Comments on: Lactation Cessation

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:41:52 +0000

Rachel, kudos to you for a job well done. I only have one baby, but she refused the breast from about day 3… so I became a pumper and my pump and I had quite the tumultous relationship, too. I only made it to 6 months of breastfeeding (or breastmilk through a bottle, which is kinda the same thing but not really as you know) – we moved across the country around then and I started a new job, plus I had to give up my swanky hospital pump so I made the decision it wasn’t worth it. But like you I wish so much that it had all gone differently, despite the fact that I know that my daughter is just fine and I did what I could. Well, I think you know how I feel anyway. Just wanted to let you know you’re not alone, and 10 months and over 60 gallons is a hell of an accomplishment.

By: pumpkinmama

pumpkinmama — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:11:36 +0000

Bravo!!! You did wonderful work for your babies, you should be very, very proud.

By: Kristin Hutchinson

Kristin Hutchinson — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:57:35 +0000

You’ve done an incredible job at something that is SO very difficult. Thats a ton of milk (and I am very impressed with your stats!). Kudos to you for doing so much for them! I am sorry some things didn’t go how you envisioned. And I know how emotional weaning (from both breast at pump!) can be, so treat yourself with care these next few days and weeks!

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:33:35 +0000

Rachel, you are my hero. And Matt’s too, I imagine. And though they do not say it, you are Julian and Eloise’s Superwoman as well. I am so glad to hear you say you did the very best that you could — YES. You did. You went above and beyond and back again, and I hope that you are feeling enormously proud of yourself. Now, go sleep through the night, hero-girl.