Packed up the pump today

KatFCo · January 2013

Yesterday was my last pumping session. I've been pumping since day one because of low supply and other issues and decided I needed to wean off before I start getting called on job interviews (day-long interviews). Plus, I think my body was ready to be done.

I'm glad to not have to pump daily, but I'm also sad. We're likely done having kids, so it means I'll never get to really BF and I'll never find out why.

I'm also angry. I'm bothered that the scientific and medical community don't care enough about breastfeeding to research it more. I'm angry that La Leche League and the like have people brainwashed to believe women like me don't really exist.

I know in the end, what matters is that LO is happy and healthy, but it still bothers me.

sharrison88 · January 2013

You made it farther than I ever would have EPing. I hate pumping, hate dragging around my parts, so good for you for making it this far.

Marinewife81 · January 2013

I packed mine up the other day, too. 9 months was longer than I made it with my first, so I'm happy. Things in our lives were too stressful already without having to worry about how much I was or wasn't pumping. The good thing is that he'll only be on formula for a couple months til he can have wcm.

SteelCity44 · January 2013

Making it this far is still truly amazing! Especially EPing! I'm sorry that you've had to deal with all of the stress and (unnecessary) guilt. You're an amazing mom.

Ximena M · January 2013

I get that you're sad, but give yourselve a hug and know you did a great job.

jcsntms06 · January 2013

Pumping for nine months is a great accomplishment. Please don't feel sad about being done.

Being a Preemie mom x2 I feel like I get the crap end of the stick, with not being about to produce enough for LO and LO never really latching/BFing. But I look at LO now and I know she's happy and healthy and I try not to get down on myself.

KatFCo · January 2013

jcsntms06:
Pumping for nine months is a great accomplishment. Please don't feel sad about being done.
Being a Preemie mom x2 I feel like I get the crap end of the stick, with not being about to produce enough for LO and LO never really latching/BFing. But I look at LO now and I know she's happy and healthy and I try not to get down on myself.

DD was a preemie too. I pumped while she was in the hospital and hardly got anything. We figured (hoped) it was because DD was so early. That may have been part of it, but since DS was full-term, probably not. I know he's happy and healthy, but it's hard to not have any answers.

jenbelsan · January 2013

SteelCity44:
Making it this far is still truly amazing! Especially EPing! I'm sorry that you've had to deal with all of the stress and unnecessary guilt. You're an amazing mom.[/quote
I don't think I would have made it that long! You are awesome!

AudreyB113 · January 2013

I packed up my pump last Sunday and it was so freeing. I completely understand what you mean about the research, too. So amazing that you made it this far though! We did a great thing for our babies!

kemangel24 · January 2013

You are amazing for doing all that you could for your child! I, too, am READY to give up the pump, but DD hates formula...BOOOOO.

Hopefully I can hold out until she can have WCM....The Dr already ok'ed me to stop and just give her 3 square meals, but I can't do it because it doesn't feel right yet...the Dr. doesn't want her to get WCM until 1, so I feel funny without giving her something until then.

I cannot WAIT to DUMP THE PUMP!!!!

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