Feel so much better after DH and I talked

CA2006

It's come to a point in my BFing relationship with DD where I think we need to offer her formula and get her accustomed to it.  I struggle to pump enough for each day at daycare ind it's pretty stressful.  I woudl like to have an alternative to fall back on to relieve that stress. Yesterday, DC gave a bottle of formula (and 3 bottles of BM) to DD.  She did great!  After that, Dh and I had a great talk about just seeing where things g.  No pressure to stop BFing and none to continue either.  Just keep BFing DD when we are together and pump when I want to/can/need to when we aren't. I was feeling this weird pressure to stop and I think it was just going against what I really "wanted".  I don't know how long we will BF.  Until my supply is spent, probably.  But until then, we are just taking it one day at a time.  Thanks for all of the support and advice!

tyke29

Just remember BF is not all or nothing.  And being a working pumping mommy is hard work. 

Froggy76

I may go this route when DD turns 6 months.  I am tired of all the pressure to produce enough milk.  I would love to nurse past one year, but I'm not sure I can keep up with pumping.  I like your approach.