u/Chrispy0289us

Should I stop for my mental health?

Struggling to maybe stop due to metal health.

I am a 2 under 2 mom. I am currently exclusively pumping for 5 months and debating if I should stop due to my mental health. My first I was pumping due to him not latching and then started pumping for about 2 months but stopped due to health reasons as well as moving from state to state. I had no issues other than constipation for my first with formula. However with my second i really wanted to try breastfeeding which I did but struggling with time and toddler always wanting me.

My LO also had some weight issues in the beginning and im not sure how much milk she was eating. So now I've been EP with my portable M5s. I've been cleaning or doing house work as a SAHM. My husband is military and is hardly contributing in any of the house chores and I have no support from him. I also have DMER from pumping which my spouse believes I made up. Im exhausted and all the stress is starting to affect my supply as well. No family and friends just myself and kids.

Should I stop? I really didnt want too especially since im also financially struggling and can't afford formula. My husband will get mad that I stopped unless im really not producing. Im also soo sleep deprived. I just dont know what to do. Anyone else in my position.

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u/Chrispy0289us — 12 days ago