Stop Pumping?

[MaryMarg]

14 month old DS is nursing 4-5 times a day. I work only one day a week and am down to pumping only one time during that 10-hour day. Problem is, when I pump, I get only drops! Have switched pumps with no success. Am certain DS is getting plenty of milk as I can still express milk after he nurses but the pump just doesn't seem to be effective anymore. As the mom to two preemies and a pumping fanatic, I'm wondering if it's ok to stop pumping during this one work day--don't want to lose supply even with a 14 month old. Thanks for any suggestions!

[Aufilia]

At 14mo you should be ok to stop pumping as far as your milk supply. You might get uncomfortable, or then again, maybe not. I stopped at 15mo with my DD and was fine. I worked FT/5 9-10 hour days and still nursed during work hours on the weekends with no problem, and nursed her until 29 months.

[desertgirl01]

From everything I've read, your supply should be fine if you drop pumping all together--especially if you're only pumping 1 day a week. I've been pumping at work (4 days a week) for 8 months (DD is 11 months now) and I've also noticed I'm responding less and less to the pump. I've already weaned down to 2 instead of 3 sessions a day, and from here will go down to one and stop once engorgement isn't an issue. I can't wait to ditch the pump!!!!!!!!

[MaryMarg]

Thanks, y'all! I know it's time to stop but just can't imagine not pumping! Kind of sad to stop, too--DS getting big too fast! Thanks for encouragement.