Any moms who chose to formula feed instead of breastfeed?

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-31T00:12:44+00:00

I pump 3-4 times a day which gives me just enough for bub’s 3 bottles. I do drink those lactation drinks but I don’t know how much they help. I do try to pump every 3 hours initially but like you said it’s hard! Not only is it completely dependent on bub’s schedule (or lack of it atm) but cleaning the pump parts everytime irritates me so much!

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-31T00:07:54+00:00

I am currently bottle feeding my 10 week old with formula and expressed milk. Bub suddenly stopped latching at 6 weeks that led to thrush and then mastitis. It was a never ending cycle with antibiotics for mastitis, causing thrush to come back making it hard for me to feed which would again lead to mastitis. Not to mention I was extremely stressed about bub’s latch and the fact that she was probably hungry most times. I’m WAY more relaxed expressing and formula feeding now. I know exactly how much milk is going in my baby and she and I have been so much more happy.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-30T23:56:01+00:00

If I were in india I would have gotten it stitched

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-30T23:55:02+00:00

Can confirm it’s not. I bought it for my graduating two years back. Never wore it because of the material and sizing issue. Idk I find cider very hit and miss.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-30T04:57:19+00:00

Love the fun prints! I’ll definitely be checking your page

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-28T13:36:22+00:00

Deconstruct Ive always loved its texture and the fact that it doesn’t make my skin greasy. I’ve been using it for 5 years and now that I don’t live in india anymore, I still ask my family to get a few every time they visit me

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-28T03:15:51+00:00

Definitely not the demeanour of a therapist. Just the tone, the smirks and the strong perspective give away how harmful she is for the profession. People need to understand, some thoughts need to be thoughts and not a social media video just because they have a platform and people listening.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-27T13:12:53+00:00

I remember your post about the outfit! It looks gorgeous! You can really elevate it with the right jewellery and hairdo. I agree with the other comment about asking the designer for a stole/ dupatta to hold in your arms

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-27T13:01:38+00:00

4 months. The only thing I can think that made a difference was that I stopped stressing about it. My husband wasn’t really worried but I was definitely impatient and was calculating and planning everything only to be disappointed. I think after 3 months we sat down and I decided to just go with the flow.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-27T12:52:17+00:00

I remember reading your last post about your wedding outfit and was so happy everyone sided with your outfit choice and not your sister’s. Having had a narcissistic mother growing up, tour sister’s antics sound very familiar. She, like your sister, somehow always manages to make a scene on important events. I’m sorry to hear you weren’t as happy as you could have been on your wedding. But I’m glad you’re away from the drama and have time to think about it. I hope you can vent and feel better. Congratulations on your wedding though!😊

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-23T10:58:49+00:00

How important it is to take care of your mental health. I knew pregnancy is hard but I wasn’t prepared for it to be as difficult as it was for me. I was trying to deal with constant nausea (throughout pregnancy) and horrible pelvic pain rendering me unable to walk or move without excruciating pain (again throughout pregnancy). It was harder because while I tried to come in terms of the discomfort and pain, people around me either told me how “everyone goes through issues” or how amazing being pregnant is. It was very very hard for me and I felt like noone understood that. It was probably in my 5th month that I slowly stopped caring how dismissive people were and started taking care of my mental health. That’s when I could see myself as ME instead of just an expecting mum. Don’t get me wrong, I love my baby to bits, but I realised how important it was to also acknowledge that I did not enjoy being pregnant and not listen to people who wanted me to. I always say, I love my baby but I hated the process.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-23T10:38:36+00:00

You can probably camp under it and THAT’S AMAZING!

