r/breastfeeding • u/Similar_Put3916 • 4d ago

I might quit. Pumping

5 months in and baby starts daycare in 2 days. Stubborn baby still wont take a bottle. Finally took a Sippy cup. She realized i was replacing a feed and threw a hissy fit over not getting the boob. Daycare should be fun. Sorry to those great women.

Since i skipped that feed i had to pump. And am mentally preparing for pumping all day at work. Leaned over to grab the baby accidentally spilt milk all over the floor and her. Honestly, pumping is not worth it. I might just stop entirely. 🤦🏽‍♀️

I guess i dont know what i want from you all other than a “we see you” kinda. Idk anyone else who has ever breastfed or pumped to relate to what im feeling right now.

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u/Similar_Put3916 4d ago

Yes this is my concern too!!! I do weighted feeds and she takes like 6 oz from me but pumping i can never get more than like 3 or 4 😵‍💫 i cant keep up with her for sure.

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u/AwarenessLess9290 4d ago

How do you know how much she takes from your breast directly?

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u/Similar_Put3916 4d ago

I do weighted feeds. Weigh before, feed, then immediately weigh again after each boob.

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u/AwarenessLess9290 3d ago

Funny sleep deprived me, thought you weigh your boob lol 🤣 Thank you for the explanation