I was an Exclusive Pumper for 6 months 2 weeks! I am so very proud of myself. I really didn't think I was ever going to make it to my goal of 6 months!
At the beginning it was so hard to keep pumping. I had to bring the pump EVERYWHERE. I had to pump in random places and in parking lots. I felt like a COW getting MILKED! BUT I pushed through. I set a mini goal and a big goal. My big goal was 6 months!
I went through several emotions during this time. See here.
I am truly happy with the decision to end now. I have no anxiety about it at all. We have a freezer stash, so Madelyn will continue to have breast milk for some time. We have some samples of formula as well. So we will start with those when the time comes and see what works best for her.
She is healthy and in the end that's all that matters.
i was an exclusive pumper as well, and stopped at about 5 months. i just finished my last stash in the freezer and milly is now on formula. good luck! it's nice to no longer be attached to the pump, but i must admit i miss not giving molly mama's milk. it felt like i was doing such a good thing, and she was thriving so well on it. but man it'snice not having huge boobs and being attached to the pump!
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