Need Advice - BFing - Stop?

Erika&Brian

I have been in the hospital since Saturday when I fainted and had severe gastrointestinal bleeding. Four blood transfusions, and numerous tests later (CT scan, colonoscopy, endoscopy and nuclear scan), they still can?t figure out what is going on so they are keeping me for further tests/observation. I have been pumping and dumping but not sure how much longer I want to keep up this. I am tempted to just quit, but then hope that I don?t regret it when I am out of the hospital. Should I keep pumping a few more days and then make a decision? Brady is totally healthy and has made it on 3 months. Need some input. Hubby thinks I should stop. I am so on the fence.

KelleyA

Oh my goodness, I hope you're ok. 

If you're physically able I say keep pumping as long as you can.  I worry that you'll feel guilt/regret if you stop when it's not your choice to stop, when it wasn't planned.  If you can hang in there a few more days until you're hopefully back home and healing then I say revisit it then.  

I hope you feel better soon!

Suzi-G-

Ditto Kelley.  I'd try to hang in there and keep pumping.  Hope you're home and healthy soon.

BabyLoveTX

I hope you get better soon.  So sorry you having to go through this.  I agree with pp, if you can continue pumping without it being too taxing I would do it.  Just think of the new immunities your body is building up that you will be able to share with your LO.

anna_j

Ditto others about pumping, but I just want to say that I hope everything turns out ok for you!  You're in my thoughts!

Katieraye09

KelleyA:

Oh my goodness, I hope you're ok. 

If you're physically able I say keep pumping as long as you can.  I worry that you'll feel guilt/regret if you stop when it's not your choice to stop, when it wasn't planned.  If you can hang in there a few more days until you're hopefully back home and healing then I say revisit it then.  

I hope you feel better soon!

Completely agree with Kelley's response.  I hope you feel better soon!  Gosh, how scary this is for you and your family.  You will be in my t&p.  ((hugs))

SageBeginnings

Erika -

 Oh goodness! I hope you are ok!

I totally agree with the other posters - hang in there. I know it is tempting to quit, but if you want to continue, then DO! The worse time to make the decision to stop is when you are at your highest point of vulnerability (not feeling well, unsure, stressed) - unless you are sure of quitting or your health suffers for it. 

I hope you are feeling better soon, that they find out what is going on, and that you can get your life back to normal! Your family is lovely!

mom2ll

I'm so sorry!  I hope you're better soon.  Please let me know if you need anything.  You know where to find me...

I'm going to be the outsider and say stop.  I think you need to focus on yourself right now.  It's one more thing to worry about.  If you feel like it's the right thing then do it.  You've given him a great start, and that's nothing to feel guilty about!  BFing is taxing on the body.  You need to focus on getting better.

rayskit10

I agree to keep pumping. You can always cut back on how much you pump to relieve the stress. Going cold turkey will throw your hormones all out of whack which you don't want either...

I am so sorry to hear you are in the hospital. I hope they figure out what is wrong and get you home soon! Please keep us updated! 

Mrs.T2006

I am so sorry you are in the hospital and I hope you get well soon!

cali_girl92504

I just wanted to say I'm so sorry and hope you get well soon! I agree with the others to keep pumping but you should also take care of yourself. Keeping you in my T&Ps.

nvp05

Oh no! I hope you are feeling better today! I would continue pumping if it's not too hard on you.

longhorngal

do what you need to do get yourself back to health...if pumping is tiring you out i would STOP! i hope you get well soon and they find out what is happening!

SageBeginnings

Let us know how you are doing...

kreeper611

So sorry to hear about what's going on.  I would pump...good luck!