right decision for you. That’s enough, and…

Here’s a story that might make you laugh:

And frankly NOBODY has the right to get on your tits, nursing or otherwise, for ANY reason re breast vs. formula. Whether it’s for medical reasons, you’re traveling a lot, your husband wants to share feeding responsibilities, or you just don’t want to give up wine. It is your business and your business only.

Your body, your choice. I want to claw people who get judgey with pregnant women or new moms. I like Dear Prudence’s suggestion for Nosey Nellie’s, simply respond with, “Well THAT is an intimate question!"

I grew up in ‘70s suburbia and this bullshit baffles me. Some moms in our neighborhood breast-fed, some used formula, many did both. The kids all grew up healthy, well-nourished, fit (from running around outside all day like you could do there and then), and attractive. Hardly anyone even needed braces. Seriously,…

FINALLY! THIS MAKES ME SO RIDICULOUSLY HAPPY!

I read the title of this post by inserting "Love Someone Tonight" after her name. You are not alone.

I feel your pain. My sacrum joint fell out of place at 8 weeks. I could hardly walk until 12 weeks, after several weeks of PT 3x a week. The true joy came when they told me I'll definitely be back in my 3rd trimester.

Did you tell her that her mother must’ve had a horrible pregnancy and complained the whole time then?

Thank you for saying this. I’m 22 weeks pregnant and if one more person tells me to enjoy it...I’m going to spontaneously combust.

Awww, sympathetic hugs to you.