Formula Feeding....Support Thread

by **EatLoveSleep** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:49 pm

As there is none already i thought this would be a good idea?
I am due in July and will be FF.

Anyone else on board? I will ask admin to make this a sticky if there is any interest.

Maybe some other moms could give experiences/hints/tips etc?

by **Excitedwife** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:53 pm

Hi I'm on board - good to see a FF thread. Due April! :o)ll

Alwaysbroke · by **Alwaysbroke** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:30 pm

Nice to see a balance. I'm all for breastfeeding for those who choose to do it but like as said on another thread there should be equally as much support out there for those that can't or choose not to.

I'm in the camp that chose not to bf either of my dds and while I'll never claim to be an expert if there's any help I can offer any new mum then I'll give it with a heart and a half!

by **leopardess** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:46 pm

FF both of mine....happy to offer any advise needed

by **Mammyof2Princesses** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:48 pm

FF both my DD's and am happy to offer advice too, dont post here too often anymore, mainly due to the carry on that I see is still going on but if you new mammys have any questions Im happy to help!!

by **ladymacbeth** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:55 pm

About time :o)ll

I too am a formula feeding mother. God I feel like I've just outed myself. What a relief O-O

by **Angelmama** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:23 pm

I FF my DS for the last year, happy to help any new mammies :wv

MammyC · by **MammyC** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:47 pm

Ah well done! Ive always thought about starting one but was too afraid and didnt want to be seen to be bashing breast feeding ( which I am definately not! )

I hope to be able to answer any questions that I can.

by **ScaredyKat** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:53 pm

Great to see this. I'm FF my DD and will be looking in on this. Hope it gets made a sticky. If I can be of any help that would be great, but most likely I'll be asking questions. :yelrotflmaosmilie:

by **doolittle** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:57 pm

Ds had been on the hypoallergenic formula Nutramagin sinve he was about 6 weeks old so if I can help anyone out I will....Plus Ive LOTS of burping positions too :wv

(for baby obviously not me :o0

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MammyC · by **MammyC** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:00 am

doolittle you were a great help to me! My dd ended up on nutramigen too and had a similar story to your little man. So I remember you very well and all the help you gave me :thnk

by **doolittle** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:14 am

Ah thanks MammyC tis hard enough trying to find your way through the maze of motherhood without all the crap going on on the forum. And I always felt when I had to change DS s formula I had NO idea of where to start, lots of info on BF but goddamned all on the differences between the types of formula.! So I think its only right and fair that mammies who want to give formula are given support advise and our knowledge :wv

rosie_mama · by **rosie_mama** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:20 am

MammyC wrote:Ah well done! Ive always thought about starting one but was too afraid and didnt want to be seen to be bashing breast feeding ( which I am definately not! )

I hope to be able to answer any questions that I can.

same here. think its a great idea and hope it does become a sticky.

FF both of mine and DS1 has silent reflux and went through such a time with him but hopefully can use that experience to help others.

by **groovee** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:23 am

Fantastic. This is a great idea. Thanks. Due in June and plan to FF(1st baby). But dont know where to start as regards what bottles/sterilisers/formula/how much/how little etc.
Basically I'm clueless about everything! Anyone know a good link to anywhere that just gives the basics for a first-timer? Thanks again girls. It seems like such a taboo to say I want to FF. Please god noone comes on this asking why. I find it kind of stressful thinking of peoples reactions.

Emme · by **Emme** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:24 am

I'm a formula feeding facist, happy to help. As you can see from my tickers I did in fact BF for a while but hopefully this won't be held against me.

I had to give up due to my cup size being that of a battery size.

Groovee it's kinda made out to be harder than it is, it's very straightforward.

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