Ending breastfeeding
I have made the choice to stop breastfeeding and exclusively formula feed. My milk came in, but I don't feel motivated to breastfeed and pumping is a full time job. I know this will be better for my mental health too. But I still feel a little sad about letting my milk dry up. Did anyone else feel this way?
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I’m the same - I got severe nipple thrush and nothing I did was curing it and because of that, I became hesitant to feed because the pain was excruciating. I was so heartbroken that although I had somewhat of a supply (still quite low) that I needed to switch to formula for my well-being and bubs’ too It gets easier and although every now and then I get upset and disappointed at myself I just remember how content my baby is being fed the right amount as well as my headspace being way better
In this exact same situation but my little one is 2 weeks old saturday. I just have no motivation to BF. We do mixed feeding now (mostly Similac Total Comfort) but the mom guilt is real about letting my milk dry up. I am here for you.
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I am currently in the process of switching from exclusively pumping to formula feeding. My little man is seven months old, and this is as far as I could make it mentally. I’m excited for you that you were able to make this decision and I know it’s going to be great for you. I absolutely struggle with this mentally and feel bad about stopping but formula has truly come so far in the last few years and your baby is going to be absolutely fine with formula! Happy for you, Mama!