I need you to tell me to keep going

lovesinthehouse

I am tired of working so hard to breastfeed. If I go a day or two without chowing down on meat twice a day and stuffing my trap with avocados and ANYTHING as long as it's edible and fatty, my supply tanks. Literally, after one day of not stuffing myself. I have come this far already and I know it's what's best for him, but eating gets exhausting. I just need some cheerleaders this morning.

nicobean1

You can do it, girl. Enjoy the opportunity to have the fatty foods without the consequences. How about a donut?

 

lil_rhody

I am so with you on this. Add in a workplace that makes it difficult to pump, and I had DH looking up if our insurance would cover hypoallergenic formulas this morning. This sucks.

lovesinthehouse

nicobean1:

You can do it, girl. Enjoy the opportunity to have the fatty foods without the consequences. How about a donut?

 

Too bad dougnuts have dairy...  which is why I even have to worry about eating the fatty stuff in the first place. But you're right, I should not be complaining.

dkfitz07

You are doing great! You can keep it up. This is the only time you can eat this way for a good reason Enjoy.

eas15905

lovesinthehouse:

I am tired of working so hard to breastfeed. If I go a day or two without chowing down on meat twice a day and stuffing my trap with avocados and ANYTHING as long as it's edible and fatty, my supply tanks. Literally, after one day of not stuffing myself. I have come this far already and I know it's what's best for him, but eating gets exhausting. I just need some cheerleaders this morning.

You can do it!!  I must be hard to constantly feel like you need to eat and eat and eat but hang in there!

mchell9

I haven't been going as long as you and I have to admitt that lately I think "wouldn't it would be so nice to not have this added stress- to not have to worry- how much is she getting, is it enough? how do my nipples look? am I producing enough? should I eat more? drink more?"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could go on.  BUT I am just very uncomfortable with the formula options.  Breast is best. It's just not always easy.

I know I will eventually get to a point where I am done and have to make the switch since I also can't pump once I go back to work but right now I'm in it to win it!!!

Hang in there!!! You are doing great and you know you will miss it if you give it up!

garcia15

Hang in there! It was tough for me too at first. I was always, always, hungry and pumping at work was difficult. I set small goals for myself starting with 3 months. Now we're at 7 months and I still count every month as another milestone. You can do it! Keep going

lovesinthehouse

lil_rhody:

I am so with you on this. Add in a workplace that makes it difficult to pump, and I had DH looking up if our insurance would cover hypoallergenic formulas this morning. This sucks.

I'm so sorry, Rhody. I'm glad I don't have to deal with pumping in the workplace. I probably would have given up by now. But you are stronger than I. You can do it!

lovesinthehouse

Thank you thank you thank you ladies for your encouragement. This is just what I needed. I know it is a small bump in the road for us, especially compared to what some of you go through to make the best decisions you can about feeding your babies, so I am definitely grateful to have made it this far. But I'm also glad to have a place that I can come and say, "Hey, I'm tired. Please lift me up."

Gosh I feel so sappy today. Way too emotional. Maybe AF is going to come sooner this month than she did last...

attyalice

You can do it!! You are giving the best start possible... and this is a small percentage of your existance... and you can do what is best for your babe... BECAUSE YOU ARE AN AWESOME MAMA!!!:)

ringer10

Contact your doctor about domperidone... it saved my supply and has made breastfeeding a joy again. If you have any problems getting a script written, try to contact an LC to give you the name of someone who can help.

Good luck- you are AWESOME!!!!

KelleyBean

You're doing great momma....you're providing a great thing for your LO and giving them the best start possible. Good job!!!!

roundtheworldgirl

You are doing such a great job, mama!  Your commitment to doing the best for your LO is really impressive.

MrsGhappilyeverafter

I'm sorry you're having a tough time right now, loves.  BFing is something that you feel like you constantly have to work at.  It's certainly not easy.  You're doing an amazing job and giving your LO the best gift you could give him.  Keep at it, mama! We're always here for you if you need to vent or get some encouragement.  Big hugs to you.