I did not breastfeed my oldest. I did not know anyone in real life who was breastfeeding at the time (my mom had) and I was returning to work at 6 weeks postpartum and didn't want to deal with pumping. I considered it, but quickly decided against it. With my next two I did not breastfeed because I didn't know how, and figured it was too late to learn. I almost tried and wish I had. When I breastfed my 4th child I was astounded at the difference in the way I felt about her and bonded to her. I really feel like breastfeeding made me a better mother in many ways. I went on to breastfeed my 5th as well. The twins are nursing and getting supplementation and in many ways I still feel like a failure about that. I've told myself that the others who had bottles were fine, but I know in my heart that breastmilk is far superior to formula.