Mom guilt

I know this is easier said than done but there is no reason you should feel guilty. Your baby being sick is not your fault. I am unable to breastfeed as I was unable to produce barely anything and other health reasons. But as I have been told by my baby’s pediatrician. A fed baby is best.

Don’t worry about them. I am giving my little one formula. The reason is that she has a dairy allergy. I don’t think I have the strength like other moms to look at each ingredient to cut out diary, soy, and other things. We all want what is best for our child. You are not doing anything wrong. I felt bad at first for my little one but I can’t help my mental state too. Don’t stress over it.

Don't feel guilty. The breastfeeding journey is super tough mentally and physically. If you choose to relactate, I would suggest seeing a lactation consultant. It's perfectly doable but easier when you have the right support. In terms of sickness, babies are already born with their own inmunity and getting stronger by the hour. Definitely, breastfeeding is a boost, but it doesn't mean that a formula fed baby is weaker. For instance, my three kids(7,4, and 2 years old) have been in formula since day one. Never a drop of breastmilk since I couldn't produce prolactin. They ve got countless colds ( runny noses), but they don't even feel or act sick. Fevers are like so uncommon, maybe twice in all their lives-my youngest never got one - covid was asymptomatic, hands, feet, and mouth virus was just a rash, etc. Stomach bugs last a day or half. It's like they are super strong 💪 and prob due to early exposure to develop their inmunity ( daycare).

You are not at fault for your baby being sick. Babies get sick, they have very little immune system. A FED baby is best. I can't breastfeed directly either, I pump and bottle feed, but I also don't have enough supply, so the baby is combi fed. Not everyone can or should breastfeed. Women, mothers in particular, get a lot of BS from other people. Others claim they're "giving advice" but it's just judgement, and it's hard not to take it personally or to heart. Every baby, every person is different and individual, and so their life and experiences will be different and individual. If you can, I'd recommend either warning those people they will be cut off if they don't stop, or just cut them off no warning as they're only causing stress for you, which will stress the baby too. And, as someone who works in healthcare, I've seen breastfed babies who are super sick as well as formula fed babies who are super sick. Some babies are made sick BECAUSE of breastmilk.

My baby is breastfed and picked up colds! Dont worry! The person who passed on illness should feel bad which most likely the people making you feel guilty for not feeding

My baby is breastfed and I get criticism on why I didn’t formula feed just bc she’s petite. She has a dairy allergy too and eczema/ allergies. You will never win as a mum, carry on doing what is best for you both don’t stress yourself over this ❤️

Don't feel bad for not breast feeding. Mines breast fed and get sick because it's just that time of year (and she likes to eat everything despite me trying to stop her). Babies get sick it's good for their immune system in the long run

I breastfed my son for a year and he still caught every sickness from daycare. Ear infections, RSV, colds. They say breastfeeding builds better immune systems but I sure didn’t see that. He’ll have a great immune system later for catching everything and building it

Woahhhh first things first - whoever is blaming you needs to be cut off!!! That’s NOT okay. Fed is best. AND your baby needs his mom to have good mental health! You being happy and not struggling is sooooo important for his healthy development! So sorry people are blaming you! 🖤

Girl don’t even worry about it. I’ve been breastfeeding my baby since the day she was born till a couple weeks ago (she’s 18 months) and she still gets sick somehow constantly and she does even go to day care. I’m a stay at home mom. You can only do so much to prevent it and I personally feel like there’s not much of a difference between breastfeeding and formula. Just focus on treating your little one and making them more comfortable to ride it out.

don't look at it as "giving up", you didn't give up, you tried for as long as you could ❤️ also babies get sick bc they are going to get sick, anyone sh*t talking you can gtfo, shut that negativity down. im sure you are doing everything you can for your baby during this hard time. it will get easier. don't even stress the pressure of re-lactating, why would you want to put yourself thru that physical and mental struggle again? there is nothing wrong with formula