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You do what you need to do. If it saves your sanity it’s OK to stop. Your baby’s health is important, but your mental health is also important and baby needs a happy healthy mom.
I’m crying...
I’ve been dreading to pump all day. My breasts hurt so bad. I’ve only pumped twice with my electric, barely with my manual. I know it’s only making it worse by not doing it.
I’m a month in and I want to be done. I feel horrible. It’s my best I’ve done with any of my babies. I was so proud for a bit and now I’m stressing over supply and schedule and now dreading pumping itself.
I have 2 other kids 3 and under as well as a newborn. My husband works swings and so I’m a single mom for a good part of the week.
I’m so torn, I don’t want to make a hasty decision but I don’t know if I can keep this up. 😭💔💔
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My doctor looked at me when I was in this state and told me "Don't break yourself trying to breastfeed. She got all the important stuff with her first milk and formula is just fine"..It took me another 2-3 days to take it in.I didn't have enough milk anyway so the whole trying to pump while supplying with formula was just exhausting.I stopped. And it was a huge relief.Do what works for you! It'll be fine! 😊
I was like that too! We were actually supplementing and I was pumping 8 times a day sometimes more. I was drowning and hated my life. I think it does get better after two months but I just stopped caring so much. My baby is healthy and happy and I’m now only pumping 6 times a day and sleeping through the night. I get 7 hours of sleep uninterrupted and I love life again. My supply did drop by a little but I just felt it was better for my sanity.
Ti
It’s a lot of work for sure! I’m lucky and get about 5-6 hours right now with just my littlest after her siblings go to bed. It’s nice for us. We just snuggle and take it easy after my evening chores are done. I also try and squeeze in my extra sessions I may have missed when all 3 were awake. Cuz pumping every 2 hours is hard with 3. I’m doing about 21-25oz a day as long as I stay on top of it. I would like to get that up more tho for sure.
mr
Also pumping was taking me away from spending time with my son. When I think of the first two months of his life all I can think of is pumping. That is sad to me
mr
I had low supply to begin with so I just skipped my 3am pump. Slowly started sleeping in a little later. First it was 5 hours then 6 hours then 7 hours. It was well worth it to me to get sleep back in my day. Then I started working out again. Overall I’m way happier now. So my son gets a bit more formula a day. He also has a happier mom who’s more enjoyable to be around during the day. I now have energy to hang out with him rather than trying to keep my eyes open. Lol
Formula is AMAZING! Never feel guilty about switching. I switched when my little guy was 7 weeks. Best decision I could have made. I plan to just start with formula from the get go with my third. I was miserable trying to breastfeed and there is no way I’d be successful pumping. I’d be depressed. Definitely switch if you need to! Happy mom, happy baby ❤️
Ti
My first two were formula babies so I’m not knocking it at all, I was just so happy to be able to finally feed one of my babies and I’m not sure if I want to give it up yet. Thankfully I was able to relieve some of my discomfort last night and not fear pumping. I’ve gotten 5 sessions in today so far and not dipped into my stash. 🙌🏻❤️
One month in breastfeeding or pumping? If you’re not away from baby right now, it’s okay not to pump. It’s actually recommended to avoid pumping for 6 weeks (if possible) so that way you can nurse on demand and establish your milk supply.
Ti
I’ve chosen to EP for my girl. Due to severely inverted nipples I’ve not been able to successfully breastfeed any of my kids. to even be able to successfully pump for me is a big win!
I know most people here will just say feed is best and do what is good for you in this moment. I was in your shoes when my son was first born. He wouldn’t latch right and my nipples hurt so bad. I had to pump for a few days exclusively because my nipples were bleeding so bad. I just wanted to give up and give formula! My hubby knew how important it was for me to breastfeed and pretty much told me I couldn’t give up! If he would have said: honey do what ever is best for you. I probably would have quit. I’m so thankful that he didn’t let me give up on our breastfeeding journey! Keep trying!!! Ask people for help with cleaning the pump parts and helping with your other children and then in 2-3 weeks when it is all a little easier and you know how your supply is then reevaluate!!!
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