I have a decent stash still saved up in the freezer for him to have during the day.
We are less than 2 weeks away from his first birthday.
I am only getting about 3oz while pumping at work.
It is just not worth it to me.
I have quit.
I am still going to nurse him before and after work (and even at night if we still have to go there).
While we are home together all day, I have been supplementing our nursing sessions with at least one sippy cup of frozen breastmilk a day.
It feels good to be done with the stupid pump. We had a love/hate relationship. I loved that I could provide milk for my baby... but I hated pumping... just pure hate.
I hate pumping as well. I am seriously worried right now, because I just pumped and one only got maybe an ounce. I need to fix this. She is already weird at times with that breast.
ReplyDeletePLEASE let me know if either of you need some tips or advice...I have been pumping successfully working full-time. Maybe you've tried everything, but just LMK if there's anything I can suggest.
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Thanks for the offer Emily. My supply has plummeted and time vs output was just not in the cards for us. I am happy that we made it within a couple weeks of his first birthday and love the stock that I have in the freezer for him.
DeleteJennifer - Remember to drink lots and lots of water. I also had good success at upping my supply with steel cut oats and fenugreek. Good luck.
Krystal - I was nosy and read back through your archives regarding breastfeeding :) That's AMAZING that you made it basically to one year...and yeah, having near 1500 oz is very, very nice. :))
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