How many of you were breastfed?

[mneville]

I agree that breastmilk seems to be best. But the two mothers I know (no CF) who breastfed their babies (no CF) for a full year- both of their daughters have severe allergies, milk being one of them.

Myself and six of my siblings were formula fed and we are totally healthy- never really got too sick as kids or adults. My CFer was formula fed in the CFF's DHA formula study. At three years old, he is very healthy and over the 90% in weight and height. So I am perfectly happy usinf formula. Both of my babies were nursed for about 6 weeks but our pedi told us that all the benefits are in those first few weeks.

Megan, mom to Aidan 3 CF and Gavin 6 months no CF

 

[mneville]

I agree that breastmilk seems to be best. But the two mothers I know (no CF) who breastfed their babies (no CF) for a full year- both of their daughters have severe allergies, milk being one of them.

Myself and six of my siblings were formula fed and we are totally healthy- never really got too sick as kids or adults. My CFer was formula fed in the CFF's DHA formula study. At three years old, he is very healthy and over the 90% in weight and height. So I am perfectly happy usinf formula. Both of my babies were nursed for about 6 weeks but our pedi told us that all the benefits are in those first few weeks.

Megan, mom to Aidan 3 CF and Gavin 6 months no CF

 

[mneville]

I agree that breastmilk seems to be best. But the two mothers I know (no CF) who breastfed their babies (no CF) for a full year- both of their daughters have severe allergies, milk being one of them.

Myself and six of my siblings were formula fed and we are totally healthy- never really got too sick as kids or adults. My CFer was formula fed in the CFF's DHA formula study. At three years old, he is very healthy and over the 90% in weight and height. So I am perfectly happy usinf formula. Both of my babies were nursed for about 6 weeks but our pedi told us that all the benefits are in those first few weeks.

Megan, mom to Aidan 3 CF and Gavin 6 months no CF

 

[mneville]

I agree that breastmilk seems to be best. But the two mothers I know (no CF) who breastfed their babies (no CF) for a full year- both of their daughters have severe allergies, milk being one of them.

Myself and six of my siblings were formula fed and we are totally healthy- never really got too sick as kids or adults. My CFer was formula fed in the CFF's DHA formula study. At three years old, he is very healthy and over the 90% in weight and height. So I am perfectly happy usinf formula. Both of my babies were nursed for about 6 weeks but our pedi told us that all the benefits are in those first few weeks.

Megan, mom to Aidan 3 CF and Gavin 6 months no CF

 

[mneville]

I agree that breastmilk seems to be best. But the two mothers I know (no CF) who breastfed their babies (no CF) for a full year- both of their daughters have severe allergies, milk being one of them.

Myself and six of my siblings were formula fed and we are totally healthy- never really got too sick as kids or adults. My CFer was formula fed in the CFF's DHA formula study. At three years old, he is very healthy and over the 90% in weight and height. So I am perfectly happy usinf formula. Both of my babies were nursed for about 6 weeks but our pedi told us that all the benefits are in those first few weeks.

Megan, mom to Aidan 3 CF and Gavin 6 months no CF

 

[CaliSally]

Of course breastfeeding is better. Man can never top what God (or whom/whatever) created naturally to be done. Which is why I'm still undecided on the cloning thing - can the duplicate be as good as the original? But that's a topic for another time.
I don't know if I was breastfed or not. I doubt it since I was dx at birth. I have allergies. Take that how you will. But so do my brother and sister w/o CF.

 

[CaliSally]

Of course breastfeeding is better. Man can never top what God (or whom/whatever) created naturally to be done. Which is why I'm still undecided on the cloning thing - can the duplicate be as good as the original? But that's a topic for another time.
I don't know if I was breastfed or not. I doubt it since I was dx at birth. I have allergies. Take that how you will. But so do my brother and sister w/o CF.

 

[CaliSally]

Of course breastfeeding is better. Man can never top what God (or whom/whatever) created naturally to be done. Which is why I'm still undecided on the cloning thing - can the duplicate be as good as the original? But that's a topic for another time.
I don't know if I was breastfed or not. I doubt it since I was dx at birth. I have allergies. Take that how you will. But so do my brother and sister w/o CF.

 

[CaliSally]

Of course breastfeeding is better. Man can never top what God (or whom/whatever) created naturally to be done. Which is why I'm still undecided on the cloning thing - can the duplicate be as good as the original? But that's a topic for another time.
I don't know if I was breastfed or not. I doubt it since I was dx at birth. I have allergies. Take that how you will. But so do my brother and sister w/o CF.

 

[CaliSally]

Of course breastfeeding is better. Man can never top what God (or whom/whatever) created naturally to be done. Which is why I'm still undecided on the cloning thing - can the duplicate be as good as the original? But that's a topic for another time.
I don't know if I was breastfed or not. I doubt it since I was dx at birth. I have allergies. Take that how you will. But so do my brother and sister w/o CF.

 

[wuffles]

I was breastfed. No allergies and mild CF.

 

[wuffles]

I was breastfed. No allergies and mild CF.

 

[wuffles]

I was breastfed. No allergies and mild CF.

 

[wuffles]

I was breastfed. No allergies and mild CF.

 

[wuffles]

I was breastfed. No allergies and mild CF.

 

[mom2lillian]

Breastmilk is superior in every sense, not just nutritionally but emotionally the act of breastfeeding is superior to bottlefeeding. The health of both mother and baby is better etc.

