Help, No more BF/Pumping

EdandMia

Im sad to say I have to dry out but i am confusef how this works. I have been down to ep 2-3 times a day for about a month now so I didnt think it would be too hard. I haven't pumped or anything in 4 days now and I am still just about to explode. I am not as miserable as I was on day one but my breast dont really seem like they have gone down at all. Should I pump and empty them or just weigh it out and it will eventulally dry out. Is this how it is supposed to work. i am so confused. But it sure would be nice to be comfortable again. I am not miserable but by no means even remotely comfy. And sleeping is becoming pretty tough. Any advice is appreciated. TIA

FrickandFrack

If you pump, your breasts are going to produce more milk. I've heard people mention cabbage leaves but am not too sure what to do there.

dodgerfantobe

From when I weaned DD, I believe you can pump a little to relieve some pain/pressure maybe save it for mixing with cereal/food. Check kellymom or other sites about it there are strategies like cabbage leaves to try to help decrease production.

bubble515

I went through same thing...its going to hurt for a few days but this is what i did. I didnt pump or express as this will produce more. I kept my back to the shower bc the warm water will also cause you to produce. Take 3 advil every 6 hours and use cold cabbage leaves. I would wash them and put them in a container in the fridge. I then wrapped a leaf around each and wire a sports bra. Change the leafs when wilted. I also wore a sports bra to bed. Hang in there.. Watch for mastisis/take your temp. After a few days the bursting feeling goes away.

itsmevkb

Try the cabbage leaves.  You should break the veins on them and then put those in your bra.  The cold feels good but the leaves also emit a chemical that will help to dry up your milk.  Good luck.

bookbagged

Don't pump! That tells your body that you still want to make milk. 

Taking a decongestant is supposed to help because it will dry up anything your body produces, not just mucus.

Use ice packs to relieve the pain, take an anti-inflamatory, like Advil or Aleve, and use cold cabbage leaves to help with engorgement. It will take a few days but you will get relief. I've heard wearing a tight-fitting bra will help you stop producing, too.

I had to stop nursing my first child around nine months because I wasn't producing enough to feed her well. I was engorged for nearly a week but after that I was finally comfortable, although I did seem to still be producing a small amount for months afterwards.

Hope you feel better! 

babybologna2012

Its been exactly one week for me and they are somewhat going back to normal except my right breast is still swollen and my nipples are extra sensitive but I just waited it out...didnt pump or express just took some excedrin and also frozen bags of veggies helped me!