My flameful mommy confession

mamarazzi

I'm pretty bummed Andersen wouldn't take the formula his allergist prescribed and that his allergist thinks he's doing just fine on breastmilk now that I've cut out all the additional allergens he was diagnosed with and doesn't want us to try the formula again.  Not only do I want a piece of pizza, a TCBY waffle cone and some chips and queso so.f*cking.bad., but I desperately want a weekend...frick, a few HOURS to myself.  Since I'm barely getting enough to cover his days at daycare when I pump, getting out of the house alone for more than an hour is not an option.

I should be happy I'm able to breastfeed and save money and give him what's best for his tummy, but my GOD I could use a break.

Rebekah1021

No flames from me! I never understood sacrifice like I do now.

ETA: Audrey refused a bottle. I couldn't do anything w/o her.

goodheartedmommy

That's not flameful--you're human, and being supermommy right now. That would take a toll on anyone. Count down the days until you wean (12 months?) and plan a trip for the next weekend, and eat anything and everything you want!

jmay01

I really can't imagine anyone flaming you for that.  It sounds really hard on you.  I commend you for doing what you are for your little guy.  My little one will not take a bottle for anything and so I can totally understand wishing you could have a few hours to yourself.

Good job! 

 

hunnybunny2021

I completely understand! Both boys are going to my mom's house in a couple weeks and I am really struggling to save up enough BM for DS as he won't drink anything else. 

Also, DS #2 has gone on a bottle strike at home so anytime he is home he won't take a bottle because he figures I should be home and be nursing him... he won't let me pick him up or snuggle him unless I nurse him first.  Sometimes I just need a break too... I totally understand! I never realized just what a sacrifice BFing is and I am glad that we are only having two kids.

CubbyMama

E refused formula at first, too, so I've started putting some into her breast milk and gradually increasing the amount...so far, so good.  I tried half-and-half first, and she wouldn't drink it, so I backed it off to 3oz. milk and 1oz. formula.  After a few days of that, I went to 3 and 2, and now I gave her half-and-half today and she drank it okay.  I hope eventually she'll just take plain formula so I don't have to stress about pumping so much while I'm at work. Is that something you'd want to try?

karen6784

No flames here!  My DD had similar problems to your DS.  I give you all the credit in the world for what you are doing, it isn't easy.  I hope that he grows out of his trouble.  DD did when she was about 18 months old. 

boosma

No flames here..... I'd be flipping out if I were you.    Hell, I wasn't happy that I couldn't really drink margaritas without having to worry about "pumping and dumping'....    I really wanted the margaritas that bad !   I can't imagine having all of the restrictions that you have !

Good luck to you....hang in there !