I dont think there is a way you can compare those who are breastfed to those who are not toe to toe since the individuals vary but I greatly believe each person who is breastfed will do remarkably better than they would have had they been formula fed AND I believe if you could do a large study the data would be there as well. It is too easy to say, "well I know x person who had a bottle and formula from day one adn they are sooo heatlhy" and then assume it is ok, you cant draw inferences that way AND my new favorite saying is the lack of harm shown does not prove NO harm done--if that makes any sense.


I was breastfed exclusively for 7 months and nursed over time for a while after that. My daughter is going to be 1 in 6 DAYS and she has never had a drop of formula.

Also, it is nice to see someone thinking about this!

PS american association of pediatricians recommends at least a year of BF then as long as mutually exclusive and the world health organization (and many others) are advocating breastfeeding for 'as long as mutually desirable' and at least 2-2.5 years. The benefits dont end just because they can have cow milk at 1 year old.

 

[mom2lillian]

Breastmilk is superior in every sense, not just nutritionally but emotionally the act of breastfeeding is superior to bottlefeeding. The health of both mother and baby is better etc.

I dont think there is a way you can compare those who are breastfed to those who are not toe to toe since the individuals vary but I greatly believe each person who is breastfed will do remarkably better than they would have had they been formula fed AND I believe if you could do a large study the data would be there as well. It is too easy to say, "well I know x person who had a bottle and formula from day one adn they are sooo heatlhy" and then assume it is ok, you cant draw inferences that way AND my new favorite saying is the lack of harm shown does not prove NO harm done--if that makes any sense.


I was breastfed exclusively for 7 months and nursed over time for a while after that. My daughter is going to be 1 in 6 DAYS and she has never had a drop of formula.

Also, it is nice to see someone thinking about this!

PS american association of pediatricians recommends at least a year of BF then as long as mutually exclusive and the world health organization (and many others) are advocating breastfeeding for 'as long as mutually desirable' and at least 2-2.5 years. The benefits dont end just because they can have cow milk at 1 year old.

 

[mom2lillian]

Breastmilk is superior in every sense, not just nutritionally but emotionally the act of breastfeeding is superior to bottlefeeding. The health of both mother and baby is better etc.

I dont think there is a way you can compare those who are breastfed to those who are not toe to toe since the individuals vary but I greatly believe each person who is breastfed will do remarkably better than they would have had they been formula fed AND I believe if you could do a large study the data would be there as well. It is too easy to say, "well I know x person who had a bottle and formula from day one adn they are sooo heatlhy" and then assume it is ok, you cant draw inferences that way AND my new favorite saying is the lack of harm shown does not prove NO harm done--if that makes any sense.


I was breastfed exclusively for 7 months and nursed over time for a while after that. My daughter is going to be 1 in 6 DAYS and she has never had a drop of formula.

Also, it is nice to see someone thinking about this!

PS american association of pediatricians recommends at least a year of BF then as long as mutually exclusive and the world health organization (and many others) are advocating breastfeeding for 'as long as mutually desirable' and at least 2-2.5 years. The benefits dont end just because they can have cow milk at 1 year old.

 

[mom2lillian]

Breastmilk is superior in every sense, not just nutritionally but emotionally the act of breastfeeding is superior to bottlefeeding. The health of both mother and baby is better etc.

I dont think there is a way you can compare those who are breastfed to those who are not toe to toe since the individuals vary but I greatly believe each person who is breastfed will do remarkably better than they would have had they been formula fed AND I believe if you could do a large study the data would be there as well. It is too easy to say, "well I know x person who had a bottle and formula from day one adn they are sooo heatlhy" and then assume it is ok, you cant draw inferences that way AND my new favorite saying is the lack of harm shown does not prove NO harm done--if that makes any sense.


I was breastfed exclusively for 7 months and nursed over time for a while after that. My daughter is going to be 1 in 6 DAYS and she has never had a drop of formula.

Also, it is nice to see someone thinking about this!

PS american association of pediatricians recommends at least a year of BF then as long as mutually exclusive and the world health organization (and many others) are advocating breastfeeding for 'as long as mutually desirable' and at least 2-2.5 years. The benefits dont end just because they can have cow milk at 1 year old.

 

[mom2lillian]

Breastmilk is superior in every sense, not just nutritionally but emotionally the act of breastfeeding is superior to bottlefeeding. The health of both mother and baby is better etc.

I dont think there is a way you can compare those who are breastfed to those who are not toe to toe since the individuals vary but I greatly believe each person who is breastfed will do remarkably better than they would have had they been formula fed AND I believe if you could do a large study the data would be there as well. It is too easy to say, "well I know x person who had a bottle and formula from day one adn they are sooo heatlhy" and then assume it is ok, you cant draw inferences that way AND my new favorite saying is the lack of harm shown does not prove NO harm done--if that makes any sense.


I was breastfed exclusively for 7 months and nursed over time for a while after that. My daughter is going to be 1 in 6 DAYS and she has never had a drop of formula.

Also, it is nice to see someone thinking about this!

PS american association of pediatricians recommends at least a year of BF then as long as mutually exclusive and the world health organization (and many others) are advocating breastfeeding for 'as long as mutually desirable' and at least 2-2.5 years. The benefits dont end just because they can have cow milk at 1 year old.