My goal was twelve months. I would have been VERY satisfied with six. Since returning to work, my supply has decreased. I've followed all instructions per the lactation consultant, books, and advice from other mother friends of mine to help keep a sufficient supply of mommy's milk. Today I realized it wasn't enough. No more denying it. Bryson was fussy and overly tired. My mom heated a bottle of milk I had pumped from the night before and he sucked it down - fast! I just can't keep up with his increasing appetite. I am two weeks away from five months. I did my best. I gave it my all. That is all I could do.
I thought I was in charge of telling my body when to stop. Nope. It works the other way.
I will still pump as often as I can so that he will still have some breast milk. And formula will be what we use as a secondary source of food. Rice Cereal was only for dinner. Now it will be breakfast too.
It is what it is. I will deal with it.
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