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We made it, and now I'm all done

BFing has been one of the hardest things I've ever done -- not just in the beginning, but there is always something continuously getting in the way: finding time at work to pump, getting a clogged duct and mastitis, getting a painful milk blister, pumping & dumping b/c of antibiotics, and watching my supply tank from the stomach plague. Before Jacob, the last time I took antibiotics was in the Peace Corps 10 years ago, and I have to say that it has it's similarities to BFing -- The toughest job you'll ever love!

After this last bout of supply drop (the stomach plague), I dropped a pumping session. Then last week I dropped the other two and haven't missed my pump for a second. Jacob nursed morning and evening.

Then he got his second tooth on his birthday, and now he's chewing on me. Tongue Tied

We made it to one year and I'm throwing in the towel! It's been a good run. 

Re: We made it, and now I'm all done

  • congratulations!!

    EBF'ing is by far the hardest thing i have ever done in my life.  it's also the most selfless thing i have ever done.  i usually give up on things when they get too difficult but this is one thing i haven't.

    i am so proud of you! it takes a lot to get that far.

    i am at the point already where i want my pump to get run over by a truck.

     (and thanks for the help :P)

    Jess and James 10.18.08
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  • Yay mama! Good work! And it is work. I feel so free every day not lugging it to and from work and having to schedule around pumping. I agree completely with everything you said. It has been the hardest thing (being selfless, 2 bouts of mastitis, biting, etc) but I'm very proud of myself and that I was able to do it for C. And I'm glad I'm done - he doesn't seem to care either - lol.
    Campbell James - 3.6.2010
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  • So happy for Summer and you both for making it that long!! Jess, you are on your way =) I would have loved to last that long or at least 6 months, but unfortunately my milk supply ran out at 3 months, I believe one from exercising and going from nursing on the boob to cold turkey pumping.
  • I commend you mommas for that!  No doubt it's super hard.  Way to go Rebecca! 
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  • Woo Hoo!!! Glad you made it to 1 year!!  Great job!
  • Great Job!!!! I hope I'll be able to do that!
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  • Good job! That is amazing. I hope to be able to do the same thing.
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  • That's awesome!! Congrats on making it to a year! I'll be excited if I can make it to 6 months.

    You ladies are great inspiration!

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  • Puggs, I've definitely heard exercise can make the supply tank :(

    Mar, 6 months was my goal too and by then it was just habit so I took it day by day at that point. Then around 9 months it turned into, 'might as well finish it out'!

    Campbell James - 3.6.2010
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  • Great job ladies!

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  • Good job! You should be so proud of yourself for making it to a year, seriously. You rock!
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  • Good for you, what an accomplishment!
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  • That is amazing, awesome job!!  It definitely is no easy thing.  I just dropped a pump session at work and it's bittersweet to know the end is coming.  Congrats :)
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  • Good job ladies. I have to admit though that after reading everything you went through, I'm nervous.
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  • That is really something to be proud of.  Congratulations!!
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    12/10 - Unmedicated cycle due to RE not doing treatments in December = BFN
    1/11 - 100mg Clomid + trigger + IUI + Estradiol + Progesterone = BFN
    2/11 - Same sh!t, different month = IUI cancelled due to no response = BFN
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