Reasons I still BF

sparkymcgeee · October 2011

I don't want to go through the pain of letting my milk dry up.

I'm lazy in the middle of the night. It's easier to just whip out the boob than prepare a bottle.

I like taking breaks at work even if all I do is pump.

I like the looks of awe on my family members faces when they find out I'm still BF-ing.

It's super cheap.

paramedicswife · October 2011

meimsx:

I don't want to go through the pain of letting my milk dry up.

I'm lazy in the middle of the night. It's easier to just whip out the boob than prepare a bottle.

I like taking breaks at work even if all I do is pump.

I like the looks of awe on my family members faces when they find out I'm still BF-ing.

It's super cheap.

I could not have said this any better. I'm with you on every single point.

kdelynko · October 2011

I have one to add: I am finally not a A-cup and I'm not ready to give that up!

kacelle · October 2011

meimsx:
I don't want to go through the pain of letting my milk dry up.
I'm lazy in the middle of the night. It's easier to just whip out the boob than prepare a bottle.
I like taking breaks at work even if all I do is pump.
I like the looks of awe on my family members faces when they find out I'm still BF-ing.
It's super cheap.

I'm really going to love those looks if I make it past a year!

JKHope · October 2011

Everything you said for sure.

Also, (even though some might not like this) It's the perfect knock out juice for naps and bedtime

I worked SO HARD at breastfeeding that I feel like I will want to keep going for even longer than I had originally planned (1 year). It was seriously the hardest thing I've ever had to make work.

kammmmay · October 2011

I've got a few more too...

I am way too lazy to have to constantly be washing bottles

I like that my baby is getting my antibodies

I love that my baby needs me.

tokenhoser · October 2011

I can still eat like I did when I was pregnant, and lose weight.

I can travel and not have to worry about bringing enough food for the baby, plus no bottles and other stuff, plus no worrying about new water upsetting his tummy.

summerbride11 · October 2011

meimsx:

I don't want to go through the pain of letting my milk dry up.

I'm lazy in the middle of the night. It's easier to just whip out the boob than prepare a bottle.

I like taking breaks at work even if all I do is pump.

I like the looks of awe on my family members faces when they find out I'm still BF-ing.

It's super cheap.

Exactly this! Adding- during hurricane Irene, I didn't need to stock up on sterilized water and formula or worry about having to prepare bottles with no electricity.

darmca · October 2011

Because there's a whole lot left to watch on Netflix Stick out tongue

sparkymcgeee · October 2011

darmca:
Because there's a whole lot left to watch on Netflix

Yes lol

MarJo03 · October 2011

I dont have anything new to add, but I do love that she needs me. Like when she starts crying and dh can't soothe her, so he hands her to me saying "I don't have boobs."

iris427 · October 2011

Breastfeeding. The lazy way to parent.

elisbu · October 2011

For all these reasons I wish I was able to breastfeed and PRAY it works out when we decide to have #2!

jg_girl1 · October 2011

I love the way she looks at me when she is feeding. Her face is just so precious

pinkflipflops44 · October 2011

I'm saving the money for spring break in Florida faster since we don't have to pay for formula!!! Which means the faster I pay for spring break, the faster I save money for a new car!!!

Spring break and the beach is my mantra as I pump.

Lisa Frank · October 2011

I definitely miss the convenience of it. But I don't miss pumping all.the.time and I don't miss the wine anymore...because I drink it freely.

(Breastfeeding as a working mother is a whole different ballgame. I just need to say that out loud. Not that you deserve gold over silver, but...pumping...in one word. BLOWS)

pinkflipflops44 · October 2011

Lisa Frank:

I definitely miss the convenience of it. But I don't miss pumping all.the.time and I don't miss the wine anymore...because I drink it freely.

(Breastfeeding as a working mother is a whole different ballgame. I just need to say that out loud. Not that you deserve gold over silver, but...pumping...in one word. BLOWS)

personally, i'd say it sucks.

Lisa Frank · October 2011

pinkflipflops44:
Lisa Frank:

I definitely miss the convenience of it. But I don't miss pumping all.the.time and I don't miss the wine anymore...because I drink it freely.

(Breastfeeding as a working mother is a whole different ballgame. I just need to say that out loud. Not that you deserve gold over silver, but...pumping...in one word. BLOWS)

personally, i'd say it sucks.

Yes. Better adjective/verb.

Angel0423 · October 2011

hmmm... maybe I should start a "this is why I still pump" lol! EP does suck! lol!

croberts22 · October 2011

I agree with just about everything...but I HATE PUMPING!! And I only get to go it during my conference and lunch, so I give up that adult time (which I need since DH is gone). What I can't wait for is being able to stop pumping and just being able to BF when I'm with DD.

kelklump · October 2011

After a terrible case of Thrush on both me and dd, she refused to breast feed. I have been pumping ever since (she was 9-10 weeks). I work full time and its hell! Sometimes I wish she would just breast feed. I guess I am glad that she still gets my milk, but its draining to schedule time to pump, worry about storage, taking it to the sitter, making sure its kept cold if they are out. I dont have any plan to stop (now that we are in cold and flu season) but I am hoping my supply stays up enough to keep going!

toadstool · October 2011

Angel0423:
hmmm... maybe I should start a "this is why I still pump" lol! EP does suck! lol!

