OK, some people thing this topic is taboo. Some are strongly in favor, some are strongly opposed, and some people just plain don't care.
First off, I must say, I did not choose breastfeeding Chubbers just for the financial aspect of it. I know breastfeeding a baby, especially one like Chubbers who has special needs and a weakened immune system, helps boost immunity by passing on Mom's antibodies. Besides that it's 100% natural so it's easiest to digest, and it's everything babies need.
Well, for most anyway.
Because of Chubbers having Cystic Fibrosis, sometimes we need to fortify his breast milk with a scoop of formula. Even if he was on just formula, we would still have to fortify his milk.
Plus, I admit, I nurse because I enjoy it. I enjoy having special snuggle time with my little guy. I love being able to give him something no one else can and knowing what that does for him. I love how he's able to take comfort while nursing when nothing else will settle him down.
So yet, nursing/breastfeeding can be done for monetary reasons, but there are so many more benefits besides.
Because of Chubbers having Cystic Fibrosis, sometimes we need to fortify his breast milk with a scoop of formula. Even if he was on just formula, we would still have to fortify his milk.
Plus, I admit, I nurse because I enjoy it. I enjoy having special snuggle time with my little guy. I love being able to give him something no one else can and knowing what that does for him. I love how he's able to take comfort while nursing when nothing else will settle him down.
So yet, nursing/breastfeeding can be done for monetary reasons, but there are so many more benefits besides.
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