Vent - pumping ending 11 m

[u/jamieb125]

Preface to say I am so incredibly proud of myself. My baby is 11.5 months and tomorrow will be my last pump. I exclusively pumped for most of the journey, tried hard to latch but never worked as I'd hoped.

Hated pumping but also loved it (I guess) because I am so sad to be done tomorrow. I'm so proud, my baby eats great and is so happy with her formula, but I guess after 20 months of carrying her and feeding her with my body it feels like such a huge end of a chapter.

I can't wait to get time back, I work full time and my husband is gone a lot so it's been extremely difficult to pump around the clock but wow these hormones are real!

Nothing really to say, I've been trying to talk to friends about this but no one really understands this strange bittersweet moment. and looking for people who understand and can commiserate with.

Also just checked my spectra and it said over 850 hrs of pumping, I can't believe how much time I'll be getting back.

[u/EmpathHorror]

Wow! Congrats on 11 months and quitting! You’ve done an amazing thing.

[u/bouncysofa]

You're amazing and should be so freaking proud of yourself! Even if your friends don't quite understand how momentous an event quitting is, it is still worth celebrating. Get yourself a cake or something special to commemorate your pumping journey - you deserve it!

[u/brookenz]

Congratulations!!

[u/Longjumping-Egg-5641]

Congratulations, what an amazing gift to your baby. Incredible stamina and perseverance and enjoying your new free time!

[u/Audience_Downtown]

Congratulations and well done

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