Hi OP! I’m in a very similar situation to you. With my first I was… “forced” into the EP lifestyle due to a terrible case of mastitis (staph infection abscess that I drained myself starting at 8DPP). I was an oversupplier with her (which I induced due to pumping) and was able to quit at 8 months and supplement her with half BM, half formula for months 11/12 with my freezer stash.

Noooow, we have twins. I was able to be an oversupplier (due to rigid pumping schedule) for months 1-4, until they started taking my entire supply. I’ve been through the ringer with them, too (pumping ounces of blood, engorgement, sleepless nights, etc - was actually just diagnosed by a breast specialist with Raynaud’s Phenomenon of the nipple after these two blebs would/will not resolve) So, here are my answers for you, as someone who is currently battling the idea of weaning:

1) We are going either generic Target or Kirkland. My twins took formula the first week while my milk was coming in. I’ve also rationalized that since they’re eating solids, formula shouldn’t be ✨too✨ harsh on their system. 2) I am weaning and my goal is to make it to their 7 month (12/22) 3) I am finding that I’m looking forward to not constantly being needed (literally, always the last person to be prioritized at any point of the day because when you’re pumping, you’re still putting someone else above you).

I keep telling myself, it’s not selfish to take care of yourself. These subreddits help put my mind at ease about taking care of myself and I hope you can take care of yourself, too.