Quit pumping now?

I’ve been exclusively pumping since my LO was 2 months and a week old. I set a goal then to pump until she turns 10 months, that is next week. Now I’m thinking about quitting it from today or tomorrow because it has been too tiring with work and two kids and housework. But there’s only a few days left until the baby turns 10 months. What would you do?

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On in a similar boat. Wanted to make it to 1 year but my supply is so low and we’re traveling for her birthday so I don’t want to bring pump parts for a few days 😂 I’m so torn

@Natalie I would make it to one year too if we didn’t have travel plans coming up. Bringing the parts, ice, wipes etc is so annoying

Ugh it’s so tough, it’s not like the few days would make me a bad mom but I keep going back and forth

@Natalie same situation here. Started exclusively pumping 3 days pp. Had so many difficulties and my goal was to reach 6 months. I managed it successfully passing 6 months. Then the goal was 1 year. But at 7 months had a massive drop of milk supply. Managed to do combo feeding but with the cooking 4 times a day cause baby likes food more and doesn’t like milk anymore it became more difficult. So I set a goal at 10 months. Now the amount of milk I get is only 2 oz with 1 session of pumping a day. Still I want to reach 10 months. On 26th I reach it, would suggest you do the same just to catch the goal and feel proud

It’s literally coming down to packing all these pump parts for a flight the week of her birthday where I’ll already struggle to find time to pump. I most likely will push through to hit 12 months just because I’m stubborn with myself 😅

Props to you for breastfeeding this long. It’s not an easy task & many make it seem like breastfeeding is easier than formula feeding.. “you just latch baby on” When I stopped breastfeeding I did it for my mental health. It was a lot for me to handle. I did it for a couple months..I just wanted to sleep not feed, pump & wash parts & do it over and over again.. I couldn’t wear certain clothes out, had to pump every 2hrs cause my boobs would get engorged. It was hell trying to dry myself out for weeks but wow.. never looked back lol, I feel more rested, better mood.

My LO turns 10 months today and if nothing else it will be my last day pumping. I’m glad that I made it to today. Now I can focus more on my physical and mental health. No more washing pumping parts!

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