What’s the point?
I hope this is alright to post, I’ve found this sub more helpful and less judgmental than others.
Just had a mental breakdown with pumping…
Was trying to get my pump done (which was already off schedule) while my baby girl was screaming her head off…all for a measly 2 oz in the end (she’s been eating 3 or 3.5 per feed).
I’m already supplementing with formula, so I’m trying to figure out what is even the point in all of this?
On a good day I really don’t mind pumping too much, but baby (5W) has been fussy and clingy lately - and I feel like I’m missing out on time and snuggles with her to do this. And yet I feel like I’m failing her if I’m not trying everything to give her as much breastmilk as I can…and I really haven’t tried everything to boost my supply, or commit to pumping as much as I need to. But also my maternity leave is almost half over, is this really how I want to spend it?
I’m just so frustrated but also torn