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babymakes3
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So sad about stopping BFing
DD is 6.5 months. I am back in the office full-time now and it's just too hard to pump during the day. (My office is not pump-friendly at all.)
My frozen supply was used up long ago and we started FF during the day and BFing 3x a day a month ago. This week, we are down to BFing once a day, her first feeding. I am getting more and more emotional knowing that end is just days away.
Any advice?
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Posted 7/11/07 1:02 PM  |
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Lucky
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
No advice but I wanted to congratulate you on 6.5 great months that you were able to BF DD! What a wonderful gift you have given her!!!!
I'm sure you will replace the times that you would BF with other ways of bonding with DD.
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| Posted 7/11/07 1:07 PM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
No advice -- just hugs. I can imagine it would be hard to stop -- it's terrible that your work environment makes pumping difficult. At least you were able to breastfeed for 6 months, though. That's great.
Some moms are able to continue to breastfeed at night and give formula while they're away -- maybe that will work for you.
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| Posted 7/11/07 1:09 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
Posted by Dragonfly75
No advice -- just hugs. I can imagine it would be hard to stop -- it's terrible that your work environment makes pumping difficult. At least you were able to breastfeed for 6 months, though. That's great.
Some moms are able to continue to breastfeed at night and give formula while they're away -- maybe that will work for you.
It is great that you have gone as long as you have 
I BF in the mornings and at night for about 5 months. DS decided at about 9 months that he was ready to stop. 
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| Posted 7/11/07 1:32 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
I BF Damien for once a day for almost a year. When he was transitioned to milk during the day and I would BF him at night. If you are not ready to give it up you could just do it at night time. Your BB's will get used to it
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| Posted 7/11/07 1:36 PM |
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babymakes3
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
Thanks Ladies!
I'll keep doing it once a day for as long as I can. I'm not ready to give up entirely.
Work does suck. They promised me an empty office to pump in but now it's being used all the time. I think lactation rooms should be a mandatory by law.
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| Posted 7/11/07 1:44 PM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
Posted by babymakes3
Thanks Ladies!
I'll keep doing it once a day for as long as I can. I'm not ready to give up entirely.
Work does suck. They promised me an empty office to pump in but now it's being used all the time. I think lactation rooms should be a mandatory by law.
I think there is actually some legislation like this being discussed. I agree. I feel so super lucky to have an office where I can close the door to pump 3 times a day, but not everyone's job is like that and I really feel for mommies (and their babies) who don't have a suitable place to pump.
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| Posted 7/11/07 2:36 PM |
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CkGm
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
No advice since we are going through the same thing at 6 months. She always supplemented and it got to be more and more formula. Suddenly, she wouldn't even take pumped breast milk anymore I am really sad too- we are down to once or twice a day and not for long since I really don't have any milk left.
So many  to you- I know how hard it is. I just keep thinking, that now I can TTC for #2.
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| Posted 7/11/07 4:16 PM |
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babymakes3
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
Posted by CkGm
No advice since we are going through the same thing at 6 months. She always supplemented and it got to be more and more formula. Suddenly, she wouldn't even take pumped breast milk anymore I am really sad too- we are down to once or twice a day and not for long since I really don't have any milk left.
So many to you- I know how hard it is. I just keep thinking, that now I can TTC for #2.
I actually called my doctor the other day to see if I should go up to the regular pill. We won't be TTC #2 for some time.... having a small apartment with a dog and baby keeps us from getting the itch for #2. 
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| Posted 7/11/07 4:42 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
 You did great!! 6.5 months is a long time, and you did such a good thing for your baby, you shouldn't be upset about stopping!
Message edited 7/11/2007 4:44:39 PM.
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| Posted 7/11/07 4:44 PM |
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CkGm
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Re: So sad about stopping BFing
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Posted by CkGm
No advice since we are going through the same thing at 6 months. She always supplemented and it got to be more and more formula. Suddenly, she wouldn't even take pumped breast milk anymore I am really sad too- we are down to once or twice a day and not for long since I really don't have any milk left.
So many to you- I know how hard it is. I just keep thinking, that now I can TTC for #2.
I actually called my doctor the other day to see if I should go up to the regular pill. We won't be TTC #2 for some time.... having a small apartment with a dog and baby keeps us from getting the itch for #2.
I am sure I am quite a bit older than you. I will be 38 in Dec so its now or never. Your time will come too.
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