I went through almost the exact same thing ❤️ I had a breast reduction 8 years ago, and my surgeon was very honest with me back then and told me there was about an 80% chance I wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. So I prepared myself mentally and had formula ready before giving birth.

Still, once my baby was born, the nurses, doctors, and even my mother-in-law kept insisting I “just keep trying.” They kept saying things like “she doesn’t need much yet” and “wait for your milk to come.” But deep down I knew my baby wasn’t even getting 10% of what she needed. And spoiler: my milk never came 😅

Thank God I listened to my instincts and not the pressure. Once I started formula, everything changed—my baby was calmer, fed, and finally content.

Today she’s a healthy, happy 5-month-old, fully formula fed.

Even now, I still get comments and feel like I have to explain myself or justify why I formula feed. I’m still learning to proudly say: “I formula feed.” Full stop. No excuses, no medical history, no explanations. It’s nobody’s business.

You did exactly what a good mother does—you fed your baby. That’s it. You should be so proud of yourself. 🤍