Motivation Needed

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ClimberChick · 29/10/2010 02:42

It's ovulation time, hormones are blaring and I get the weepies.

DD is 8 months in a weeks time and I've back at work since 4 months expressing away.

Just severely lacking motivation to do it atm, I need to be reminded kicked up the back side to why it's so good and stop feeling sorry for myself.

Thing is I do it less now (once at 3pm vs twice) but it feels more of a chore. Think because work is mega busy now (was a new job so had more time at the start as things hadn't got started yet). It's take at least 40mins as I have to walk to another building and I need 20mins to express.

I know I won't stop (well I don't think so) but I don't want to end up resenting it.

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MoonFaceMamaaaaargh · 29/10/2010 07:58

Is is just the expressing that's annoying you? The other option is buying formula for when you are at work... (that sentace would be motivation for me! )

Bet you are still loving the snuggley feeds when you get home right? [hsmile]

marzipananimal · 29/10/2010 08:01

You're doing really well, I'm v impressed you've stuck at it. I'm only 8 weeks into bfing but have had a stinking cold these last few days. Have been so glad that I'm bf as I feel like I'm feeding him medicine (and he hasn't caught it so far). Remind yourself of all those fantastic health benefits for your DD and be proud that you're doing your best for her :)

jaggythistle · 29/10/2010 08:24

hello, i know pretty much how you feel as i went back to work when DS was 5 months 3 weeks. so you have been slogging away even longer. he is now 13 months so i can tell you that the end is in sight!

i think by about 10 months at most i was able to stop expressing at work and just feed before and after, with a tiny freezer stash at home just in case. i work shifts too so prob had to go on a bit longer than you might have to, to cover bedtime feeds.

it definitely has felt worth it being able to offer him the same milk all the time and not risk upsetting his tummy. it has also allowed me to keep feeding this long and it's nice to get a snuggle before work. :-)

i had about 15 minutes round trip to express at work too, i always felt i was away for ages! think it helped me lose a bit of weight as i was striding about at full speed.

don't know if this ramble has been encouraging or helpful, hope you have a nice day at work.

jaggythistle · 29/10/2010 08:25

hello, i know pretty much how you feel as i went back to work when DS was 5 months 3 weeks. so you have been slogging away even longer. he is now 13 months so i can tell you that the end is in sight!

i had about 15 minutes round trip to express at work too, i always felt i was away for ages! think it helped me lose a bit of weight as i was striding about at full speed.

don't know if this ramble has been encouraging or helpful, hope you have a nice day at work.

jaggythistle · 29/10/2010 12:15

Stupid phone just about crashed again - sorry for double post

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ClimberChick · 29/10/2010 17:37

thanks lady, turns out I need to express twice today as I will away for 12hrs so all in good time

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