Clicky Poll: EP'ers

Manateearmz · July 2011

I'm EP'ing and working full time. I'm about to lose my farking mind. How long did you girls last?

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chardonnay24 · July 2011

I voted 5 - 6+ months, but I'm about to give up. My supply has been dropping and we've been supplementing with 6 oz of formula a day since 4 months. I'm going back to school in a couple days and it'll be really difficult for me to pump on campus, so I'm thinking very seriously about just pumping at night and in the morning.

sweetteaBV · July 2011

I've been at it since 5 weeks and still at it 4 times a day, 20 minutes per session. And it is freaking maddening. I think we should form a support group or cheer leading squad cause I've wanted to give up several times!! What keeps me going is telling myself I'm doing it for my DD's nutrition and I'm saving our family a hell of a lot of $$ because we're not buying formula.

I've also learned to be kind to the boobies. They have a lot of pressure on them (literally and figuratively!) If my supply seems to drop one day I'll force myself to drink another few glasses of water and eat an oatmeal cookie or two.

Hang in there girl!! EP is not for wimps!!

daenikoffre · July 2011

I just wanted to say, you pumpers rock. Hardcore. Yeah. Yes

Yesterday, I pumped for the first time since the hospital and wow.. it freakin' sucks.

MamaToK · July 2011

buffyanne02:
I stopped a week ago for a gazillion reasons. I feel guilty[ish] but E is fat and happy.

I love your siggy. Is it E starting to laugh, then cry? Or is E just starting to cry?

ilovechubbycheeks · July 2011

Just have to say you ep'ers are amazing. I tried to do it, but couldn't hack it. I only lasted a week. You ladies are awesome!

RouensDream · July 2011

sweetteaBV:
I've been at it since 5 weeks and still at it 4 times a day, 20 minutes per session. And it is freaking maddening. I think we should form a support group or cheer leading squad cause I've wanted to give up several times!! What keeps me going is telling myself I'm doing it for my DD's nutrition and I'm saving our family a hell of a lot of $$ because we're not buying formula.
I've also learned to be kind to the boobies. They have a lot of pressure on them (literally and figuratively!) If my supply seems to drop one day I'll force myself to drink another few glasses of water and eat an oatmeal cookie or two.
Hang in there girl!! EP is not for wimps!!

This. Sign me up for that support group. It is hard work.

mlkbride03 · July 2011

I voted 5-6+ months, but fully plan on stopping within the next few weeks, right at 6 months. I did it with DS and only made it to 3 months. It is very hard. I'm completely happy meeting my goal of 6 months. And.... might just smash my pump with a sledge hammer when I'm done!

aktemple · July 2011

I'm still going. My hope is keep going for a year. We shall see.

aubreyalise · July 2011

i lasted 10 weeks and by the time i finally stopped i wanted to set that thing on fire.

loganlac · July 2011

Ugh - I'ven been EP since DD was 4vweeks old. 2 months later I am getting exhausted of it. I only pump 3 times a day and that gives enough for half her feedings. We are saving money and it is good for her so those two reasons are what ps me going. Hoping to last another month.

leneae10 · July 2011

I made it to 10 weeks (preemie). I was seriously about to saw my tits off. It was the best decision for both of us that I quit. It still makes me sad and guilty about what didn't happen, but uggggggh... pumping SUCKS.

DuckDuckGoose123 · July 2011

I'm still going, and planning on going til 1 year, though we'll see what happens when I go back to work next month. I fully intend to keep pumping, though I hate hate hate it. LO was a preemie so I keep reminding myself that's all the more reason she needs it.

I look forward to joining the pump-smashing party once it's all done, though.

kbugcmommy · July 2011

Still pumping here, but I have definitely cut back to 2-3 times a day. I am/was planning on weaning off the pump starting Sunday, but I just don't know if I can. I have so many feelings of guilt when I think about quitting and I feel like we can't afford formula, but at the same time I am going crazy!! Ugh. I am all for a pump smashing/throwing/hitting party when I am done!

BeetleLinz1125 · July 2011

I have been pumping since DD was 2 days old...and honestly I don't mind it. I wasn't interested in formula feeding and had a LOT of trouble BF'ing. I think the pump provided a sense of relief that I can still feed my daughter, not cost our family tons of money, and keep my sanity by not having to be the only one that feeds her. I am hoping to make it to a year, but my next goal is 6 months. I don't see myself quitting pumping in exchange for formula. I am very lucky that my employer is supportive of nursing mothers and so they make it very easy for me to continue. If I did not my my husbands and employers support then it probably wouldn't happen.

I my pump. I must be the only one lol.

Manateearmz · July 2011

Thanks girls! It's so nice to hear that I'm not alone in wanting to send this machine off a cliff. I think it's extra hard because I am working full time, and I need every second at my desk since we're so swamped. After talking it over with my husband last night, I'm going to take out 1 pumping session a day. I currently pump 5 or 6 times a day for 20-30 minutes. It's too much!

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