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For those that gave up BFing...

daisydaisy23daisydaisy23 member
in December 2013 Moms
...how long did it take your milk to go down?  Cuz OUCH.

I didn't wean with DS #1 until 6 months and it was very gradually, but for a whole host of reasons I am having to stop at 3 weeks this time around.  I am pumping a few times a day to keep myself from being too uncomfy, but I'm wondering when the super-engorgement might subside?
-DS #1 due 7/1/11, born 7/7/11
-m/c Feb 2013 at 4w6d
-DS #2 due 12/24/13, born 12/11/13
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Re: For those that gave up BFing...

  • Henrymama2Henrymama2 member
    Cabbage leaves!
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  • BrandyMarksBrandyMarks member
    I haven't stopped yet but my Dr suggested wrapping them tight with and ACE bandage and putting cabbage leaves in my bra when I do decide to quit.
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  • tyedyeme12tyedyeme12 member
    I second @thepriceisright - you're going to need to stop pumping. I also second the sports bra. I wouldn't go ridiculously tight though, as that might cause clogged ducts. Sudafed dried me up within a day or two. That's what my doctor told me to take to dry it up quicker. But I think I was already drying up.

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  • daisydaisy23daisydaisy23 member
    Thanks for the info on cabbage leaves and sudafed.  I figured I might just pump 2-3 times a day for a little while to make it more bearable...I know that I will have to stop the pumping for it to go away completely but I'm afraid to go cold turkey and get clogged ducts (something I have been prone to in the past).
    -DS #1 due 7/1/11, born 7/7/11
    -m/c Feb 2013 at 4w6d
    -DS #2 due 12/24/13, born 12/11/13
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  • bjhafner04bjhafner04 member
    Just pump enough though to release the pressure/pain, any more and you'll continue to stimulate milk production
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  • MissyC979MissyC979 member
    I stopped pumping almost a week ago. I'm finally feeling empty and only have occasional tingles from letdown. I pretty much just stopped pumping and wore nursing tanks with breast pads. My supply was pretty low this time.
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  • lp0lp0 member
    When I stopped with DS I took Mucinex D to help dry me up. It still sucked for a while but I feel like it helped.
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