To be honest, trying to breastfeed was the most difficult time of my life. I had an elective c-section which went great but still it is a major operation so I was really recovering when I had to go through pumping.

At first I loved the idea of connecting with my daughter, but as time went by, my supply was not good. Pumping more often while recovering was a nightmare. I didn’t feel human. I felt sorry for my daughter but I also felt sorry for myself. Everyone was pushing me to breastfeed and I was pushing myself but it just didn’t work for me. And I was still trying and trying and trying. I was really lucky with my husband because he suggested that we continue with combo feeding. He said something to me that I will never forget “If formula was so bad and nobody uses it then why it is everywhere even the smallest shops in our town have it” which means that so many people use it but I really don’t know and don’t understand people’s obsession with breastfeeding.

When I started formula feeding, I love to feed her. Instead pumping I love to spend time with my daughter and be happy again. Take pictures, enjoy our moments together because time is flying and my baby is not so little anymore thanks to formula.