Sad When Thinking About Weaning From BFing

CA2006

...and I don't really know why! DS has always been a very fast and efficient nurser.  So, while the "bonding" part of nursing is there, it isn't like he sits at the breast, peacefully nursing or ever nurses to sleep. We definitely bond in other ways.  But I think it's b/c I don't think I will make my goal of 6 months BFing.  After my first PP AF last month, my supply has been crap and nothing I have done has helped it.  I am going away on a trip this weekend (Las Vegas) away from DS and am going to try to pump to keep up supply, but I don't get much when I pump anymore.  DS is never satisfied after feedings except for the first of the day. Even that is becoming less and less as he is sleeping more. I go back to work in a couple weeks and think that will be the end of BFing for me. I feel like I am grasping at every last bit of hope that I can continue, but I am tired of feeling stressed out by my supply and cleaning pump parts as well as bottles (for the extra I need to give him after a crappy feeding) and I just want to enjoy my time at home with him. Tips? Stories? Encouragement?  ANything?

labooshki

I feel the SAME WAY!!! I just returned to work and HATE having to pump! Part of me wants my boobs back but I also know I'm going to miss the bonding time with him. I don't know what to do, I wanted to try for 6 months but I think I'm going to only make it 3. Everytime I think about stopping I get sad! Plus I guess I just have no idea how to go about doing it. I'm not sure what I'll end up doing!

irishrn

Hey there!! It really is hard to do the whole breastfeeding thing. The stress alone probably does not help your supply. You need to do what is right for you though. My son was very easy to nurse and it worked really well. I nursed him for a year and I am telling you it was hard at times, but that was my own personal goal. I have just had my second and although she nurses just as well as he did it hurts like crap when she latches on and I am so sore which I have never experienced. I personally don't know what will happen with this one since I was very gung ho with #1 to nurse a year. I am a little worried when I go back to work this time since I work during the day and it maybe harder to find time to pump this time. I totally understand wanting your breasts back too. I literally nursed my son 1yr and 3days and I was so excited to get them back. There are other ways to bond with your baby.

Sam-mommy to Brady 11/6/06 & Riley 4/8/09