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hdrd0411
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
DO NOT FEEL BAD!! YOU DID THE BEST YOU COULD!! YOU ARE A GREAT MOM!!!
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labonnevie
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
awwwwwwww i am so sorry that doctor made you feel that way.  please don't feel guilty, her colic is NOT a result from not bf'ing. you are doing your job as a great mommy by providing your baby with the nourishment she needs, either from formula or bm.
you're doing a great job as a mommy, don't ever think otherwise!!! 
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| Posted 9/30/10 11:13 PM |
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KartveliT
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
yeah, it's no news to anyone and everyone knows that BF is good/better for babies than formula, BUT WHY THE HE!! do some people feel like they have a right to make stupid comments like this   Why don't some people get that sometimes , some women can't or won't BF for various personal reasons and if they decide to not even try BFing it is their choice!
Try to not let it bother you 
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| Posted 9/30/10 11:20 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
Don't feel bad!
I was BFing DS exclusivelly and DS had the worst gas and colics. I felt terrible that I was doing all those sacrifices of convenience by BFing and pumping so much and it did not help DS at all.
From the time he was 2.5 weeks to 8 weeks old, DS had to be held in my arms from 9am to 9pm.
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| Posted 9/30/10 11:26 PM |
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Xelindrya
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
omg what a B!tch! I so would have gone off on her right there and then!
rude
uncalled for
uninformed
hurtful
insensitive
inexcusable
unprofessional
I stopped because I was radiated then on meds. Big deal? My kid is happy and healthy. I HATE HATE HATE the bf comments and I hate that I feel nearly obligated to explain myself. She's not sucking on my tit, and frankly even that isn't any one's dang business but our own. pfft
on a side note, we used Gentlease for her first 7mo then we were able to switch back to Lipil Enfamil. She was constipated when we started solids and did still have gas issues from time to time but it was manageable.
Good Luck.
Oh and I'd be sure to NEVER see that idiot doctor again!
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| Posted 10/1/10 12:04 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
Completely out of line. Considering how many formula samples pediatricans & hospitals give out, she is even more out of line.
Not only out of line but wrong. Colic is not a formula thing.
My niece was breastfed until she was almost FOUR - and the worst colic I've ever seen. She's now 11 & I still shudder at the thought of her cries.
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| Posted 10/1/10 7:10 AM |
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iamme
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
Posted by Bops
I'm sorry, but that was a completely assanine, insensitive comment and she deserves a swift kick in the arse
You are doing nothing wrong and you are definately NOT overeacting
ITA!!
Want me to kick her for you??
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| Posted 10/1/10 7:32 AM |
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Faithx2
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
Posted by Salason
If my ped said that to me, I'd be ready to kick her in the teeth  And I'd immediately switch practices!
Me too!!!
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| Posted 10/1/10 7:34 AM |
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Peainapod
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
dont blame your self. You tried and thats all you can do.
I told our hospital 10 times that i wanted to try breastfeeding. Every F*** nurse asked me that day. after they wheeled him out to get checked out, and brought him back later that nite, they said they gave DS formula b/c his sugar was low. Gee..why not bring him to his mom to try to nurse? So right off the bat it was against me. then DS wouldn't latch in the hospital and all the consultants were on vacation. the nurses werent very helpful. I tried for a week. in that time we were formula feeding as well and DS was going nuts.
We were in the ER when he was 4 days old and the ER dr. did nothing but berate me for not breastfeeding even after i explained all the problems. I wasnt having any milk come in either for whatever reason. So everything was against me. DS needed to be on alimentum. I felt terrible we had to spend $$ on this formula when i could have been BF'ing.
but you know what..it worked out for the best and the formula really helped DS become a better baby.
DONT BEAT YOURSELF UP. Really..its not worth it to feel that way. Your DS will be fine.
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:00 AM |
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Dani77
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
That ped is awlful!!! Some babies can't BF and there are many reasons why. My DS wouldn't latch, after 3 weeks of trying. I was goign to pump, but decided against it... i don't really have a reason, just did. So, DS is now 7.5 months old and just as healthy as a baby that was bf... he was also on similac. Please don't beat yourself up...def ask to never see that ped again!
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:07 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
That is a horrible comment, and uncalled for.
I know colicky babies that had to switch from EBF to formula because they were so miserable!
Anyway - DS was miserable on Similac Advance and we switched to Gentlease and it made a world of difference. Gentlease is gentler on their tummies because the proteins are partially broken down. We're now on Similac Sensitive because DS couldn't handle lactose - but, it took awhile for him to adjust.
I've heard equally as good, if not better, things aboug Good Start Gentle Plus. I've been told that the reason this isn't recommended by peds as much as the others is because it's not manufactured by a drug company (there aren't reps who push the products on them).
