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Giving up BF Please don't kill me

leahstarrhleahstarrh member
in March 2013 Moms
Lately I've been considering giving up BF. But I feel extra guilty about feeling this way because I really haven't had any trouble breastfeeding, and I know there are so many Mommies out there who struggle with it and wish they could.

LO will be 6 weeks old, I've been EBF with DH giving one formula bottle a night. Haven't been able to pump enough for bottles. Lately though I feel like I can't keep up with her. It's just really wearing me down and not sure mentally and physically if I can handle much more. I've been trying to stick with it because everyone says it will get easier. I told myself my goal would be 4 to 6 months but that seems so long from now.

I want to do what's best for her but I want to be the best most happy and healthy mommy for her too. Feeling totally conflicted. Advice, experience?
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  • watermellenswatermellens member

    A happy mama is the most important, so if you decide to give it up, it's okay!

    BUT I will say that your LO is only 6 weeks old and probably going through the 6 week growth spurt. I'm thinking it's *possible* you can't keep up with her because you


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  • dawnj08dawnj08 member
    It's so unfortunate all the pressure put on us to BF. a happy mommy is what a baby needs the most. Do what you feel is right and don't let anyone make you feel guilty. I am a teacher and when my students come into my classroom, I can't tell any difference
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  • doremi29doremi29 member

    ITA with PP's- do what's best for you and your family.  BF'ing isn't for everyone and you made it 6 weeks which is wonderful! 

    Personally, I find BF'ing easier than formula but not everyone feels that way.  And if you asked me yes

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    It's so unfortunate all the pressure put on us to BF. a happy mommy is what a baby needs the most. Do what you feel i
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  • stephrodgers07stephrodgers07 member
    I'm feeling the same way... Breastfeeding has been a breeze for us which I know is quite the opposite of many women but I feel so tied down. Sure it's easier to quickly feed in the middle of the night but all day long it's so hard. I'd really love to EP b
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  • mhickey426mhickey426 member

    My lo wasn't getting enough through BFing.  She would fall asleep or nurse for a good 40 mins and still be starving.  At night she was up every hour.  My left breast doesn't produce enough at least I don't think it does.  I produce


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  • ann_jeremiahann_jeremiah member
    Do what you need to do!! I don't like breast feeding and pumping... I do it because its best for baby and I selfishly do it knowing when i'm with others.... They are going to NEED to give him back to me at some point.

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  • Andrea+DavidAndrea+David
    I just had to give up BF myself, I felt the same although I had some health issues that were making BF extra difficult because my supply was next to nothing but otherwise it was going well on LO's side of things! I then realized if I was exhausted and str
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  • leahstarrhleahstarrh member
    Thanks guys! Your making me feel better aboutaking this decision. Trying to take my time deciding and do what's right for us both, but just hearing it's okay if I choose not to anymore makese feel better!
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  • lnjacobs92lnjacobs92
    I was just recently in the same position. My son is 5 weeks old and we currently breast feed. Breast feeding has been no easy task for us either. I had flat nipples which made latching hard right off the bat. The first night home my son absolutely refused
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