My thougts about breastfeeding .

Mybaby

I am a breastfeeding mom. I love breastfeeding because I enjoy it. There are not much reasons. I breastfed my older one up to 2 and half, second one up to 2. They never try formula or whole milk before I stopped. If I have a chance one more time, I would choose breastfeeding again.  

However, I really don't think  there will be much difference between my daughters and formula kids. I mean long run influence. ( Sorry Xiao Wu. I didn't mean to challenge you. Actually I like you very much.) Lots of experience could affect child in their life. It is hard to say breastfeeding is the best choice. It may not especially when the mom actually does not enjoy it and breastfeeding is becoming an unpleasant task or a torture. It is OK not to choose breastfeeding. Isn't it?

Mybaby

haha, Weewitch fans from all over the world..........:lol
小篮子 发表于 2010-6-13 14:34

Yes. I am a big fan. Especially, when I read her article about "No need to push kids word-learning too early." That is a big challenge for Chinese parents. Believe me, I am a good case for her to use. My grade before mid-school was always the last two. My mom felt shameful about it.  I was a tough girl at that time. After 12, I loved studying and ever since I became an outstanding student even when I am in US graduate school, I am always the best. My husband is a good one since childhood. We don't feel there is any big distance between us except I likes challenges, he is a follower.  He admired me and hoped he could be a tough boy in childhood.

I agree with her most views. Only one concern, some moms are following her too strictly. Actually I feel she is a very flexible and open person. So I hope her followers can get her inside thoughts not only outsides.

Mybaby

多谢mybaby的帖子！

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小巫 发表于 2010-6-15 10:15

It is a surprise to get a response from you. Yes it is. I know breast milk is the best milk for babies and the bonding between moms and babies is very special and precious. I attended lots of breastfeeding courses and I had a breastfeeding consultant for my first daughter. only one thing: I am not sure about the long term effect. Maybe I should do more research and now I am very interested in how they run experiments to control the other effects in kids. Too complicated for me. Anyway, no matter what are the results, breastfeeding mom is great and the choice to breastfeeding is good.