Five months ago I gave up nursing and took up pumping. I told myself I would at least go until school started. Some days it was hard to hold true to that. Hooking up to a machine several times a day is never fun, but I kept reminding myself that it is the best (and cheapest) thing for Lyla. Well, I am now in my sixth week of school and I have kept up with pumping. I did have to cut down to three times a day instead of every 3-5 hours. My school schedule just doesn't work with pumping all the time. I am extremely proud of myself for hanging in there. But now my supply has started to diminish. Where I use to pump 9-11 ounces, I am lucky to get 6. It's kind of sad.
Andy has been very supportive. He told me just last night, "why don't you give it up? You've done it longer than you thought you would." I know it would make since to just stop. Obviously with the fewer times a day that I am pumping and the added stress that work presents, my body has started shutting down on the amount of milk production. I really thought I would be ready for this. But I want the best for my girl and I don't want the expense of formula. So for now I'll keep pushing through. 15 ounces a day is better than nothing. I told him, "every little bit helps." So we'll see. Lyla turns 6 months in 2 weeks. Maybe I'll stop then. Or maybe I'll stop when my body says it's had enough and doesn't make anymore. Who knows. I am proud of the fact that I made it this long.
2 comments:
Good for you. You've gone much longer than I was able to. And know whether she's getting your milk or formula you're always going to have her best interest at heart. You're a great mamma!
That's so aweseome of you to continue for so long. I wasn't able to nurse and I wish that I would've pumped. You are a fantastic momma! Great job sticking with it!
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