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MBandBud
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So I shouldn't feel guilty giving up the pump?
MBandBud
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For some reason, even though we are slowly transitioning to wcm, I am having a difficult time not pumping. I will still continue to pump at work b/c we are still mixing bm and wcm for bottles since her diapers seemed looser than normal - although that is getting better. But I always pumped before bed and tonight just couldn't do it b/c I am tired but I felt so guilty! I feel like I could still pump and maybe donate. Maybe I am feeling loss of purpose. So I shouldn't feel guilty and should just give up at least the before bed pumping and simply enjoy my nursing sessions? Really? (Thanks beebe for your post earlier! Made me realize I should be excited and not feeling emotional/guilty about this!!)
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Re: So I shouldn't feel guilty giving up the pump?
I wouldn't feel guilty or w/o purpose. In fact, I welcomed having no purpose. After all the time it took to get pregnant, and then being pregnant, and then nursing it was nice to have my body back and to not expect it to be doing anything. Plus I really missed sleeping on my stomach. I love nursing, but I am looking forward to 6+ months from now when I can sleep on my stomach which is the most effective way for me to fall asleep.
You did a great job, Momma! Give yourself a break
You pumped for a year -- that's a major commitment of time and emotion. Don't feel guilty, you should feel proud!
Like I said in beebe's post, it made our morning/night sessions so much more enjoyable once I was done pumping because I wasn't constantly worried about keeping up my supply and having enough ounces to send to daycare.
Congrats!
Because we're fancy like that.
I would not feel guilty - you have come a long way and accomplished a whole year. I was so unbelievably excited to stop pumping. I even wanted to burn my nursing bras in celebration.... LOL.
You did a great job mama -- don't feel guilty - feel proud!
First of all, congratulations on making it this far pumping and bfding!!! That is a huge accomplishment, so give yourself a huge treat!!!
As for quitting the pump, you should not feel guilty. If you are ready to quit the pump, go for it! I guess I never thought of continuing to pump after one year, because I never made much milk. I can see how you have these feeling though, as it was really hard for me to quit pumping at work. I am not sure why exactly, as it was so much work. Maybe the emotional aspect of it all. I actually went through a mini depression stage when I quit pumping. Postpartum weaning they call it and it seems to be very common at the end of pumping/weaning. I got better after about 3weeks, but I still have a sticky on my pc screen reminding me to take the bm out of the fridge before I go home
. I actually missed carrying my big old pump bag and never felt that relief everyone speaks of when they quit the pump. I have issues...lol
So anyways, this is just such an emotional time in your life, so it is ok to have these feelings. You are an awesome mama!!!
Will you continue to nurse? If so, replace the pumping session with a nursing session. At 2yrs+ I am still nursing DD. We both benefit from it, emotionally and physically.