so sad - bf to ff

[Islander]

Long story short my daughter was bed but I have started weaning her on to formula as I desperately need to go back on my arthritis meds at the end of Feb so I don't end up in a wheelchair and I def can't feed on the meds... anyway, went to the doc as my ear drum (Tmi gross alert) has burst and is poring out loud I need to be healthy before I go on the arthritis meds as they are immuno suppressing... tried antibiotics but didn't work and due to lots of allergies there is only one more antibiotic I can take and it flavours the milk...I had one tablet before and lo threw up for 24 hours,only Gaines 1oz that week anyway I have to take it so instead of phasing out feeding I have just had to stop. Lo is ok and loves the bottle but I'm devastated and have a very sore boon... I sobbed as I fed her for the last time... I know I've done my best and really well to stay off my meds for this long but still feel l just like a failure and totally gutted sorry for such a long post...no need to reply just needed to vent...

 

[wookie3]

Don't be sad, I think you're making the best choice. Health is everything! And FF isn't that bad little one will thrive and won't know or care how she was fed when she's older.

Chin up flower, hugs xxx

 

[cat lover]

you have done amazing. you are doing the right thing you need to be in good health to look after your baby. all the best, dont beat yourself up x

 

[AnxiousAnnie]

Just wanted to say I know how you are feeling. Hugs xxx

 

[Islander]

Holy carp!my boobs are killing me!what can I do?they are sore and lumpy... :'(

 

[cat lover]

pump, hon. just a little bit to make it less painful but not too much or you will stimulate production

 

[mommy0629]

Take a hot shower and let the water run on your breasts for a few minutes, that will let down just enough milk to help you feel more comfortable but not enough to stimulate more production. You can also do the ol' cabbage wrap lol - peel the leaves off of a green cabbage, put them in the frig for a bit to get nice and cold, then you have to use something like a rolling pin to squish the veins in the leaves, then wrap them around your whole breast. *If your nipples are cracked at all, do not put the leaves on them, go around. Leave them on for 20-30 minutes