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Thanks, everyone - hanging up the pump

schmoodleschmoodle member
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I appreciate all of your advice/encouragement. I think you all were right, I had already pretty much made up my mind and just needed that extra push.

Worked late tonight and when DH brough me dinner at 5 I brought him all my pumping accessories from the pump room, took Toodle's pics off the bulletin board. :(  I cried a little.

My nipple was oozing pus when I got home (so gross - sorry) so clearly I can't pump -  can I let Toodle feed from that side though? I put some hydrogen peroxide on it.

He's apparently also not feeling well and hasn't eaten hardly all day according to DH so if he doesn't nurse soon (he was asleep when I got home form work) I may be DONE done very soon. Not how I planned, but trying not too dwell on it. Hoping he'll nurse a little when he wakes up soon at least, fingers crossed.

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Re: Thanks, everyone - hanging up the pump

  • DavezWifeDavezWife member

    you are one of the most dedicated moms I've ever "known" and I am super proud of the hard work you've done.

    Good job. Mom. 

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  • GypsyEsqGypsyEsq member

    Awww great job!  Now you can put that pic up in your office. 

    p.s. I hope your nipple gets better, it sounds ouchy.  

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  • skoorbniborskoorbnibor member
    Hugs, honey! : )
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  • Nicole.Nicole.
    You did an awesome job and you should be proud of how long you've been able to BF/pump for!  :)  Try not to dwell...and I seriously hope you nip heals up :(
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  • jodyplustwinsx2jodyplustwinsx2

    Be proud of what you gave him and how hard you tried. You did your best, and Toodle is lucky to have such a dedicated mama :)

    I know that it's actually encouraged to have babies BF on breasts with mastitis and such, so I think it's fine for him to nurse on that side. Good luck!

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  • cjsbdlcjsbdl member

    I think it's straight out amazing that you've made it this long...I love breastfeeding, but if I'd had to battle through what you ahve I'm not sure I'd still be doing it. 

    I think you're doing the right thing!  I know it's so hard to give up, but once you get through the emotional hump then I think you'll be so much happier...you'll have one less thing to stress about.

    Hugs!

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  • sarahkellysarahkelly

    I don't know the entire back story as I've been a bit MIA for... well forever it seems... but from the other replies it seems that you've done absolutely everything that you can possibly do so you can't ask any more of yourself.

    We had a nightmare of a time with BF and Sadie, we fought the good fight and when to every single measure possible to try and make it work, I was on the board constantly trying to get more advice or different help or anything that I could try (which sounds like what you've done). Looking back, I wish I would have thrown in the towel earlier. Yes, BF is ideal but formula feeding hasn't hurt her one single bit and I wish I could have just not been so stubborn. It would have made those weeks/months so much more bearable and even ENJOYABLE for the entire family. I was so focused on what was "best" i.e. bf'ing that I couldn't really see what was truly "best" for us was a well fed baby, a rested, relaxed mommy and papa and a happy family.

    She's now 17 months old, growing and developing right on target (a bit on the early side, if anything) and is just fine. You've done all you can do. Well done.

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  • desabeandesabean member
    Good for you. Like I said earlier, I think I may be not far behind you and I haven't had nearly the obstacles that you have. Hope you can still nurse. Hang in there!!
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  • beebe929beebe929 member

    Be proud of the time you did BF.  It is quite an accomplishment.  BF doesn't come easy for most people.  I don't know why, it seems like a pretty straight forward concept... but for some reason it isn't easy.

    You are a great Mom!  :)

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    you are one of the most dedicated moms I've ever "known" and I am super proud of the hard work you've done.

    Good job. Mom. 

    This.  You have done yourself and Toodle very proud. 

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  • Mrs.OLMrs.OL
    You did a wonderful job!!!  Even with all of the hurdles you encountered you kept on going.  It is a hard decision, but I think it's the best decision for you.  I'm proud of you, mama!
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  • alchrisalchris member
    You've done a truly wonderful job.  I hope you're proud of yourself like I am for you!  And you'll still have a bit of nursing time together, so it sounds like the best of both worlds.  Here's a kleenex, Mommy!  And congratulations!!!
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  • GuitaristsGirlGuitaristsGirl

    I'm proud of you. 

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