Subj : Re: This Train Just Went Splat!
To   : alt.tv.er
From : Sharon
Date : Sun Sep 25 2005 00:46:51

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.er

> I was never breastfed either.  I am the youngest on 3 and after the two 
> failed attempts before me, my mom never even tried with me.

Myself nor my 2 siblings were breastfed. My mother said that she tried for 2 
days with my brother but couldn't make milk. Of course back in 1959 when he 
was born breastfeeding wasn't supported in hospitals, and in fact many 
discouraged it. It takes a few days for the milk to come in anyway.

I wasn't exposed to it until I married my husband and was around for a few 
of his siblings when they breastfed. We were dirt poor when our first was 
born and it really was our only choice. The first month was tough - but 
after that I wouldn't have switched to a bottle for any amount of money. The 
convenience couldn't be beat, it was free, easy at night and contrary to 
popular belief I wasn't at all tied down. I've had friends who bottle fed 
their first but tried breastfeeding with my encouragement with future 
children. All agreed that the first month was tough, but they too absolutely 
loved all aspects of breastfeeding after that. It's not for everyone, but 
certainly worth a try at least for the baby.

-Sharon

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