Here are comments that I felt were impactful:
“ We were miserable and, at a certain point, it became clear that the breast milk would not be enough.”
“Our turn to formula, though, ended up being one of those unanticipated twists of parenthood that I look back on with the most gratitude.”
“Those bottle of powder introduced an equality and a peace in our home that seemed impossible in those first hellish weeks.”
“Even more unexpectedly, it gave my relationship with my son a depth that I would have missed out on.”
“Now I was just as capable of feeding him as his mother was. It also meant that, along with understanding the hungry cry, I learned about all the times when he was not actually hungry but needed to burp or a clean diaper or was tired.”
“For a baby who was constantly hungry and tired, the calm that came over him when I finally gave him the bottle and he began to suck and actually feed was a wonderful gift.”
“Having the baby formula meant that my son was no longer always hungry and so he was sleeping longer hours and skipping the late night feeds.”
“Even after the bottle was gone, he looked to me for help and assistance just as much as I has learned to look after him when he was unhappy.”
This article is a testament to the fact that your infant’s needs are what is most important. Their happiness depends upon only 4 needs: hunger, fatigue, burping and clean diapers. Their communication is based on these four needs. Fulfilling these needs leads to calmness and contentment and a happy family. Of course, there will be days when it all seems to fall apart but by using the four needs list, it is possible to get back into the Rhythm.
This story is so inspiring for the dads. Dads can also bond emotionally with their infants and play a nurturing role in their development. Being closer from the beginning will enhance the relationship as the children grow older.
Let’s not forget that this is also a benefit for the Moms. Having someone there to share the parenting journey will only have positive results and a closer family bond.
Thank you to the formula companies for the constant research and upgrading of your product so children can grow and develop in the best way possible when breast is not Best..
