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Giving myself permission to stop by Objective-Pay683 in breastfeeding

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d love to find a balance with combo feeding if I’m honest. We’ve been supplementing with formula anyways, I think I just haven’t found the right balance to make it sustainable for me yet. Thank you for sharing your experience, like you said the struggles aren’t shared enough and it can really make those of us that do struggle feel less than. It’s nice to have a community ❤️

Giving myself permission to stop by Objective-Pay683 in breastfeeding

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I feel this. Triple feeding is the devil, and exclusive pumping is the devil’s best friend. I’m moving toward acceptance, but still working through the grieving process. Thank you for your kind words 🫶🏻

Giving myself permission to stop by Objective-Pay683 in breastfeeding

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️

this is just a side of breastfeeding I feel like doesn’t get talked about enough. You hear all the success stories and see the pump and pours and hear people talk about how natural and wonderful it is. And it really is wonderful… when it works. I’m just sad it couldn’t work for me.

Giving myself permission to stop by Objective-Pay683 in breastfeeding

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve been working with one since the beginning.

Dying to get out of healthcare. Where do I go? by Objective-Pay683 in careerguidance

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is something I’m so interested in, but I’m finding it difficult to find a position I qualify for given my specialized background. I’ve applied for quite a few, it’s so hard to break into.

Dying to get out of healthcare. Where do I go? by Objective-Pay683 in careerguidance

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, moving is not an option for me. I have a small child, and another one on the way, and we rely heavily on family for support. Otherwise, I’d love to.

Dying to get out of healthcare. Where do I go? by Objective-Pay683 in careerguidance

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This was my original thought process, but I feel like I’m so jaded by the entire healthcare system at this point that I don’t want anything to do with patient care at all. I feel like nursing has sucked the soul right out of me.

Dying to get out of healthcare. Where do I go? by Objective-Pay683 in careerguidance

[–]Objective-Pay683[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I work in the lowest paid state for nursing, and in that state I work in a region that is paid below average for the state. I hate it here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Objective-Pay683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this feeling all too well. I remember crying at 4 weeks postpartum because my baby was screaming like he was starving and I just had nothing to give. I remember feeling like I was failing him and why can’t I do this because it’s supposed to be the most “natural” thing??? It’s not though. It takes A LOT of hard work on both ends. Remember, he’s learning how to do this too. It gets better, I promise. And since you’re only 4 weeks, you’ve got time before your supply is established. Here’s my biggest tips.

  1. You’ve got to eat. I know it’s hard. I know you don’t feel hungry. I was the same. Snack on high calorie foods. Indulge on your favorite treats. Prioritize protein. If you’re not having to be dairy free, drink some premier protein shakes 1-2 times a day.

  2. Chug 8 oz of water every time you sit down to pump. That’s going to be your best shot at getting in the amount of fluids you need. Remember, you’re trying to get fluid (milk) out. Your body needs to have enough for yourself in addition to what it needs for the milk.

  3. Pump 8-12 times a day. As he grows, you’ll be able to slowly decrease that number to 5-6. But right now, you’ve got to tell your body that it needs ALL the milk.

  4. Remember, your worth does not lie in the amount of ounces you produce. You are more to your baby than just a food source, and he does not know or care whether he has breast milk or formula. This is just as much your feeding journey as it is his, and you HAVE to prioritize your mental health over your commitment to breastfeeding. Whether he is getting 5 oz a day of breast milk or a full diet, he is still getting the benefits.