Sherie's parenting de-brief

[Lulu]

I'm so pleased to read this update. I remember the dissapointment when DS refused my lovely boobies. I also remember breaking down when measuring out the formula, I was frightened, I didn't know what was in it, I hated the darn tin with a passion - but what was the alternative when he was so young?

There is only so much you can do - and you did everything possible. Yep, certainly sounds like it was out of your hands - but the rest of their lives isn't! You're a great, conscientious mumma - kudos to YOU! Mwah.

[Phteven]

I'm glad to see yoy're feeling more at peace with everything now because I can't imagine you giving up on anything without giving it your best and of you've done your best you shouldn't feel bad about yourself.
I don't think you need to worry about type 2 diabetes it's usually a disease of lifestyle so good food, frsh air and excercise are a great preventative and I know our children get plenty of those things.

[anney]

Sherie,
I have a lovely cousin who had 5 children and her story is so similar to yours. She persisted with breastfeeding for every one of her children but each time they just went backwards in weight. Like you, her body failed her, and she is stick thin so for both of you it was "just because". I am so glad your feelings have changed so much since your original post.