I hear ya. I keep telling myself, "cold and flu season is here, I can't quit pumping"

Tinybride08 · October 2011

Lisa Frank:

I definitely miss the convenience of it. But I don't miss pumping all.the.time and I don't miss the wine anymore...because I drink it freely.

(Breastfeeding as a working mother is a whole different ballgame. I just need to say that out loud. Not that you deserve gold over silver, but...pumping...in one word. BLOWS)

Yep. I hate pumping. I supplement also because I don't make enough being here at work. My little chunker likes to eat. Breastfeeding is hard in general. I feel like I'm one of the only ones who hurt themselves doing it. It's my fault for bad positioning, but I didn't know at the time! Even that didn't stop me though. I almost quit twice but things improved and Im just really careful now. I see a sports medicine doctor on Monday so Im hoping this is the right doctor for me and I stop hurting. Chiro and PT didn't help. Yoga and my heating pad has helped immensly.

NothingLikeBarbie · October 2011

kelklump:
After a terrible case of Thrush on both me and dd, she refused to breast feed. I have been pumping ever since (she was 9-10 weeks). I work full time and its hell! Sometimes I wish she would just breast feed. I guess I am glad that she still gets my milk, but its draining to schedule time to pump, worry about storage, taking it to the sitter, making sure its kept cold if they are out. I dont have any plan to stop (now that we are in cold and flu season) but I am hoping my supply stays up enough to keep going!

I feel you! We had thrush twice!! For over a month and a half. IT WAS AWFUL.
If Silas would have taken formula, I would have weaned him then and there.
I'm happy we were able to get over it, and are still BF, but at the time I was done.

jenreally · October 2011

this post is odd.

tokenhoser · October 2011

jenreally:
this post is odd.

Why?

jazzyag · October 2011

meimsx:
I don't want to go through the pain of letting my milk dry up.

I'm lazy in the middle of the night. It's easier to just whip out the boob than prepare a bottle.

I like taking breaks at work even if all I do is pump.

I like the looks of awe on my family members faces when they find out I'm still BF-ing.

It's super cheap.

These for sure. My family wasn't in awe about me BFing, but DH's was.

I also love the blissful, eyes half open, nursing face that DD makes.

Like some PPs have said, I also like the cup size increase.

sparkymcgeee · October 2011

tokenhoser:

jenreally:
this post is odd.

Why?

this.

rickandcaitlin · October 2011

meimsx:
tokenhoser:

jenreally:
this post is odd.

Why?

this.

Yeah I am trying to figure out how this is odd? This is the BEST POST EVER!

Dh informed me last night that I must breast feed forever! He loves my boobs!

I work full time and still bf and have not supplemented, it is such a great feeling and acomplishment. I am so happy bfing and not having to lug around bottles, water nad formula isthebest thing ever! And I honestly love the look on ppls faces when I jsut bf where ever I want! Oh and I love when ppl try saking me if I cam going to sit in my car, other room, bathroom...and I say... Why would I do that? Do you eat in your xxxx?

Angel0423 · October 2011

yup, still waiting for how this is odd...

oooCarrieB · October 2011

Why didn't anyone mention the weight loss? I lost all the baby weight and feel fantastic! And I don't mind pumping. Its my way of feeling close to my baby while I'm at work.

AnneShirleyBlythe · October 2011

iris427:
Breastfeeding. The lazy way to parent.

Exactly.

Oh and I have basically trained my boobs to only have to be pumped (with my manual pump, I ditched my PISA) once a day, if that. I am blessed to have a close-by daycare where I can feed her when I drop her off and feed her at lunch. She takes maybe 5 oz. of pumped milk at DC and I pump about 8oz. a day. I have a giant freezer stash and am always "ahead" with bottles at DC.

Just know, ladies who are on #1 and having a tough time or quit, #2 could possibly be this easy. By this time with #1 I was supplementing half of his milk with formula, struggling for every drop of BM and he was a terrible nurser. And somehow my lazy boob switched sides, Righty was a dud last time but is now Supastah.

sparkymcgeee · October 2011

AnneShirleyBlythe:
iris427:
Breastfeeding. The lazy way to parent.
Exactly.
Oh and I have basically trained my boobs to only have to be pumped (with my manual pump, I ditched my PISA) once a day, if that. I am blessed to have a close-by daycare where I can feed her when I drop her off and feed her at lunch. She takes maybe 5 oz. of pumped milk at DC and I pump about 8oz. a day. I have a giant freezer stash and am always "ahead" with bottles at DC.
Just know, ladies who are on #1 and having a tough time or quit, #2 could possibly be this easy. By this time with #1 I was supplementing half of his milk with formula, struggling for every drop of BM and he was a terrible nurser. And somehow my lazy boob switched sides, Righty was a dud last time but is now Supastah.

This gives me hope. I've been supplementing since 3 months and while I don't mind because she still gets mostly boob I do hope that next time I can go longer without having to use formula. I pump about 6 ounces a day while at work. Not enough since she gets three feedings.

MarJo03 · October 2011

I came across this today, posted it on my blog, but thought it was perfect for this thread!

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