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Feeling a bit sad

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Madratlady · 14/04/2014 23:18

After 4 months I've decided to stop expressing for ds. I'm not producing enough milk to make it worth it, instead of expressing 4 hourly to get maybe 2 feeds worth of milk I will have more time to play with him and do stuff when he's napping.

But it still feels a bit shit. I was so pleased when I managed 3 months expressing amd I was planning on carrying on until he was 6 months old. I still feel guilty for not managing to breast feed and now I feel crap about not having enough milk for him.

And I just spent £125 that i really couldn't afford on a pump 2 weeks ago.

Sorry, just needed a whinge and most people in real life think it's a bit odd that I chose to express and mix feed rather than just ff. I have had some good advice and encouragement on here though.

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GeordieJellybean · 14/04/2014 23:24

Well done for getting this far, expressing is very hard work!
I think feelings of guilt come with being a parent but you've given your baby a great start so be proud.

moonblues · 14/04/2014 23:32

Well done for expressing for so long. It's really hard work and I don't think I could have kept at it. Sometimes things don't work out as we've hoped/planned, but I think it's important to be able to change your views of how your going to do things - so well done for being adaptable - an essential skill in a parent I think. :)

NickyEds · 15/04/2014 11:09

Well done!! Expressing is incredibly hard so you've done an amazing job and given your baby a great start. I can totally understand your sadness but don't feel guilty- the extra playing and cuddles will be much appreciated I'm sure!

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