Still Pumping
Before I had my son, I just assumed I’d breastfeed him. I had heard it wasn’t easy, especially at the start, but I’d done a lot of things that weren’t easy just to have him so I wasn’t phased. I didn’t know it might just not happen at all.
So I’m still pumping. My boy will be 7 months on Tuesday. He has never had formula. (Not that I have anything against mums who choose that; I’m just proud I haven’t had to!). I’ve started introducing solids – iron fortified rice cereal, veggies from my garden that I steam, blend, and pass through a sieve.
You’d kinda think that with all this pumping I’d look at solids as a welcome beginning-of-the-end. But maybe I’m just in the swing of pumping or maybe I’m just not coping with the idea of my son growing up, but I find myself forgetting to feed him his mashes. I’m just so used to giving him a bottle of breastmilk.
But alone with my dog, in the middle of the night, when I’ve been up pumping for 1 1/2 hours and I still am not empty, I can see that a future when I don’t do this might be nice.
4:53 am. Still pumping.
You are a superstar!!!
Having had to give my son the bottle a few times, I was tempted by how fast it was. Minutes – and we are done! But no, I want to give him breastmilk exclusively. I totally understand you – and admire your perseverance!!!
There is nothing better than giving up the pump. You find yourself with so much more free time. In a few more months, when he’s eating food more than drinking breastmilk, you can start contemplating that freedom!
I am so impressed with your perseverance with the pump! I think not many people would stick it out as long as you have. An hour and a half and still going? Urg.
You are superwoman! I’m in awe of what you have accomplished. And it’s funny … as we’re weaning N, I’ve felt similarly … that on the one hand, I’m sorry that this part is over, but on the other, I’m feeling sort of glad to be free!
You go, girl! Wow – that is quite an accomplishment, and if you are still getting such an amazing supply, that’s awesome.
So glad to hear things are well!
Holy cow, that’s a lot of milk! when I pump, it’s over in five minutes. I only get an ounce each breast if I am lucky…