Well, its official

PrairieMom wrote: Today the engorgement and discomfort is subsiding. Its official, I am done and can't turn back.
I had a Large mini break down yesterday, and wanted to quick nurse Ally while I still could. I was totally chickening out and second guessing my decision, but I held fast. I'm still not sure if it was the right decision to make, but its made now and theres no going back.

wcs40110 replied: I don't know if this is good news or bad news for you!?


Check this site out.

"Many women are surprised to hear that it is possible to begin breastfeeding again after a baby has weaned. "

http://www.artofbreastfeeding.com/relact.html

I knew I've read about this.. when I get bored I surf... and learn.

CantWait replied: Sorry Tara. I know it's not completely to late, but I see how you could be upset. You know in your heart what decision is truly best for you.

amynicole21 replied:

PrairieMom replied: I knew it would be hard for me to quit, thats one of the reasons I was so determined to keep BF. I went into a huge depression after weaning Ben from Breast milk too.
I was a little better yesterday. I haven't broken into uncontrollable sobs again. Poor DH doesn't know what to say to me.

CantWait replied:
Tara, I'm only asking because I can see how totally heartbroken you are about the decision, but could you just pump for awhile, until you completely know the thrush on both ends has cleared up?

PrairieMom replied:
I would love that, but my thrush is never going to clear up. I get it from my Asthma medications, and I can't quit taking those. I get it every 15-20 days with out fail since just after Ben was born. so, about 3 years. Any milk I give her will re-infect her. She has had it 3 times since halloween. That GV tastes awful, and it is so messy, I just can't stand doing that to her anymore. I know I made the right decision, but that doesn't make it any easier ya know? Oh well. She is going to be fine. Really, she prefers the bottle anyway. little stinker.

ZandersMama replied: I know it must be so hard for you

CantWait replied:
Sorry Tara, I knew about your asthma, I just didn't realize that it could be passed through the milk. I thought it was more on the outter part of the breast, if that makes sense. I guess it would make sense though.

MyLuvBugs replied: I'm so sorry Tara

holley79 replied: I'm sorry Tara. You did give her a great start though which will carry on forever.

Kaitlin'smom replied: you did good. I am so proud of you for sticking with it as long as you did with all you had to deal with.Congrats to you for it.

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