I quit! (EP'ing)

stephcarter · June 2013

I'm so done with it. I've been over it for a while now. So I called my OBGYN and mentioned that I'm thinking about stopping and I'd like to possibly be put on a different birth control pill since the mini pill is less effective when not breastfeeding. They're putting me on seasonique!

I'm down to two pumping sessions a day now and even that makes me want to scream. I don't have much of a supply built up in the freezer, we went through a lot of it when I started dropping sessions, so it looks like she'll be a formula baby soon. We're going to Jamaica in 3 weeks and I'd really like to not have the stress of pumping while we're there. I just want to relax!!

I'm nervous about stopping. I know I shouldn't worry about what people say, but I know for a fact that FIL is going to give me a hard time about it. Its really none of his business and I should probably just tell him to stay out of it.

I feel kind of selfish about stopping since "breast is best", but I just can't do it anymore!

lady dixneuf · June 2013

WAY TO GO GIRL.

8+ months of EPing is no joke. You should feel proud, not guilty!

clrgrdfrk · June 2013

Once we both quit, we should have an Office Space moment, meet out back with a bat and our pumps and end them.

Do what you need and want to do. Whatever lo needs to eat, fresh, frozen or formula they'll be ok.

I am right there with you, I'm at 3 sometimes 2 times a day. I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

chemgirlstl · June 2013

clrgrdfrk:
Once we both quit, we should have an Office Space moment, meet out back with a bat and our pumps and end them. Do what you need and want to do. Whatever lo needs to eat, fresh, frozen or formula they'll be ok. I am right there with you, I'm at 3 sometimes 2 times a day. I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Please, please, please let me in on the Office Space moment. I DREAM of doing that with my pump.

And WOOO HOOO to the OP for making it to 8 months. I've got 5 days more to make that milestone myself. You are an AMAZING mom for sticking with it that long! Enjoy the freedom! I will be joining you soon.

porklump30 · June 2013

You should be extremely proud! Don't let anyone shame you or make you feel bad for what you have accomplished. I only pumped for a few months after returning to work and quit BF entirely at 6 mo.

Side note - where are you going in Jamaica? I'm super jealous! It's my all-time favorite vacation spot.

stephcarter · June 2013

Thanks everyone, I do feel a little guilty. I'm also pretty proud of myself for making it this far!

clrgrdfrk:
Once we both quit, we should have an Office Space moment, meet out back with a bat and our pumps and end them.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

LexiSophie55 · June 2013

Every ounce you gave her was a gift. Great work!

I do not hate my pump. Why do I not hate my pump? Is it because I'm a farmer? haha.

milkandhoney77 · June 2013

Congrats mama! If the two sessions now are making you want to scream i say STOP!!

Mrs.RockyM · June 2013

You're doing what is best for you and your LO! Don't feel guilty at all.

AnotherPreggo · June 2013

Way to go! What an accomplishment pumping for that long... that is dedication!! You have every right to be proud.

And your FIL has no idea what you have to go through with all of that. Your DH should step in if he really is going to give you a hard time about it.

LorMor · June 2013

I love that your FIL is the expert. In the "who makes decisions for LO" pecking order he must be pretty low down.

8 months of being your pump's b!tch is plenty long enough.

clrgrdfrk · June 2013

I understand feeling guilty... But for me, I think no matter when I end up stopping, there will be guilt.

Starry Again · June 2013

Great job. I think pumping gets harder and harder while nursing gets easier. To me 8 months EP is like 2 years nursing. Have fun on vacation!

morrkim · June 2013

Way to go that long. I thought I was going to have to EP and I told h I would not be able to continue if I had to EP. I couldn't imagine doing it as long as you. Good Job!

stephcarter · June 2013

LorMor:
I love that your FIL is the expert. In the "who makes decisions for LO" pecking order he must be pretty low down.8 months of being your pump's b!tch is plenty long enough.nbsp;

You have no idea. He drives me absolutely crazy. Birth control pills and breastfeeding are regular topics at dinner. Its so awkward!!! He gave Bailey an ice cube last time we were there. Why!!????

stephcarter · June 2013

Thanks for your support ladies! You definitely made me feel better about my decision. You're all amazing!

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