The Debate Continues

So Declan has an ear infection. Again. This is his second one and he's only 5 1/2 months old. I'm starting to think that giving up breastfeeding may have been one of the worst decisions for his health. He's so susceptible to them now, between that and going to daycare. They don't seem to bother him at all (he's still so happy-go-lucky) but it really bothers me.

When I went back to work my milk supply decreased drastically. I was getting about 6 ounces a DAY and that was pumping 3 times a day, for 15-20 minutes. I just couldn't keep up with his needs. He's a big kid (in the 75%) and needs a lot of milk. I decided to stop breastfeeding and give him formula. He's doing very well on it, gaining weight, but it's more of a nagging thing in the back of my mind that makes me think, "Is this really what is best?" It's drilled into women from the moment of conception that the breast is best. We all know that.

I guess I can't help but feel a little guilty. If I was able to be a stay at home mom, he'd still be breastfeeding and might not have an ear infection. He still could have an ear infection despite the fact that I'd be breastfeeding. I guess I'll never know.

In 10 years he'll be drinking coke, munching on chips, and playing video games with friends. In 10 years, I doubt breast vs. formula will really matter.