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My goals regarding exclusively pumping....
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pharmcat2000
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Catherine
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Re: My goals regarding exclusively pumping....
Posted by nrthshgrl
I would tell DH I considered what he said & will continue my goal to 3 months. I'll re-evaluate at that point. (You never know. You may change your mind).
I would also tell him that if he wants to make my life easier & encourage me to make it to 3 months, he needs to step up to the plate & wash bottles, sterilize everything, etc.
I always thought EP was the hardest thing. Spending the time to pump, then feeding the baby, then washing everything again leaves you no time to get anything done.
I bf'ed & pumped for 11 months. If I EP, I don't think I would have lasted that long. I'm glad you're recognizing your limits. Many women don't & wind up feeling strung-out, exhausted & guilty. Stick to your guns.
I agree with all of this. I too EP'd and it was exhausting. I finally gave DH an ultimatum -- he HAD to help me out and wash the bottles and stuff. Luckily he did.
Also, I agree with re-evaluating at 3 months. I too just kept telling myself to get to the 3-month mark. Once I got there, I was in the swing of things, and was able to get to the 6 months (then i went back to work and had to stop anyway).
Also, soon you will be able to reduce the # of times per day you pump. At around the 3 month mark, I was able to go to 3-4 times a day and not diminish my supply. That also helped alot.
But all in all, it has to be what works for you.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
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