Post by udflyer on Jan 21, 2015 21:26:47 GMT -5
mels823 Hang in there mama! It really is a shame how hard everyone pushes the "breast is best" campaign and treat you like you're a horrible mom if you're not having this amazing breastfeeding experience. I didn't even know EPing was a thing until my J14 ladies started a thread on it.
Our experience was just terrible, K and I were both frustrated all the time and it was best for both of us to switch to the bottle. We never had that bonding moment I've heard so much about. As long as your baby is eating (whether that me breastmilk from the boob or the botte, or formula) that is what matters. The health of you and your baby is paramount. You are not less of a mother no matter what your decision is. EPing is a bitch, for sure. You'll always have support here but just remember your sanity is so important for your baby!
If you do end up EPing, it is great when (if) you can drop pumps. I'm down to 6 a day and it's not too bad (3 of those are at work). Loosing the MOTN pump was possibly the best part of fall - if my husband was getting up for her I could stay horizontal in bed! All this to say it can and probably will get better. And as long as you are feeding your child you are good - no need for guilt :-) good luck!