Who would have thought that I'd keep breastfeeding at 7 months? I had planned on breastfeeding but had no idea how it would go. After a few weeks, I hated it. After 2 months, I had to give up dairy and went back to work. Well now, at 7 months, I've decided to night-nurse.
I gave up my mid-day pumping session and I feel so much more free at work! I nurse Tommy when he wakes up in the morning, he drinks 3 bottles at daycare, then I nurse him around 6pm and again before bed. If he wants to eat overnight I nurse then as well. So far, it's going really well. I was really sore the first few days of not pumping but my body seems to have adjusted. It means that Tommy is getting full formula bottles while at daycare and during the day at home but it doesn't seem to bother him. It's expensive since we us Enfamil Nutramigen but this is way to keep breastfeeding at least some without being tied to my pump. I was starting to get really frustrated at work. I was losing my whole planning period to pump which meant staying later at work and getting less time with Tommy in the evening.
I hope to continue with this arrangement for as long as we can!
I'm glad you were able to find something that works for you! Spending time with our babies is most important esp since they are growing up so quickly
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren =)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lauren - glad you found what works for you! I'm still a slave to the pump at work. :-/ It's frustrating, but I'm not ready to give it up yet. Maybe one day soon! lol
ReplyDeleteKristen: I'm so happy now! I did it as long as I could but I'm glad to be done pumping! Do it as long as it makes you happy =)
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