A Wee Bit O' Weaning

chloephoebecali · August 2014

I believe it just reabsorbs otherwise I never noticed leakage. When I weaned ds at 2 months, I went nearly cold turkey. I pumped once for comfort and then only had expressed/massaged in the shower. I did cabbage leaves around the clock and wore a regular and sorts bra over. I'm sure I did sudafed, too. It seemed to work out okay for me aside from the immediate emotional toll but once I was done I felt great (physically and emotionally). I needed to be done ASAP. I think it only took a few days.

babygabe614 · August 2014

Thanks @kaysa2!

@JESNYC‌ I have noticed the watery consistency as well.

tbmadeamistake · August 2014

@kaysa2‌ I had that problem last time when I weaned from pumping for C. That was a double electric pimp. This time I'm weaning from nursing so I only have manual pump and I noticed an almost immediate dip in supply. Maybe you could try that?

tbmadeamistake · August 2014

nutmegs8 said:

Lilygrace48 said:

@kaysa2‌ I had that problem last time when I weaned from pumping for C. That was a double electric pimp. This time I'm weaning from nursing so I only have manual pump and I noticed an almost immediate dip in supply. Maybe you could try that?

I was really hoping for the second "pump" to autocorrect as well

I don't even go here (in this thread), but I like to keep tabs on y'all.

What can I say? The electric pimps tend to get far less emotionally invested in their girls.

kks4471 · August 2014

Yesterday I went 9 hours for my longest stretch between pumping! I was painfully full overnight though, but refused to pump until 7am (8 hours). Now that I'm pumping only 3 times a day, I'm getting so sad about it. Just keep telling myself that it's best for DS, and I have at least 150oz in the freezer if he can eventually drink it.

shellbell813 · August 2014

@kaysa2 I am having the same issue. I've decided that cold turkey is gonna have to work. Glad to know it re absorbs. That was my main worry.

babygabe614 · August 2014

Down to two pumps a day here. I got 6oz about 12 hours ago and expect to get about the same or a little less this evening. I guess weaning was meant to be, but I'm still feeling a little sad about how readily my body is giving up.

jenn72178 · August 2014

@babygabe614‌ I couldn't ever get 6oz in a Full day. Consider yourself lucky mama! I pumped for the last time this morning before returning my hospital rental pump and got .5oz I was very sad that that was going to be her last swig... I'm here for ya girl.

b48kate · August 2014

That is crazy supply @kaysa2‌...I belive @shellbell813‌ is another high volume producer if you are looking to commiserate.

I am more in the @jenn72178‌ boat. I only needed to pump once today. Got a total of 2 ounces if watery foremilk and it seems like "girls" have now officially given up. Will pump once in the morning if I need to and will then be packing up my hospital grade pump up for rental return.

@babygabe614‌ I know what you mean about being a little sad. Bittersweet is the way I think about it. Bitter in that it is closing the breastfeeding/pumping experience (an experience that did not go anything as I had planned when pregnant). Sweet in that I can close the door on what was a crazy-making experience and just focus on my awesome little family.

b48kate · August 2014

That is crazy supply @kaysa2‌...I belive @shellbell813‌ is another high volume producer if you are looking to commiserate.

I am more in the @jenn72178‌ boat. I only needed to pump once today. Got a total of 2 ounces if watery foremilk and it seems like "girls" have now officially given up. Will pump once in the morning if I need to and will then be packing up my hospital grade pump up for rental return.

@babygabe614‌ I know what you mean about being a little sad. Bittersweet is the way I think about it. Bitter in that it is closing the breastfeeding/pumping experience (an experience that did not go anything as I had planned when pregnant). Sweet in that I can close the door on what was a crazy-making experience and just focus on my awesome little family.

babygabe614 · August 2014

Thanks @jenn72178‌. Sorry you are feeling that same feeling today too but congrats on being officially weaned and moving on to the next chapter.

@Internationalkate‌ Yes, bittersweet is a great way to describe it. Pumping has been such a difficult thing for everyone in my family, so in many ways I'm more than ready to be done but I still feel sad that it didn't work for us.

JESNYC · August 2014

I think I will be packing up the pump this week. I only pumped once yesterday and didn't even get .5 ounce.

I am also feeling bittersweet. I am bummed that BF didn't go how I had planned. But I am so relieved not to be tied to the pump. Yesterday, we took the ferry to Staten Island so LO could hang out with his cousins and I was able to hang out with family until 10:00 without worrying about getting to the pump. Watching LO hang with his cousins reaffirmed my decision. As a bonus, he slept like a champ at my cousin's house and on the bus ride home.

