Sad about pumping and dumping 😢

I am on antibiotics for mastitis and having to pump and dump for the next 8 days (saving the milk for baths though) I tried to continue breastfeeding but both myself and my 8 week old nurseling ended up with a rash from the antibiotic they prescribed me. 😭 I feel so depressed not being able to breastfeed anymore, even though its not forever. My freezer stash will be gone by tomorrow as well.
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I’m so sorry ❤️ Did you talk to the Dr. they might be able to do a different antibiotic

@Sarah I have an appointment with my OBGYN tomorrow so I will ask. This is the 3rd antibiotic I've been prescribed trying to treat it. I'm allergic to penicillin so I'm running out of options.

See if you can find a donor in your area that’s trustworthy if you don’t want to try formula. I hope you can find something that works for you and baby ❤️

I think the hardest part is going to be settling her for sleep without nursing 🫠 my husband manages to do it when I'm at work but I've never had to

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