https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:53:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-the-guilt-ever-go-away#post-210468 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:00:03 +0000 erwoo 210468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Breastfeeding is the hardest job, ever! It's not for everyone either. The guilt will go away. They say breast is best, but your sanity is more important, especially with a newborn. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-the-guilt-ever-go-away#post-210458 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:39:06 +0000 heffalump 210458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a lot of issues breastfeeding and finally decided to stop. It wasn't a happy experience for anyone anymore, and I couldn't do it. Lo is almost a year and I have mixed feelings. On one hand she's healthy and happy, and on the other I feel like I gave up and didn't do what is best for her. Even though I know deep down having a mommy that is sane is best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-the-guilt-ever-go-away#post-210391 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:44:05 +0000 Mrs.B 210391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DS I was a single Mom and after 3 weeks of EBF I was exhausted! I couldn't do it anymore and started formula feeding. He is now 3.5 and I still feel guilty that I didn't keep doing it. He had a ton of tummy issues after I stopped EBF and I still blame myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-the-guilt-ever-go-away#post-210388 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:38:11 +0000 trusch24 210388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Throughout my pregnancy I had planned to pump and supplement with formula as necessary. I had no desire to exclusively breastfeed, but still wanted to provide him with the nutrients from my milk. After coming home from the hospital, five days ago, I continued to pump. Last night I had a complete meltdown. I was extremely overwhelmed with the feeding and pumping schedule and couldn't do it anymore. My husband was completely supportive and would back my decision either way. It took a full day for me to deal with the guilt I felt, I guess it was the "breast is best" mentality that's been drilled into my brain. I've finally come to terms with the decision to stop and know that it's what I needed to do in order to stay sane. Does anyone have a similar experience? Will the guilt ever go away? </p>