End of breastfeeding journey

Sadly I think my Breastfeeding journey is coming to an end
Almost 5 months in, last bout of mastitis has really knocked me and my nipples are so badly damaged that pumping alone won't supply me with enough
Just feel so rubbish

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Don't beat yourself up! You have made it this far, you should feel proud of yourself xx

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5 months is absolutely amazing! You have sacrificed your body and your comfort for 5 whole months (well, 14 if you include pregnancy) to nourish your baby and I'm sure you have set them up well for the future. You've done brilliantly and noone could ask you to do any more x

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Don't be too hard on yourself. U have done amazing and persevered through all the pain and hormones (plus the thirst and constant hunger!).

U did that all for your baby and gave them the best possible start in life. If ur supply is dropping now then you'll move on and continue to do the best for your baby. U should be so proud of yourself xx

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Well done for sticking to it for that long, it’s so hard especially in the early weeks getting through the poor latches and painful letdowns. Be proud of urself for giving ur baby the best start in life. I always said to myself I’d try do as long as I can, I didn’t stick at it for my 1st 2 kids as was difficult and I was 18 & 20 at the time I’m now 36 with my 3rd bubba and Ive got past the worst stage of it and it’s bloody exhausting but worth it . x

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