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EP-ing Burn Out...Feeling guilty, but done.

DenesdiaDenesdia member
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So, I want to start by saying that my DD was born in 1/09 and I EP'd for her for a full year.  DS arrived in 7/10 (6 mo. after I stopped pumping for DD), and I have now been EP-ing for him for 9 mo. as of last Friday.  I am totally fried.  I am working full-time, chasing my two-under-two crowd, and physically and emotionally looking for a little peace.  I feel like I know what I need to do, but I am looking for support to let go of the guilt.  Everybody is healthy, and DS has already been accepting formula, little by little.  Here are my little motivators.

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  • Kate621Kate621 member
    You are my hero for making it this far! I quit when Jack was 6 months and I really, really struggled with it. I tortured myself with whether or not to actually quit. When I did quit it was awesome. I've never felt so liberated in my life. I don't regret it at all. We are all much happier now that he is on formula.
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  • SWR&MSMSWR&MSM
    you have pumped for almost 2 years!!!  that is a major major accomplishment that you should be proud of, not guilty.  Your son will be on whole milk in 3 months anyway.  Ditch the pump and the washing of all the parts and enjoy your freedom!
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  • elisbuelisbu member

    I'm 12 days in and ready to give up!! Waking up every 3 hours after being at NICU all day is getting old.

    So I think you did great!!!
    Plus my BIL (dr) said that babies start to make their own antibodies at 4 months, so anything after that is still wonderful, but it's just gravy since they can protect themselves at that point.

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  • OscarQOscarQ member
    As the PP's said, you are awesome for EPing so long.  Retire the pump and don't feel a bit guilty.
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  • jcsntms06jcsntms06 member

    You should give yourself a nice pat on the back, 2 years is a long time. I know the guilt is hard, I gave up after three months. Way to go mama!

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  • holn76holn76 member
    You have gone far longer than I ever could. Drop the pump and enjoy all the extra time you will have! You lo will love the extra time and prob doesn't care about where her milk comes from!
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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    Oh don't feel guilty!  You are awesome!!!! I EPed for 15 months with DS1 but honestly I don't think I have it in me to EP at all with DS2.  You have done so well.
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