Part of me feels guilty :'( and part of me feels like a load has been lifted :. but the boy got his first formula today (mixed with breastmilk).
He’s just been SO hungry and I have just been SO sore (even pumping is uncomfortable) that we felt it was best. It stressed me out to no end to have him screaming for more food and I didn’t have any milk thawed (and what little we had stockpiled was dwindling quickly) and I couldn’t bear to put him on my breast.
I know I’m not a failure, but it sure feels a little bit like it. I just have to remind myself that formula is fine (and he’s not getting 100% either) and he will be fine and everything will all work out.
Happy babies need happy mommies. I’m sure you’re a great mom, Jen. 🙂