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I need to stop reading all of the BFing posts
They are depressing me- I'm sitting here tearing up. I'm having a terrible time- my hormones have gone insane, my period started about 3mo PP, and my supply has gone from consistently pumping at least 3 oz to being lucky if I can pump 1 oz total. Needless to say, I am supplementing. I'm still hanging on, but it's really hard and often feels worthless.
I DON"T want any advice. I've tried it all. I just needed to vent. If you care to reply, only sympathetic posts, please. 
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Re: I need to stop reading all of the BFing posts
((hugs)) I can sympathize with the period part and that alone SUCKS! Looks like youve got a beautiful healthy girl - and thats all that matters!! Keep up the good work!
:::HUGS:::
I can relate to having to supplement. Bfeeding my last was really hard for me (having to go back to work, pump, etc). I was really down on myself.
(((HUGS))) to you.
When I hear stories like yours, I like to think about how fortunate we are to live in a time and place where our babies will not just survive, but THRIVE even if we can't or choose not to BF. You're a wonderful mother! Look at how adorable and happy Isabel is. That's a direct reflection on YOU!
(((hugs))) The most important thing I can say is it is OK if you can't BF. It's ok if you supplement. DON'T beat yourself up about it. There is nothing wrong with supplementing, not being able to, stopping because you want to, or not BF at all. It's so hard I think because of the pressure we moms feel from society. And the mom guilt, ugh.
Don't feel worthless. You are doing what is right for you and your baby, no matter what anyone else may think. I think this has been the biggest thing I've learned so far, that basically I have to think "don't listen to society and everyone else, I'm doing what's best for me, my family, and baby." Easier said than done! I'm still trying to learn and follow this.
Just look at the picture in your siggy and smile because your DD is rooting for you (it always looks like she is saying "Yay!" to me)Huuuuuuuuuuuge hugs!!
Ditto the pps. Your siggy ALWAYS makes me smile. You are clearly doing a very good job and have one adorable, happy little girl to show for it!!
I just wanted to offer up ((hugs)). You're doing a great job, your daughter is beyond adorable and thriving!
((hugs))
((big bear hugs))
I completely feel ya sister. I had to supplement with C, my period came back full force 5m PP, and pumping made me sob. But now, seeing C be the healthy bull in the china shop that he is, I know that I did the best I could and he's perfectly perfect.
And your daughter is a doll!!! Your siggy always makes me go "Yay!"