Unless Widget decides to come early we only have one more month before our two-some becomes a three-some. I cannot believe he is almost here and although I know babies are more work out of the womb than in it, I am excited to get my body back- or at least the middle part of it.
We have a few items left to do before he joins us-
- Finalize a pediatrician
- Wash baby clothes and sheets
- Decide on bottles or breast-feeding
- Set up our will and guardianship for Widget
- Purchase final diaper wipes and diapers- decide on cloth or disposable
- Finish planning to be out of the office
5 comments:
Out of curiosity, may I ask what the issues are that you are wrestling with regarding bottle vs. breast feeding?
That was a nicely worded question. As a cousin I can say 'what in the world would keep you from having the most incredible bonding experience you could ever have with your child?' There is nothing more important and more wonderful you can do than nurse your child.
Since you are such a great reader I suggest you read the best book ever written on the subject- the womanly art of breast feeding, written by the la leche league. Plus getting in touch with them will make up your mind in about 2 seconds. I wish your baby the best.
We are not against breastfeeding. In fact our hospital is very pro and we plan on trying it out and hope it works. I just refuse to put any pressure on myself to conform to any stereotype. If it doesn't work out for us after a month or more of trying or if once I get back to work I can't fully feed my child- we will talk about formula. We are more wrestling with which pump and then what bottles and so on than any breast vs formula argument.
Well that sounds like a good attitude.
As long as you have support when you need it that is the most important thing. Babies go through grow spurts and you may think they aren't getting enough to eat so sometimes people need a good cheerleader to help them through these things. Good luck!!!
Such a great attitude Shelley! Don't put pressure on yourself. If it works great, if it doesn't great! After nursing and bottle feeding 2 happy babies I don't understand the whole "bonding" argument. Once both of mine went to straight formula our bond did NOT go away. I honestly felt like I was a much more attentive mother after not spending hours in my day pumping. Especially after baby #2. All of that time spent pumping was refocused to my two happy babies. I wish more people thought practically the way you and Ryan do. One of the many reasons why you will be amazing parents.
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