6 Months and Still Pumping

[puddin_pops_mama]

My DD recently reached her 6-month mark, and I have successfully been pumping for her nearly the entire time. I struggled so much with breast feeding for the first six weeks or so; due to a physical deformity I could only supply her with about half her nutritive needs. I was pumping after each breast feeding session and taking supplements to increase my supply. I eventually started pumping exclusively, which has worked well for me.

I never thought I would make it this long. I am so thrilled to have been giving my daughter breast milk for six months. I thought I would be satisfied and stop once I made it to this milestone, but I think I can keep it up for a few more months.

Sorry for the self-congratulatory nature of this post, I just wanted to share my happy news.

[lismom2]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You definitely deserve it!!! :)

[MayMommy]

It's awesome that you set a goal for yourself and then worked so hard to reach it! Congrats - you have every right to feel VERY proud of yourself! :)

[puddin_pops_mama]

Thanks, ladies. It's not easy to pump every 3-4 hours (including nights) in addition to all the other SAHM tasks. It's definitely a labor of love!

[kare.bear]

Congratulations! That is HUGE!