I am very proud that I have been so successful with breastfeeding. I started the process without strong feelings about it, but after a couple of weeks, was hooked! Not only have we saved a lot of money, but Alexandra has been a very healthy kiddo, and she and I have had special bonding time - despite my full-time job!
Anyway, formula companies apparently think that everyone having a baby will need their product, so they tend to send new moms tons of samples in the mail. With the exception of the formula we passed on to Will, I saved all of the samples "just in case." After Alexandra's first birthday, once she was able to drink whole milk, I decided that it was time to donate the formula to a worthy cause. I found a women's Crisis Pregnancy Center in nearby Falls Church, and Christopher and I dropped off about $90 worth of formula there last month. I also threw in the Nursey Water that I bought and haven't used. I felt really good about being able to donate to charity, and hope that someone in need will be able to use our formula and special baby water.
Socks wanted to help. Too bad he's afraid of the outdoors and couldn't come with us.
Great idea, Sarah! You know, there are some places that even let you donate breast milk, if you're feeling *really* giving... ;)
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