Bottle feeding guilt - is this normal?

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1w ago1 min read

We're doing combo feeding because my wife's supply dried up faster than expected and I feel like I'm failing somehow? Like I should be able to provide everything for the baby and the fact that we need formula makes me feel like a bad parent. I know logically that fed is best and the baby is healthy and thriving but emotionally I'm struggling. Anyone else dealt with this? My wife keeps telling me I'm being ridiculous but I can't shake it.

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VVincentRegular1w ago

Dude we did the same thing and I had ALL the guilt for no reason. Your baby is eating. You're being a great dad. The supply thing happens to a lot of moms and there's zero shame in supplementing. Four kids and I've learned guilt is just wasted energy.

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LLance K.Regular1w ago

Perfectly normal. Supply can drop for tons of reasons - stress, sleep deprivation, everything about early parenthood basically. You're doing the right thing by adapting. That's good parenting right there.

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LLucasRegular1w ago

Combo feeding is totally normal and honestly smart parenting. You're getting fed, that's what matters. Forget the guilt - I did formula from day one and my kid is thriving. Fed is best, period.

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