I am sorry you have all these insensitive moms telling you to nurse him when you are just looking for some real advise. I have heard cabbage leaves work. I personally used ace bandages to bind my breast and then wore a tight sports bra over. The milk went away within a day for me. Whatever you do don't nurse and don't take any hot showers as that will just stimulate more milk production. Send me a message if you want more details....don't worry it will dry up, I know it is so painful at first. And your baby will do great and you will still be a great mom while deciding not to breastfeed! You other moms should be ashamed of yourself for your unsolicited advice....its moms like you that are all self-riteous and holier than thou that give others a bad name!
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I just wanted to say that I think it is pretty clear that some of the moms are trying to push breast feeding. Check back to Stacy's responses and I don't think you could take it any other way. I am not disputing the fact that breast feeding is healthy for a baby, but it is not the ONLY WAY! People that choose to formula feed do so for a variety of reasons and have every right as parents to choose this opportunity. There are also many women out there that cannot breast feed for different reasons and they shouldn't be made to feel that they are harming their child because of it. My kid was formula fed and is just fine. I have watched many breastfed kids that get sick as often or more than my daughter, so breastfeeding is not the holy grail of motherhood and keeping your child well. I think every mom has a right to make their own choice. While this poster doesn't explicitly state that she is not breastfeeding, what she does say is she wants her milk to dry up. She also posted the request in "all other topics", not the lactation category....so this leads me to believe she isn't looking for breastfeeding advice. How does someone think it would be helpful to tell a new mom in pain that wants her milk to dry up, to just nurse because it is best for the baby? That doesn't sound like an "I know better than you" attitude? Please!
Here is the private email I just recieved from Stacy S:
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I don't think anyone was trying to be "holier than thou". Here request was not very clear. And while noone seems to be judging, it is a proven fact that breastmilk is far superior to formula. If you choose to give formula and are this angry, maybe it's you that has some regrets:)
**Just proves my point about the holier than thou attitude Stacy. I am comfortable with my decision and have no regrets. I don't feel it neccesary to put down a new mom for a personal choice she makes. I am sure your mothering techniques are "far superior" to mine, but at least I am not judging as you clearly are. BTW, I am angry...it makes me angry when someone tries to guilt trip other people into doing what they feel is best. It is the opposite of being supportive, which is what a board for mothers should be all about.