So I stopped pumping on Tuesday morning thinking this would be a breeze. I didn't get that many ounces on Monday so I thought I was drying up. Well, I was WRONG!!! I was so extremely engorged on Wednesday that I thought I was going to die. It was so very painful. My girl friends that kind of mentored me about breastfeeding never said anything about the pain and engorgement that would come with stopping. Seriously, it put me into tears. I almost had to leave work yesterday. Today I am doing better, I just wish I had prepared myself for all this pain.
I know this is probably too much info, but that's my life. Sacrificing for Mallory. Maybe that should be the title of this blog. It seems like it would be appropriate most of the time. So I pumped/breastfed for 11 months (basically). I tell you I wouldn't sacrifice and give of myself for anyone else other than my husband like I do for my daughter. WOW, I couldn't believe the things one will do as a parent. I guess now that I am a mom I totally get it.
Being a parent is nothing like anyone can explain, you have to just experience it for yourself.
What a blessing that God has entrusted me with this job.
11 years ago
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It is amazing what you will do for your kids. You'll be amazed at what you can endure/tolerate that you couldn't before or wouldn't for some other kid.
As for the nursing, I couldn't quit cold turkey. I had to back off slowly. I guess that's why they call it weaning :)
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