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February 2011 Moms
magdalina.h
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I feel like the girl who cried wolf
magdalina.h
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I'm 90% sure I'm done with bf-ing and will start EP. Lucas is starting to bite down on me like he does the bottle.Plus he still has a horrible latch. I think I may keep our right after work nursing session because I really like that bonding after a long day at work. I know he's still getting my milk, but I just want someone to tell me to do that rather than me making the decision. I keep going back and forth, but after starting to resent him this weekend because I was in so much pain, I think that's my sign that it's time to just pump.
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Re: I feel like the girl who cried wolf
He'd still be getting your milk, so there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do :-}
A Frog, A Monkey and a Ladybug
-m/c at 11w2d due to partial molar 2008 -m/c #2 2009
Beautiful daughter born February 2011
**Ultimate TTCALer 2009**
Agree with everyone else, there's nothing wrong with EP, or with mostly pumping, or with pumping except when you feel like bonding after work, or with adding in some formula. Do whatever works for you, and remember, just because you decide one thing today doesn't mean that you can't change your mind later.
One thing I thought I'd mention is that I had a similar painful experience a few weeks ago with Audrey. She was all of a sudden clamping down on my nipple and seemed to be choking on the milk. I figured out that I was letting down faster than she was used to...not really sure why, maybe just because she's getting older and needs more milk so my body adjusted? So she was choking on it and trying to slow the flow by biting. I thought about pumping a little before each feeding, but my mom recommended that I just let her adjust. And she did. After a few days of uncomfortable feeding, she adjusted to the faster flow and was able to keep up. And now she can empty a boob in 5 minutes flat.
I so wish this was the case. I have noticed that in the morning he eats a lot less painfully because there is more milk. Like he doesn't have to suck as hard and just lets the milk fall into his mouth.
That last part of the 1st paragraph really really helped me feel more confident. I always knew that, but hearing/reading someone else say it really drove that point home.
::hugs::
My situation was different in that my supply couldn't keep up and it was just insanity trying to pump and nurse enough to make ANY milk after about 4w. There would be days that I would just cry because with her reflux, she'd still spit up a ton of my breastmilk. It was really hard to give it up and do formula/bottles exclusively at first, but in the long run it was best for us. I also started finding myself getting pissed at her for spitting up the breastmilk that I had worked so hard to pump/BF. It was hard at first, but I'm so happy we made the switch. Do what is best for both of you right now and let go of any expectations you've put on yourself.