Such a helpful and useful post this is! Even though I have been exclusively breastfeeding for six months now, I have learnt more from reading this post! I know the exact feeling that you are explaining when you feel disheartened from not pumping how much you desire - I experience this alot. However, I am returning to work soon (only for one day a week) and will for sure need to stock up for then. The last time I expressed and left my little one with my Mum, he had 14oz in one sitting ... Can you imagine how pressured I feel to pump enough to last him a day??
But I am determind to follow your lead and get pumping again, as my milk won't stock up by it'self!!!
How old is your Princess now?
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@sarahstarkey omg yes! My daughter used to drink about the same amount around that age! She is now about to be 2 and although she eats solids throughout the day she loves nursing just as much as when she was smaller.
I remember freaking out about how much I would pump but I would take it day by day and set small goals which seemed easier to achieve and not so overwhelming and ultimately I reach my main goal which was to breastfeed an entire year.
Woww. That's amazing!! Well done you!!