re: teen and saying NO

<blockquote><b>Quoting Jenny Cook:</b>" Ok ONE - i dont need free formular, i have formular,bottles,sterlizer, and everything else, even the ... [snip!] ... gave in and did it. Its not right and i will not stand for it, i will stand up and say something. It is my baby, and my choice"</blockquote>




Your family clearly isn't educated on breastfeeding. No, formula fed babies aren't unhealthy necessarily, but breastfeed babies have higher tolerance to illness and viruses because there are natural things in breastmilk that build your babies immune system. I was a teen mother, pregnant at 16, and I breastfed my son for 22 months. Let me tellyou, my body thanked me for it, I was down to my pre pregnancy weight in 2 months and my body looked awesome. Unless you physically can't breastfeed, you should try. And I doubt any nurse will force it on you, they encourage it because they are educated and aware of the benefits for mother and baby. It does not make you a bad mom to not breastfeed, but it makes you am awesome mom if you do.

<blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Jenny Cook:</b>" Ok ONE - i dont need free formular, i have ... [snip!] ... the benefits for mother and baby. It does not make you a bad mom to not breastfeed, but it makes you am awesome mom if you do."</blockquote>




Vws!

<blockquote><b>Quoting 1inpink2inblue:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... It does not make you a bad mom to not breastfeed, but it makes you am awesome mom if you do."</blockquote> Vws!"</blockquote>




Lol what?

<blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting 1inpink2inblue:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting I'm ... [snip!] ... to not breastfeed, but it makes you am awesome mom if you do."</blockquote> Vws!"</blockquote> Lol what?"</blockquote>


Vws I assume means very well said.

<blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Jenny Cook:</b>" Ok ONE - i dont need free formular, i have ... [snip!] ... the benefits for mother and baby. It does not make you a bad mom to not breastfeed, but it makes you am awesome mom if you do."</blockquote>


I didn't bread feed do I'm not awesome?  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Heeeeeey, Sexy lady. ;):</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... not breastfeed, but it makes you am awesome mom if you do."</blockquote> I didn't bread feed do I'm not awesome?  "</blockquote>




Not in that aspect.

<blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Heeeeeey, Sexy lady. ;):</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... mom if you do."</blockquote> I didn't bread feed do I'm not awesome?  "</blockquote> Not in that aspect."</blockquote>




I'd say feeding your child regardless is awesome

<blockquote><b>Quoting THE KATIE PRICE:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ...  "</blockquote> Not in that aspect."</blockquote> I'd say feeding your child regardless is awesome"</blockquote>




And I say this is not an argument. No way around it, breast is best, formula is good too.

<blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting THE KATIE PRICE:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting I'm ... [snip!] ... is awesome"</blockquote> And I say this is not an argument. No way around it, breast is best, formula is good too."</blockquote>




Lucky I bf then!

<blockquote><b>Quoting THE KATIE PRICE:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting I'm actually a virgin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... I say this is not an argument. No way around it, breast is best, formula is good too."</blockquote> Lucky I bf then!"</blockquote>




Lucky boobie baby.

OP, I do agree with everything everyone has said about the benefits of breast feeding, I have with all my children, and it is the best thing for them.
And I didn't have any sagging after my first, just a little after my second.

That being said, it doesn't matter what I think, because it's your choice.

When I had my first, one of my nurses was a royal bitch, she was overbearing, and acted like I wasn't capable of doing anything right, and because I was young (19) and it was my first baby, I didn't realize how wrong she was until my Grandma overhead her one day while visiting us and told her off.
So I understand why you could be concerned about something like that.
Since then I've found that if you do come across a pushy nurse or one who treats you like you are just a kid, the best thing to do is to politely smile and say no thanks. Repeat yourself until they get the hint if you have to.

I had my son 16 days ago and pretty much turned down all the help from all the nurses while there, if I needed anything I would have SO help me. This is our third baby, so we know what we're doing.

Quoting Third Time Mommy:" OP, I do agree with everything everyone has said about the benefits of breast feeding, I have with all ... [snip!] ... all the nurses while there, if I needed anything I would have SO help me. This is our third baby, so we know what we're doing."

Exactly. I'm no longer a teen mom, buuuttt we're going in with a complete written birth plan. One that essentially states that the baby never leaves our sight, ever.

<blockquote><b>Quoting a s h l e y.:</b>" Exactly. I'm no longer a teen mom, buuuttt we're going in with a complete written birth plan. One that essentially states that the baby never leaves our sight, ever."</blockquote>




That was my big thing too, I didn't want my son going anywhere without us, I stressed it to SO the whole pregnancy, especially because I knew I'd be having another c-section.
With my oldest my SO stayed with me in recovery because I was really out of it and he wad worried about me, so the nurse took my DD to the nursery and gave her formula without my permission and I was pissed. Then my second was in the NICU, and needed formula for a day, and that disappointed me.
This time around I told SO idgaf what happens with me, you do not leave his side, and he didn't.
It made me feel so much better knowing his daddy was always with him.
And my son has never had formula, and it is the best feeling ever.

Quoting Third Time Mommy:" <blockquote><b>Quoting a s h l e y.:</b>" Exactly. I'm no longer a teen mom, buuuttt ... [snip!] ... feel so much better knowing his daddy was always with him. And my son has never had formula, and it is the best feeling ever."

That's exactly what I want. No pacifiers. No bottles!!!

OP you can at least try, I really wanted to breast feed but a lactation councilor misguided me , they said my baby wasn't getting enough because she was trying to feed a lot which happens with bf babies so they made me pump and then told me that I had no colostrum(sp) and made me formula feed her, i didnt know any different from what they were telling me since im 18 and this is my first baby ,I tried to bf after I left the hospital but she wouldn't latch anymore and I would punch that nurse in face if I saw her again because my daughter missed out on all the nutrients.... I know what you mean by being uncomfortable i was the sane way before i tried to so it but once you do it you forget about that , all you have to remember is your feeding your child not purposely showing off your tits. I only got to breast feed for a day and I regret listening to the nurse. But it's not for everyone so if you don't change your mind and someone tries to pressure you stick to your guns, I wish I did.