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@shaggyman Thank you! I appreciate your anecdote, and it does make me feel better. I hope that it is not coming across as if I am not on my wifes side in this situation. We both agree that it is the two of us vs this situation. I just wanted to get feedback from this community!

@barbbfly Thank you for the reassurance!

@eduardo1979 That is a good perspective. Thank you!

@mystic3 Well, I appreciate the anecdote! Thank you

@kangarool It really has been nice to be able to take over some of the feedings and give her more rest. It seems like we have/had similar situations. It is definitely better that she is fed rather than being underfed. Once supply caught up was it easy to switch back just to breastfeeding?

@katrina2017 We have been doing formula after breastfeeding every time. I'm not saying I am against it, but it makes me feel a tinge of guilt every time I get the formula.

@4mercy I agree with that, and I guess the real downside here is the energy that I'm putting into this situation. Thank you!

@markchen I agree with everything you are saying, and I will check out that video. I do practice mindfulness and pray consistently. I just love this baby so damn much!! I have never before experienced the amount of emotion and concern that I have during these past few days.

@selramza That is a good way of looking at it, but I think I have sketched myself out by looking at studies on breastfeeding vs formula.

@1tommytom I understand, and I obviously agree that "fed is best" but it is hard to get over the idea that "breast is best" also.

@pierreb Thank you so much for that message... That actually made me tear up a bit, because I know that I really am letting perfection be the enemy of good enough. That was a wonderful reminder and I will be back to read this again!

@pierreb I am really trying to support her as best that I can. I know that she is trying her best, and I fully agree with what you are saying. I have said to myself and her that it is a blessing to have formula, but it hasn't helped me get out of this mindset if that makes sense.

Hey fellow dads, I joined the club 4 days ago and have a beautiful baby girl! The reason that I come to all of you today is to ask for guidance and/or reassurance. I have been stressing my wife and myself about breastfeeding our daughter. I went into this with an expectation (I know, never...