Formula moms chill, it's cool

I chose breastfeeding.  I chose breastfeeding.  I felt it was the best for my family.  It wasn't easy and it was something I had to fight for.  Thankfully I had a lot of support in my family.

When I talk about my breastfeeding and why I chose to breastfeeding I'm not judging you.  Sometimes I hate breastfeeding.  Sometimes I hate that it dictates my schedule and how Ella can pick some pretty inconvenient times to decide that she's hungry.  I've been late to appointments or had to nurse in the van.  Ella gets distracted easily so I have to find the most private place I can find or she's watching what's going on instead of eating.

However, for me nursing is the best answer.  I don't get more dishes on top of the mountain of dishes I already have to wash.  I don't have to worry about trying to make sure a bottle is just the right temp in the middle of the night because thanks to the age gap with my children I don't get naps during the day.

However it was my choice.  My decision for my children.  It's worked out for me thankfully.  I will still say that breast is best though.  Breast is best if you can do it.  I did formula with my son though.  It wouldn't make any sense for me to judge others for a choice that I've already made.  It just wasn't something I wanted to do again.  I was lacking sleep so badly with my son that I ended up getting sick.  I couldn't imagine doing it with two.  On top of that formula is expensive.  So, I made the best choice I could for my family.

Besides isn't there enough mommy judging going on already?

Cloth bra pads...the review

I got a free sample of cloth bra pads.  Honestly I cannot remember the brand name, but they're white...and awesome.  I am now washing them and had to switch to disposables temporarily because I ran out.  The cloth are so much better.  They're more comfortable, they do a better job of absorbing the milk, and they're reusable.  I was half afraid when I first looked at them because I was afraid I'd get milk on my bra.  There is no plastic between the cloth and the bra.  However as long as I'm on top of things and change them as soon as I need to I'm okay.  I can even wear them over night without fear of leaking onto my shirt.  I could just use more than 4 pairs of the darn things.

If you get a chance to buy cloth bra pads do it.  They'll save you money and they're better at keeping the moisture away.  Keeping the moisture away leads to happier nipples and happier nipples lead to a happier you.  Though I'd be even happier if they were pretty, but I'm a girl like that.

Here are some places you can get them.

The Green Baby Store
Kelly's Closet
Jillian's Drawers

If you know of any other sources feel free to leave a link in the comments.

Breastfeeding, Parenting gone lazy

I breastfeed my daughter.  I know all the rhetoric about how it's healthier and it's supposed to be better for them in the long run.  However in the right now it's because I'm LAZY.

Yes, I just said it's because I'm lazy.  I hate sanitizing bottles, mixing formula, and getting bottles ready in the middle of the night.  I breastfeed because washing the bottles means taking a shower and I don't have to make sure I pack enough formula when I go places.  Nor do I have to worry about whether the place I'm going is going to have a place for me to warm up the bottle.  I am a portable food source.  As long as I eat and stay hydrated I ALWAYS have enough food.

So, yes let parents tell you they breastfeed because it's better for their children.  I'm pretty sure part of the reason is actually because they're lazy too.