Exclusively pumping

I swear if one more person says that I'm starving my son for exclusively pumping because nursing didn't work (he has partial tongue tie) I'm gonna hold my 20lb 5.5 month old up and let them tell that to his chubby cheeks and thigh rolls

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I hate people. I had to combo feed between pumping and formula because I could t produce enough milk. They need to keep their opinions to themselves because like assholes everyone seems to have one.

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Who in earth would say that to you? Plus it doesn’t even make sense?! What the F is wrong with people?!!

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You are AMAZING. Huge respect for mothers who EP - I hated pumping with a passion!

Also 20lb!! Clearly not starving. My 2yo weighs 24lbs 😂

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Such a cute chunk!

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My baby has a tongue tie that needs corrected and I have to supplement with pumped milk, I hate all the comments too. Your baby looks so healthy mama!

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Looks like a happy healthy baby to me 🥰

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My god, some people are actual idiots 😂

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I exclusively pumped for my oldest two because I was active duty and working 12 hours a day. People need to mind their business. Pumping is a completely acceptable way to feed your baby. BTW chubby babies are the best and this one is precious

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I think some people need to mind their dang business and keep comments to themselves unless they are helpful and supportive telling u that your child looks like they are starving is bs tell them to go back to their own pasture and mind their own business. Your baby is healthy and u r doing great

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I exclusively pumped for a year and my boy is really healthy 🥰 pumping is feeding people are just ignorant for saying that

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Starving your baby?! Like what? How is pumping and bottle feeding, starving him?

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My 5.5mo ebf baby weighs 15lbs and trust me, he eats all day long and is healthy lol I don’t think your family knows what starving a baby means 🤣.

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More power to ya girl for pumping! That takes a lot more work than breastfeeding! You’re doing amazing ❤️❤️and what a little cutie!!! So squishable and kissable!!! 😍😍😍

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Looks healthy and happy to me. If he wasn’t healthy he would be unhappy/whiny. Whether you are giving your baby the boob, formula, or pumped milk he is still being feed

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How tf is he starving😂

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OMG 20lbs! You are doing amazing!!!!
I exclusively pumped for 11 months due to the same thing. I switched to goats milk because I couldn't keep up with what she needed anymore. she was only 15lbs at 5 months..
You can tell people where to shove it! because they don't know how hard it is to exclusively pump and take care of everything else that comes with baby!! You are amazing!!!

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Also exclusively pumping for my child. She's 1week 3days old and she has gained 500grams since after birth and has grown a beautiful head of hair + 5cm longer than birth length. Don't let anyone have more say than you as their mother with your motherly instincts.

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Also exclusively pumping for my child. She's 1week 3days old and she has gained 500grams since after birth and has grown a beautiful head of hair + 5cm longer than birth length. Don't let anyone have more say than you as their mother with your motherly instincts.

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Oh my goodness I exclusively pumped for the first month of my baby’s life before we were able to teach her to breastfeed and it’s 10x harder than breastfeeding or formula feeding, so GO YOU!!!

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Well, that is ignorance on their behalf. Firstly, I think you should be congratulated on adapting to pumping. My baby had a bad tongue tie and I just couldn’t get a pump to work so I gave up and went on formula. My baby had months of issues and is CMPA. She is 16 months now and only weighs 18lb. Secondly, the person makes no logical sense. Starving your baby by feeding them? A fed baby is best, it doesn’t matter how they are fed! Breast, pumping or formula. It really has nothing to do with anyone else. Don’t let these people get you down! You keep going … he is a cutie BTW! :) x

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That baby looks like the epitome of health! Ignore them.

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Except you actually know how much milk you’re giving your son. When you nurse you can’t tell exactly how much they’re getting. So if there was a possibility of a child being starved it wouldn’t be from the pumping mom who can visibly see her son is getting 5-8oz per feed.

Fuck whoever is saying that. I hate people. 🙄

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Omg exclusive pumping sounds so hard! You're doing amazing and your little guy is perfect xxx

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Surely with pumping you’re actually more aware of what quantity of milk he’s drinking so can always know he’s had enough. People really do share daft opinions don’t they! He’s beautifully chubby and very cute x

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Ugh so many uneducated people thinking it's OK to shame mothers for expressing or breastfeeding drives me insane. Since having the girls (18 weeks but 4 weeks corrected) so many people have told me I shouldn't bother.

I express due to hyperlatcation and also breastfeeding on demand . From what I can see your bubba is more than heth and thriving. Keep doing you mamma x

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Such a cute pic! Ignore them!

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Oh yeah that cutie definitely looks starved 😂❤️

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I just give you huge mom props for pumping. I count handle it. Tried for the entire time she was in the NICU but mentally couldn't handle it. I say that's one health, adorable baby

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Gorgeous baby!!! He looks nothing like a starving bb. Good job on keeping him happy and healthy!

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Your little one is the cutest. Such a great photo.
Also people are literally stupid. He’s perfect.

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