It has been a long long night. Poppit has been fussy and gassy all day yesterday and then all night. Pop stayed up all night knowing I was getting burned out pretty fast after being up for 2 weeks in a row.
We decided to see if it was the formula so we used the other stuff we'd been using, Parent Choice believe it or not. No gas. So it's the Similac we are assuming. Right now I am on the couch with Poppit in the Boppy next to me. This kid is so cute it's not funny.
So back to formula. That stuff is nasty. There is a reason I wanted to breastfeed. It smells nasty, is a royal PIA, makes a mess, and Poppit's diaper leaves much to be desired. Not to mention it's expensive beyond words. I swear it's a conspiracy. Let's do the math, $15 a can for the regular formula (not counting the hypo-allergenic kind). Each can lasts maybe 2 or 3 days. We'll say 3 days for good measure. Kids are on formula for a year. So that comes up to $1815 for a YEAR of formula. Add that to the cost of diapers, wipes, baby shampoo/soap, clothes, and any other things you deem necessary for the rearing of your child....ouch. I know in our case we could not live without Mylicon, $7 a bottle.
My head hurts from the thought of how expensive kids are. I have 2 children to raise on a fixed income, they may not have everything they want, but they have everything they need and that's the important thing.
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