XP: I quit pumping.

FaithRocks

So this weekend I got really really sick and my doc told me to go to the hospital to get checked out. Everything was fine but I was really sick with a 103 degree fever. I had just decided to start slowly weaning from the pump, but with my illness, I could NOT face pumping so I decided to quit cold turkey. I took benadryl to help speed the process, wore tight bras, put cold packs in those tight sports bras, all of that. It was very painful but I think it's starting to subside now.

I'm sad about this - I can't believe that part of my life is over and I can't believe I'm not making milk for my son anymore. I know it was the right decision - with Trig becoming more and more active, it was getting harder and harder to get the time to pump. And I have SO MUCH on my plate with all of this moving around for DH's school stuff. But I'm still really sad about it. I've cried a lot about it. 

Thanks for listening. As much as I'm sad about quitting, I can't believe I made it almost 7 months of exclusively pumping! 

na24

Seven months of EPing is a long time!  You should be really proud of yourself.  I can definitely understand why you're sad, though.  It's kind of like the sadness from not being pregnant anymore, I'd imagine.  

Mango2

7 months is awesome. I'm at 3 months and am getting frustrated with it so admire you for sticking it out. Take care of yourself - getting well will make you the best momma you can be!