Keep going? (Pumping mom)

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My son wouldn't latch so I pumped and fed him just breast milk for 4 months. It was originally just going to be 1 month, then 3, 4... It's miserable, it's more washing up than anyone should have to deal with, it takes up a lot of time, gave me back ache where I had to hunch a certain way...

I got mastitis at 4.5 months and my supply really decreased, by that point I was planning on going to 6 months, with the drop of supply I caved and bought formula.

Life got lovely from that day. Ted didn't care, I didn't have to wash up so many bottles, I was happier as the burden of guilt and duty (self imposed) were gone...

I combination fed for maybe a day then I put my tits into retirement. Never looked back...

Give yourself a break....

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It is hard work! My supply seems ok but my daughter is a lazy drinker. So I am supposed to pump after each feed and offer her what comes out in a bottle. But 1) I am not always at home when she feeds and 2) I find it tiring and time consuming to pump so often especially with a Lively 3 yr old who also needs attention. So I now supplement with formula whenever I can't/don't pump and just pump when it is convenient and not stressful. Just to say that I feel it is important to do what is right for you and your wellbeing. Don't let anyone tell u what is right. Fed is fed! I see no harm in doing both...

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And i mean offer the breast for suckling first wven if he doesn't drink just to keep them stimulated

Keep going? (Pumping mom)

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