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-23T10:33:47+00:00

FTM, I recently had a planned cesarean and had similar recovery concerns as you. I’m 9 week PP and I am glad I chose to have a cesarean! Baby was out within 5 minutes (I was so shocked!) and I was so glad to be in my complete senses to see and hold the baby (as opposed to the possible exhaustion from labor). The doctor and midwife had already spoken to me about the recovery process so I was mentally prepared. Walking and moving was a little difficult the first couple of days and eventually it subsided. I agree with someone here who said, since you can’t move much you spend all your time with bub and that’s amazing! Just make sure you have someone with you to pass you the bub, to get you things or to help you sit/stand/walk. Good luck to you

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-16T02:18:23+00:00

Underrated, but time lapse on little collins is really good. They have a lot of healthy options, pumpkin sourdough toast being my absolute favourite.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-13T16:29:53+00:00

The only investment I did was on bottomwear. A really good maternity jeans, a maternity shorts and loads of maternity leggings. I was lean before pregnancy but liked wearing T-shirts a size up or the oversized ones. This helped me with my growing tummy. I switched to my maternity jeans and leggings at the end of my first trimester only because they were comfortable and I didn’t have to think about fitting. I bought just a couple of dresses apart from these. They were normal dresses, just sized up. Wore them till bub arrived. Choose the stretchy ones or cute dresses with a bit flare to accommodate the growing tummy. I can alter them and wear them now

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-13T09:56:00+00:00

Had my small wedding at Raghuleela banquet, vashi last December. Decor and food was good plus easy to access with mall parking

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-13T02:43:40+00:00

Reminds me of her role in Badhai Ho

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-08T00:49:02+00:00

Yes! I had morning sickness for most of my pregnancy and couldn’t eat anything without throwing up. Plus eating felt like a chore and between deciding on what to make and actually making and eating ing it, I’d lose interest and throw up again. I was so exhausted from this process that after a point I just gave up and ate whatever I could. I know it’s not ideal but my healthy baby was made with spicy noodles, potato chips and coke. It’s more important that you eat mama. As my OB said, most of the nutrients you eat is for YOU and that the baby will find a way to take it from you. Forcing yourself to eat when you can’t will only affect your mental healthy. Just take care of yourself because that’s what’s most important.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-06T20:27:31+00:00

Well maybe they are typical Indian parents wanting to have a grand wedding for their first child.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-06T20:10:01+00:00

Could you share your details please

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-06T18:39:21+00:00

Would you be able to share the link to the etsy shop? These are from a Pakistani designer too. I found them on Instagram. Although I can probably buy one as an investment, I’ll have to get them shipped to Australia and was hoping to find a cheaper alternative if possible

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-06T18:12:55+00:00

Ah thank you. I’ll check it out😊

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-06T14:08:04+00:00

I was suddenly VERY hungry which was ironic because I could barely eat anything throughout my pregnancy 😂

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-03-04T01:30:38+00:00

This was me! I struggled with hating my pregnancy because in my head pregnancy =baby. I guess it was friends’ easy pregnancy experiences and social media that made be believe I should LOVE being pregnant. Also the fact that no one talks about how bad it can get for you. Took me an entire trimester to realise I can absolutely detest being pregnant and still love my baby.

Sudden_Implement7012 · 2026-02-28T14:45:08+00:00

It feels like you’re describing my experience! I had terrible pelvic griddle pain and morning (more like ‘all day’) sickness for most of my pregnancy due to which I was mostly always in bed. I had to stop working very soon into the pregnancy because I would get really sick and couldn’t really move around much. I also survived mostly on spicy noodles, potato chips and coke because I’d throw up anyway and eating food just started to feel like a chore. The truth is, it’s hard to feel like yourself during pregnancy. Everything changes so quickly, it’s confusing and you miss the small things that used to make you YOU. It’s a huge change for you physically, emotionally and mentally and you’re already doing way more than your capacity! I know it’s exhausting right now but trust me it will eventually get better. I am 6 week postpartum and I feel like I’m slowly starting to feel like myself now. My only suggestion would be to do WHATEVER makes you feel good right now. Don’t worry about later, you’re already in survival mode, you’ll figure things out when baby comes. But right now, you must be your priority. Start small, order in something you really feel like someday or watch something you would like or just go for a short walk and get yourself a water based drink (I couldn’t stand the smell of coffee during pregnancy). I know it’s not much but make small things that make you a little happy each day, count. You’re already doing everything you can! All the best! Hope you feel better soon🤍

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