Thanks for all of the helpful feedback - it really has put my mind at ease and I really do look forward to breastfeeding my little girl until at least 1, when I may re-evaluate the situation.
Lenny, I hadn't actually even considered the amount of chemicals that would be necessary in the manufacturing of formula. I was more approaching it from the cows milk vs human milk perspective (DS had an allergy to cows milk and it, frankly, scares me that I may have to go through that again with DD should she ever be FF). My GP is pretty knowledgeable re BF, so I may run it past him too.
For those of you that have been on it for 1 year, that is so good to know. I didn't know they had even done clinical trials to prove it save over that period of time (given that it is just used for its side-effects).
emc2, I am very susceptible to any mood-altering drugs and have found myself quite sensitive to many classes of prescription meds. Fortunately I have had absolutely no side-effects from Motillium, but it is something I will keep in mind over the next couple of months.
Lisa, as I mentioned earlier on, we have a history of Cows Milk Protein Intolerance in the family and, the reality is that if DD is also allergic, she will probably end up on an elemental formula, which, whilst very helpful and an absolute-lifesaver for DS, is horribly synthetic and refined and I hate the thought of having to give her that (it upset me enough having to give it to DS). Sadly, by the time I would find that out, my milk would probably have dried up. This is another reason why I tried so very hard to BF this time and really want to continue.
Barb, as always, you are so full of such helpful advice I had considered that she would be less dependent on BF when we started solids in 2 months time, but it is also largely to do with how well she takes to them. If she is a slow starter and her solids routine is only established at a later stage, then the BM could remain as her primary source of food intake for arguably another 4 or 5 months which is why I asked the question. Hopefully she will enjoy her food and there won't be anything to worry about. At least then, if I don't stop it completely, I could certainly reduce my dose.
I had considered that she would be less dependent on BF when we started solids in 2 months time, but it is also largely to do with how well she takes to them. If she is a slow starter and her solids routine is only established at a later stage, then the BM could remain as her primary source of food intake for arguably another 4 or 5 months which is why I asked the question. Hopefully she will enjoy her food and there won't be anything to worry about. At least then, if I don't stop it completely, I could certainly reduce my dose.
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