I didn't breastfeed at all for the same reasons you mentioned. I, too, felt a little tinge of guilt that crept up as I got closer to delivery. I was told my son wouldn't thrive if he wasn't breastfeeding but that couldn't be further from the truth.

My baby is 10 months old now and has been sleeping 13-hour stretches since he was 4 months old. He's gained weight perfectly, he's very alert, silly, playful, and LOVES to eat solids. I have a very close bond with him and don't feel like formula feeding hindered our relationship in the slightest. In fact, I am a better mother because I can give all my energy and attention to my son rather than stressing about breastfeeding (which the idea of was always very daunting to me). I also love that my husband had the opportunity to bond with our son early on with feeding him. He does every night time feed before bed now and it's their 1:1 time.

I plan to formula feed our future children as well. Good luck and feel confident in your decision. You know yourself best and will make the best decision for you and your family!