I have always wondered about what compelled people to intrude their opinions on a new mom... I had a coworker that had the same problem. She was in major pain. And yet she STILL forced herself to try because so many people told her she HAD to. She sat in her office crying every day from pain. She finally stopped when both her breasts were horribly infected from the sores. I'm sorry, but you can't force something on yourself or your child that isn't working.

Years ago, before the inven of formula, there were wet nurses because many women were like you and my coworker - just unable to do it. Don't let them intimidate you. You know what is best for you.

Chruista, I was also a formula baby. My mom said that in the 70's most people were told formula was better than breast! Go figure! And I also consider my mom to be my best friend (also outside my husband of course )