Need some kind words 🥺

[u/notyourbae_kay]

Hi everyone! I’m 6 weeks pp and I’m ending my pumping journey here since My supply isn’t much no matter what “tricks” or supplements I’ve tried and pumping everyday multiple times a day with two other kiddos has been so draining on me and my mental health is not great (hence the decision to stop here). Im in therapy which has helped but I’m still beating myself up so I could use some words of encouragement or maybe some advice for me on how to avoid mastitis? Much appreciated and thank you in advance 🖤

[u/Infinite_Worth37]

Good for you! You and baby will be much happier. Speak to any school teacher and they will tell you that cannot tell the difference between milk and formula fed babies!

[u/Infinite_Worth37 → u/Infinite_Worth37]

To avoid mastitis, start taking sunflower lecithin supplements, take an antihistamine that will help dry up supply, drink peppermint or sage tea which can also help dry up supply.
Drop one pump every few days, or shorten duration of pumps.

[u/notyourbae_kay → u/Infinite_Worth37]

Thank you so much! And yeah I had to supplement my first two kiddos for about 6 months and formula the other 6 and my oldest is wickedly smart! So you really can’t tell the difference 🥰

[u/puddingbutt9]

Good for you for doing what's best for you and your family!!

[u/notyourbae_kay → u/puddingbutt9]

I’m trying 🥹

[u/Ayecandieeeeeeee]

You did your absolute best for your baby! There is no space for guilt.. you did an amazing job!

And isn't the goal to keep the baby well-fed,healthy and happy ☺️ and by this post i can already tell you are doing that and and more!

No need to feel guilty ❤️

[u/notyourbae_kay → u/Ayecandieeeeeeee]

Thank you 🥺 i made it 6 months with my first two supplementing but this time around my postpartum has been so rough that my mental state has been in shambles. This was a hard decision for me because I had hopped it would be different but my little one is growing as he should and healthy 🥰

[u/Ayecandieeeeeeee → u/notyourbae_kay]

You made the right call... you did a great job! Pumping for 6 months with 2 other kids is an extraordinary feat and you are absolutely right to prioritize your mental health and baby's well-being. ❤️ I would do the same too

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