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:13 AM |
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neener1211
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
That doctor is completely insensitive, do not let her get to you. She is supposed to be helping mothers, no matter how the babies are fed, not trying to make them feel bad over a decision they've made.
I'm sure even breastfed babies are colicky. It is not your fault!
I would even say something to one of the other doctors the next time I'm there. She was out of line.
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:37 AM |
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couldbtwins
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
How horrible for her to say that to you! I breast fed for 2 weeks and it was the hardest two weeks of my life. I did feel guilty at first, but I was such a better mother by switching to formula. Do not beat yourself up for what this moron said to you. You are a wonderful mother and would move mountains for your LO!
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:49 AM |
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Deeluvsvinny
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
How completely insensitive.
Her job is to treat your baby...that's why she's a Ped. I would definitely say something to the Dr. you feel most comfortable with!
Some of us can't BF for a variety of different reasons. My milk never came in!
You are doing what you need to do for your LO. Don't worry about her completely insesitive comments.
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:50 AM |
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
OMG I don't know what bothers me more, her insensitivity or the fact that she's INACCURATE
If you love the practice, you should stay with them, noting that you do NOT want THIS doctor to treat your child (I'm sure you wouldn't be the first!).
If you don't adore them this is your cue to find another ped!!!!
I'm sorry she said that to you, I think it's a disgrace.
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:51 AM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
omg that is a horrible thing to say to a mother!!!!! and its totally untrue!!! my friend BF her baby and he was still colic. if u like the other doctors i would stay, but make it clear to them what happened and u dont want to associate with that doctor again. but if u feel that uncomfortable we can always recommend another ped.
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| Posted 10/1/10 8:55 AM |
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shelby34
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
Ugh, that makes me so angry!
The lactation consultant at my ped office made me feel the same way (I pump and supplement with formula). Everyone has to do what is best for them. It does not mean you love your baby any less or that you are making her sick. That is just horrible!
On a side note, both of my babies have colic and Gentlease has been helpful. They sell big tubs of it at BJs for a good price, also.
GL!
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:05 AM |
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bluekat16
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
I'm sooo made for you!!!! that was rude and un-called for.
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:07 AM |
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
You are not overreacting and I am sorry you had to deal with such a jerk! I would mention this to your regular ped. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, I would switch offices.
Just so you know, my DD is EBF. She has reflux and a milk allergy. So tell the ped where to shove it 
Don't blame yourself or feel guilty-easier said that done. And if this keeps up with your DD, I would ask to look into reflux and have diapers tested. I was told colic initially too and within a week, she had visible blood in her poop.
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:12 AM |
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
Sounds like a comment made by one of the doctors in our pediatrians office. We still go but refuse to see that one doctor. It was wrong to say it like that. Breast milk is more digestible than formula but to say it like that is so unprofessional.
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:14 AM |
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
You are definately not being overly sensitive!! I would have been so PI$$ED off if my Dr. said that.
IF you really like the other doctors there, I wouldn't switch offices, just make sure to never see her unless it is an absolute emergency. I would definatly mention it to the other doctors or head person there though. No one should make you feel like that!!
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:14 AM |
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Lillykat
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
Nope I don't think you are being overly sensitive at all! That was totally an inappropriate comment! I think I would have said thank you for your opinion but I was Bfing and my milk dried up so it was NOT an option.
I think no matter whether you BF or FF you get slack one way or the other. My ped isn't the most BFing friendly and I found several other drs who weren't as well. I had a GI tell me that we don't live in a 3rd world country and that my 3 month old didn't need BM and I should put her 100% on formula (nevermind the fact she wouldn't take a bottle).
BTW both my girls were BF and had severe colic and reflux so BFing isn't always a solution anyway.
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:45 AM |
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eroxgirl
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
wrong, wrong, wrong!!!
My DD was borderline colic and had a milk allergy which we learned WHILE I was BFing her! Weaning her off BM was the best thing I could do for her.
Find a new ped!!
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| Posted 10/1/10 10:15 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
OMG, that was soo out of line. So sorry they said that to you.
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| Posted 10/1/10 10:18 AM |
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livy820
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Re: Tell me am I being overly sensitive? Formula vs breastfeeding comment
you are not being sensitive! that is very wrong of her to say to you.
yes babies are meant to be breastfed but i'm sure you will find babies that are entirely breastfed and have colic issues or other things.
My 2nd dd was colicky and had gas issues while being entirely breastfed. I had to stop breastfeeding at 3 months for mulitple reasons but she outgrew her colic and i did find that certain formula made her gas worse than others.
DD was terrible on similac advance and goodstart. she has done great on gentlease.
good luck! you are a great mom and dont stress about what the doctor said to you.
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