No more boobie for Coopie

I've officially started giving Cooper formula.... for many reasons:

1) Nipple chomping. Need I say more?

2) My supply was dropping. Yeah yeah I could have pumped to build it back up... but that would have taken who knows how long and it's a big PITA.

3) He wasn't getting full from breast milk so I was giving him more solids than he needed... which don't have the nutrients an 8 month old needs.

We're still breastfeeding at night before bed. I've actually still been feeding him the tiny amount I have during the day and then giving him a bottle. He does really well with that... although I don't know if it's the best thing to be doing. I don't want him to get confused.

I started this mid-day yesterday. I'm feeling slight remorse already. Today I feel better. I've heard women talk about having breastfeeding guilt (if they aren't BFing or can't/never could) but I've never experienced it. I shouldn't feel guilty because I BFed that kid for 8 months! That's a long time! I should be proud of myself. I know I *could* have continued and I think that's the problem I'm having. I kind of chose to formula feed out of convenience for myself. Also, my mom and dad get home from their vacation tomorrow and I know my mom won't be too happy with my decision. She's a self proclaimed breastfeeding snob.

He's getting fed, he's happy, I'm happy. That's what matters.