Good luck to all the weaning mamas.

otter1103 · August 2014

As I start my new birth control pills today I want to remind, or reveal to you ladies that if you are on the mini pill, once you wean off pumping and nursing, my OB said that pill becomes less effective and you will need to change to a different pill or method. Was also advised to use an alternate form of control for a month after changing pills.

ELC252011 · August 2014

Ok so I want to start weening but baby girl will not take a bottle! I've tried pumped BM, 3 different formulas, 3 different bottles, I've even tried waiting till she was absolutely hungry. She will refuse to drink out of the bottle. Ive even left the house and had my mom try and feed her. When i talked to her ped he didn't seem to concerned. He said just to keep trying and she would eventually take the bottle. But im desperate here. Any advise from you ladies is greatly appreciated.

tbmadeamistake · August 2014

@ELC252011‌ you could try a different type of nipple. Most are silicone, but if you can find a latex one she might like that better, its supposed to be softer I think. Also, I had to start with fresh pumped milk, not reheated, for him to even want to try. We gradually worked our way to anything pumped and then started mixing formula in. You can also try heating the nipple up in warm water or by sucking on it yourself to get it warmer and more pliable first.

ELC252011 · August 2014

@Lilygrace48‌ thanks for that advice. I've tried slow flow and natural flow nipples but I will try the latex. I will try it all

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b48kate · August 2014

@ELC252011‌ Just curious...will LO take the milk out of a medication spoon or an eyedropper? Is the milk fresh, refrigerated or thawed? Just helpful in ruling out any milk-related issues (like high lipase content).

fferreiralynn · August 2014

@ELC252011‌ had this problem. Pedi told us to go cold turkey. Dropper feed LO for two days she got over it and is now taking a bottle. We tried a gradual wean but she wasn't having it. She wanted the boobie. We tried different bottles and formula. We mixed in breast milk. Nothing worked until we dropper fed. I think she got so desperate to suck on some thing she gave in. It was awful. We got to hear her first giggle today and it made it all worth it. I almost cried. lol.

ETA: She's now taking to bottle just fine with the original bottle and a sensitive formula.

ELC252011 · August 2014

@Internationalkate‌ I've only tried the bottle. No eye dropper or medical spoon. I've tried fresh milk and refrigerated milk, buts never been in there for more then a few hours. @fferreiralynn. That must have been the hardest 2 days. How much would you feed her with the dropper? I'm afraid it will take all day to feed her 3 oz.

fferreiralynn · August 2014

@ELC252011‌ yes it took forever. 45 min to a hour to feed 3 oz. She was miserable. We would always try a bottle first and she'd refuse and then force feed with the dropper. She'd (and I ) cry the whole time. Be persistent. It'll happen.

ELC252011 · August 2014

@fferreiralynn‌ thanks ill just have to keep trying. I was kinda hopping there would be a quick fix.

fferreiralynn · August 2014

@ELC252011‌ no, no quick fix. Sorry. Honestly as much as I wish I could continue to breastfeed now that she is on formula only she seems full. I don't think I was producing enough milk for her. I mean she had plenary of wet and poopies but now that she is formula only she's a different kid, she's content. PM me if you need anything. A close friend if mine went through the same with her LO and was my crutch for those two days.

ELC252011 · August 2014

@fferreiralynn‌ thanks again. I will pm you when I get the courage to finally do this.( I need to before I start working). that's what I've been going through. She still eating on demand and sometimes it isn't even one hr before she's hungry again. So I know what you mean. I'm hopping once I wean her she will be happier.

fferreiralynn · August 2014

@ELC252011‌ you got this mama! Have faith. Be strong, and know you're doing the best for your LO!
ETA: and when you get through this go get shitty! You deserve it!

ELC252011 · August 2014

@fferreiralynn‌ thanks Im looking forward to a couple of drinks.

jenn72178 · August 2014

@ELC252011‌ you can do it LB!! I'm sending you strength and when you finally get there I will be waiting here to cheers ya with a cold bev!

ELC252011 · August 2014

@jenn72178‌ thanks LB. make sure that drink is extra strong.

kks4471 · August 2014

MOTN feeding, and I'm not rock hard! I only pumped twice yesterday, last time at 10pm. I think and hope I'm finishing up!

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